Broken Gum Country Retreat - 150 acres of beautiful bush and countryside

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A rustic interior with stone walls, a fireplace, and a mix of vintage and modern furniture.
A bathroom with a window overlooking a garden.
A stone house with a green roof, a covered porch, and a barbecue area.
A cozy living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a dining table with a tray of condiments, and a stone wall.
A rustic kitchen with wooden beams, a stone wall, and a wooden dining table set with tea service.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hartley, SA
  • Place, Delta Force Paintball Adelaide
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Monarto Zoo
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Monarto Conservation Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hartley

Located in Hartley, this cottage is in a rural area. Monarto Conservation Park and Monarto Woodlands Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Monarto Zoo and South Side Wakeboarding. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Hartley, SA

What's nearby

  • Delta Force Paintball Adelaide - 18 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Monarto Zoo - 20 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Monarto Conservation Park - 20 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Howard Vineyard - 24 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Bremerton Wines - 26 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Strathalbyn Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephants Rest - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Callington Hotel - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Broken Gum Country Retreat - 150 acres of beautiful bush and countryside pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Broken Gum Country Retreat - 150 acres of beautiful bush and countryside?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Broken Gum Country Retreat - 150 acres of beautiful bush and countryside on 10 Nov 2026 start from £266, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Broken Gum Country Retreat - 150 acres of beautiful bush and countryside?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Broken Gum Country Retreat - 150 acres of beautiful bush and countryside?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Broken Gum Country Retreat - 150 acres of beautiful bush and countryside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Broken Gum Country Retreat - 150 acres of beautiful bush and countryside located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Monarto Conservation Park, Monarto Zoo and Monarto Woodlands Conservation Park. Delta Force Paintball Adelaide is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and house for a relaxing getaway. Fantastic hosts help to ensure your stay is carefree.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay away from it all.Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2025
Thanks for staying Robert we’re so happy you enjoyed your time here at Broken Gum.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location away from everything, scenic, with lots of wildlife. We loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thank you for your review Michelle. It was a pleasure to host you and we're so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Broken Gum
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and location. Bill was very welcoming and explained everything we needed to know. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Great family retreat!

A short but brilliant holiday - great for the kids & very cosy in winter weather. Bill & Norma made us all feel welcome and loved the 'Eco' experience.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Glad you enjoyed the break Michael with the family and the fires kept you all toasty!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had a great time. Beautiful spot, great to wake up to nature. Awesome views. Has everything you need need
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Epic stay

Great break from the city life. Relaxing, beautiful nature and a fabulous cottage accomodation with surprising and lovely little touches in every room. Thanks Bill and Norma for a beautiful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
So glad you both enjoyed your stay at Broken Gum Eva. Thanks for coming! Bill and Norma.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away from the hustle and bustle

The property is lovely. So relaxing. Bill and Norma are just so lovely and welcoming. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2020
Thanks for being great guests, look forward to greet you again one day when you're ready for another escape to the country! Bill and Norma.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Space to breathe and relax

Wonderfully kind and friendly hosts who had thpught of everything one might need during their stay. The most gorgeous property. Soothing atmosphere. Plenty of walking spaces, and the fire pit was perfect. The only negative was having to leave when our weekend finished.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country's bliss

The location was amazing, out in the bush with the kangaroos and other native birds and wildlife. The brumby and her sheep companion came for treats and a visit. Serenaded each night by an owl. The house resembled a historic home and was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2024
Thanks Patricia. Glad your stay was a good bush retreat for you and you enjoyed the location. Thankyou for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent

We wanted peace, quiet and tranquility and we were not disappointed. The house was amazing and well appointed. It's had everything we needed and more. When we walked in we felt at home immediately. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unplug from social obligations

Exactly the space and environment we needed to take time for ourselves and recharge our batteries!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Men's Trip

The 3 of us were in the area for a cattle judging trip. We loved the fact that we were a little way out of town. It was quiet..rustic..and large. Lots of room... well appointed ..Bill supplied us with first morning breakfast.. and a semi full kitchen...bread,butter, milk, spreads, bacon,tomatoes etc. In fact it was the home they lubed in for a long time. Beautiful views from verandah. If your looking for quiet retreat atmosphere then this is perfect. Thanks Bill and Norma.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Always a pleasure to stay at Broken Gum

My partner and I have stayed at Broken Gum a number of times now. It's such a beautiful place to stay no matter what the season. In winter we enjoyed getting cosy with the fire on inside and had a bonfire one night while we sat under the stars and enjoyed a cuppa. In summer it's lovely sitting on the balcony enjoying the breeze. For our last stay there we had my whole family come to celebrate our birthdays. The kitchen is the perfect size to have everyone helping out with meals. Everyone had a fantastic time, which was made even more memorable thanks to the gorgeous friendly red hens, the proud parading peacock, and Gemma the faithful sheep dog who took it upon herself to give us a guided tour of the property, even rounding up a few sheep for us ;) Bill and Norma are lovely and we happily recommend a stay at Broken Gum to friends and family. A perfect get away if you want some peace and quiet away from the city.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thankyou Emily and Will for your very kind review of your time at Broken Gum. It is always a delight to welcome you to our property and we are thrilled it is always a great break for you both. Looking forward to your next stay, Bill and Norma.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My only regret about this weekend was having to leave. I've spent the rest of the week since at my dull desk job dreaming that I was back on that beautiful verandah enjoying the delicious peace and serenity. Bill and Norma are two lovely people who have curated something quite precious with Broken Gum, and their love for the property and what they do there shines through. They could not have been more welcoming.The cottage itself is spacious, clean and so full of character. Everything you need is supplied for a short or long stay. The outdoors is equally as delightful, I lost count of the number of bird species I saw, made friends with the adorable chickens and Safari the brumby, and watched as the slow stumpy tailed lizards shuffled around under my feet. Even a couple of kangaroos came to visit. The views are spectacular and make for amazing sunrises and sunsets, and if you get a clear night the stars fill the sky. Our first night we got perfect views of storms rolling in over the valley while we stayed cosy and warm in front of the combustion heater.I honestly wish I could stay forever, not many places feel like home but Broken Gum certainly does. I'm already looking at dates to stay again, and I'm sure we will be repeat visitors more than once. Thanks Bill and Norma for a truly wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2025
Well done for getting the most out of your stay at Broken Gum. There is much to offer for those in need of a restful break to indulge in peace, quiet and serenity as well as the beauty of the Ozzie bush. Thanks for a great review and we look forward to welcome you again. Bill and Norma.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing

peaceful getaway from the city
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and tranquil

A lovely cosy place to relax and explore. Very friendly chickens and peacocks. We had trouble keeping the water hot but Bill and Norma kept the fire going for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem an hour away from Adelaide

We had a fantastic time at this beautiful retreat amidst lush nature. Thanks, Bill and Norma for letting us stay in this property. We made some good memories here. Great location, kind and welcoming hosts and plenty of oxygen. We highly recommend this place !!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful in every way

We absolutely loved our stay at Broken Gum Retreat. What Bill and Norma have created here is something very special indeed. The dwelling built with their own hands is something to be seen and experienced and left me in awe to be fair. Not only does it tick all the boxes but the setting, surroundings and serenity enable a very unique stay that was hard to leave. Thanks Bill and Norma for the experience and opportunity to meet you both, and my kids loved it too..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Thanks Mark for your kind words. We loved meeting you and the children and so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Kindest regards, Bill and Norma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

The only sad thing was not having an extra day or 2 to just chill and enjoy the amazing property. Sitting in the veranda really allows one yo take in being part of “god’s country’ with vastness all around. The actual property is real country rustic feel and has everything one can ask For (maybe other than wifi for kids) but that meant it gave us time to get closer. Will ensure we come again if we travel through this parts of SA
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great place to unwind

We loved every minute of our stay at this property. Such an interesting story of how they developed the cottage and land. We take our dog on holiday locations to stretch his legs and this 150 acre property wore him out! We sat outside by the campfire and inside by the fireplace admiring the views in every direction. A beautiful option for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We had a great time at Broken Gums. It was a wonderful relaxing weekend - including a great outdoor fire for roasting marshmallows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Lovely, cozy retreat. A warm welcome to a very beautiful property. A perfect place to unwind a forget about the hustle and bustle of life but not far away from it. Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

Fabulous place to take the kids and dogs. Loved the horses, camp fire, chickens and freedom to roam the beautiful property. Thank you to Bill & Norma for your kind hospitality.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Peaceful and quiet location but not too far from some great tourist attractions. The house itself was charming, well presented and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2021
Thanks for staying at Broken Gum Amy. We are pleased the property suited you for your break and Donut enjoyed also. Bill and norma.
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