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Auburn, SA
  • Popular LocationGrosset Wines10 min walk
  • Popular LocationTaylors Wines7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMartindale Hall15 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub

Room options

About the area

Auburn

In Auburn .Within a 10-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Mount Horrocks Wine and Grosset Wines. Also, Taylors Wines is within 3 miles (5 km) and Crabtree Watervale Wines is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Grosset Wines - 10 min walk
  • Taylors Wines - 7 min drive
  • Martindale Hall - 15 min drive
  • Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre - 16 min drive
  • Skillogalee Winery - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Watervale Hotel - 7 min drive
  • The Rising Sun Hotel - 1 min walk
  • Auburn Roadhouse - 4 min walk
  • O'Leary Walker Wines - 6 min drive
  • Velvet & Willow Wines - Cellar Door - 1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wild Olive Cottage Clare Valley

Wild Olive is a charming historical cottage, built in 1859, authentic on the outside, and super modern inside. Set in beautiful tranquil gardens & walking distance from Velvet & Willow Pantry, The Rising Sun Hotel, Terroir Restaurant & the Riesling Trail.
The space
The cottage was built in 1859 and is Heritage SA and National Trust listed. It has been through many lives over a hundred and forty years, including tea rooms, a library, a mechanics institute, a sweet shop and a few others. Wild Olive Cottage was designed to provide an unforgettable stay for one couple.

Upstairs is a magnificent, Victorian antique, nickel and silver Queen-size bed with high-quality linen. The cozy combustion fireplace (with complimentary wood) is wonderful to sit around on cold nights and there are plenty of things to entertain yourself with - smart TV with Netflix (!), high-speed complimentary WI-FI, a DVD movie library, games, books & a smart speaker to play your favourite music. Within the cottage, there are some beautiful pieces of furniture and artwork, much from local artists.

An internal metal spiral staircase joins the two floors. Downstairs you will find a fully equipped kitchen, the benches are topped with local Mintaro slate and the cupboards are Blackwood. There is an under-bench oven, glass cooktop, microwave, toaster, capsule coffee machine & dishwasher. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need for cooking your meals and is supplied with cooking necessities such as cooking oil, salt, pepper, and sugar.

Our complimentary provisions include:
- Bottle of Velvet & Willow wine of your selection
- Drinks including beer, soft drinks & bottled water
- Coffee pods & milk
- Tea selection
- Hot chocolate
- Treats
Additionally, you get a free coffee voucher & a wine discount voucher from our beautiful neighbours at Velvet & Willow Pantry which is just next door.

From the dining area, you look directly out of French glass doors onto the beautiful garden. Directly out of the French doors is a pagoda-covered slate patio with a teak outdoor setting & a BBQ.

The bathroom is equipped with a deep spa bath & high-quality Turkish Cotton towels & robes.

If you have IG or FB, you can follow us there @wildolivecottageclarevalley

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You can park at the front or in the specially designated parking spot in the sideway drive.
Other things to note
Self check-in code to a key box will be sent to you on the day of arrival.

Due to limited space, we don't have a washing machine at the cottage so please be mindful of that.

Please note the bathroom is located on a different level from the bed and the two levels are connected by a spiral staircase.

Additionally, you get a free coffee voucher, a wine discount voucher and a breakfast voucher from our beautiful neighbours at Velvet & Willow Pantry which is just next door.

During Weekdays Monday - Thursdays we have a basic breakfast available.
- Bread
- Full Cream Milk - Butter
- Eggs
- Bacon

If you're looking for a stay with friends, have a look at Dennis Cottage which has two bedrooms and is located next door to us.

Property manager

Ileen and Andrew

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Smart speaker
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Romantic Wild Olive Cottage - Bliss For Two Auburn
Romantic Wild Olive Cottage - Bliss For Two Cottage
Romantic Wild Olive Cottage - Bliss For Two Cottage Auburn

Wild Olive Cottage Clare Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clare Valley character cottage
A cute, well appointed cottage in Auburn, gateway to the Clare Valley. We enjoyed our time at Wild Olive cottage, especially the history, timber floors, fire place and beautiful garden setting. Attention to detail with regard to the 'little things' like the well stocked fridge, spa bathroom and french linen sheets. I will be recommending this property to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage and setting
Beautiful cottage and fabulous location. Really enjoyed our weekend and appreciated the little extras, wine, nibbles etc. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Wild Olive Cottage
Wild Olive cottage is a beautiful period cottage with lovely gardens. It is very comfortably furnished and had all the amenities we could have possibly required. Communication and check-in went smoothly and was easy. Auburn is a very cute historic town and perfect as a base for exploring the Clare Valley. All in all a top-rate experience at Wild Olive Cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Gus B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not up to scratch
The cottage itself is externally charming in a lovely garden setting. That’s the good bit. The downstairs kitchen/eating area is tired to say the least, and has no atmosphere. The upstairs bedroom/ living area had tired bed linen and ill-assorted furniture . No breakfast was provided, and we were given a voucher for a free coffee at the associated cafe. We had no contact with any living person. At this price, you should expect much more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay.
Loved Wild Olive. Easy walk to the pub for dinner. Property had everything we could possibly need. Spa was lovely and partner had fun making fire in the combustion heater. Met the owner and he also was lovely. We'll definitely be back for another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cottage and location
Beautiful cottage in a central location. Amazing gardens which are linked to great little coffee shop and cellar door next door. Close to the Clare Valley wineries. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay in the heart of Auburn
Lovely gardens connected to amazing coffee shop and cellar door.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couple’s getaway.
Quaint, historic, peaceful. Auburn is a pretty little town in an ever exposing secret of the Claire Valley. Step back in time and enjoy the beautiful gardens and lovely surrounds of this cute little cottage. Hosts provide you with all you might need and will happily extend if required. A lovely touch to have a few nice beers, a local wine of your choice, and some water/ soft drinks provided also. Highly recommend Terroir, and a must to have a coffee or a toastie at Velvet and Willow. Cycle that trail too !! Thanks so much guys, very memorable and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet cottage
Nice little cottage close enough to Adelaide to be accessible for a weekend and far enough away that your babysitters can't ask you to come back if the kids are playing up. Very nice place, well appointed and maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023