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Sir Walter's Cottage at Hughes Park

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Watervale, SA
  • Skillogalee Winery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Martindale Hall
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Sir Walter's Cottage at Hughes Park

Approximately 120km north of Adelaide, nestled in the Skilly hills, just 2 km’s from the township of Watervale in the middle of the beautiful Clare Valley, Sir Walter’s Cottage opened in early 2020, 2 bedroom but 2-bathroom cottage located on Hughes Park, a large historic property and homestead .
Originating from 1845, surrounded by beautiful vines and historic sheep farming country – perfect for a stroll and a photographer’s delight. We are family friendly and children are welcome. Snuggle up in front of the open fireplace in winter.

Property manager

Alice Duncan

Languages

English

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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

About the area

Watervale

Located in Watervale, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Spring Gully Conservation Park and Pinks Rerserve, while Auburn Old Police Station and Courthouse Museum and Martindale Hall are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Watervale, SA

What's nearby

  • Crabtree Watervale Wines - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Skillogalee Winery - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sevenhill Cellars - 16 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Martindale Hall - 18 min drive - 15.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Velvet & Willow Wines - Cellar Door - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Watervale Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Auburn Roadhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Little Red Grape - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sevenhill Hotel - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sir Walter's Cottage at Hughes Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sir Walter's Cottage at Hughes Park?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sir Walter's Cottage at Hughes Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sir Walter's Cottage at Hughes Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Mitchell Wines and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Crabtree Watervale Wines. Skillogalee Winery and Jeanneret Wines are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Penelope T.

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

Sir Walter cottage was a delightfully historic cottage with all the mod cons.

The lack of toiletries such as body wash, shampoo and conditioner was problematic as we assumed they would be provided. Otherwise wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will M., Australia

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

Serenity at Watervale

Stunning setting. Perfect accommodation. Generous and stylish. The perfect base for exploring the Clare Valley. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Country getaway

Excellent accommodation set amongst gum trees, with wildlife, bush walks on your doorstep
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

Made our weeding weekend extra special

Booking was easy, check-in and out was a breeze. The accommodation was outstanding. Gorgeous location and so very well maintained. Very relaxing way to spend our short honeymoon - thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kobie v.

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

Excellent

We had a lovely and relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

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

Peaceful Luxury

Beautiful views, luxury accommodation with a well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

A stunning property. We loved our time there.

Restful, stunning private location, comfort and luxury. We loved the connection to nature, farming and history. Our most favourite property of all we stayed at in SA.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter r., australia

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

Cottage life.

Fabulous place..serene Just perfect for touring around Clare Valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Snug and warm in Watervale

Very comfortable, well presented quality accomodation, in a private and country setting. We appreciated the kitchen breakfast supplies - no skimping here! We would love to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

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

Wooded beauty and comfort

The property is set in natural grazing land, spacious and beautiful…a new view from every window. The 1846 cottage has been entirely renovated and was pure heaven, peaceful days and nights seated around a potbelly with a great supply of wood. Recommended either as a retreat from rush and bustle, and or , a base for exploring the Riesling trail ( is is only a drive of a few kilometers from Clare) and the many wineries of the area. Highly recommended. Deirdre May 2022
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K., Good Coast, Australia

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

Away from the crowds

Our home for the days we stayed in the Clare Valley was situated 5 kms out of Watervale on a family owned property. It was quiet aside from the birds….no traffic to bother us. The building dated from the mid 1880’s but had been fully renovated & was very comfortable. We will definitely stay at this address the next time we visit the Clare wine district. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee N.

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

Watervale Getaway

Beautiful clean property, well located and great communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meridee J.

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

Wonderful place to come and relax and unwind!

Beautiful comfortable cottage, cozy combustion heater to keep us warm on the frosty nights . The Clare valley gave us beautiful wineries and lots of lovely eating places. Highly recommended the Watervale Pub!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

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

Clean, modern and cosy cottage

Amazing place to stay. Could not fault the cottage. Very clean and modern facilities. Full kitchen is beautiful. Lovely spot to come home to after a day out to relax in front of the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Sit Walters Cottage

The pictures online didn’t do it justice, it was much better than we were expecting. Great overall stay at Sir Walters Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

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

Sir Walter's Cottage

Delightful stone cottage in beautiful country setting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Alice Duncan

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English
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