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Minerva House

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3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Interior
Aerial view
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
saddleworth, SA
  • Martindale Hall
    20 min drive
  • Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre
    25 min drive
  • Skillogalee Winery
    25 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Minerva House

Minerva House is an icon of Saddleworth, nestled between Clare & The Barossa valleys, with the closest winery and cellar door only a 5 minute drive away, there is plenty to see and do.

The historic Martindale Hall is only 25 minutes away, and both Heysen & Lavender Federation trails are nearby.
The space
Minerva is full of character, sitting on 3 quarters of an acre of private gardens.

There are 3 generous bedrooms, 2 guest bedrooms with queen sized beds, and 2 single beds in the third bedroom, sleeping 6 comfortably (with trundles available on request for up to 8).

There is a large, recently renovated bathroom with heated floors for those cold country mornings, as well as shower over clawfoot tub.

The kitchen is fitted with a full size fridge, dishwasher, large oven and plenty of bench space with room to prepare pizzas for the Italian woodfire pizza oven in the garden.

There are multiple areas outside to enjoy food and wine from the local Clare Valley wineries, as well as a dining room adjacent to the kitchen.

The charming “Gilbert Valley Hotel” is a 1 minute walk away, with full restaurant and bar with affordable takeaway food and wine.
Guest access
Minerva House is self-contained with no others to share with.

Keys are accessed by keysafe, with code provided before arrival.

Minerva has a double garage for secure parking, as well as a large driveway to fit a caravan or motorhome.
Other things to note
Enjoy the historic walk, museum as well as a local cafe, op shop and Saddleworth Country market on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Minerva also has a surprise resident turtle, which is a favourite for kids.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a dryer and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • 9 minutes by car from Mount Horrocks Wine and 9 minutes from Auburn Old Police Station and Courthouse Museum

Property manager

Ashley

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Minerva House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ethan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredibly charming
Minerva House and its surrounding gardens are truly lovely. The house is filled with rustic comfort and character and the gardens and outdoor spaces are delightfully intriguing and inspiring. Thank you for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M., Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little country cottage
We loved this cozy little cottage, it was full of charm and character! The kids loved exploring the lovely gardens and toasting marshmallows over the fire pit at night. Lots of little added extras made the stay special, the beautiful decor, heated bathroom floor, fire in the lounge, cozy beds etc. It was a handy location to so many interesting places with wineries to visit and places to eat and visit. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E., Perth

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Minerva House
Really unique, comfortable and pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heritage Cottage
Lovely cottage and garden
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely base of operations
The location was perfect for access to the Heysen Trail, as well being within a stone's throw of the monthly town market. (First Sunday of every month) The house was spacious, well appointed, clean, and comfortable. The decor reflected the eclectic and bespoke elements of its architecture. We felt we were in a place that was warm, and loved.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful old house steeped in history
A beautifully presented old house with amazing gardens and entertaining areas. Very nice to be able to take our two little dogs with us. Great communication from the host, easy, stress free experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Minerva house
Nice place for a relaxing stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa P.

Lovely place
Great place, accommodated 4 adults well. Would stay again Just needed a good clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaps of character
Nice old house with a lovely garden. Comfortable and well located.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tahlia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country living
Gorgeous old home with lots of character. Big bedrooms including the kitchen and bathroom. Clean with fresh white linen. Only critique was as the house was on the main road and the trucks were nosy at night and there were mice in the house due to the SA plague. Host, Ashley, was very helpful and had wood delivered for our fire. Stayed in touch and was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo B., NSW, Australia now (UK when we first visited)

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house with character
Unfortunately only had a one night stay in this lovely old home in Saddleworth. Full of character, bedrooms tastefully furnished - two large front bedrooms, smaller twin room, separate lounge, kitchen and dining. On the main road but quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place , clean , welcoming , great location between Barossa and Clare . Beautiful garden .
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
We enjoyed our stay at Minerva house! House was clean and beautifully decorated. Lovely gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Anne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Minerva
Stunningly lovely house and garden, unsafe shower over unsteady claw footed bath without shower curtain but good water flow and temperature, light and spacious rooms, some of the pot plants needing soil and water, loss of food due to fridge conking out. Plenty of supplies. Great location in charming little town. Nice host. Thank you for a lovely few days. Stayz website being down made check-in stressful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Lovely house in a great spot very relaxing stay Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022