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Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ

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A white building with a sign reading "Sarah's Cottage circa 1872 Bookings 0412 196 132". - Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ (Penola)
A garden with a white picket fence, flowering plants, and a brick pathway. - Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ (Penola)
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A neatly made bed with a red quilt, white pillows with building illustrations, a heart-patterned quilt hanging on the wall, and a framed picture of flowers. - Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ (Penola)
Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ provides amenities, such as a garden and a hot tub. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ

  • Charming stone cottage accommodation reflecting the early years of South Australia. Centrally located. Cottage style lounge room with open fire place, Smart TV and complimentary Port. Cosy, tastefully decorated queen size bedroom with fresh white cotton linen, electric blankets, wool doona and plump pillows. Well equipped and fully inventoried kitchen with microwave and dishwasher. Large bathroom with relaxing two person spa with shower over and complimentary toiletries, north and south porches set in private gardens for al fresco dining or a quiet glass of local wine. Off street parking, free wifi, small dog friendly. Sarah’s Cottage is a relaxing retreat for two away from busy modern lives.

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About the area

Located in Penola, this cottage is in a rural area. Koonara Wines and Raidis Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nangwarry Forest Reserve and Muddy Flat Forest Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Penola travel guide
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Penola, SA

What's nearby

  • Petticoat Lane
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Koonara Wines
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Raidis Estate Winery
    2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Royal Oak Hotel
    3 min walk
  • Cafe Lito
    4 min walk
  • Windara Bakery
    3 min walk
  • Red Shack Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Penola Station
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Koonara Wines and Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre. Petticoat Lane and Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage met all our needs and was in quiet location which was close to the amenities of Penola.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful historic home to stay in whole exploring in & around Penola. The host was easy to communicate with & it had all the facilities I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Homely accomodation in a convenient location within Penola
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cottage in walking distance of all the features of Penola. Very convenient location. Has everything you need for a stay. TV and Internet were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

VERY PLEASANT STAY

AS DESCRIBED, PERFECTLY COMFORTABLE
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Getaway

A very quaint, well appointed cottage with all the amenities needed for a nice relaxing few days in the Coonawarra. Well worth a stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sarah's Cottage

Clean comfortable and well situated- great spa bath,and lovely garden
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Old world charm

Charming olde worlde cottage with everything provided for a relaxing visit
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

Gorgeous little cottage for two. Great location with verandahs front and back, lovely to sit out there on a sunny morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Such a gorgeous and cozy cottage located. Perfect getaway… will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

A wonderful cottage in a brilliant location. Very clean and tidy and cozy with the split system and open fire. Thank you for a lovely weekend away, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sarah's cottage was an absolute treasure! Beautiful home with lots of little personal touches throughout each room. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sarahs Cottage. The cottage is gorgeous and the location is perfect. Thank you Jen for all the information you provided 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Brilliant place for a couple to stay. Clean and good in every way. The stone building provides great heat insulation. The outside temperature during our stay was in the 40’s C. Inside we used minimal AC. The cottage stayed very comfortably cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Penola

Very lovley town and cute cottage. Absolutely loved the bathroom and all the extra touches made for a wonderful stay, the garden is stunning and the bed was super nice, walked to the pubs and shops, super cosy cottage. Perfect location for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Break in Journey

Our stay in Penola was wonderful in this charming little cottage. The attention to detail, the extra touches and the wonderful garden made it exceptional. The location was so close to everything and the region is just beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
a very cute old property, takes you back in time. very clean and everything has been thought of. Even to the delightful Port in front of the fireplace. everything was so close and the locals so friendly and great place to stay or even live
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for two

Gorgeous cottage, small, but full of detail and charm. Everything you need to stay in , great working fireplace , beautiful linens, kitchenware etc . Host was very quick to respond to our requests. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous charming cottage , expertly restored.Many old fascinating touches to the place . Very comfortable with a beautiful cottage garden, especially the roses. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Penola Perfection!

Great little weekend away spent at the quaint, Sarah’s Cottage. Everything we needed and in a perfect location to explore the historic town on foot and within a stone’s throw of the amazing Royal Oak Hotel. A comfortable and lovely weekend away exploring the Coonawarra. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage in a very central location

The cottage was lovely and in a quiet but central location. Everything we needed was provided, however we only had 2 towels for our entire 3 day stay and couldn't find more stored anywhere. The untidy garden let the cottage a bit but would be really lovely with a little TLC and a watering system on a timer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Night

Jen and Chuck the cottage was absolutely gorgeous. My husband is a massive history buff and loved the information included in the booklet. I loved the attention to detail in the decoration of the cottage. The cottage was decorated with historical elements, with it only shying away from these for livability reasons and this was still done tastefully. Thank you so much we loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing and beautiful cottage

Sarah's Cottage was so comfortable. There were so many very special touches to the cottage. The artwork was beautiful, interesting and a touch of humour. We were constantly finding some very cute and funny bunnies. I loved the beautiful, personal hand washes in the kitchen and bathroom. Everything that you could possibly need was supplied which included bathrobes and slippers! The cottage was within walking distance to the town. I had an amazing birthday in Sarah's Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A winner!

This cottage is really lovely - so homely, welcoming and comfortable, Some lovely touches and in a quiet location. . Very near the local (excellent) supermarket and walking distance to everything Penola has to offer. Jennifer is the perfect host. There was a glitch at the beginning of my stay. It was fixed immediately and we both had a good laugh about it. I can't recommend this place highly enough. It is the third property I've stayed in during my visits to Penola - and it will be where I stay next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic place to stay that exceeded our expectations. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully presented, while the hosts were friendly, responsive, and genuinely committed to ensuring a great experience. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026