Overview
Stonewell Cottages is a unique waterfront vineyard retreat especially for couples looking for short romantic rendezvous and extended, rejuvenating escapes. Centrally located in South Australia?s most prestigious wine growing region - the Barossa Valley, just 3 minutes drive from Tanunda, and only 60 minutes drive from Adelaide; a tranquil world away from stresses and hectic schedules awaits you.
The cottages are hidden away in the vines of Stonewell Vineyards and overlook a picturesque private lake. Choose to stay in the Haven Spa Retreat Cottage, The Hideaway Cottage or Cupid?s Cottage. All have lake views and private facilities including - soothing 2 person spas, queen and king sized beds, comfy lounges with cosy wood fires, new LCD TVs, country kitchens stocked with generous breakfast provisions and private courtyards.
Wake up to the serenade of the birds with a long, lazy breakfast on the verandah. Feed the friendly ducks, enjoy a lazy picnic & country walks, row to the island gazebo, throw in a fishing line or go for a bike ride. Dine alfresco in your own private courtyard, with BBQ, outdoor setting & sunlounges.
With Seppeltsfield Road Palm Avenue only 1km away, visit the historic and boutique wineries along this famous scenic drive and taste some of the best wines in the world. The closest restaurant is only 1km away, with further options in nearby Tanunda.
Release the stress of everyday life and spoil yourself with an in-room massage or spa treatment. Conclude the day with a gourmet regional food platter delivered to your cottage and a glass of Stonewell wine, as you watch the setting sun colour the water.
Stonewell Cottages - A place for dreaming and making memories!
LOCATION: Stonewell Cottages is centrally located in the Barossa Valley, on Stonewell Road, 3km from Tanunda. 75 km from Adelaide. Download map from www.stonewellcottages.com.au
DIRECTIONS FROM ADELAIDE(via Sturt Highway) Take Main North Road from the city. As you approach Gawler, continue straight ahead to the Barossa Valley follow signs: Barossa Valley Nuriootpa, Sturt Highway. (do not veer left into Gawler) Continue for approx. 14km from Gawler, turn right onto Gomersal Rd (watch for large green sign: Gomersal Rd, Tanunda) After approx. 4km, you will approach Tanunda & come to the end of Gomersal Rd. Turn left at the T-junction, which takes you onto the main street of Tanunda, Murray St.
DIRECTIONS FROM TANUNDA - After turning off Gomersal Rd onto Murray St, continue along the main street for 1.5km. Next turn left onto Elizabeth St (which is just before the rotunda). After the public swimming pool, turn right onto Langmeil Rd. Next turn left over the bridge onto Smyth Rd. At the end of Smyth Rd you will come to a T-junction - turn right onto Stonewell Rd. Continue 1km down Stonewell Rd & on the right you will see a large blue sign with the Stonewell Cottages sliver diamond logo & stone entrance way - this is the entrance for the Haven Spa Retreats & the Hideaway Cottage. The Haven Spa Retreats is the first cottage - for Haven Spa Retreat 1, parking & entrance is on the left-hand side; for Haven Spa Retreat 2, parking & entrance is on the right-hand side. The Hideaway is the second cottage, closest to the water. For Cupids Cottage, continue further along Stonewell Rd, past the main entrance, and take the next road to the right - Mattiske Rd . Driveway is 400m down this road on the right. Watch for small blue sign & stone entranceway.
GPS COORDINATES (Stay on main sealed roads -do not allow your GPS to take you via dirt roads)
Haven Spa Retreats & Hideaway Entrance:
S34' 29. 958'
E138' 56. 650'
Cupid's Entrance:
S34' 29. 915'
E138' 56. 920'
CHECK IN INSTRUCTIONS:
No onsite reception - arrival from 3pm onwards. Guests must phone Stonewell Cottages 24 hours prior to arrival to obtain personal door security code to access the cottage. Ph 0417 848 977