Historic Sarah's Cottage is a romantic, little stone cottage set in an old rose garden in Penola in the Coonawarra wine region.

The cottage is private, has a dog friendly garden, two person spa, open fire and is situated just a leisurely 5 minute stroll from Penola town centre.

Sarah’s Cottage is a relaxing and romantic retreat for couples, ideal for together time and special occasions.

Your accommodation includes the entire cottage and garden, complimentary wifi, secure on-site car parking, contactless arrival, peace and quiet and all that the good life of the Coonawarra has to offer.

Relaxing

Relax on the chesterfield sofa with a delicious bottle of Coonawarra wine from one of our many wonderful wineries or enjoy a complimentary glass of local port.

Enjoy our large screen smart TV with free to air channels, complimentary movies and programs. A selection of Australian DVDs and CDs is also on offer.

During the colder months, snuggle up by the open fire with your favourite person, a good book or your fur kid at your feet.

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Relaxing

Play cards, watch movies, read, draw, listen to music.

Wonder about the historic and hand made items in the cottage and how people lived during the past 150 years.

Take time to stop and smell the roses.

Cycle or walk our rail and heritage trails.

Visit historic Petticoat Lane.

Stay up late and sleep in

Cooking

Create something special in the kitchen or on the BBQ.

The cottage kitchen is perfect for self-catering and includes convection oven/microwave, induction hot plates, small dishwasher and small electrical appliances, cookware, crockery, cutlery and a selection of elegant glassware to enjoy your local wine purchases.

Cooking and dining

We offer a selection of premium teas, sugar, coffee machine and pods, premium granulated coffee, oil, salt and pepper and kitchen paper for your convenience.

Our tap water is charcoal filtered.

Dining

Enjoy our local cafes, restaurants, hotels and wineries or dine in our country kitchen or al fresco on the front or back garden porches.

Sleeping

The queen-sized bedroom is luxurious with ornate bed frame, pure cotton linen, plump pillows, electric blankets and a cosy doona and quilt.

The remote control TV is perfect for late nights and lazy mornings.

Garden

Read a book or sketch in the cottage garden.

Appreciate the fragrance of our heirloom roses.

Add some fresh 'home grown' herbs to your culinary creations.

Explore the garden in search of hidden whimsical delights.

Bathing

Enjoy a warm and inviting spa bath by candle light or a refreshing shower (over spa).

Luxuriate in fluffy bath towels, robes and slippers.

Pamper yourself with Australian made, environmentally and vegan friendly toiletries.

Fur kids

You are welcome to bring your small four-legged canine friend by prior arrangement. Conditions apply.

Things to do while staying at Sarah's Cottage

Enjoy country air, cycling, picnicking, hiking or star gazing

Visit galleries, historic precincts and interactive museums

Explore beaches, World Heritage listed caves, volcanoes, and sink holes, country-side and vineyards

Discover nearby towns and quirky shops

Indulge in world class wines in the famous Coonawarra

Taste a fine array of regional food in wineries, cafes, hotels and restaurants

Enjoy our many special events:

Coonawarra Vignerons Race Day, Coonawarra After Dark, Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival, Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers, Coonawarra Wine Tasting Road Show, Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations

Relax reading, playing games or sketching or

Do absolutely nothing at all - simply relax and reconnect

Staying in touch at Sarah's Cottage

Sarah's Cottage has excellent mobile phone reception and complimentary wifi so you can stay in touch with friends and family.