Historic Sarah's Cottage is a romantic, quaint, little colonial stone cottage set in an old rose garden in the Coonawarra wine region.
The cottage is private, has a pet 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 ad smell the roses.
Cycle or walk our rail and heritage trails.
Visit famous 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, 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, plump pillows, pure cotton linen, plump pillows, electric blankets and a cosy doona and quilt.
The remote control TV is perfect for lazy mornings and late nights.
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
Perfect place to stay
Angus May 2022
Sarah's cottage was the perfect place to stay to explore the Coonawarra. The cottage is super cosy, with a very comfy bed, an amazing fire place in the living room, and the kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed and more. The cottage was generously stocked with firewood and port, all little touches that really made the stay. The building was quiet with no real neighbors, yet still super close to Penola town centre. I would highly recommend you stay here when in Penola!
Exploring the Coonawarra
Hayley December 2022
The photos don’t do this place and the location justice. It’s situated right around the corner from the supermarket and town centre with cafes and cellar doors at your finger tips. Jennifer left thoughtful touches around the cottage and we were sad to leave this little home away from home! Highly recommend as a base for exploring the Coonawarra and coast.
History notes and antique pieces were such a treat
James, November 2023
We had such a lovely time at Sarah's cottage. Many thanks. It is so well put together and the little details really make the place special and the history notes and antique pieces were such a treat to discover.
Gorgeous with all the little extras
Dawn 2021
My husband and I needed a get away and found this amazing place. Not only did it have what we think we needed, it had so much more that we didn’t know we needed. With a gorgeous layout with all the little extras you could ever want we highly recommend if your looking for an all inclusive place.
Wonderful Little Cottage
Saxon, London, UK January 2023
Wonderful little cottage right in the heart of Penola. Perfect for a couple to get away. Would be super cosy in winter.
Delightful historic cottage
Mike May 2022
Delightful historic cottage, beautifully renovated in a great location. Perfect to explore the Coonawarra.
Adorable, pretty little cottage
Susan May 2022
Adorable, pretty little cottage, would stay there again. Everything you could need is in the cottage it’s well presented. My dog Kirra loved the yard Thank you for an amazing stay.
Fantastic place
Peter and Kathy February 2023
A fantastic place to base a visit to the Coonawarra and environs
Sarah's cottage is a relatively new accommodation offering in Penola and should be at the top of your list. Its a beautifully restored 1870's cottage, with plenty of local history, and its just a very short walk to the centre of town and good food at Pipers of Penola and the Royal Oak Hotel.
The cottage has four nicely sized rooms (bedroom with queen bed, lounge room with fire place for winter, kitchen with dining table and huge bathroom with spa bath). The property has a nice garden and front and rear veradahs to find a shady spot to read a book or enjoy a glass of local wine (or both). And while being so close to town, it sits by itself on some parkland. So you have a great sense of privacy and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy. And there are so many options, such as the wonderful wines of the Coonawarra, or a ride on the newly surfaced 19km rail trail, Naracoorte Caves and the amazing fossils, or down to the coast at many locations, or Millicent and their museum or Mount Gambier.
Definitely a great option.
We certainly did enjoy our stay
Warren and Biruta, July 2024
Penola was an easy choice - central to the Coonawarra and other area attractions.
Your cottage is a joy. We loved every piece of it. The detail in the antiques and furnishings is a credit to you... a property that has so much love and care shining through.
Great Short Stay
Susan and Apollo August 2022
The property was very well presented, quirky and inviting. It contained everything that we needed. Love the open fire. It’s well situated - quiet but close to the main centre - and we loved our stay.
An amazing space which is welcoming and homely.
Jennifer November 2022
The attention to detail in considering guests' needs is impeccable. The selection of wine, port and scotch glasses is impressive. The little touches like placing 2 umbrellas at the back door and ensuring port wine was available for a nightly nip was most appreciated. The linen on the bed and towels makes you feel like your at a 5 star hotel. The cottage is a short walk to most restaurants and the local supermarket and bakery. We were lucky to stay when the garden was in full bloom. We loved staying here. Happy to recommend this place as a well loved and cared for home away from home.
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.