About this property

Historic Charm: Gasworks Cottages and Gardens in Strathalbyn offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a tranquil setting. Modern Amenities: The guest house provides free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a private bathroom. Additional features include a terrace, balcony, and kitchenette. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, dining table, and outdoor furniture. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 37 mi from Adelaide Airport, the property offers fishing and walking tours. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor seating and picnic areas. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, convenient location, and beautiful garden.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Rex
Australia Australia
breakfast was excellent, as was the bed. The "stables" is a right sized for two unit, very easy to navigate.
Michele
Australia Australia
Beautiful gardens, well presented. Lot of history in the building.
Nigel
Australia Australia
This quaint historic cottage offered full kitchen/lounge, plus bedroom and comfortable queen bed. Heather and Graham made us feel very welcome, taking time out to show us around their beautiful garden.
Gwenda
Australia Australia
The property was excellent. It was central to town centre, warm, with very comfortable beds and everything you needed for a stay. We really appreciated the breakfast that was supplied. The eggs and bacon were delicious, as well as the port.
Fiona
Australia Australia
Beautifully appointed cottage with ample supplies to ensure you don't have to make your first stop the supermarket. The gardens surrounding the cottages are magnificent. Hosts, Heather and Graham we very friendly and most hospitable.
Peter
Australia Australia
Lovely hosts..Very accommodating and beautiful clean cottage. Super comfy bed.
Paula
Australia Australia
Breakfast was great. Location was excellent. Comfy and very homely. Gardens are beautiful.
Jennifer
Australia Australia
Lovely comfortable cottage with nice little extras and a Spa bath.Loved the breakfast provisions supplied and decanter of Port to enjoy . Also received a bottle of wine on arrival Lovely gardens to walk around in too . Close to the centre of Town
Marjorie
Australia Australia
We loved the Sables —such a pretty character place with thick stone walls! It was very useful to have a good air conditioner and fans and a super comfortable bed!!
Coralie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Our party of 6 stayed in The Garden Suite and The Manager's cottage. Both were lovely. Excellent breakfast ingredients were supplied. Heather and Graham even provided 2 bottles of wine as a welcome gift and the port was a wonderful surprise bonus!...

Hosted by Graham and Heather Dean

9.5
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Graham and Heather Dean
Set in over an acre of award winning gardens on the banks of the River Angas. The property is Heritage listed, built as a gasworks factory serving the town of Strathalbyn from 1860 until closure in 1917. The property was once an art gallery and then a restaurant before being renovated as house and guest cottages. The property now boosts three accommodations, the stunning two bedded (please note one of the bedrooms shares space with the living room), the former Managers Cottage, a cosy romantic one bedded cottage that was formerly the stables for the property and The Garden Suite, two bedrooms and is more contemporary decorated as this was once the commercial kitchen area of the former restaurant built in the 1980's, this apartment offers magnificent views across the gardens down to the river and has covered patio area. All the cottages have aircon and heating, their own kitchens and dining areas. The Manager and Stables Cottages have two person spas and the Garden Suite has its own washing machine. If you need laundry facilities during your stay, we have a coin operated large laundry about 200 metres away across the road from us. The gardens have won best business garden many times and 2019 won Overall Grand Champion.
Our dream has been to own and manage a bed and breakfast, we finally found our tree change and are extremely happy and excited to share our beautiful home with our treasured guests. We both have left stressful corporate jobs and are living our dream. The gardens are my passion and although hard work it repays me with flowers and peace. Many trees including some fruit trees (shared with possums and birds). We have two grown children and three beautiful grandchildren as well as a very spoilt English Staffy called Jake and the four chickens, who when in the mood provide us with fresh eggs. Jake is extremely friendly, loves people and a head scratch, however we do discourage him from entering the cottages (in case we host guests with allergies).
Strathalbyn is an Historic town and is particularly popular with people shopping for antiques, many shops devoted to antique items, there is also an Antique Fair held mid August every year. The town is charming and pretty with everything on hand including a large Woolworths for that essential grocery shop and plenty of excellent bakeries, pizza shops and coffee shops when you are done with shopping. The town also boosts 4 pubs and a wine bar, all within strolling distance from The Gasworks Cottages. Strathalbyn is very close to a number of attractions, of course Wine tasting (drinking) is especially close to South Australia's heart and you will find some lovely wines at Langhorne Creek just 10 mins drive or you can visit the Barossa around 40 mins away, a beautiful drive through the rolling hills and orchards. A Motor Museum on the High Street is well worth a visit. The largest town to Strathalbyn is Mount Barker, here you will find all the major stores. If the beaches are more your style, visit Victor Harbour, Port Elliot, Middleton and Goolwa only a mere 30 minutes drive away. City and Airport are an easy 45 minutes drive.
Language spoken: English

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Amenities of Gasworks Cottages and Gardens

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

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From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
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From 12:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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