About this property

Historic Charm: Gasworks Cottages and Gardens in Strathalbyn offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and garden views. Additional amenities include a patio, balcony, and terrace, ensuring a relaxing environment. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides free on-site private parking, an outdoor seating area, and a picnic spot. Breakfast is served in the room, and private check-in and check-out services enhance the stay. Local Attractions: Located 60 km from Adelaide Airport, Gasworks Cottages and Gardens offers fishing and walking tours. The surrounding area features scenic river views and opportunities for relaxation.

Couples particularly 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 (9.8)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dannielle
    Australia Australia
    Great area and location, tranquil and accessible, friendly staff.
  • Kathy
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast provisions were great and central location to everything.
  • Sue-ann
    Australia Australia
    The beautiful garden we could wonder through seats around the garden to sit and relax. The verandah to sit outside and eat and have your morning coffee. The lovely touches to cottage it feels homely. The fresh eggs 🥚 bread 🍞 delicious 😋. The...
  • Ann
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful setting, very welcoming and accommodating staff. Pet friendly.
  • Daniel
    Australia Australia
    Proximity to town, gardens and cottage faculties were perfect
  • Christine
    Australia Australia
    Well equipped- everything we needed was provided. Fresh eggs and bacon for breakfast and what we needed to cook this. Only white bread which we don’t eat but a good Woolworths was available. Friendly hosts.
  • Wendy
    Australia Australia
    Location was good. Garden was exceptional, so much to see with places to sit and enjoy the birdlife in the many trees.
  • Vito
    Australia Australia
    Everything the location the gardens Graham & Heather are very thoughtful people & 2 of the best of people that you could meet and even jake is one of the most pleasant dogs you could come across. The location Strathalbyn is one of the greatest...
  • Moir
    Australia Australia
    Location, very homely it was wonderfull , we enjoyed it
  • Samantha
    Australia Australia
    Great spot and lovely accommodation. Highly recommend :)

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Graham and Heather Dean

9.9
Host review score
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 spoilt cat called Holly, an equally 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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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
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Check-out
From 05:30 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gasworks Cottages and Gardens in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.