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Belle’s Cottage- Luxurious, Stirling escape with cosy fire, deck, tennis court

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Open plan living, double sided fireplace opens out onto deck with paddock views
Exterior
Deck over looks paddocks
Food and drink
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Aldgate, SA
  • Stirling Markets
    9 min walk
  • Cleland Conservation Park
    5 min drive
  • Warrawong Sanctuary
    5 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    37 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master with ensuite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Belle’s Cottage- Luxurious, Stirling escape with cosy fire, deck, tennis court

Beautifully renovated c1880 stone cottage secreted away in 16 acre property in established gardens . Walking distance to Stirling and Aldgate villages. Cottage has open plan living/dining/kitchen with stone bench tops, integrated dishwasher and fridge. Double sided fireplace and reverse cycle heating/cooling throughout. Master King Bedroom has en-suite with rain shower and bath. Second bedroom has adjoining additional bathroom with vegetable patch views. New artificial grass TENNIS COURT available on special request. Garden tour of main house available for several consecutive nights stay. Breakfast provided sourced from local produce and fresh property eggs. Feel free to wander in vegetable garden and pick some fresh herbs and salad greens for your stay. Firewood 🔥 provided and electric blankets fitted for a cosy winter stay. Wedding preparations are allowed at property by strict preapproval only. Extra guests to property need prior approval by Jane. Wedding fee applies. Please let Jane know if interested in wedding package. Use of second bedroom incurs extra linen/cleaning fee if only paid for 2 guests and would like to use both bedrooms. Please let Jane know when booking.

Property manager

Jane McLachlan

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed
Visitor’s to cottage need prior approval from Jane

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Visitor’s to cottage need prior approval from Jane
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Adelaide

Located in Aldgate, a neighbourhood in Adelaide, this cottage is in a rural area. Rundle Mall and Westfield Marion Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brighton Beach and Glenelg Beach. Consider Adelaide Entertainment Centre for a night out, and don't miss Adelaide Zoo, a top local attraction. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Aldgate, SA

What's nearby

  • Cleland Conservation Park - 5 min drive
  • Belair National Park - 7 min drive
  • Mount Lofty Botanic Garden - 9 min drive
  • Rundle Mall - 18 min drive
  • Adelaide Oval - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Adelaide Belair Station - 14 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stirling Cellars & Patisserie - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Verte Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stirling Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Crafers Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bridgewater Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Belle’s Cottage- Luxurious, Stirling escape with cosy fire, deck, tennis court pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Belle’s Cottage- Luxurious, Stirling escape with cosy fire, deck, tennis court ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Belle’s Cottage- Luxurious, Stirling escape with cosy fire, deck, tennis court ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Belle’s Cottage- Luxurious, Stirling escape with cosy fire, deck, tennis court located?

Located in Aldgate, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Stirling Markets and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cleland Conservation Park and Mount Lofty Botanic Garden. Belair National Park and Crafers to Mt Lofty Trail Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Viki W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Getaway Trip
Lovely stay at Belle's Cottage. Great location, clean and bright. Also delicious breakfast foods provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhyan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
Belle’s Cottage is a well located,private,clean and well provisioned accommodation. Jane is the perfect host,friendly and approachable without being intrusive. The beds are comfortable and in such a peaceful location you are sure to sleep well and feel rested.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best in the Adelaide Hills
Exceptionally presented large two bedroom property in beautiful grounds - close to Stirling and Aldgate villages
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private cottage in the hills
Loved our stay & how peaceful it was. Very relaxing spot - wifi not good if you need to do any work/emails. Hosts provided lovely items for breakfast. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Wonderful location, property and friendly dog
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Lovely touches to welcome us throughout the beautiful cottage. Cozy and calm setting overlooking the fields
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd time and it gets better
We spent our third visit to Belles Cottage within 2 years and our experience was as good if not better than our first 2 visits so much so we are planning our next stay with Jane and Fergus. This time around I had a conference in the city. I was able to balance my work at the conference with the “extra curricular” activities on tap in the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale. Jane’s attention to detail has not waivered. You will not be disappointed however please ensure you do not book the Cottage when we are planning our next trip to Adelaide! Geoff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding stay
We stayed at Belles Cottage for our wedding night. We were amazed at how clean and stunning the place was. We used the 2-way open fireplace at night to create the cozy feel. We also had a hit of tennis on the immaculate condition. Jane was always easy to contact and we will definitely be back to stay for another anniversary! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely incredible
Cannot fault this beautiful property. Stunning location, easy to access the Main Street in Stirling and exceptionally clean. The amenities and breakfast were so thoughtful and made us feel at home and comfortable. Thank you to Jane for her incredible hospitality and making us feel so special. Your care for your guests is incredible. Photos do not do this property justice. We will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time around and we were not disappointed
This was our second stay at Belle's Cottage. We stayed longer this time (for a week). Our high expectations based on our last stay 6 months ago were met and exceeded! We are looking forward to our next stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sanctuary in Adelaide Hills
Private, quiet, luxurious, well thought out, everything on hand, gracious hostess who was keen to assist in making my stay a memorable one. Fantastic location, many great tasty eateries within easy reach. Recommended - absolutely.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calming comfortable luxury
A lovely cottage in top location- high quality fit out
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, would highly recommend!
Friends and I stayed at Belle's cottage for two nights and absolutely loved it! It is a beautifully designed and decorated property and the host, Jane, has thought of everything and added plenty of touches to make it feel like home. The wood heater is just amazing and warms the whole house. Breakfast provisions were delicious. We all wanted to move in, ha ha! Thank you Jane for a wonderful stay, we will be back! Amie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very very comfortable, host was most helpful. Great fire and plenty of fire wood. Couldn't work out the Smeg oven, however nice places to eat out in and around Stirling. All in all we had a very special weekend catching up with family, and staying at Belle's was a real positive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Poppy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ll be back
From checking out the chickens and sheep daily to enjoying views from the porch or walks in the neighbourhood, this stay was just perfect for us with our 15 month old. See you soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 star luxury in the Adelaide Hills
Every attention to detail and no expense has been spared in the presentation of Belle's Cottage. We usually stay in high end accommodation and Belle's Cottage delivers in spades. The owner Jane is the perfect host both accommodating and providing helpful tips throughout our stay. The location is the perfect jump off point to the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Adelaide and surrounds. Jane's family dog Arlo's visits were a treat. We will definitely be returning here. 11 out of 10
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Totally exceeded our expectations. The cottage had so many thoughtful touches and the environment was very relaxing. Jane was kind and welcoming, and offered some great tips on where to eat. Would definitely love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Continues to live up to expectations
This is the second time we have stayed at this property. We stayed with some friends to celebrate the New Year and a birthday. We already knew how great this place was but now we have another 2 converts. A great way to unwind. Peaceful, absolutely what everyone needed to say goodbye to 2020. Best ingredients available for the big breakfast. Thank you for making this such a wonderful experience again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kudnarto W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great property and great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shaun A., Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Groomsmen's cottage
My groomsmen & I stayed at this property in the leadup to our wedding, and we were blown away. First of all, if you think the photos are stunning, the actual house itself will take your visionary senses to that next level. Rustic and warm, with a slick touch of modernism blended in. We were in awe, with my mates and even our photographer asking us a bunch of questions about the property so that they too could stay here in the future. Our photographer who has a decade plus of experience under his belt filming weddings around the world said it was the best cottage hes ever seen. Legitimately. Secondly, additional features if hosting larger guests. The owners provided ample supplies for us to cook more than enough breakfast to feed four grown men. There was a lot we didnt use too. Fresh eggs from the chicken coup, a herb garden free for us to use, a footy oval, well maintained tennis court, basketball ring, surrounding gardens and driveways; Adelaide Hills scenery exemplified. Very secluded too from the main road, but easy to find, and the owners made it easy to check in and out. You will feel like you are a world away. Finally, the owner's customer service. Great communication from the get go online, always happy to give advice re where to eat or what kind of scenery shots are available for photo opps, and even home baked cookies with a personalised note - she knew how to be personal, attentive, and welcoming, whilst giving us our space so that we felt like we had truly gotten away from the everyday hustle and bustle of life. This was an unforgettable experience that set the tone for a weekend that will live in our hearts forever, and it has my highest recommendation if you are considering a getaway house in the hills for a special occasion. Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forget about the daily grind and unwind
From the moment we arrived at the property, it felt like we had escaped the daily grind of work and were having a holiday. The place itself was perfect. It was as promised – large kitchen area, lots of areas to relax, clean and spacious bedrooms, a fireplace (ready to light with kindling and logs) and ingredients to make breakfast including fresh eggs which we had every morning. The place was immaculately clean, and really felt like we were staying in a home, not a rental property. We wanted to play tennis – no problem. Tennis racquets with tennis balls supplied. We have stayed in quite a few properties previously but this is the first time where we are already planning when we can come back here to stay again. Meeting the owners’ dog was just the extra little touch which completed the stay. Thank you for helping to make our stay the experience it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Jane was a pleasurer to deal with. Breakfast provisions were wonderful. Property is immaculately clean and it had many wonderful thoughtful items to make your stay as pleasurable as possible. We had a lovely winter stay by the fire getting through many books and enjoying the luxury of this property. We ventured out for meals and found great places very close but still felt like we were staying in our own little word whilst at the property. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Beautifully presented quaint cottage. Peaceful, private location. The cottage fitted the four of us comfortably and we enjoyed our evenings in front of the fire. Our days were full off sightseeing and it was great to have a smart TV available to watch a larger range than free to air TV. We were able to make full dinners in the well equipped kitchen. Jane made the stay quite pleasant and was ever so helpful and accommodating with our booking, nothing seemed too difficult. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic short stay!
We stayed at Belles cottage for 2 nights with my husband and 2 young children, 3 and 5 and had a wonderful time! The property was so cosy and the country side surrounding the property and It’s surrounds are just exquisite! The food provisions were plentiful and added a nice touch to feeling at home at the property. Jane was very obligingly and accomodating! We can’t wait to visit again.

About the host

Hosted by Jane McLachlan

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Mum of 4. Love Stirling as enjoy gardening, nature, hiking, yoga and fitness. I live close by so am available when and if guests require.

Why they chose this property

Walking distance to Stirling and Aldgate. Original sandstone cottage c 1880. Renovated to include cottage charm and all modern conveniences and lots of natural light. Paddock views/ rural feel yet only 15 minute drive to city. 10 minutes to Hahndorf. Stirling has many great restaurants and a fabulous market once a month. We have three beautiful horses in the paddock that the cottage overlooks. Koalas, kangaroos, kookaburras and possums are regular visitors

What makes this property unique

Historic, character building. Close to Stirling and Aldgate. Open plan living. Private, tranquil outlook. Fireplace. Brand new renovation. Tennis Court. We have three gorgeous horses and the paddock because it backs onto a nurture reserve is teaming with wildlife such as kookaburras and koalas and kangaroos.

Languages:

English
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