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The rural escape to wind down - single room separate from the main house.

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Room
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Starathalbyn, SA
  • St Andrew's Uniting Church
    19 min drive
  • Monarto Zoo
    27 min drive
  • Longview Vineyard
    28 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    65 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The rural escape to wind down - single room separate from the main house.

The booking is for the one bedroom studio style accommodation next to the owners house. Secluded but not remote, only 45 minutes from Adelaide, 25 minutes to Langhorne creek vineyards and several fine dinning establishments, . There are at least a dozen places to sit and look at the majestic and stunning valley views. This is a camera bugs paradise, beautiful bird life to amazing nights skies. ts. A very hardy breakfast is included.

Property manager

Barrie

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Air conditioning
Parking available

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Modern, cosy, studio retreat. 32 square metres of living. Easy access to town.
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10.0 out of 10, (4 reviews)
Modern, cosy, studio retreat. 32 square metres of living. Easy access to town.

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The booking is for the standalone one bedroom stud
breakfast is served up to and no later than 9:00 AM

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Highland Valley

Located in Highland Valley, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area and in the mountains. Paterson Reserve and Totness Recreation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Platform 1 Heritage Farm Railway and Udder Delights Cheese Cellar. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Starathalbyn, SA

What's nearby

  • Howard Vineyard - 19 min drive
  • Hahndorf Hill Winery - 26 min drive
  • Monarto Zoo - 27 min drive
  • Longview Vineyard - 28 min drive
  • Adelaide Oval - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Bugle Ranges Station - 16 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Appleseed Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪BP - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jack's High St Cafe & Bakery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Commercial Hotel Strathalbyn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Strathalbyn Football Club - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The rural escape to wind down - single room separate from the main house. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The rural escape to wind down - single room separate from the main house.?

As of 4 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The rural escape to wind down - single room separate from the main house. on 8 Nov 2024 start from AU$140.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The rural escape to wind down - single room separate from the main house.?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The rural escape to wind down - single room separate from the main house.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The rural escape to wind down - single room separate from the main house. located?

Situated in the mountains, this bed & breakfast is within 9 miles (15 km) of Paterson Reserve, Bluestone Park and Mount Barker District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. Barka Park and Longview Vineyard are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheung Ching C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible view
Can't find any better view house in adelaide
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Far from the madding crowd. Peace and tranquillity
If peace and quiet with an excellent host who provides amazing breakfasts, High Roost is for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Idyllic Stay
Comfortable and stylish accommodation in stunning natural surrounds. Barrie is an extremely hospitable and engaging host. The breakfasts are scrumptious and my partner was thrilled in getting to feed the cows! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay
Natures paradise, a great place to relax and enjoy beautiful scenery. Barrie the host delivered over and above expectations with his humor, informative conversation & complementary cheese tasting expertise. Thoroughly enjoyed this space, nothing was too much trouble and our gourmet breakfast was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stunning Scenery and Friendly Host
The accommodation is perfect if you’re looking for a rural, country getaway vibe. Especially if you’re looking for something off-road and secluded. The scenery from the room is stunning and perfect for a relaxing time. The shared living space is beautiful and the garden space is amazing to roam around. Breakfast was incredible! And I loved the sheep 🐑 Barrie is a great host, very accommodating, and easy to converse with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway in nature
My wife and I were looking for a nature getaway where we could relax and enjoy some time together. Barry's property is beautiful and you can tell a lot of thought and consideration has gone into everything provided to the guests. Breakfast was delicious and Barry is an extremely helpful and considerate host. We really enjoyed our stay at Highroost
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Lovely hospitality.
Barrie was a great host. A good time away from the hustle and bustle of life.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bron Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural escape
Although we didnt get to spend as much time at the property as we would of liked due to an event we had to attend, the place was just magical. Barrie was a great host and was very welcoming from the moment we got there! Also cooks a mean breakie! Would definitely like to return with more relax time to enjoy what the property truley has to offer :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Secluded Hideaway.
We followed the directions and travelled down the road/track over the creeks etc., a lovely drive, don't be dismayed, it is at the end of the road where you will find the Black Electric Gate. Open it and drive up the very steep hill to the parking area, well worth the climb, the view is great. Entering your cabin overlooking the deck you are greeted by your host. Before eating our takeaway dinner our host entreated us to choose our breakfast menu. I indulged, I am so glad it did, it was magnificent. As the sun set we took in the vista of the opposite hills, just lovely. After tea we listened to the proposed future cheese making developments for the property, while sipping a glass of wine and learning the finer points of cheese making. The garden and the wild life are luxuriant and its construction on the side of a very steep hill is just breath taking with the private sitting areas distributed around and above the garden. In the morning we took a walk up to the top of the hill where the original farm house still exists. Good exercise, a bit too healthy for me! This is a B & B we would love to return to, staying for a much longer period than our overnight stay would allow. So, So quiet and peaceful. Our host most hospitable and entertaining and alway able to add some interesting fact or observation we may not have been aware of. Finally, if you want an enjoyably relaxing stay in this area, you will be "hard pressed" to find a better venue.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very peaceful and pleasant stay.
Was a very peaceful and relaxing stay. Our host Barrie was very welcoming and friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed . Breakfast was lovely and well presented. I would highly recommend and definitely good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Highland Valley
A lovely overnight experience with a friendly host where nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend for a stay to refresh and experience something a little different. We were very grateful for all of the effort the host put in to show us around and for the cheese tasting. The breakfast was awesome also.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Iryna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent escape
Super value for money, excellent service, would definitely recommend for anyone who likes nature and needs to escape from busy city life
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Barry made us very welcome
Very nice location in the hills
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick escape from Adelaide
We had a magical one night stay at Highroost with host Barrie. We enjoyed the late afternoon and sunset from one of the many beautiful vantage points on the property. Later in the evening we had a very unique cheese tasting experience that is highly recommended. This, couple with a glass of wine and a laugh with Barrie made for an unexpected and very special overnight stay. We would love to stay again as our only regret was we did not have enough time to take in the whole property and enjoy the peaceful flora and fauna filled surrounds. If you are looking for a peaceful getaway with a special experience you are in for a treat. And- definitely meet the goats!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Such a lovely place, my husband took me for my 60th and the property was beautiful, the host was amazing, had a genuinely amazing trip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

James "Kevan" G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
More than a B&B
Barrie was a great host with many a story to be told of his delightful, hillside property, a little off the beaten track. Enjoyed the wine and cheese!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique Hills Experience
The property is an ideal getaway for city-dwellers. It is a fairly short drive from Adelaide yet feels secluded enough to feel like a break. The accomodation has very nice views, is clean and stays warm in the winter. The host is very attentive and generous - if you are looking for a more involved experience with your host then you will enjoy this stay. The only thing to bear in mind is that the road in might be a little tricky for some of the smaller 2WD cars out there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Barrie was very knowledgeable and kind, as well as accomodating. The room was lovely, the property was stunning!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an awesome experience
I just want to say Thankyou to Barrie for being a wonderful host. It was my very first experience of going to a bed and breakfast and I loved every moment. The property is so earthy and has so much character with all the stone/rock and all the wild life. Very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, beautiful property.
Absolutely incredible stay! Couldn’t believe that a property with such beautiful views existed so close to my home. Barrie is an incredible host and makes the most amazing breakfast you’ll ever eat. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host with the most!
Had a lovely stay with Barrie at his little hidden gem. Our stay wasn’t about our room it was about the experience that Barrie offered as host. He went above and beyond to make sure our stay was relaxed and enjoyable and it certainly was that!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country hospitality at it's best in a beautiful, peaceful location
Barrie was a great host. We enjoyed the delicious breaky, evening drink, feeding the goats, tour of his property, cheese tasting, watching birdlife and wild life and good chats. Great experience and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A jewel in the countryside!
This is a wonderful place to relax and unwind. Comfortable accommodation which is part of a unique homestead with great views and wildlife. Barrie is a great host and nothing is too much trouble for him. A truly enjoyable experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 lovely nights
We had a lovely time, the setting is stunning! Barrie is a host with the most. We'll miss his cheesy grin ;). The accommodation was very clean, warm and most comfortable. Breakfast to die for! Thank you Barrie for giving us a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gicela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and relaxing experience
The view of this property is the best. We walked to the hill top where we watched a beautiful sunset while seeing also few kangaroos showing up. Also, Barry was very kind and interesting person. We enjoyed our stay as well as all his attentions. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Barrie

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Why they chose this property

Very rare opportunity to be amongst some of Australia's majestic rural landscape. Abundance of wild life and if you like you can feed the goats.

What makes this property unique

Swivel chairs to look at a hundred different views, swing in the egg chair or lounge around the garden. with a variety of seating or walk the property and view the wildlife. And if you want, use the BBQ.
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