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Unique group accommodation on the Murray River
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8 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 301004 sq m
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WELLINGTON, SA
- John White Wetlands20 min walk
- Wellington Marina5 min drive
- Pangarinda Botanic Garden5 min drive
Rooms & beds
8 bedrooms (sleeps 30)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Child Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 7
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 8
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 5
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 6
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Unique group accommodation on the Murray River
Ideal for groups and multiple families to relax and spend time together.
Hire includes exclusive hire of the entire riverfront heritage property, the Wellington Courthouse, including 8 spacious bedrooms (4 with water views), commercial sized kitchen with dishwasher, 5 full size bathrooms, extra toilets, lounge rooms and expansive entertaining areas.
Free WIFI for guests, TVs in most bedrooms, Nintendo in lounge room and a large lawn area by the water and the enormous courtyard with large screen smart TV supports a wide range of activities for business and leisure.
This property is so large you can stay with a big group and still find your own nook to take a break from all the action.
Room configurations:
Bedroom 1 - Water views, queen bed & 2 single trundles.
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed & bunk bed, adjoins bedroom 3.
Bedroom 3 - Bunk bed & 2 x king singles.
Bedroom 4 - Queen bed & bunk bed.
Bedroom 5 - Downstairs ferryman's quarters. Water views, queen bed & single bed.
Bedroom 6 - Downstairs ferryman's quarters. Water views, queen bed, single bed, single trundle.
Bedroom 7 - Water views, king bed & single trundle bed.
Bedroom 8 - 2 x singles and 1 x bunk bed.
You'll see from the photos how spacious the bedrooms are. 6 of the bedrooms have a queen or a king bed, sleeping 12 adults. Any extra adults will need to sleep in the single beds, trundles or bunk beds. 1 portacot is available, feel free to BYO additional portacots. The trundle beds are sometimes moved around into different rooms.
Your coffee needs are covered! Nespresso pod machines, plunger and kettles are provided.
Self-catered property – please BYO all food and drinks. There’s 3 large fridges on site to accommodate platters, food and drinks for large groups.
** BYO boxed or bottled water for drinking and cooking. All taps in the property are supplied by filtered river water. There's no mains water in Wellington. **
Reverse cycle heating and cooling in all bedrooms, air conditioning in the lounge rooms, fans & gas heaters in the courtyard along with an outdoor fire pit with wood supplied (except during fire danger season) will help keep you comfortable all year round. We recommend also bringing warm jackets for cool nights by the water.
Minimum 2 night stay standard, minimum 3 nights over long weekends and minimum 4 nights requested at peak times such as during school holidays. We block out both the day before and after each booking for cleaning.
The majority of the property is on one level with wheelchair access from the rear entrance, to courtyard, kitchen, lounge room, deck area with river views, bathroom with accessible shower and accessible bedrooms.
Full laundry facilities provided including a washing machine and dryer.
Pet friendly with large, fully enclosed courtyard and deck area. Please keep pets out of the bedrooms out of respect for other guests who may have allergies. BYO pet beds and anything else you need to care for your pet.
This fascinating property also includes a museum showcasing the history of the area, the stories of the river and the local communities from the past to the present. From the Ngarrindjeri people, the Traditional Custodians of the land, to the building of the original courthouse and police station, through to the stories of the locals and volunteers who have supported and restored this property over the years.
Please supervise children in the museum. The items belong to the National Trust and we trust you to respect them. The museum is off-limits daily from 7pm unless by prior arrangement.
We appreciate you considering The Wellington Courthouse for your group stay. Accommodation income enables us to repair, maintain and continue developing this special heritage building.
THINGS TO SEE, DO, DRINK AND EAT:
The Courthouse is adjacent to the Wellington Ferry, the first ferry crossing on the Murray River and original route from Victoria through to Adelaide.
The large riverside lawn area in front of the Courthouse is half public park.
A public BBQ is available in the reserve on the hill behind the Courthouse.
The boat ramp is only 1km down the road.
Murrundi Wetland Reserve is a short distance further on from the boat ramp.
The Wellington Hotel is easy walking distance from the Courthouse with delicious lunch and dinner options! Bookings are recommended.
The local petrol station has a range of essential items and the nearest supermarket is in Tailem bend.
Across the river you’ll find the Hall Cafe open on weekends 7:30am – 3pm and the Pangarinda Botanic Garden is always open to the public.
Wellington is located just over an hour’s drive from Adelaide:
- 12 mins to SA Skydiving
- 20 mins from the award winning wineries, cellar doors and restaurants of Langhorne Creek
- 30 mins from Monarto Zoo and Murray Bridge
- 10 kms from The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend
- Upstream from Lake Alexandrina on the way through to the Coorong National Park
Hire includes exclusive hire of the entire riverfront heritage property, the Wellington Courthouse, including 8 spacious bedrooms (4 with water views), commercial sized kitchen with dishwasher, 5 full size bathrooms, extra toilets, lounge rooms and expansive entertaining areas.
Free WIFI for guests, TVs in most bedrooms, Nintendo in lounge room and a large lawn area by the water and the enormous courtyard with large screen smart TV supports a wide range of activities for business and leisure.
This property is so large you can stay with a big group and still find your own nook to take a break from all the action.
Room configurations:
Bedroom 1 - Water views, queen bed & 2 single trundles.
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed & bunk bed, adjoins bedroom 3.
Bedroom 3 - Bunk bed & 2 x king singles.
Bedroom 4 - Queen bed & bunk bed.
Bedroom 5 - Downstairs ferryman's quarters. Water views, queen bed & single bed.
Bedroom 6 - Downstairs ferryman's quarters. Water views, queen bed, single bed, single trundle.
Bedroom 7 - Water views, king bed & single trundle bed.
Bedroom 8 - 2 x singles and 1 x bunk bed.
You'll see from the photos how spacious the bedrooms are. 6 of the bedrooms have a queen or a king bed, sleeping 12 adults. Any extra adults will need to sleep in the single beds, trundles or bunk beds. 1 portacot is available, feel free to BYO additional portacots. The trundle beds are sometimes moved around into different rooms.
Your coffee needs are covered! Nespresso pod machines, plunger and kettles are provided.
Self-catered property – please BYO all food and drinks. There’s 3 large fridges on site to accommodate platters, food and drinks for large groups.
** BYO boxed or bottled water for drinking and cooking. All taps in the property are supplied by filtered river water. There's no mains water in Wellington. **
Reverse cycle heating and cooling in all bedrooms, air conditioning in the lounge rooms, fans & gas heaters in the courtyard along with an outdoor fire pit with wood supplied (except during fire danger season) will help keep you comfortable all year round. We recommend also bringing warm jackets for cool nights by the water.
Minimum 2 night stay standard, minimum 3 nights over long weekends and minimum 4 nights requested at peak times such as during school holidays. We block out both the day before and after each booking for cleaning.
The majority of the property is on one level with wheelchair access from the rear entrance, to courtyard, kitchen, lounge room, deck area with river views, bathroom with accessible shower and accessible bedrooms.
Full laundry facilities provided including a washing machine and dryer.
Pet friendly with large, fully enclosed courtyard and deck area. Please keep pets out of the bedrooms out of respect for other guests who may have allergies. BYO pet beds and anything else you need to care for your pet.
This fascinating property also includes a museum showcasing the history of the area, the stories of the river and the local communities from the past to the present. From the Ngarrindjeri people, the Traditional Custodians of the land, to the building of the original courthouse and police station, through to the stories of the locals and volunteers who have supported and restored this property over the years.
Please supervise children in the museum. The items belong to the National Trust and we trust you to respect them. The museum is off-limits daily from 7pm unless by prior arrangement.
We appreciate you considering The Wellington Courthouse for your group stay. Accommodation income enables us to repair, maintain and continue developing this special heritage building.
THINGS TO SEE, DO, DRINK AND EAT:
The Courthouse is adjacent to the Wellington Ferry, the first ferry crossing on the Murray River and original route from Victoria through to Adelaide.
The large riverside lawn area in front of the Courthouse is half public park.
A public BBQ is available in the reserve on the hill behind the Courthouse.
The boat ramp is only 1km down the road.
Murrundi Wetland Reserve is a short distance further on from the boat ramp.
The Wellington Hotel is easy walking distance from the Courthouse with delicious lunch and dinner options! Bookings are recommended.
The local petrol station has a range of essential items and the nearest supermarket is in Tailem bend.
Across the river you’ll find the Hall Cafe open on weekends 7:30am – 3pm and the Pangarinda Botanic Garden is always open to the public.
Wellington is located just over an hour’s drive from Adelaide:
- 12 mins to SA Skydiving
- 20 mins from the award winning wineries, cellar doors and restaurants of Langhorne Creek
- 30 mins from Monarto Zoo and Murray Bridge
- 10 kms from The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend
- Upstream from Lake Alexandrina on the way through to the Coorong National Park
Property manager
Telford families
Premier Host
Languages
English
Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Wellington
Located in Wellington, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Old Tailem Town and Murray Bridge Regional Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pangarinda Botanic Garden and South Side Wakeboarding. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bend Motorsport Park or Murray Bridge Racecourse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
WELLINGTON, SA
What's nearby
- Wellington Marina - 5 min drive
- Tailem Bend Golf Club - 14 min drive
- Bend Motorsport Park - 14 min drive
- Old Tailem Town - 18 min drive
- Monarto Zoo - 37 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Hall cafe - 8 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Telford families
The Wellington Courthouse is owned and managed by two Adelaide families.
Why they chose this property
We're excited to keep the story of this amazing property going to continue to be shared and enjoyed for future generations.
What makes this property unique
Riverfront and spacious with historic charm. The opportunity to hire an experience, not just a bed.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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