About this property

Elegant Country House in Yankalilla: The Garden Cottage at The Olives offers a serene country house experience in Yankalilla. Guests enjoy a swimming pool with stunning views, a lush garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The property features family rooms, a terrace, and a kitchenette. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a private pool, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Outdoor Activities: Guests can relax by the pool or enjoy the garden views. The property is 74 km from Adelaide Airport and near Marina St Vincent (16 km) and Deep Creek Conservation Park (28 km). Fishing is a popular activity in the surrounding area. Highly Rated by Guests: The Garden Cottage at The Olives is highly rated by guests for its beautiful garden and excellent facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


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Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ron
Australia Australia
The Olives was a quiet secluded property close to local amenities but far enough away to enjoy the quiet country retreat. The home was beautifully presented and very comfortable with everything you need for a stay away from home. We can not wait...
Martin
Australia Australia
Privacy Beautiful gardens. Cute little greenhouse.
Armin
Australia Australia
A relaxing and beautiful stay at the Garden Cottage. Highly recommended.
Cath
Australia Australia
Location was so quiet and garden was absolutely beautiful
Marion
Australia Australia
Beautiful peaceful location, still close enough to town and beach. Amazing birdlife in the garden. Wonderfully comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen:) Great to have the feeling of space, surrounded by nature
Mohit
Australia Australia
The Garden Cottage at The Olives is an absolute gem and the perfect getaway spot. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by how immaculately clean and well-maintained everything was. The beds are incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night’s...
Pearse
Australia Australia
A beautiful estate with lovely gardens to walk around. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast provisions were a welcome surprise! The sunset looks gorgeous over the property. Loved the potting shed, even though we didn't go in!
Paul
Australia Australia
Beautiful and tranquil location, felt like our own private oasis. Cottage was well presented and the location was handy to the beach and the local town.
Leanne
Australia Australia
Beautiful location, the accommodation was very clean and comfortable. It exceeded our expectations.
Ian
Australia Australia
Tranquil setting in the surrounds of a magnificent garden setting

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 Mark

9.8
Host review score
Mark
The Garden Cottage at The Olives is a new three-room bungalow set in the spectacular gardens of The Olives, a heritage-listed home built in the 1850s by one of South Australia's early settlers. Lovingly restored amid old English-style gardens, The Olives provides a peaceful environment for relaxation or as a base for exploring the exciting and historic attractions of SA's famed Fleurieu Peninsula, voted by Lonely Planet as the fifth best destination in the world. The Garden Cottage, designed to echo the appearance of an old barn, is lavishly furnished, air conditioned, with plantation shutters in the bed rooms so you can turn days into nights of total indulgence if that is your wish. The Garden Cottage has three rooms - a bedroom with a King-sized double bed; a second bedroom with two King-single beds and a central lounge which has a sofa bed if you need six people to stay. There is a fully equipped kitchen area with coffee maker, jug, toaster, microwave and fridge and if you choose to stay in all supplies are available at the Yankalilla or Normanville supermarkets. Whatever you choose, we wish you a pleasant stay at The Olives and hope you enjoy our garden.
The owners of The Olives are not always in residence. The Garden Cottage is managed by Kenton, who lives on site. He is your contact for cleaning and any issues that may arise. He will help with your arrival, parking (not in front of the cottage, please) and special arrangements, such as setting up the gas-fired barbecue if you wish. Or, if you are an iceberg and enjoy swimming in the winter, he will arrange for the covers to be removed and the pool prepared. Kenton can give you up-to-date information about district activities, restaurants, cafes and other attractions. You will find a guide to the Fleurieu in the Cottage.
The Fleurieu brings a touch of Tuscany or a piece of Provence to South Australia. This is where Hans Heysen painted his famous pictures of gum trees and contented cows. It is one of the best paddock-to-plate destinations in Australia with the McLaren Vale wine district and its myriad restaurants just 25 minutes away. The ferry to Kangaroo Island is nearby, together with the resort towns of Victor Harbor, Port Elliot and Goolwa at the mouth of the mighty Murray River. You'll find antiques at Strathalbyn, craft beers at Myponga, white sandy beaches at Normanville and, best of all if you're a golfer, the acclaimed Links at Lady Bay golf course just minutes away. Don't miss Rick's Peninsula Restaurant at The Links.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Garden Cottage at The Olives

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property is strictly non-smoking. If evidence of smoking is found in the rooms, an additional cleaning fee may apply.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.