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Charming cottage surrounded by counrtyside and native bush
Wildlife abounds,wildflowers, birds. Cosy cottage, tranquil and relaxing. Great getaway, bushwalking, nature.
Tolka Cottage is a short walk to the Glenelg River where you can see Platypus. The property and Flora and fauna reserve abound with native wildfowers and animals Kangaroo, wallaby, emu, koala and over 140 species of birds. Within driving distance of Wineries,mountains, lakes and ocean. Cosy place to relax and enjoy tranquility. Great walking trails through bush and along the Glenelg river.
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Location |
Strathdownie, Australia
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Price Range |
AUD$ 150.00 to AUD$ 150.00 per night
An extra person charge applies for bookings over 2 people
Bookings must be for a minimum of 2 nights
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Bedrooms |
3 (Sleeps 6)
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Beds |
- Queen: 1
- Double: 1
- Single: 2
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Key Locations |
- Airport: 50.00 km
- Train Station: 120.00 km
- Downtown: 50.00 km
- Lake: 20.00 km
- Beach: 100.00 km
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A 20% deposit is required to secure a booking for this property.
Full payment is required if your arrival date is less than 30 night/s from the date of booking.
The following discounts and deals are available:
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A discount of
10.00%
is available on bookings placed more than
8
week/s
in advance.
This discount
is always available (unless specified for seasonal or special pricing).
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A discount of
15.00%
is available on bookings
7
night/s or over.
This discount
is always available (unless specified for seasonal or special pricing).
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A discount of
10.00%
is available on bookings placed less than
14
night/s
prior to the booking start date.
This discount
is always available (unless specified for seasonal or special pricing).
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Guest Reviews
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Bedrooms |
3 (Sleeps 6)
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Living Room: |
Comfortably fits 6 people |
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Dining Room |
The dining room comfortably fits 6 people |
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Bathrooms |
There are 2 bathroom/s available |
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Ensuites |
There are 0 ensuite/s available |
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Toilets |
There are 2 toilet/s available |
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Beds |
- Queen: 1
- Double: 1
- Single: 2
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Noise Level |
Very Quiet |
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Home Category |
Bed and Breakfast |
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Facilities Directions |
- Garden: Very private
- Patio: Garden setting
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Holiday Types |
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Relaxing
- Sight Seeing
- Adventure
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Home Area |
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Entertainment Equipment |
- Television Standard
- Sound - Radio
- Television - DVD player
- Sound - CD Player
- Television LCD
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IT Communications Equipment |
- Telephone - Not available
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Leisure Equipment |
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Household Equipment |
- Towels/Linen Provided
- Microwave
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Electric Blankets
- Clothes Washing Machine
- Kitchen - Fully Equipped
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Outside Equipment |
- Barbeque
- Off Street Parking
- Outdoor Furniture
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Views |
- Countryside Views
- Bush View
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Activities Within Walking |
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Bush walking, Bird watching
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Activities Within Driving |
- Sailing
- Water Skiing
- Horse Riding
- Boat Hire
- Golf
- Tennis
- Climbing
- Kayaking
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Attractions Within Walking |
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Attractions Within Driving |
- Theatre
- Cinema
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Food Shop
- Park
- Winery
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Over 140 species of birds found on property
An exciting place to birdwatch. Varied habitats,river, swamp, grassland and native bush,
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Bush walking tracks
There are numerous tracks through the Wilkin Flora and Fauna reserve and along the banks of the Glenelg River. The property also has paddocks and bush to amble through.
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Help yourself to a great country breakfast
All ingredients for a great country style breakfast are provided - bacon, farm fresh eggs, tomatoes, fruit, cereal, yoghurt, homemade jams & bread, filteres coffee & your choice of teas.
Picnic hampers & provisions for other meals can be ordered by prior arrangement.
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Ideal for bush walking, trail riding.
Tolka Cottage horse facilities make it ideal for a holiday with your horse. Located in the centre of the Wilkin Flora and Fauna reserve on the banks of the Glenelg River. There are walking 7 riding trails as well as 4 wd track access through the 3600 hectares of native bush where wildlife abounds.
The Reserve is renowned for it's orchids & spring wildflowers are a beautiful attraction from August to October.
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Coonawarra Wineries
Within and hours drive of Coonawarra and its renowned Terra Rossa wineries. Home to some of the best red wines in the world. Many Wineries have quality restauraunts.
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Many quality local restauraunts
Casterton in 20 minutes away and is home to 3 pubs which serve evening meals, Say Grace which is a quality daytime restauraunt and for a quick bite to eat and take away goodies the local Herberts Bakery fits the bill. Within an hours drive Mt Gambier, Portland, Hamilton,all have a variety of eateries. Penola is a great day trip for galleries and restauraunts.
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Things to do.
Tolka Cottage is a short walk to the Glenelg River where you can see Platypus, Kangaroo, wallabies,emus,achidna,koala and over 140 species of birds including endangered Redtailed Black Cockatoo. A wildlife haven located only one hour from Penola/ Coonawarra wine region, Mt Gambier Blue Lakes, Nelson & Portland on the coast and Hamilton/ Grampian Region inland. Enjoy the annual Kelpie Muster in June or walk the Kelpie trail in Casterton.
Explore Bailey's Rocks, Dundas Tableland, Warrock Homestead, Bilston's tree, Hummocks and Dartmoor and return in the evening to the tranquil surrounds of Tolka.
Only one hour from Penola and the start of the Sister Mary Mckillop trail
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Facilities for your own horse
If you feel like it you can bring your own horse and agist it on the property. Enjoy riding through the 3250h of native bush and along the scenic Glenelg river.
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Dog friendly
Dogs welcome outside. Fenced in garden and pens available.
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