With a stay at this cottage in Penola, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Petticoat Lane and Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre. .This cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Koonara Wines.
Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Parker Coonawarra Estate - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Hollick Wines - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Balnaves of Connawarra - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
Getting around
Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Vintage Cafe - 5 min walk
Windara Bakery - 6 min walk
Cafe Lito
Pipers of Penola - 4 min walk
Royal Oak Hotel - 5 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Davidson's Cottage Penola: Open fire, AC, Wifi, SMART TV, Garden Pet Friendly
Historic Davidson’s Cottage Penola is a delightful timber cottage located in the Coonawarra wine region of South Australia. It pays homage to the Scottish pioneers who settled the area in the mid-19th Century. This quaint little cottage dates from 1861 and is full of rustic charm. With a private garden and situated among other heritage cottages in famous Petticoat Lane and just a leisurely 5 minute stroll from Penola town centre, Davidson's Cottage is a romantic, relaxing and convenient retreat for two, ideal for together time and special occasions. Your accommodation includes the entire cottage, private garden, air-con, open fire, complimentary wifi, secure on-site car parking, contactless arrival, peace and quiet and all that the good life of the Coonawarra has to offer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as bike parking.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
Jen Werner
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
No lift
Single level property
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Bicycle parking
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Eco-friendly toiletries
Garden
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Property does not allow children
Recycling
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Policies
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Davidson's Cottage Penola: Open fire, AC, Wifi, SMART TV, Garden Pet Friendly Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Carmen Rechbauer R.
5 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the experience of staying in a historic property with modern conveniences close to the local wineries.Would highly recommend.
Carmen Rechbauer R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann R.
10 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, comfortable and relaxing
Ann R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julienne C.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Cosy
Davidson Cottage was charming and cosy and very well situated for a walk into the Penola township or a drive to the wineries.Our hosts had thought of everything we may need and we made good use of the open fire, whilst our little dog loved the sun filled fenced yard and getting to know the Alpaca next door. This was a great base to explore the Coonawarra and we have stocked up our cellar for winter. We certainly hope to return.
Julienne C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
John F.
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the "Old World" feel of the property and Petticoat Lane. Highly recommend. Should say that temperature dropped at night, so bring your woolies!
John F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve P.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
Great historical place to stay, walking distance to everything panola has to offer. Cottage is snug and cosy. Im 6'2" so have a few bumps on my head....haha. all wineries within a short drive.
Steve P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew M.
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and historical experience
We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay in this historical cottage and neighborhood. The decor both outside and inside was perfect without being over the top. Only stayed for 2 nights and upon leaving wished we had organized to stay longer. Communication with the host, Jen, was efficient both leading up to and on the day of arriving. Would love to visit again and will recommend to family and friends.
Andrew M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
FATV J.
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little get away with a tonne of history
Visited the area for the field day so we didn't get the chance to explore as much as we would have liked, but the property was great, the surrounding food was delicious and the curious alpaca was an interesting surprise to the morning.