Cottage Rates valid till 31/3/25
For 1 Queen Bedroom (Twin Share):
$240 per night Monday to Thursday
$280 per night Friday to Sunday
$45 per night for extra person in 2nd Bedroom. Note: Maximum occupancy of the cottage is 3 persons.
Discounts for longer stays:
4 to 6 night stays – 10% off standard nightly rates
7 night or longer stays – 20% discount off standard nightly rates
Availability Calendar…
Booking Terms & Cancellation Policy…
These Terms and Conditions are intended for your safety and ease of use of our services. They should be read and understood before making a booking. By making a booking with us, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions. Guests are encouraged to purchase travel insurance to cover any unforseen circumstances. Credit card details are required as security for all bookings.
Booking confirmation:
All bookings require Credit Card details to be provided for security and 20% deposit.
Balance payment in full is required 30 days prior to arrival.
Cancellations:
One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges (less $50.00 cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation.
For cancellations made within 14 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.
Full payment is required at least 30 days prior to arrival date. Failure to arrange payment will result in cancellation of the booking.
If you do not arrive or do not stay for the entire number of nights booked, no refund will be given.
If notified more than 14 days prior to arrival, your booking dates may be changed subject to availability. Tariff adjustments may apply.
Minimum Stay Requirements:
Two (2) night minimum stay is required for all bookings.
Minimum four night stay at Easter
Minimum three night stay on long weekends
Children, Pets and Extra Guests:
Pets are welcome by negotiation however pets must be well behaved, house trained, must not be left alone in the cottage are absolutely not allowed on the furniture.
No charge for Infants with own bedding when use of the 2nd bedroom is not required.
A nightly surcharge applies for an extra guests (Child or Adult) accommodated in the 2nd Bedroom.
The cottage is stritcly for the use of the number of guests booked only and has a maximum occupancy of 3 persons.
Check-out/Check-in Times:
The cottage will generally be ready for you by 2.30pm on the day of arrival, and check out time is strictly by 10:30am on the last day of your stay.
If cleaners are kept waiting due to you failing to leave the cottage by the agreed time, a late departure fee of $50 per 30 minutes will be charged. The guest acknowledges that any charge of this nature will be debited from the credit card used to secure the booking.
Damaged or missing property:
The person booking the cottage or the credit card holder is deemed to be responsible for their actions and those of any of their group.
We accept that some wear and tear of the cottage and its contents is normal. However, Telegraph Cottage reserves the right to charge guests the cost of rectifying damage, caused by the deliberate, negligent or reckless act of the guest to the cottage’s property or structure and to replace, with new, any missing items. If the damage is such that the cottage is not able to be let for a period of time, that loss of income will also be billed to the guests who caused the damage.
It is expected that dishes will be washed and any major cooking mess, including the barbecue, will be cleaned prior to departure. Any unusual additional cleaning will be charged to the guest.
We will make every effort to rectify any damage internally prior to contracting specialists to make the repairs, and therefore will make every effort to keep any costs that the guest would incur to a minimum.
The guest acknowledges that any charges of this nature will be debited from the credit card used to secure the booking.
Frequently Asked Questions…
What time is check in?
The cottage will be ready for you by 2.30pm. There is no reception desk. You will receive a security code via email for the cottage door prior to your arrival.
What time is check out?
You must leave the cottage by 10.30am to allow us time to prepare for the next guests.
Can I arrive any earlier or leave later?
Generally we are not able to provide late check-outs or early check-ins due to our high occupancy.
Do you allow pets?
Depends what they are. We have a total ban on elephants and monkeys, or any animals that can be destructive. This includes some dogs. If you have a dog that wrecks everything in sight or sheds hair everywhere we’d prefer they didn’t come. Even though the yard is fully fenced our garden isn’t destruction proof either so just leaving them outside isn’t an option. If you are a dog owner with a house trained, well behaved pet with your own bedding you are welcome. We will let you decide if your loved pet would be welcome. You need to ask us prior to your arrival if they can come. We will ask for your credit card details and reserve the right to charge extra for extra cleaning or repairs if necessary.
Can children stay at the cottage?
Children are welcome at the cottage. There is no specific play equipment in the rear garden but it is fully fenced. There is a great playground at the Greenock Recreation Park across the road. Children with a bed-wetting problem must provide their own waterproof sheet. Guests will be charged extra cleaning, and maybe even for a new mattress, if a child wets the bed without this.
Is there a minimum number of nights I need to stay?
We have a 2 night minimum stay at all times, a 3 night minimum stay on Long Weekends and 4 night minimum stay over Easter.
Is there WiFi internet access in the cottage?
Yes, free WiFi internet access is available. It generally works with no trouble, but connection is not guaranteed. We cannot help you with problems with connection to your device and accept no responsibility for any virus/computer worms propagated whilst connected.
Is firewood provided for the wood fire?
Firewood is provided from 1 May to 31 October. We provide enough wood, including kindling, for 2 or 3 fires. Additional wood can be purchased at local service stations or hardware stores. We do not allow use of the wood fire outside of these dates. The two air-conditioners work very well in heating the cottage, and there are electric blankets and warm quilts on the beds.
What do I get for breakfast? What cooking facilities are there?
We provide locally sourced breakfast provisions sufficient for at least your first mornings breakfast. Items include… bacon, eggs, tomatoes, milk, muesli and juice along with bread, a selection of spreads, tea and coffee. There is a fully equipped kitchen with full sized fridge and cooking options include stove top, microwave, electric fry-pan and toaster. Outside is a gas barbecue next to the patio seating. Alternatively why not savour one of the outstanding Barossa restaurants or just stroll across the road to the Tavern for a schnitzel!
What do I need to bring with me?
Just your personal items. All linen and towels are supplied as well as some introductory toiletries. Generous breakfast provisions are provided to at least get you through the first morning. The kitchen is well equipped and stocked with handy cooking essentials such as salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, paper towel etc.
Is there a telephone in the cottage?
Despite once being the telegraph station for the region there is no land-line telephone in the cottage now. We recommend you bring your mobile/cell phone. There is a public telephone box outside the Greenock Post Office.
What happens if I need to cancel my booking?
Please view our Booking Terms & Cancellation Policy above on this page for our full cancellation policy, terms and conditions. We strongly advise you to take out travel insurance to provide protection against unforeseen events.
Can I change the dates of my booking?
Provided you give us at least 14 days notice you can change the dates of your booking, subject to availability. There is no charge for the change, however there may be tariff adjustment for the new dates. The changed booking must be for the same number or more nights. Fewer nights or less than 14 days notice will be treated as a cancellation.
Are you close to wineries?
We are within walking distance of award winning Murray Street Vineyards, where you can easily spend a lazy afternoon of wine tasting whilst enjoying the views and savouring one of their lunch platters. Across the road is Kalleske Wines. Dell’Uva Wines, Schluter Wines, Ballycroft and Alkina are also just a short walk away. A short car ride will take you to numerous cellar doors – both large and boutique, famous and undiscovered. Download the Barossa Touring Map to make your choice.