Cooks Cottage

Relax and unwind in the Cook's Cottage with sweeping countryside views and deluxe finishes - creating the ultimate haven for an escape to the country. 

This 1857 cottage with all the charm of the past but the luxuries of the present, has been lovingly reconstructed with meticulous attention to detail to ensure your every need is catered for. Enjoy a red wine while soaking in the bath before retreating to the open fireplace for a nightcap.

Ensuring you have a wonderful experience, we provide a bottle of local wine and cheese for you on arrival as well as a ‘good’ breakfast of bacon, eggs, tomatoes, and toast during your stay. 

We also can cater for dietary needs such as gluten-free or vegan if asked. 

This is as well as tea and Nespresso coffee available to you in the fully functional kitchen boasting a range of cooking facilities including microwave and full-size oven, small fridge, and quality drinkware for your home-away-from-home stay.

Adjacent to The Cook’s Cottage is the Picker’s Cottage, so if you’re travelling with another couple, and want to stay close by but in your own space, look no further.

We also welcome your beloved dog (please advise this upon enquiry). 

ABOUT THE COTTAGES - A TRUE TASTE OF HISTORY

We are fascinated by Australia’s architectural heritage, so were really pleased when we discovered the derelict stables and cottages in Tatachilla, McLaren Vale just ripe for restoration, loving care and attention. We have restored the whole property to keep its original features but add modern conveniences and comfort. The extensive gardens and orchard are an ongoing project that offer beautiful spaces to sit and relax.

We were pleased to be approached by Restoration Australia, who wanted to document the restoration and unearth some of its history. The resulting episode of Restoration Australia, Series 2 Episode 5 shows not only the progress of the transformation but also our romantic ideals when it comes to preserving old buildings and their history.

Although semi-retired we still pursue our passion for maths education and maintain our award-winning business Natural Maths. It surprises us every time we think about it that we have written more than eighty books on the subject and still find more to write.

Finally, we feel really honoured to be able to share our cottages with our guests and enjoy meeting and chatting to them as well as providing them with a great staycation.

Relax and unwind in the Cook's Cottage with sweeping countryside views and deluxe finishes - creating the ultimate haven for an escape to the country. 

This 1857 cottage with all the charm of the past but the luxuries of the prese...