Wild Olive Cottage Clare Valley

Auburn, South Australia
$208 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Wild Olive is a charming historical cottage, built in 1859, authentic on the outside, and super modern inside. Set in beautiful tranquil gardens & walking distance from Velvet & Willow Pantry, The Rising Sun Hotel, Terroir Restaurant & the Riesling Trail.
The space
The cottage was built in 1859 and is Heritage SA and National Trust listed. It has been through many lives over a hundred and forty years, including tea rooms, a library, a mechanics institute, a sweet shop and afew others. Wild Olive Cottage was designed to provide an unforgettable stay for one couple.

Upstairs is a magnificent, Victorian antique, nickel and silver Queen-size bed with high-quality linen. The cozy combustion fireplace (with complimentary wood) is wonderful to sit around on cold nights and there are plenty of things to entertain yourself with - smart TV with Netflix (!), high-speed complimentary WI-FI, a DVD movie library, games, books & a smart speaker to play your favourite music. Within the cottage, there are some beautiful pieces of furniture and artwork, much from local artists.

An internal metal spiral staircase joins the two floors. Downstairs you will find a fully equipped kitchen, the benches are topped with local Mintaro slate and the cupboards are Blackwood. There is an under-bench oven, glass cooktop, microwave, toaster, capsule coffee machine & dishwasher. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need for cooking your meals and is supplied with cooking necessities such as cooking oil, salt, pepper, and sugar.

Our complimentary provisions include:
- Bottle of Velvet & Willow wine of your selection
- Drinks including beer, soft drinks & bottled water
- Coffee pods & milk
- Tea selection
- Hot chocolate
- Treats
Additionally, you get a free coffee voucher & a wine discount voucher from our beautiful neighbours at Velvet & Willow Pantry which is just next door.

From the dining area, you look directly out of French glass doors onto the beautiful garden. Directly out of the French doors is a pagoda-covered slate patio with a teak outdoor setting & a BBQ.

The bathroom is equipped with a deep spa bath & high-quality Turkish Cotton towels & robes.

If you have IG or FB, you can follow us there @wildolivecottageclarevalley

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You can park at the front or in the specially designated parking spot in the sideway drive.
Other things to note
Self check-in code to a key box will be sent to you on the day of arrival.

Due to limited space, we don't have a washing machine at the cottage so please be mindful of that.

Please note the bathroom is located on a different level from the bed and the two levels are connected by a spiral staircase.

Additionally, you get a free coffee voucher, a wine discount voucher and a breakfast voucher from our beautiful neighbours at Velvet & Willow Pantry which is just next door.

During Weekdays Monday - Thursdays we have a basic breakfast available.
- Bread
- Full Cream Milk - Butter
- Eggs
- Bacon

If you're looking for a stay with friends, have a look at Dennis Cottage which has two bedrooms and is located next door to us.

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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Netflix Smart Speaker Streaming Services Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Library
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Sharon

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    We did not receive an email with the code to access our keys. When we rang the message was not encouraging. It took an hour before the caretaker replied and was vague. The late check in is unhelpful at 3.00. The staircase is very precarious and not really very safe for anyone elderly or young children. It was off putting to walk in the front door and immediately be confronted with the bed. The ambience outside was pleasant and the structure of the building lovely as was the gardens. Loved the fairy lights at night in the trees. The main issue was the contact person who did not handle her job in a professional and helpful manner.

  • Liam

    Submitted Jul 7, 2022

    Stayed Jun 30, 2022

    A perfect place for a couple to get away. Has a great spa and a lovely fireplace for those cold winter nights. Within walking distance of many great attractions in Auburn. Just a fantastic place to stay while visiting the Clare valley.

  • Ian

    Submitted Sep 12, 2021

    Stayed Sep 9, 2021

    Brilliant location, so close to shops, pub and numerous wineries

  • Sharon T.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Beautiful stay for a few days. Had everything we needed and lovely character to the cottage. Highly recommend.

  • Rachael P.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Everything was perfect. The gardens were beautiful.

  • Jayne S.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Loved it

  • Sally-Anne R.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Very relaxing - the garden was so lovely to read in & rest

  • Jess B.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    We loved staying at the wild olive cottage. We went to celebrate my 40th birthday. The owners left a lovely card and birthday treats. Yummy breakfast and a lovely bottle of wine.. we kept warm by the fire. And will definitely return and recommend to friends. Can’t thank the wild olive cottage crew enough. X

  • Peta L.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    Lovely old, historic cottage that is part of many of the original dwellings in Auburn. Modern inside with a comfy bed, spa bath, functional full kitchen and a great little combustion wood fire place. Perfect for a cooler month stay. A couple of cellar doors only a short walk for tasting. Many, many other wineries in the Clare Valley are fantastic. Enjoyable experience

  • Jayne S.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    Lovely property, well positioned in Auburn. Lovely weekend away with much to see and do in close proximity

  • RICHARD S.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Wonderful place to stay. Great attention to detail with many extras.Thank you

  • Cathy G.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Old worldy charm on 2 floors. Nice bed and lounge and lovely spa bath in the bathroom down the spiral staircase. Kitchen well equipped and you could sit outside in the garden

  • Tanami M.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Lots of entertainment options, fast internet, clean facilities.

  • Amy H.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    It was cosy and well equipped. We really enjoyed walking the gardens and visiting the local spots. Would definately reccommend.

  • Steve G.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Nice place to stay

  • Alice A.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    Great location and great set up, cosy and gorgeous, the host left wine bacon eggs bread milk and juice, amazing

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Includes taxes and fees
$208+
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