Welcome to Cape Jaffa Wines Cottage. An intimate light-filled cabin to call home during your exploration of the rugged maritime wine region of South Australia's, Mount Benson.
The cottage is perfect for all seasons. In winter, curl up on the generous sofa with a blanket and a book, lounge on an inviting cushion by the wood fire with your favourite music and a board game, or in Summer, simply enjoy a complimentary Cape Jaffa wine, or Loophole beer on the deck as you watch the sun go down.
The Cape Jaffa Cottage is suitable for couples, a getaway with friends or even the solo traveller. With large windows framing sunlit vineyard and garden views, the cabins stylish interior invites you to settle in, unwind and leave the busy world behind.
Designed with purpose and intentionally pared-back, offering its guests just enough of what is needed, gently nudging its guest to slow down and savour these special moments.
The furniture and interiors have been carefully sourced to ensure that your stay is comfortable - a generous sofa, beautiful fabrics, linen and artwork that create a sense of understated charm with absolutely no fuss - you can enjoy all the comforts that Cape Jaffa Cottage provide, but really focus on the important things, like long days at the beach, travelling the coast with friends taking in all the stunning sites and scenery, eating at all of the restaurants and cafes of nearby Robe, sampling local beers and, wine and just forgetting about reality for a while.
Other conveniences to ensure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible include:
- Spacious open plan living
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Reverse cycle air-conditioning in all rooms
- Wood burning fireplace
- Books, games and Netflix
- Free Wifi
- Espresso coffee machine and complimentary Mahalia coffee
- Cloud like mattresses, laid with beautiful Cultiver linen
- Iron
- Hairdryer
- Gas BBQ
- Luxury Al.IVE body products, shampoo and conditioner.
- Winery within walking distance
- Flat screen TV
- Samsung sound Bar
- Cape Jaffa Wine
Many pantry supplies are provided as a convenience. For the bigger items we encourage you to drop in to a supermarket on your way to stock up on any provisions like milk, bread and any other culinary delights you might want to cook up whilst at the cottage.
You will have access to the whole house.
We are available for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. If you need anything, give us a call or reach out through your platform. You will be able to self check-in upon arrival.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Cape Jaffa Cottage sits within the natural adventure playground of the Limestone Coast, and it is where you can come to explore, unwind and re-connect.
There is so much to do and explore in this beautiful part of South Australia.
Your accommodation is located on a the Cape Jaffa Winery property, in the heart of the Mount Benson district. We are a 20 min drive from the popular seaside town of Robe that is well serviced with a varied selection of cafes, restaurants, pubs, supermarket, bakeries, specialty retail stores, a medical centre and post office for your convenience.
The treasures of the limestone coast are all close by, waiting to be explored.
A few local activities and ideas you may discover:
WALKING/BIKE RIDING
300m walk to Cape Jaffa Cellar Door
500m to Norfolk Rise Winery
Wangolina Estate 15min on bike
BY CAR
20 min drive to the popular seaside town of ROBE
5 minutes to Cape Jaffa jetty and marina
15 min to Robes famous long beach - 14km of white sandy bliss
1 hr 15 min to visit the geological wonders of Mount Gambier
1 hr 15 to Mayura Station to Taste world-famous wagyu
We have a compendium in the house which lists all of our favourite eateries, wineries and experiences in the region along with walking/bike trails for you to navigate your way around during your stay.
You will need a car to access our home. There is no public transport in the region
PET POLICY
We love dogs here but there are some basic rules:
1. We do not allow puppies
2. Dogs are allowed indoors but are not allowed in bedrooms, on carpets, beds or furniture.
3. Do not allow your wet dog in the house, this can leave a lingering smell in the house that is difficult to remove. Penalties will apply.
4. Dogs barking frequently or for extended periods is not acceptable . All dogs bark occasionally, including mine, but it is your responsibility to control your dog and ignoring them until they stop is not an option.
5. BYO blanket/bed for your dog to sleep.
6. The towels in the bathroom are for humans only.
7. Please report any accidents so I can ensure they are cleaned up properly –
this will be at the expense of the guest.
8. If your dog sheds hair then there is a vacuum cleaner in the laundry cupboard to clean it up before leaving.
9. Dogs must not be left on their own in the house.
10. All dog poop must be picked up before departure. A fee will be charged if we need to do it.
COVID-19 CLEANING is of the highest standards. 99% germ killing products are used by our experienced permanent cleaner. All surfaces are wiped and disinfected. Hand sanitiser is provided for your use. The property is well aired and fresh for your arrival.
