The Best Holiday Cottages to Rent in Clare, South Australia

Kick back on the plump sofas in the wooden-beamed lounge or enjoy a soak in the deep spa tub at this rental cottage in Clare. You’ll have the entire one-bedroom home to yourself, meaning you can enjoy complimentary breakfast in the dining room, garden or picnic area in peace. If you need some help booking an ecotour or getting your clothes dry cleaned, the Clare Valley Heritage Retreat team will happily oblige.

A tropical-coloured cottage decorated with the works of local artists. Wake up to a breakfast of gluten-free muesli, home-made jams, fresh bread and coffee from the French press. There’s also a fully functioning kitchen and a gas barbecue. The cottage includes a lounge, dining area and a leafy veranda, which provides a shady spot to cool off after a day of sightseeing. You’re walking distance from the Riesling Trail trailhead, where you can cycle, jog or trek along train tracks which have been converted into pathways.

These five cute-as-a-button holiday cottages in Clare are set in 2ha (five acres) of natural bushland between Hutt River and the Riesling Trail. Enjoy the queen-size bed decorated with a hand-made quilt, the wood fireplace, and hand-made soaps in your bathroom. Generous provisions are left for a continental or cooked breakfast, and if you need a coffee to start you up, there’s also a Nespresso machine. During the day, use the private access to the Riesling Trail to begin your trek; in the evening, pull out the board games or DVDs.

Take a stroll down a lavender-lined driveway to find this heritage brick cottage with a corrugated iron roof and dreamy veranda. Yet while this fairytale home looks as if it’s been trapped in time, it possesses a smart TV, free wifi in the communal areas and a rainfall shower in the bathroom. The three-bedroom cottage, which comes with double and queen-sized beds, includes a complimentary breakfast – though you might also want to have some fun with the waffle maker in the kitchen.

You’ll find this two-bedroom cottage surrounded by lush flower borders. Your stay includes complimentary breakfast and free wifi, while guest rooms contain a smart TV, and the bathroom has a rainfall shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. In the evening, take a seat around the dining room table, or eat al fresco on the veranda or in your private garden. Want to know what to see and do in the area? The team have left guidebooks and maps to help you plan your itinerary.