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Reviews of Karawatha Cottages B&B

4 out of 5
Karawatha Cottages B&B
285 Blewitt Springs Rd, Blewitt Springs, SA

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We'll be back!
Had a fantastic two night stay with wonderful hosts in a gorgeous setting. Loved the cottage - we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Georg on 26 Sept 2021
Thank you so much Kimberley! It was lovely to have you both stay at Karawatha Cottage. Looking forward to welcoming you back.

10/10 Excellent

Min

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts are extremely helpful & hospitable! Love the clean, cozy & fully furnished cottage! Would highly recommend this cottage!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Georg on 13 Feb 2020
It was lovely having you and your family staying with us Min! Very glad to read that you have enjoyed your experience and got to see a little bit of McLaren Vale. Hope we can welcome you back some time in the future. Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and setting, friendly owners and beautiful cottage - highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Georg on 15 Oct 2019
Thank you for choosing Karawatha Cottages for your stay in McLaren Vale and for taking the time to leave such a great review about your experience. Always much appreciated and rewarding for us!

10/10 Excellent

Jackmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3Cs
Clean, Cosy and Comfortable space. Brilliant location to explore Mclaren Vale; lots of excellent options for wine and dine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Georg on 17 Sept 2019
Thanks for your great review Jackmond and more so, for choosing Karawatha Cottages as your base for your extended weekend trip from Singapore. Looking forward to welcoming you back some time.

10/10 Excellent

Anon, Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic! Host were great and property was beautifully finished. Pillows were very soft. A firmer option would have been have great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from George on 24 May 2019
Thanks so much for your great review and more so for staying at Karawatha Cottages. We always love to hear from our guests and will definitely look into your pillow suggestion. We currently offer a soft and a medium pillow for every guests already.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness was outstandingly good, as was the location in proximity to several good wineries. The only negative, and very minor, was no guest laundry facilities. Otherwise, friendly service with a "nothing's too much trouble" attitude was outstandingly good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Georg on 3 May 2019
Thanks so much for staying with us and for your great review! We also believe that our rural location, with the views and several wineries and restaurants in walking distance is indeed something that sets us apart. Our wine walking tour is always a favourite. Looking forward to welcoming you back some time.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly owner with outstanding property.
Spotlessly clean and modern with lovely appliances.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from George on 7 Oct 2018
Thanks so much for your great review! Much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New and modern cottage with beautiful scenery
We stayed in the “unwind” cottage which is one of the three beautiful cottages which were completed last year. It is well designed, modern and stylish. There is a patio outside the sitting room which oversees the beautiful vineyards. The pine trees forest at the back of the bedroom is breathtaking. We were warmly greeted by George, the owner of the property when we arrived. He runs the property with passion and everything is sparkling clean and tidy! The breakfast provision was also ample! We had a great time staying in the very cozy cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from George on 18 Feb 2018
Thanks so much for your amazing review Phyliss. It as a pleasure having you stay with us, even just for a short night only. Hope we can welcome you both back - maybe in our winter, for you to enjoy the wood heater in the cottages and experience a bit more of McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing stay. Fantastic spot, friendly staff and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Georg on 11 Feb 2018
Thanks so much! Great to hear that you had an amazing stay and enjoyed our location and cottages. Looking forward to having you back!

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay at Karawatha Cottages
Would highly recommend these cottages. We stayed in Ponder Cottage - beautifully decorated with everything you need. An easy drive to all the main vineyards and an even easier walk to 5 cellar doors and two great places to eat. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Georg on 8 Dec 2017
Thanks so much for your recommendation Helen. Love it how you have combined the cricket, with day trips to Adelaide, and the best of McLaren Vale by enjoying lunch at our neighbouring wineries and cellar doors. Looking forward to welcoming you back!

10/10 Excellent

finch, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can not fault our stay “impeccable”
If you want location, brand new cottages, quality fittings, beautiful breakfast hamper, incredibly professional and friendly hosts/owners vineyards at your finger tips ... then you can not go wrong with Karawatha. Can not fault 1 single thing. Thank you Karawatha Cottages.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Georg on 30 Nov 2017
Thank you so much for your great review! Wonderful to read that you have enjoyed your stay with us and the great cellar doors of the region. Looking forward to welcoming you all back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Wedding Weekend!
Thank you for a memorable wedding weekend. We enjoyed your pristine cottages, as did our guests. They had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend - in an absolutely stunning location! Next time, we will book out all three and recommend anyone getting married to do the same. Looking forward to returning for our paper anniversary weekend away in McLaren Vale with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Thanks so much for your lovely review Tom. It was an honour to have you both staying with us for your wedding - even from afar it certainly looked like a memorable day! We do wish you all the best for your life together --- and look forward to having you back for many anniversaries :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dream lodge
This is superb, Definitely recommend to others. The host were very welcoming. Ideal for a group booking or a couples retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from Georg on 9 Oct 2017
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! And in particular also for the feedback on the full length mirror. We have by now already installed one in our UNWIND cottage (RELISH already had one) and are just waiting for an opportunity to add a full length mirror to our PONDER cottage. Should just be a matter of days. Thanks again for staying with us and hope we can welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful Retreat
What a beautiful property in a stunning rural setting! We would love to stay for longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Thanks for your great review Julie! Very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us - but as you said, way too short to explore all that the region has to offer. Looking forward to welcoming you both back some time.

10/10 Excellent

Ju-Yu Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home!
Friederike and Georg were super attentive, kind, welcoming and helpful...we received detailed directions to Karawatha Cottages B&B days before our trip, complete with a recommended scenic route! The cottage was everything we had hoped for and more! Friederike and Georg were always there to answer questions or make recommendations, while we enjoyed 100% of the serenity and privacy we had wanted for our vacation. We will recommend Karawatha Cottages B&B to all our friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Thanks so much for your lovely and detailed review! Much appreciated. We do love the McLaren Vale region and are always more than happy to share its secrets, whether it is that quirky cellar door (or should we say wine maker), the walks through the vineyards, the national park close by or our stunning beaches. Hope we can welcome you back some time soon.

10/10 Excellent

Erika, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B & B cottage
Great location in McLaren Vale. Cottage kitchen very well equipped. Hosts just fabulous, nothing was too much trouble. Can't fault this place at all and we are looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from Georg on 9 Oct 2017
Thanks so much for your lovely review Erika. It was an absolute pleasure having had both of you staying with us. Hope also enjoyed the remainder of your trip to Kangaroo Island!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous cottage, friendly hosts, a lovely place to use as a base in the wonderful McLaren Vale region.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from Georg on 4 Aug 2017
Great to hear that you enjoyed what Karawatha Cottages is all about: Luxurious yet comfortable accommodation, great rural location with vineyard views and walking distance to cellar doors but still within easy drive to the township and hopefully we can help making your stay an enjoyable experience!

10/10 Excellent

Nicole , Riverland SA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful, beautiful and close to visit places.
Had a relaxing few days at the "unwind" cottage. Owners were very helpful in giving us ideas and help around the place as this was our first time in Mclaren Vale. So much to see close by our cottage. View was unbelievable. Can't wait to stay there again.
Response from Georg on 27 May 2017
Thanks so much for your great feedback Nicole. Very happy to hear that you did enjoy your stay with us and that you shared our passion for those magical views across the vines and the hills, with everything in full autumn colours. Hope we can welcome you back soon; we still have plenty of cellar door walking & biking recommendations for you.

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Wine lovers Honeymoon!!
What a lovely new establishment, however runs like a seasoned accommodation. The owners were very accommodating. The cottages have all the necessary amenities and then some! Its a quiet getaway but has superb quality wineries just down the road.
Thanks for your great feedback Erin. We love it when our guests enjoy the best of our location - the quiet rural setting with amazing views and exceptional wineries just around the corner. We now have the combustion heaters up and running as well, for those cosy and romantic evenings in our cottages. Hope to see you back soon. Georg & Friederike

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible Karawatha. How B&B should be done.
We found Karawatha Cottages by chance, but we couldn't have been happier. The beautiful Australian bush location is matched by the incredibly beautiful cottages. The finishing are stylish European chic with an Aussie touch. The owners are welcoming and warm, and are clearly deducated to providing guests with the best possible stay. A good selection of fresh food is provided for breakfast and this is matched by a well appointed kitchen. The bed was comfortable and warm. The views are wonderful. All round it has an intimate feel as if you are staying with close friends, but in your own cottage. The booking process was simple and the owners were excellent in keeping us informed about arrival procedures. They even let us know as soon as the cottage was available so that we could arrive slightly early. We will definitely return.
Response from Georg & Friederike on 21 Apr 2017
Thanks so much Darren for this amazing review. The way you describe your stay at Karawatha Cottages is absolutely as we had envisioned our guest experience to be. Very humbled to read your endorsement and will continue to work on improving further. Looking forward to having you both returning for a hopefully longer stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect little getaway
We stayed in the unwind cottage and it was beautiful. The cottages have everything you need for a comfortable stay with great views and only walking distance to some great wineries. We highly recommend staying at Karawatha Cottages.
Response from Georg & Friederike on 6 Apr 2017
Thanks for your recommendation Ash! Hope we could help make your special day even a bit more special and are looking forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Seattle, Wa.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful cottage
Brand new cottage in the McLaren Wine Region. We appreciated the attention to detail that the owners did. Wonderful, quiet cottage with a beautiful view. Cottage is complete with well equipped kitchen! The breakfast was wonderful. We appreciated the bottle of wine and the owners were very helpful. We highly recommend this gem in the McLaren area.
Response from Georg & Friederike on 16 Mar 2017
Very happy to hear Jerry that you did enjoy it all - from the views over the vineyards towards the Mount Lofty Ranges to our breakfast provisions. Hope you have made it to the Mollydooker Cellar Door - always a worthwhile experience getting to know the winemakers of some of your favourite wines. Hope we can welcome you back for your next trip down under.

10/10 Excellent

Nigel & Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean fresh with all amenities and great location.
Very attentive hosts with all fresh provions for a hearty breakfast and lovely bottle of wine to enjoy on the desk.
Response from Georg & Friederike on 16 Mar 2017
Thanks for your great review Nigel & Regina. Glad to hear to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us, all the provisions and also the surrounds with your walks in the nearby Onkaparinga National Park. Hope we can welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Adelaide, SA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful spot amongst the vines
Would definitely stay here again. We were greeted on arrival by our host who offered advice on local wineries and activities. The room had an amazing view of a vineyard and the hills, and the air conditioning kept us cool in the 37 degree heat. Everything we needed for breaky in the morning was provided, along with an excellent supply of kitchenware. The bathroom and bedroom were luxurious, very comfortable and very clean. Definitely deserves the 5 star rating.
Response from Georg & Friederike on 5 Mar 2017
Thanks for your great feedback Chris, very much appreciated. Very glad to hear that you have enjoyed the views - part of what we believe is one of the outstanding features for Karawatha Cottages. Hope we can welcome you back soon, maybe for a longer stay? Apart from the cellar doors and restaurants, we also have the Onkaparinga Nationalpark and amazing beaches near by.

10/10 Excellent

steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cottages amongst the vines
We had a very relaxing weekend in mclaren vale watching the cycling, early morning breakfasts on the balcony, a night by the outdoor fireplace with a glass of wine. All in all a quiet place for a weekend away
Response from Friederike & Georg on 30 Jan 2017
Hi Steph thanks for your great review. Couldn't agree more - nothing beats an early breakfast on the balcony watching the sun rise over the hills ... and unwinding in the (usually cool) evenings in front of the open fire with a glass of wine in hand. See you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Karawatha Cottages, Blewitt Springs
Karawtatha Cottages are recently renovated/built- picturesque views,modern, clean, super added extras like outdoor eating area, and open outdoor fireplace. Central position to McLaren Vale and all it has to offer. Wonderful helpful hosts. A luck find!
Response from Friederike & Georg on 30 Jan 2017
Thanks so much for your detailed review - very happy that you did enjoy it all and we could share our passion and love for the region with you. Looking forward to having you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely cottage within easy access of McLaren Vale
Cottage with a wonderful view, perfectly located in the central location of Blewitt Springs, close to all McLaren Vale and the beaches have to offer, delightful hosts. A lucky find!
Response from Friederike & Georg on 30 Jan 2017
Hi Sue. Thanks for your kind words. Blewitt Springs may not be a well known sub-region but as you say is really at the heart of the McLaren Vale, with everything close by. It was our pleasure to be your hosts for the weekend. Best Wishes