Battunga Cottages – Kookaburra, Clare Valley
326 Upper Skilly Rd, Watervale SA 5452, AustraliaAccessible
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CLARE VALLEY B&B | HEART & SOUL STAY | EPICUREAN ESCAPE
“Amazingly generous hosts providing an abundance of food for breakfast plus a delightful offering of local cheeses, olives, dip, crackers and wine to enjoy by the fire in our cottage on arrival. I have never come across such generosity in a B&B!”
Anonymous guest, June 2024
DISCOVER THE WOW:
THE EXPERIENCE at BATTUNGA COTTAGES, KOOKABURRA, CLARE VALLEY:
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS at BATTUNGA COTTAGES, CLARE VALLEY:
Battunga Cottages – Kookaburra can host up to 2 guests, with accommodation for a total of 12 guests across all cottages. Choose between a 2-bedroom or a 1-bedroom layout, or book all four for that long-overdue getaway with friends. Each cottage features a separate living area, kitchenette, bathroom, and a cosy wood fireplace.
Awaken to the delightful sounds of magpies, galahs, and kookaburras. Start your day with a generous farmhouse breakfast basket filled with locally sourced treats: freshly baked homemade bread, eggs from Battunga’s hens, local butcher bacon, cereals, juice, and spreads. These are provided every night of your stay. Kerry and Mark are happy to accommodate dietary needs with advance notice. There are delightful local snacks, fruit and thoughtful touches just for you, for example, local cheeses, olives, dip, crackers and wine to enjoy. You will be hard pressed to come across such generosity in any B&B!
GENEROUS COUNTY HOSTS:
Kerry and Mark’s are amazingly generous hosts. Their dedicated hospitality ensures such memorable stays, and Battunga Cottages – Kookaburra embodies the charm of the region. Celebrated as the ‘Voters Choice’ in South Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards 2021 and the ‘Travellers Choice’ Award in 2022, this retreat is truly special.
For groups, Battunga offers a range of self-contained cottages. “Galah” and “Parrot” each feature two bedrooms, while “Kookaburra” and “Rosella” are perfect for solo travellers or couples. With sumptuous bedrooms and great location, Battunga guarantees comfort and relaxation.
The location is perfect – a short walk to the ridge above the cottage and you are right on the Clare Valley Wine and Wilderness Trail. In the other direction is the picturesque road to the Blue Gum Lookout and the walking trails of the Spring Gully Conservation Park, one leading to the Cascades waterfall and panoramic views to the west.
Explore Clare’s renowned Riesling Trail by bike, soaking in the breath-taking views along one of South Australia’s best cycling routes. Delight in gourmet food trails then unwind on your private verandah under starlit skies, sipping local wine as you watch the sunset over the vineyards.
Just a stone’s throw away, the award-winning Watervale Hotel beckons with Clare’s finest produce and local wines—an essential stop for any visitor. Don’t forget to ask about Kerry’s mid-week “Keep Your Gin Up” tours for a unique local experience!
Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, gathering with friends, or simply seeking a relaxing getaway, Battunga offers both privacy and group accommodation options. If you’re traveling with a well-behaved pet, be sure to obtain pre-approval from Kerry or Mark for a pet-friendly stay, complete with strict terms and conditions.
Discover the charm of Battunga Cottages – Kookaburra and see for yourself why it’s the perfect retreat in Clare’s stunning wine country.
Things to do around the Clare Valley?
For everything from a visit to walking or riding the Riesling, Cheese or Wine Trails or discovering historical Waterval, see our Things to Do around the Clare Valley.
Need roadtrip inspiration around Clare Valley?
Time to visit the region? Here’s a Roadtrip around Clare Valley South Australia.
Availability
- The minimum stay is 2 Nights
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Details
- Guests: 2
- Bedroom: 1
- Beds: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Check-in After: 2:00 PM
- Check-out Before: 10:00 AM
- Type: Entire Place / Accessible, Bed and Breakfast, Couples Retreats, Eco Retreats, Farm Stays, Group Getaways, Historic House, Pet Friendly, Weddings and Events, Winery Accommodation
Prices
- night: $225
- Allow additional guests: No
- Minimum days of a booking: 2
Accommodation
- Main Bedroom
- 1 Queen
- 2 Guests
Features
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Bath towels
- BBQ
- Coffee maker
- Electric blankets
- Fireplace
- Hairdryer
- Home Safety Features
- Iron
- Linen
- Microwave
- On site Host
- Organic garden/chooks
- Outdoor furniture
- Rainwater in use
- Reception
- Solar power
- Tea & coffee making
- TV
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Accessible for people with limited mobility
- Balcony, Courtyard, Deck
- Bushland or Rainforest
- Gardens
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Terms & rules
- Smoking allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Parties allowed: No
- Children allowed: No

Hosted by Kerry & Mark
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