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Telegraph Station Stays

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Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Penola, SA
  • Koonara Wines
    2 min walk
  • Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre
    3 min walk
  • Petticoat Lane
    3 min walk
  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    30 min drive

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About the area

Penola

With a stay at this vacation home in Penola, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Koonara Wines and Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre. .This vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Petticoat Lane and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre.

What's nearby

  • Petticoat Lane - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Parker Coonawarra Estate - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hollick Wines - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Balnaves of Connawarra - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Windara Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pipers of Penola - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ottelia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Divine Delicatessen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Telegraph Station Stays

Telegraph Station Stays is full of nostalgic history.
Built in 1870 as the original Telegraph station, now heritage listed, it has been lovingly restored, & located in the historic township of Penola SA.
A short 1 minute walk to the main street, shops, cafes, IGA, cellar doors, restaurants.
Our charismatic colonial style 3 bedroom home, has been tastefully decorated, sleeps up to 6 & is the perfect base to explore the beautiful Coonawarra wineries, Mt.Gambier, Robe & the Limestone Coast area.

The space
Every detail of the house has been thoughtfully restored and updated. A quiet, private, relaxing getaway. Suitable for groups, couples, singles and families. A place for adventurers to rest & reconnect with loved ones.

There are 3 Bedrooms at Telegraph Station Stays.

BEDROOM ONE & TWO:
Bedroom 1 & 2 offer a Queen Bed with luxurious pillow top mattress, beautiful linen, along with cosy Onkaparinga pure wool doonas. Both rooms are filled with natural light & block out blinds for a peaceful sleep. Bedroom one also has a door leading directly out to the verandah. The perfect spot to sit in the sun for your morning cuppa.

BEDROOM THREE:
Bedroom 3 has two standard single beds for a cosy restful nights sleep. This room is filled with lots of natural light and charm. Bedroom three is a great kids room and adjoins bedroom one if your children like to be close by.

If you have more than 6 people please message us. We can offer blow up mattresses for additional guests.

LIVING AREAS:
You will have access to two inviting lounge areas. Living room one does include a large flatscreen television if winding down with a movie is on your list, however our house is designed to make memories & reconnect with your loved ones. We have a comfy couch to snuggle up on and read your favourite book. Large coffee table to play your favourite board games & reconnect. If you are a history buff you will love our wall of old photographs of the town & history books from the National Trust of SA on the coffee table.

The second living room area is a cosy reading room with a wood fire. Here you will find a complimentary bottle of local Coonawarra wine to enjoy on arrival.

KITCHEN:
Our kitchen has all your modern conveniences, stocked with complimentary ingredients to whip up a delicious meal, plus light breakfast provisions for the first day of fresh bread, free range eggs, bacon, cereal, butter, tea, a Nespresso coffee machine with coffee pods supplied. Everything you need to cook up a storm for your friends or family. The kitchen also includes a breakfast bar & stools. Hang out with the chef and enjoy a glass of wine!
Please note: Fridge & dishwasher located in laundry next to kitchen. (Your very own 1860's butler's pantry..!)

We also offer charcuterie boxes, picnic boxes, sandwich, fruit & snack food boxes. Plus fresh farm paddock to plate BBQ lamb boxes & salads. Please email us when booking for pricing. Available in your fridge on arrival or delivered to your door during your stay. This is perfect if you just want to arrive and relax or take a picnic box and head off and tour the beautiful Coonawarra wineries.

DINING ROOM:
We have a large light filled dining room with reverse cycle heating and cooling, miners couch to relax & read a good book, plus table seating for six. This area is perfect for groups or families to share stories & laughs and to talk about the magical day had.

BATHROOM & LAUNDRY:
There are two bathrooms. Bathroom one has a bath with shower over, perfect for soaking the day away. And please note, whilst the house has been lovingly restored, the bathrooms are sparkling clean & updated but not completely modernised. Bathroom two offers a walk in shower.
Our laundry has a front loading washing machine & clothes airer or use our outdoor line strung across the verandah. Laundry liquid supplied.

OUTDOORS:
Directly off the dining room is a small private courtyard with an outdoor bath. For the ultimate experience we highly recommend bathing under the stars in our antique clawfoot bath. A truly magical experience!

On the other side of the house, a verandah wraps around the front and side of the house and you will find an outdoor table and chair setting to seat six. We have a hooded BBQ here to cook what your heart desires. This area also has a large grassed lawn area which is fenced and enclosed. Great for the kids to run off some energy.

Children: Please note we welcome children and have boardgames, books & toys available. For toddlers/children under the age of 3, please note we have low line heaters, a wood fire which will burn little hands if touched plus, some decor items you might like to put up a little higher, out of reach of little ones. Please make sure you supervise your precious ones at all times.

MOBILE NETWORK: Being a small rural town, please note it is quite common for the mobile network to be slow at times. We offer WIFI free as part of your stay, but please keep in mind it can be slower than you may be use to.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
The property is also available for photo shoots. Please contact us for more information.

Guest access
You will have access to the whole house. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, laundry & three living/dining area. You'll have access to a private courtyard with an outdoor bathtub, plus securely fenced lawn area with out door table & chairs ideal for families.

Other things to note: HEATING & COOLING - Please note, the main source of heating for the property is a reverse cycle air conditioner in the dining/living area. This is for heating and cooling. We also have heaters in both of the bathrooms, a large electric heater in the lounge room, plus two other portable heaters to move around as you wish. In the reading room we have a cosy fire place, and supply wood and kindling for your first night. As this is not the main source of heating, if you wish to continue using during your stay wood can be purchased from the IGA a 5 minute walk away or the local hardware store.
You will receive a complimentary bottle of local wine on arrival, and we also provide gourmet picnic boxes of sweet or savoury if you would like to book in addition. Please contact us for more information.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Melissa And Meredith

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Telegraph Station Stays Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xavier T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Lovely historic little spot right next the pub and very central in town. Enjoyed our stay, thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Great location and wonderful character in the residence. The perfect base for a Coonawarra getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cassandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house but poor hosting
Our welcome message detailed the heating in each room. Upon arrival we found the heaters no longer in the bedrooms. Oops said the manager we removed them for 'tagging' but you will be fine with the electric heater in the lounge and the fire. No problems. If only they had provided firewood to compensate for the lack of heating. We understand its not a requirement if its purely for ambiance but to tell us that is our heating source in winter and expect us to supply our own was not nice. It may not have bothered us if we were told before hand as we would have made provisions. From there the broken promises continued - we have supplied your pods for the nespresso. 6 pods for 6 adults for 3 nights is not a supply. Especially as half were decaf. If we had known we would have brought our own! For future people staying note that two bathrooms does not mean two toilets. That was not clear but didnt bother us but may annoy future stayers. In all the house is lovely but our hosts did not live up to the promises they made.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
I loved everything about this property. Larger than expected. Extremely clean and comfortable. Excellent location. Owners went out of their way with little touches like fresh bread, eggs, wine etc on arrival. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coonawarra winery trip
Excellent property for a relaxing weekend. Right in the centre of town opposite the Royal Oak Hotel. Convenient location. House is brilliant. Old world charm. Very spacious and immaculately presented
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024