Heysen Hideaway
Highlights
- Savour stunning views over the Adelaide Hills from the serene outdoor courtyards of Heysen Hideaway.
- Unwind in spacious living areas featuring comfortable seating and entertainment options for family or friends.
- Cook up a storm in the large kitchen equipped with full cooking facilities and a dining table for eight.
- Experience year-round comfort with a combustion wood heater and electric blankets in each cosy bedroom.
Heysen Hideaway is a quiet, self-contained, three-bedroom cottage with views over the Adelaide Hills. Ideal for up to 3 couples or equally suitable for a family getaway, the cottage contains a large kitchen with full cooking facilities and an adjoining dining table that seats up to eight people.
Two comfortable living areas provide ample seating and both contain a TV. The three bedrooms comprise a king bed, queen bed and two king-single beds (the bedroom with the king singles is accessed via the queen bedroom).
Heated by a combustion wood heater and two split system units for heating and cooling, the cottage is comfortable all year round. Each bed also has an electric blanket.
The bathroom contains a large walk in shower and has hairdryer. There are laundry facilities., games, DVDs, toys, a cot and a highchair are permanently located in the cottage.
Outside there are two sheltered courtyards overlooking the mature gardens, outdoor table setting, BBQ, clothesline and ample off-street parking. You can also say hello to the friendly alpacas and miniature sheep over the back fence.
Heysen Hideaway dates from the 1860’s and pre-dates the township of Summertown itself. It is the last of three cottages built to accommodate the market gardeners who produced fruit and vegetables for the expanding new city of Adelaide.
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Contact and Booking Channels
- Address: 31 Woods Hill Road, Summertown, South Australia, 5141, Australia
- Phone: 04 0956 2663
- Email: joanne@broadfeather.com.au
- Social: Instagram
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Features
- Barbeque
- Family Friendly
- Laundry
- Non Smoking
- Open Fireplace
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Outdoor Furniture
- Pet Friendly – Enquire
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