Pirralilla Estate Gardener's Cottage

There are four Airbnbs on the Pirralilla Estate. The Gardeners Cottage is bright and airy, surrounded by lush green gardens, the perfect Hills destination! The cottage has open plan bedroom and lounge area with king size bed, modern bathroom and full kitchen and rustic charm a plenty. Perfect location for mini break, romantic weekend or longer stay in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Pirralilla was built in 1902 by the Hawkers, a wealthy pastoral family, as their summer residence. Originally it was a very large acreage with orchards, grazing land, manicured gardens, tennis courts and swimming pool. The buildings include a double storey mansion, church, laundry block, staff eating quarters, stables, double storey pool house, governess's cottage, chauffeur's residence, caretaker's cottage and workshop and gardener's cottage. In the 1950s Pirralilla entered its second phase and was passed onto the Sisters of St Joseph ( Mary MacKillop's order) and it became St Joseph's Convent. A church was added onto the mansion and in 1972 a 30 room dormitory was built adjacent. Pirralilla turned full circle in 2009, as it was returned to a family estate and home for George and Esme Savva and their six children. It retains all the original buildings on 10 acres. The property has been brought into the 21st century and returned to its former glory. Work has now started on renewing the gardens. I give my guests space but am available when needed. Aldgate village has numerous shops, cafes and a supermarket and is an easy 15 minute walk. Stirling is larger, has a popular monthly market, library, various restaurants and interesting shops and is 2 minutes by car or 30 by foot. Adelaide is a 25 minute drive and Adelaide Airport a 40 minute drive. Hahndorf, a popular tourist destination is 10 minutes by car or can be accessed by public transport. Pirralilla is in close proximity to many Adelaide Hills wineries and not too far should guests wish to explore the Barossa Valley or Maclaren Vale wineries. Bus stop 41 on Mt Barker road is 400m from the front gate and is regularly serviced by buses travelling to or from the city. Hahndorf, Cleland Wildlife Park, Mt Lofty Summit or Mt Barker can also be accessed from buses at this point.