The Olde Lolly Shop Bed & Breakfast in Mintaro

Relax and enjoy the ambience of stepping back in time and enjoy a unique stay at The Olde Lolly Shop Circa 1860. This stone and iron dwelling was originally a coach building business and is now our much loved home. We are delighted to be able to share with guests a private retreat with it's own entrance which is completely self contained with private amenities, separate living and bedroom area. Enjoy a slow combustion wood fire, deluxe spa and a cooked breakfast delivered to your door. We pride ourselves on providing our guests with a memorable and comfortable stay which is inclusive of: Comfortable QS bed with quality linen and electric blankets Quality towels and bathrobes Flat Screen TV, DVD situated in comfortable separate lounge area Port, chocolates, complementary bottle of wine and of course a "lolly" jar in keeping with the Olde Lolly Shop tradition Continental Breakfast provisions available in your retreat Fridge, Microwave. Kettle and Toaster Outdoor BBQ and dining area available for your use Outdoor undercover smoking area Slow Combustion Wood Heater with wood provided (there is additional heating and cooling to cater for guest's preferences Ceiling Fans Free WiFi Deluxe 2 person spa Hairdryer and all toiletries are provided Our guests have given feedback that all they need to do is pack their bags - everything else they could possibly need is provided. We are happy to welcome your furry friend by arrangement Guests are welcome to roam around our property and even take cuttings from our garden if they are interested. They are also welcome to park their car in the heritage stable area which will provide both shade and shelter. We live on site in a completely separate area and can be available at our guest's request, however respect their privacy. We are contactable 24 hours on our mobile phone. We will meet and greet our guests on arrival to confirm their cooked breakfast requirements including time they would like it delivered. Our early settlers cottage was constructed circa 1860s in the State heritage listed town of Mintaro. The original cottage consisted of just two rooms with a lean-to containing rudimentary bathroom and kitchen facilities and of course the "long drop dunny" down the back of the property. There is heritage listed stable complex comprising of three tack rooms built of local slate and stone. Our cottage was originally a part of a larger property and was the entrance to the historic fire engine museum. In the 1990s "The Lolly Shop" traded at the front of the premises hence the name of the B&B. It is reported that the only Australian female survivor of the Titanic, Eleanor Marsden lived in this dwelling. Eleanor survived in Lifeboat 16 on that fateful day and died in Sydney in 1936. The Olde Lolly Shop is ideally situated walking distance to all that Mintaro has to offer. The Magpie and Stump Hotel is directly down the road and open seven days a week for meals. Friday nights is a great time to come in and meet the locals and enjoy a glass of wine and talk about the history of Mintaro. Reillys Wines is directly across the road from The Magpie and Stump Hotel and is open for lunch, wine tasting and coffee seven days a week. The Mintaro Maze is a fun place to visit with the family on weekends and school holidays. To experience the history of Mintaro, Martindale Hall is a must and is open to the public every day except Tuesday. Mintaro wines is open seven days a week for tastings and sales. Splinters and Steel is an eclectic and interesting gift shop where you can also enjoy a coffee. It is open on the weekends. Mintaro is surrounded by wineries and eating places and it is a short 17km drive to the major centre of the Clare Valley We are always happy to share our local knowledge on dining out, activities and places to go. We also encourage guests to ask if there is anything at all they require and we will do our best to accommodate them. Telstra is the only carrier which works successfully indoors...others work outside.