Ulva Cottage - Historical BnB

Location: 12 Bowden Street, Penola, au

Star Rating: 9.4 Stars

Property Type: Holiday homes

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Pets allowed
• BBQ facilities
• Non-smoking throughout
• Outdoor furniture
• Pet bowls
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Smoke alarms
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking

Rooms Available

• Two-Bedroom House

  Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned holiday home is consisted of of a kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave in the well-equipped kitchen. The holiday home also has a barbecue. The holiday home offers a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Ruth (10/5): Fabulous stay again for us and our pooches 💕 comfortable with everything we would hope for in a home away from home ❤️🧡💛 - Everything thank you 🙏 for us and our dogs ❤️🧡💛 NA
• Rae (9/5): Comfortable convenient and warm. - The historic cottage had a special vibe- Our stay in Ulva Cottage made us feel we were re-living the life of Penola pioneers.
• An Nie (8/5): - OK... This really is an historical building. It has been refurbished so that it is clean and comfortable. The character of the original building is still there and adds only to the character. The whole property is fenced in and Dee allowed us to bring our little dog. He loved haivng the chance to run around outside in the garden. Everything that is needed for breakfast and eating meals is present. The only issue we had was that the instant hot water didn't work at first. We called the Dee and she took care of it very quickly. I really don't have anything else we didn't like.
• Amanda (8/5): - The house was really charming and very comfortable for our stay. Good location in town. We enjoyed exploring main street. No wifi at the house but you could connect to the town library wifi from the kitchen.
• Richard (9/5): Amazing heritage cottage with so much character, in the best location! - Breakfast provisions, location is awesome, just off the main shopping street, cosy cottage with so much character. Really comfy beds! Nothing
• Deborah (10/5): Comfortable and great location. - Well supplied, great breakfast options. Liked that there were plenty of glasses: water, wine and champagne and cups and mugs of different sizes. Had a few things like wine bottles that we weren’t sure where to put for recycling
• maria (9/5): -
• Donald (10/5): - Breakfast supplies good Location good Nothing
• Natasha (10/5): -
• Ann (8/5): -
• K. Hammy (10/5): Excellent! - Excellent clean cottage, very sweet and would highly reccomend staying here!
• Glenda (8/5): - Ulva cottage is in a great location. Everything in Penola is within walking distance. The cottage is very clean and comfortable. A generous breakfast is provided. This is a very old cottage, which is very appealing, its fascinating to know you're staying in a cottage with so much history. The only downside, which can't be helped, is that there are different levels between the rooms. These are clearly marked, but a little hard for oldies with arthritic knees. There's a tiny rise between the 2 bedrooms which you need to be careful of.
• sue (8/5): Great house, great location and exceptional value - we'll stay again. - Centrally located, we walked the town and couldn't help but think how perfect this would be for people with children (adjacent to pool and park) with a fenced off yard. The house was cosy and had a lovely verandah to sit under and watch the world go by. Not too close to neighbours so no noise issues (from us or them!). We were impressed and will book again. Everything was as described and more - photos probably don't do real justice to how pristine everything was.
• Adrienne (9/5): Would highly recommend staying at this property. - Staying in a historical dwelling gave an insight as to the size of properties back in the late 1800's. Did not expect to have basic breakfast items provided, location of property was perfect right in the town centre and on a very quiet street. There was a good selection of vineyards to visit for wine tasting. If you felt energetic, you could either walk or ride the Coonawarra Rail Trail.
• Joanne (10/5): A peaceful and homely accommodation - The bacon could have been a little fresher.
• Stacey (9/5): Ulva Cottage was a brilliant find. Rich in history yet extremely comfortable, it’s a wonderful place to stay. We highly -
• Eve (10/5): -
• Gail (10/5): - Beautiful little cottage that is well setup, comfortable and had everything we needed. Well placed for exploring Penola and surrounding areas. Welcomes pets and even left little treats for our little sausage dogs, which they loved. -
• Granger (8/5): - This is a really quirky cottage. Great location & had everything we needed. Beat sleep we have had in a BNB.
• Rob (9/5): -
• Jacki (9/5): - Location, heritage cottage
• pe000045 (9/5): The perfect location to explore the historic South East! - Delightful cottage of significant historical significance. Comfortable and functional. Off main roads - peaceful Easy walk to local shops, cafes, and tourist attractions in Penola
• Tony (9/5): The historic ambience of this cottage is amazing and comfort isn’t sacrificed. - The historic ambience of this cottage is amazing and comfort isn’t sacrificed. Its central location to the Mary MacKillop Interpretative Centre, Petticoat Lane and Penola’s main street makes it very convenient.
• Iain (9/5): Step back in time whilst enjoying the comforts of home. - We felt like we were living in the 19th century with all the comforts of the 21st. Beds were really comfortable. The location was great for walking to eating and shopping.
• Brandon (10/5): Would definitely stay again, great for couples or families. - An absolutely cosy and comfortable, charming cottage that was very welcoming and whimsical. Dee was a great host. Would absolutely recommend. Not a thing to dislike.
• Carole (9/5): Perfect base for exploring Coonawarra region. - Charming, cozy property steeped in history. Well equipped. Our dogs were welcomed as valued guests.
• Cameron (10/5): Wonderful to stay in part of Coonawarras early history - Loved the historical cottage with modern furnishings and fixtures. Very comfortable and lovely to be able to stay in a piece of Coonawarra history. Dee, the host, was wonderful. Nothing not to like as the property description is correct. The kitchen is simple so don't expect luxury but that is part of the charm and not a problem at all.
• David (10/5): - It was well equipped very clean and the most comfortable bed. The host was great to deal with, they left us breakfast supplies, best local eggs ever. The yard was fully fenced for our dog. Highly recommend.
• lisa mccoll (9/5): Cosy, warm cottage - The cottage met our expectations clean, warm, cosy, bed was comfortable, breakfast, bacon, eggs, and loved the little packets of honey, jam, vegemite, butter,coffee machine easy to use. location perfect, close to wineries, 7 min drive and 2 min walk to main st with good little cafes, so everything we needed for our short stay Would recommend this historical cosy little cottage Thanks Dee
• Stephen (9/5): - Fabulous location , clean cosy well equipped beautiful cottage Everything was great , tv could have been a little larger
• Brenton (8/5): Old world charm - Sympathetic restoration- good attempt to modernise and keep the historic feel of the cottage
• Lyn (9/5): -
• Amanda (8/5): Comfortable, quaint and a perfect central location for our stay. - Beautiful heritage listed quaint cottage. Perfect location. Fabulous beds, so comfy and warm.
• Kerri (10/5): Gorgeous historic cottage - great to explore Coonawarra - Gorgeous cottage, great location Nothing
• Peter (10/5): The perfect cottage for a getaway in Penola anc Coonawarra. - Perfect location, quiet, clean and cosy.
• Dale (8/5): Very comfortable and welcoming… - Unique, just the best for this historic, friendly little town…
• Liz (9/5): Very happy that we chose Ulva Cottage - Welcoming and generous History Very welcoming to pets Great beds Wonderful provisions for a big breakfast Quality heating options Shower over bath but hand rail and non slip bath mat provided. Hand rail at toilet would help.
• Ruth (10/5): Exceptional -
• Subodh (9/5): Superb -
• Stephen (8/5): Very good -
• Graeme (9/5): Very enjoyable - Location. Very convenient to shops, hotels and wineries. The experience of staying in an historic cottage. The bathroom toiletries were very pungent and the chemicals in them made my skin itchy!
• Kate (10/5): Exceptional -
• Adam (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jennifer (10/5): Exceptional - Great place to stay, full of character, has everything you need, quiet spot but near everything, and with a secure yard for dog and kids. We stayed just before Easter and it was a lovely touch with Easter eggs to welcome us and bunny dolls decorating the kids’ bedroom.
• Grace (10/5): We loved staying at Ulva Cottage, with its historic features, comfortable facilities and gorgeous home touches. - Beautiful cottage that honoured the history while providing modern comforts. The old wooden floorboards were fabulous and we loved the olden-style light switches. The lounge was a comfortable and clean place to relax after a long day exploring Coonawarra wineries!
• Alice (10/5): This is a beautiful gem in the Coonawarra! Right in the heart of town, full of character and the host Dee was one of the - Everything! The most delightful, charming stay. Dee the host has really thought of everything to make guests stay extra special. From bacon and eggs in the fridge to porta cots and high chairs this cottage is amazing. It is cute and quaint but also so so comfy - the beds were so comfy! Would happily return again!
• Scott (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kathryn (9/5): Superb -
• Sarah (10/5): Exceptional - Such a beautiful cottage in a wonderful location. The special extra touches like breakfast supplies and treats for our puppy Chevi made us smile. Thank you Dee we had a wonderful time and did not want to leave. ❤
• Neil (10/5): Would definately stay there again - Beautiful old cottage, great breakfast provisions
• Peter (9/5): Superb -
• Richard (8/5): Very good -
• Ratnayeke (8/5): Very good -
• Howard (10/5): Comfortable stay in a quaint cottage - Everything about this quaint dwelling. Very comfortable. Comes with many provisions and good quality products. Well equipped kitchen. Fantastic host, Dee Nothing. Everything was great.
• Trent (9/5): Excellent - Location was excellent, host was awesome, facilities were great, a rustic place to stay but that only added to the charms, definitely will stay again.
• Marcus (9/5): Awesome - we'll be back!! - Lovely historic cottage. Clean, comfortable and well equipped. n/a
• Rosemarie (8/5): A great place for short stay with easy access to Coonawarra - Quaint and local NIL
• Greg (10/5): Exceptional - Close to all shops, restaurants and cafes. Breakfast provisions were greatly appreciated. Penola is a beautiful town
• Michael (9/5): A wonderful stay in a beautiful historic cottage - Well presented and comfortable . Appreciated the breakfast provisions
• Dianne (9/5): Superb -
• Airlie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Emma (9/5): It was a cozy comfortable cottage in a great location. - Fabulous location. Quirky historical cottage. Very dog friendly Nothing
• Lynne (10/5): Exceptional - The cottage is gorgeous and offers all the facilities needed for a wonderful stay for a few nights. Great location in the centre of Penola.
• Karen (9/5): Superb - The turnings in keeping with the heritage of the home. All the supplies themselves were very comfortable Na
• Ken (10/5): A charming, well-equipped stay in central location. - Well presented and with little extra touches like breakfast in the fridge. Many aspects reflected meticulous attention to detail, to give it a really homely feel. Beds lovely and warm. No heating in 2nd bedroom, but convection heat transfer from other rooms kept it liveable.
• Chris (9/5): A delightful stay in a most historic house in the lovely village on Penola. - Its historic value. Nothing.
• Andrew (10/5): We wouldn't hesitate to book Ulva Cottage again - Penola is a beautiful historic town, Ulva cottage is a perfect representation of this history. Dee was terrific to deal with from our first contact. The cottage was cozy, clean and close to all that Penola and The Coonawarra has to offer. There was a lot of information at the cottage for wineries, cafes, restaurants and dog friendly places highlighted. Dee provided, bacon, eggs, bread and milk for us and also treats for our two dogs. All of which was very appreciated. The garden was secure and very dog friendly, our 2 Cavoodles got to meet the neighbours and I think enjoyed their stay as much as us. Thank you Dee for a lovely stay in a beautiful cozy cottage. Nothing. Our total experience dealing with Dee and our stay at Ulva cottage was a delight.
• Leeanne (10/5): Relaxing and loved the cottage - Comfortable and clean Nothing really
• Alex (10/5): Exceptional -
• Cheryle (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lyn (8/5): Quaint and comfortable cottage -
• Terri (8/5): Very good - The cottage was gorgeous and everything you need was provided. The breakfast lasted the whole stay 😍 I loved the coffee machine! We ran out of coffee pods for our stay and although we could make the lounge and bedroom very warm the rest of the house was very cold 🥶 Which is obviously to be expected for such a historic house.
• Kathy (7/5): Lovely house with everything you need including items to make breakfast. - It was interesting staying in an original old cottage. Close to everything. The house was freezing when we arrived. Didn’t take long to heat up the lounge and bedrooms as we closed them up but the kitchen was always cold and dining room.
• Leoni (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kevin (10/5): Should have stayed longer - House location. History of Penola Nothing
• Shaun (10/5): Exceptional - Very comfortable and clean, closely located to Penola main street and wineries also close by, owner very accommodating with great communication. Highly recommended!
• David (10/5): A step back in time in the heart of Penola. - Staying at Ulva Cottage is an authentic experience of pioneer Penola - with mod cons such as heating and hot showers! The cottage was built but Alexander Cameron, a founding father of Penola and uncle to Australia’s Saint Mary MacKillop, who started her teaching order in Penola. The beds are cozy, the atmosphere is snug. A great place to relax. Wifi would be nice, but we didn’t miss it.
• Angela (10/5): We loved our stay in this adorable cottage in a lovely town and would definitely return! - The cottage was cozy and inviting. Very comfy lounge area and well set up. Adorable bedrooms, and lovely products in the bathroom. Excellent heating and great space for three adults. A lovely little breakfast was provided and there was a cute pack of treats for our dog. The whole stay was perfect and we all felt welcomed. The completely secure front and back area was perfect for our little chihuahua to feel happy and safe. The location is excellent. Dee is an amazing host. The master bed was a wee bit soft for our old bodies but it was fine for a couple of nights. And this is just a personal preference. We understand many people like a slightly softer bed.
• Philip (10/5): Perfect stay in a cosy cottage. - Great location. Comfortable, 19th century cottage. Everything worked as it should. Nothing
• Adam (9/5): Superb -
• Sarah (9/5): Highly recommend - Very cozy cottage in the perfect location. Cottage was beautifully presented. Breakfast provisions were provided which was a lovely surprise. Beds were so comfortable.
• David (10/5): Great place, great location. Highly recommended. - Bread, milk , butter, vegemite and jams - bacon and local free range eggs and condiments all provided. It was excellent. Coffee pod machine ,tea , filtered water etc etc .. ( even easter eggs ) A gorgeous historic cottage , close to all amenities in Penola township. The beds were comfortable . The bedding was contemporary and natural . The toiletries were 5*****hotel quality . The host messaged us to ensure we had an easy check in before arrival . We had a lovely stay here . Thank you .
• Peter (9/5): A beautiful period cottage, the perfect place to relax with a glass of Coonawarra wine. - Beautiful period cottage with comfortable rooms, very clean and cosy. Quiet location within a short walking distance of the Mary MacKillop Centre, the main street shops and Pub.
• Andrew (9/5): Delightful stay in an historic Cottage. Spotlessly clean in a marvellous location. - Delightful historic cottage in a fabulous central position in Penola. It's old, very comfortable and charming - don't expect vast panels of glass and marble this is a really memorable experience. Spotlessly clean, very functional kitchen and a nice selection of breakfast items. Absolutely nothing to complain about you just have to understand the cottage's historic flair.
• Alan (9/5): It was a delightful cottage in a very convenient location. - Location was excellent. It was nice to have the option of bacon and eggs for breakfast. Kitchen facilities were more than adequate. It would have been nice to have wi-fi connection but we managed without it.
• Richard (8/5): Very good - Second stay at this property.
• Charles (9/5): Quaint historic cottage just the ticket! - Great location, quaint cottage, well equipped. Nil
• Lynny (10/5): Wonderful place to stay - Cosy and warm, had everything we needed. Delightful cottage❤️ Nothing
• Annie (10/5): Wonderful experience & would definitely like to be back some day. - Great location, a historic house with all the required amenities and has a lovely cozy warm feel to it.
• Patricia (9/5): Superb -
• Warren (10/5): Great spot, quiet but in the middle of town - Great spot, lovely quirky cottage, well set up.
• Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional -
• Elise (10/5): Historical cottage done up wonderfully for guests. Fantastic base to explore the region's vineyards. - Super clean, comfortable and homey cottage. Location is superb, a few minutes walk to al things on the main street. Breakfast groceries provided by the host so we could cook ourselves brekky to start the day.
• Richard (9/5): Superb -
• Winkler (10/5): Exceptional - Loved it all. Shower curtain - recommend weighted shower curtain.
• Patricia (10/5): A lovely stay in the heart of Penola - Central to everything and beautifully appointed. A cosy character cottage with lovely touches throughout. No off street parking
• John (10/5): A wonderful historical stay - Location was excellent, right in town and the stocked kitchen was a wonderful surprise. Plus you feel the history, very enjoyable experience. We had a booking.com communication problem - lock box instructions did not arrive for two days after we arrived. However a wonderful collection of ladies in the town and information centre jumped to our rescue and resolved our check in with a bit of detective work!
• Walter (10/5): Fabulous! - Breakfast supplies were good. Location was excellent. The cottage was very comfortable as was the bed. The was a slight smell in the bathroom but it was not an issue
• Suzanne (10/5): Exceptional -
• Alan (10/5): Wonderful stay in a charming historic cottage - An absolutely charming period cottage within walking distance of the town and some wineries. It was clean and comfortable but retained the historical features. Breakfast supplies were more than ample. We felt honored to be able to stay in somewhere so historic. We found the portable hotplate very slow and didn't heat up very well, we should have used the BBQ! This is nit picking because the whole place was amazing.

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