Sometimes a weekend getaway (or longer) is all you need. To switch off, reconnect with nature, and you know, escape the hustle and bustle, even for a short while. Thankfully, there are off-grid stays aplenty near Adelaide. But we’ve just decided to include 7 of the best, just so you don’t have to decide between too many. Here are 7 cosy cabins and cottages near Adelaide to escape to this winter.
1. ESCA at Nest & Nature, Inman Valley
Nestled in the lush Inman Valley just an hour from Adelaide, this off-grid shipping container cabin is the ideal choice for a romantic getaway. Kick back by the fire with a nice glass of vino and relax in the bathtub with a view. It’s a perfect way to unwind on a weekend getaway.
You can book your luxury Inman Valley escape on the ESCA website.
2. Cadole Avalon @ The Vineyard Retreat, McLaren Vale
If your idea of a choice weekend getaway is a trip to a winery, then why not stay on one? At least then you can try all the wines without having to drive. Cadole Avalon is perched on the Vineyard in McLaren Vale and is just a stone’s throw from the region’s wineries and cellar doors. There’s also a spa overlooking the vines, which is a must.
You can book your stay here.
3. CABN, Multiple location
If you’ve ever wanted to experience a stay in a tiny home, look no further than CABN’s properties, which are peppered around the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula. Experience off-grid minimalism at its finest, most of the tiny cabins surrounded by lush bushland or forests. You’ll be able to see the stars and more with a stay with CABN, and it’ll surely be the reconnect with nature you need. Some of the stays are also pet-friendly!
Check out the cabins on offer here.
4. Trestrail Cottage, Clare Valley
Imagine this: you wake up and outside the huge bedroom window are 100 acres of trees and nature. This is what you can expect at Trestrail Cottage, among other things. This cosy brick cottage is tucked away on a lush private property, nearby the Clare Valley wineries. This means you can go try the local drops before heading back to your comfortable home away from home.
You can book a stay here.
5. Yambara Tiny Cabin, Eyre Peninsula
This luxe tiny eco-cabin near the ocean is ever-so impressive, to say the least. Not only will a stay here be carbon zero, which is super positive for the environment, but it’s about as secluded as you can get, and in a choice location. The cabin’s given name, Yambara, actually means ‘away, out of sight’ in Barngarla language of the traditional owners of the local land.
You can book your stay here.
6. The Cube, Murray River
If your idea of the perfect getaway involves water activities, we recommend checking out The Cube. Nestled on the Murray River, this floating pod is just an hour’s drive from Adelaide. Kayaks are provided with your stay as well, so you can literally set off on an adventure right from your accommodation.
You can book your stay here.
7. Tiny home at Lake Bumbunga
Lake Bumbunga is known for being one of the pretty pink lakes around South Australia that you can visit. However, why not make a few-day getaway out of your trip to the lake and stay in this cosy tiny home? Powered fully by solar, this tiny home is just an hour and a half from Adelaide and sleeps 4.
You can book a stay here.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of 7 cosy cabins and cottages near Adelaide!