There isn’t anything bad to say about this place. If you read any reviews let it be this one that tells you to book this place to stay!! It’s charming, welcoming and secluded! The cottage itself is old school but everything in it works! The added space outside is just the icing on the cake!! The chairs are comfortable, there are blankets for the cooler weather and the view speaks for itself. Your host is exceptional, she kind and thoughtful and didn’t hesitate to pick up the phone!! She’s honestly thought of everything. You won’t leave disappointed and you will want to stay forever and not want to leave!!

There was nothing we didn’t like. The only thing I’d mention is if your a soft mattress owner like us the bed was a tad hard. But nothing that we didn’t get used to.

A very special place, set in 100 acres all to yourselves. There are bushwalking tracks right at your doorstep. The hand built stone cottage itself is fascinating! Every part of the house tells a story. Owner is a pleasure to deal with, very generous and hospitable (but giving us complete privacy). A short drive to all the main cellar doors.

(We didn't dislike it but just a note for others:) We had a 4WD so driving up the dirt road to the house was a breeze. If you have a 2WD with low clearance, try to arrive during the day.

We felt welcomed from the get go in our correspondence with Lisa. The house and setting were utterly tranquil. The cottage was decorated with a lot of thought and charm. Breakfast provisions were generous. We felt rejuvenated at the end of our stay. It was interesting to read about the history of the site in the Trestrail book, which had lots of great pictures and commentary.

A few too many spiders, but that's what you get when you're out in nature!

Beautiful & private location, tucked in high up on the side of the hill surrounded by gorgeous bush land, views over the valley and everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. We didn't get to use the sauna this time, we're saving it for a winter trip. All the little treasures and trinkets around the house kept us delighted as we kept finding new ones, the outdoor pavilion was an amazing place to curl up with a book and a nice local red wine. We had kangaroos in the front garden, along with a deer we met while out walking. This place is just magic and I wish I could call it home. Big thanks to our lovely host Lisa and congratulations on a wonderful job done with this property.

Nothing, for us it was truly perfect.

The location and the privacy. It's the only house nestled among the bushes, but still close to the wineries, bakery, restaurant etc. I also like the summer bed, spent a lot time with a book and a cup of tea there in the afternoon. The handwritten welcome letter is a very personal touch.

Nothing much. Only pity we're unable to use the sauna (it looks great!) and can't do BBQ or camp fire as it's fire ban season. No Wi-Fi, so no streaming movies on TV, but we can use data on the phone, so it's not that inconvenient.

From the moment we pulled into the driveway I felt myself relax. This property is magical! Everything about it soothes the senses. The sauna and outdoor shower was invigorating and made us feel alive. The cottage was homely and comfortable. I spent all weekend saying, ‘isn’t it just beautiful’? Next time I would bring our food so we could be self sufficient. We loved every minute of our stay.

We loved everything about our stay. It reminded me of my Scottish grandmother’s house 50 years ago. Everything is so well thought out and we wanted for nothing . We were in awe of the craftsmanship and the stonework was beautiful. Even the thought of getting it built up there blew our mind! The surroundings were so tranquil we didn’t want to leave, but we’d come to cycle….and we had easy access to so many gravel roads we were spoilt. Lisa provided the perfect provisions for two vegetarians and we had two enormous and delicious breakfasts.

We liked everything. If it was “well behaved dog” friendly it would be 110%

Trestrail Cottage is the perfect place to unwind. The surrounding bush land is beautiful. From the moment you step inside, you feel at home. We enjoyed everything… the outdoor room was a great spot to enjoy the local wine left; the sauna and cold shower promoted a sense of wellness and we loved the fire at night.

There wasn’t anything that impacted our stay.

The location of the cottage was excellent, nestled in the heart of the Clare Valley wine region. One of the highlights of our stay was the outdoor areas of the cottage. There was a lovely outdoor BBQ area and fire pit which was perfect for enjoying a glass of wine or two in front of a warm fire. The cozy fire on arrival was much appreciated!

Stunning views over the valley. Beautiful setting, and very peaceful. The cottage was full of charm and character, with a very comfortable lounge perfect for reading and relaxing, and a beautiful bedroom with heritage furnishings. An outdoor room with armchairs and a daybed for enjoying the view in the late afternoon and evening was a perfect addition.

We liked everything.