Wigley Retreat

Entire home in Wigley Flat, Australia

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Elspeth
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

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Wigley Retreat, at Wigley Flat in the beautiful Riverland, is your passport to secluded boutique accommodation & stylish country style hospitality.

Now restored after the 2023 floods, it is the perfect environment to enjoy a special occasion or romantic escape all with the mighty Murray River right on your doorstep.

Just two and a half hours drive from Adelaide and halfway between Waikerie and Barmera, Wigley Retreat is an ideal base for your Riverland escape.

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Wigley Retreat, at Wigley Flat in the beautiful Riverland, is your passport to secluded boutique accommodation & stylish country style hospitality.
It is the perfect environment to enjoy a special occasion or romantic escape all with the mighty Murray River right on your doorstep.
Just two and a half hours drive from Adelaide and halfway between Waikerie and Barmera, Wigley Retreat is an ideal base for your Riverland escape.
Enjoy a few languid days of regional discovery, relaxation, revitalisation and much much more.
Wigley Retreat is a one bedroom self hosting B & B featuring modern amenities in an original settlers cottage on the bank of the Mighty Murray River (one of the few remaining).
There is a second double bed (sofa bed) in the sitting room.
It is secluded and has its own private entrance.
Minimum two night stay.
Not suitable for children due to proximity to river.
Please do not bring dogs or pets.
You are welcome to bring a boat or kayaks as we have a private sand boat ramp.
The outdoor fire pit may be used from April to October (outside the fire ban period). Please order firewood.

The weather is perfect

Relax by the river or explore the Riverland's great attractions, food, wine, bushwalking and much, much more.
Wigley Retreat is just a 15 minute drive to Barmera or Waikerie and only 30 minutes from Berri.
There are supermarkets in both Waikerie and Barmera.
You are welcome to bring a kayak or boat to explore the waters.
Your perfect base for a Riverland adventure.

Guest access
The cottage and river front is for guest use. There is also a sand boat ramp to launch your boat or kayaks.

Other things to note
The Riverland is a fruit fly free zone, so please do not bring fruit and vegetables from outside the region unless they have been purchased from a reputable supplier and you have the detailed invoice.
There is a fire pit at the cottage which you may purchase wood for, but not during fire ban season (November to April)

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

River view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
TV
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 273 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Wigley Flat
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From the host

There is so much to see and do in the Riverland.
Shopping in Barmera or Waikerie, 20 minutes away by car, have lunch at Banrock Station and explore the wetlands or check the SA Tourism website for Riverland ideas

Meet your host

Superhost
273 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Lives in Barmera, Australia

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