Adelaide Hills historic self contained haven
Entire place in Balhannah, Australia
- 2 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
Hosted by Mon
- Superhost
- 3 years hosting
Listing highlights
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Self check-in
You can check in with the building staff.
Beautiful area
Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Romantic church like one-of-a-kind old schoolhouse for 2 in the Adelaide Hills.
Packed with 1958 historic charm & fully restored. Includes modern comforts, on Restoration Aust (S 7).
Your 100sqm self-contained private space is 1 Q bed, 1 bathroom (claw foot bath), kitchen/ dining/living.
Perfect location to explore wineries, restaurants/cafes, pubs, gin & whisky distilleries, Amy Gillet bike track & many historic towns to explore.
The space
- Perfect for a romantic getaway - youll have full and private use of the Old School House airbnb wing, designed for one couple.
- You will have sole use of the main entry and the "School House" during your stay.
- When we welcome guests we use the rear driveway and rear entry of the stone home exclusively. Please be assured, we live in the School Masters residence, the stone walls are very thick and we don't share any common areas with our guests on this one acre property.
- The building has thick sand stone walls and double glazed (thermal and accoustic) windows throughout for your comfort.
Wood burning fire (April - Oct) and reverse cycle aircon in bedroom and the living room.
- Check out The Couriers Hills Wanderer Winter Ed magazine 2024 featuring the school and its recent full restoration.
Note- We intentionally DO NOT have a TV, as we prefer to provide a real retreat. You may if course BYOD and stream (reliable and fast speed wifi available).
- The Old School House is diagonally opposite (1-2 minute walk) Balhannah pub and drive through liquor store, Kloses supermarket, Bakery, Butcher, Cafe and more (hairdresser, pharmacy etc). Also a short walk to Field trip and Bally Pizza.
- Wineries close (Nepenthe - free tasting foe two included in your stay, The Lane, Shaw and Smith, Bird in Hand, Cobb Hill and more).
- We are happy to leave you to your holiday or be available to answer questions or have a chat as you wish!
- ID for the person who made the booking and the additional adult may be asked for on check-in. You may have day guests but they must be supervised by you at all times and leave property by 11pm.
- Feel free to park your vehicle off street on the driveway at the front of the house. The gate may be locked by negotiation.
- House rules:
- we ask that you do not smoke inside the house or verandah.
- please report any accidental breakages, so we may replace the item during your stay.
- please do not move furniture, as this may damage the timber floor.
- please do not use anything that may bleach or stain linen such as oils, fake tan hair dye, or acne products.
- for winter months a generous/ reasonable amount of firewood and kindling are provided. You are asked not to take firewood from our personal wood store on the property if you require more than the allocated amount the local supermarket and hardware sells both.
- Our guidebook will let you know about just some of the treats you can experience during your stay:
https://abnb.me/62qR6jOBKGb
Guest access
- You will have access to the Old School House wing
- A large room 15m x 5m with a mezzanine bathroom and loft bedroom.
- You have a kitchen, a dining and lounge area with a large wood burning fireplace (April to October) and ducted reverse cycle air conditioning.
-The large bathroom offers heated floors, a rainwater head large shower and a clawfoot bath.
- The loft bedroom complete with reverse cycle airconditioning (and electric blankets in months April through to October).
- NOTE: Both bedroom and bathroom are accessed by the stairs. See photos.
- You will have the front verandah to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sunset.
- We are more than happy for guests to use the outdoor barbecue area and firepit area by arrangement.
Other things to note
As seen on Restoration Australia on ABC, Series 7.
Selection of tea bags and coffee (plunger and pods) is available for use during your stay.
Packed with 1958 historic charm & fully restored. Includes modern comforts, on Restoration Aust (S 7).
Your 100sqm self-contained private space is 1 Q bed, 1 bathroom (claw foot bath), kitchen/ dining/living.
Perfect location to explore wineries, restaurants/cafes, pubs, gin & whisky distilleries, Amy Gillet bike track & many historic towns to explore.
The space
- Perfect for a romantic getaway - youll have full and private use of the Old School House airbnb wing, designed for one couple.
- You will have sole use of the main entry and the "School House" during your stay.
- When we welcome guests we use the rear driveway and rear entry of the stone home exclusively. Please be assured, we live in the School Masters residence, the stone walls are very thick and we don't share any common areas with our guests on this one acre property.
- The building has thick sand stone walls and double glazed (thermal and accoustic) windows throughout for your comfort.
Wood burning fire (April - Oct) and reverse cycle aircon in bedroom and the living room.
- Check out The Couriers Hills Wanderer Winter Ed magazine 2024 featuring the school and its recent full restoration.
Note- We intentionally DO NOT have a TV, as we prefer to provide a real retreat. You may if course BYOD and stream (reliable and fast speed wifi available).
- The Old School House is diagonally opposite (1-2 minute walk) Balhannah pub and drive through liquor store, Kloses supermarket, Bakery, Butcher, Cafe and more (hairdresser, pharmacy etc). Also a short walk to Field trip and Bally Pizza.
- Wineries close (Nepenthe - free tasting foe two included in your stay, The Lane, Shaw and Smith, Bird in Hand, Cobb Hill and more).
- We are happy to leave you to your holiday or be available to answer questions or have a chat as you wish!
- ID for the person who made the booking and the additional adult may be asked for on check-in. You may have day guests but they must be supervised by you at all times and leave property by 11pm.
- Feel free to park your vehicle off street on the driveway at the front of the house. The gate may be locked by negotiation.
- House rules:
- we ask that you do not smoke inside the house or verandah.
- please report any accidental breakages, so we may replace the item during your stay.
- please do not move furniture, as this may damage the timber floor.
- please do not use anything that may bleach or stain linen such as oils, fake tan hair dye, or acne products.
- for winter months a generous/ reasonable amount of firewood and kindling are provided. You are asked not to take firewood from our personal wood store on the property if you require more than the allocated amount the local supermarket and hardware sells both.
- Our guidebook will let you know about just some of the treats you can experience during your stay:
https://abnb.me/62qR6jOBKGb
Guest access
- You will have access to the Old School House wing
- A large room 15m x 5m with a mezzanine bathroom and loft bedroom.
- You have a kitchen, a dining and lounge area with a large wood burning fireplace (April to October) and ducted reverse cycle air conditioning.
-The large bathroom offers heated floors, a rainwater head large shower and a clawfoot bath.
- The loft bedroom complete with reverse cycle airconditioning (and electric blankets in months April through to October).
- NOTE: Both bedroom and bathroom are accessed by the stairs. See photos.
- You will have the front verandah to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sunset.
- We are more than happy for guests to use the outdoor barbecue area and firepit area by arrangement.
Other things to note
As seen on Restoration Australia on ABC, Series 7.
Selection of tea bags and coffee (plunger and pods) is available for use during your stay.
Where you'll sleep
What this place offers
Garden view
Kitchen
Wi-Fi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 34 reviews.
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Where you’ll be
Balhannah, South Australia, Australia
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Neighbourhood highlights
Balhannah is a small town 5 minutes drive from the M1 Hahndorf exit.
5 to 10 minute drive to Hahndorf.
35 minutes from central Adelaide.
40 to 60 minute drive to the Adelaide Airport depending on traffic.
45 minute drive to the beach.
5 to 10 minute drive to Hahndorf.
35 minutes from central Adelaide.
40 to 60 minute drive to the Adelaide Airport depending on traffic.
45 minute drive to the beach.
Meet your host
Charlie and I are happy travellers who love exploring and experiencing new places together. We enjoy quirky and historical accommodation and love to follow up on local knowledge and recommendations. We run our own airbnb in our beloved old schoolhouse.
Mon is a Superhost
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