Great Australian Bight: pousadas

If you’re looking to kick back and relax, feel pampered and unplug from the world, this is the perfect place for that. Beautiful surroundings, beautiful hospitality. The bed lived up to the hype - so comfy! And the brekkie was so nourishing and delicious. Can’t wait to go back!

Well kept little unit which was perfect for the two of us and our little pup’s stay on the way from Adelaide to Melbourne.

I had a wonderful stay at Vicky’s place! The location was peaceful and private, providing a perfect retreat. The accommodation was exceptionally clean, and Vicky was a helpful and welcoming host. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and comfortable stay.

We had such a wonderful stay this weekend! The lodge was absolutely beautiful, cozy, welcoming, and the breakfast was incredible. The location was perfect too, just a short walk or drive to many stunning cellar doors. A big thank you to the hosts as well! their communication was excellent, and they kindly offered to post back an item of clothing we accidentally left behind. I highly recommend staying here!

Our stay with Meredith and Jean-François was an absolute delight. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel warmly welcomed with their kind, genuine hospitality. Their home is peaceful and beautifully appointed, and they clearly take great pride in creating a relaxing space for guests. What stood out most was their thoughtful attention to detail — from the fresh breakfast ingredients to the handwritten notes with local tips. Their recommendations for wineries, nature walks, and nearby cafes were spot on and helped us make the most of our time in the Adelaide Hills. We discovered so many hidden gems we wouldn’t have found without their guidance. It felt less like a typical BnB stay and more like visiting friends who truly want you to enjoy their slice of paradise. Highly recommend staying here if you’re after a restful, enriching getaway.

Wanda welcomed us into her home straight away. We met the beautiful horses, peacocks and banjo the dog. The room was spacious upstairs with a lovely balcony surrounded by trees. The windows were large so you could see the view outside. Wanda had everything we needed in the self contained room including biscuits, lollies, chocolates, fruit, toiletries and much more. My grandson enjoyed the slide and swings and feeding the horses. Thank you Wanda for sharing your home in a spacious, secluded location.

My Partner and I had a fantastic stay at the little gem. Even though we knew the cottage would be beautiful, it exceeded our expectations the moment we walked in. Jane had added a few classy Christmas decor items which just made our return stay to the Riverland even more special over the festive period. This cottage is not only comfortable and a homely stay, however has fantastic location as it is very close to the riverfront, restaurants and supermarket.

We had an amazing stay with Martin and Debra at their lovely home! We stayed three nights and they couldn't have made us feel more welcome. The house was pristine and the hospitality was even better, 10/10. We even got the opportunity to try some of their homemade brews, gin, and delicious carrot cake. We would highly recommend this place and will definitely return when we next visit Adelaide!

Kana und her husband Phil were extremely friendly and hospitable.

Best nights sleep EVER and beautiful cottage, everything was perfect.😍 Such a magical place in the middle of nowhere- wish we could stay another night 🫶🏻 Make sure to take time to walk the gardens and appreciate the love and care that Andrew and Jean-Claude have poured into the property. The idyllic setting is a perfect escape and wonderful way to unwind

I cannot be grateful enough to Billie : - she has been an excellent communicator - so accommodating to our requests and needs - prepared the place so well for us and included so many nice things to eat and drink like breakfast stuff and even wine ! - on our last day, we went down to their reception area for a walk and she took us on our tour around her entire farm to meet all the beautiful animals and gave us a bit of history which was so special !! Place was so vintage and clean. Absolutely happy and couldn’t recommend it more xx Thanks Billie !!

The accomodation was absolutely stunning. Local produce was left which made the whole experience one in a million.

We stayed at David's place for 6 nights. David's house has the perfect location to go to the beach. It is also very easy to take the train to the city of Adelaide. Most importantly, David was an excellent host! I can highly recommend to stay at David's house! Six out of five stars :)

Loved our weekend stay at 3 Pairs. Golf on Friday, great food & service @ Varsarelli's & Carmels. visited some excellent wineries walking distance & got to see the Cyclists come through the main street. Thanks Mike.....we'll be back 👍

The place is beautiful. The couple is lovely and very helpful. they even helped arranged fornus to check a private farm for our kids to see some animals. the house is clean and lovely. lots of boards games and other stuff for kids and adults to do. there is starlink wifi for when you need to access internet. will definitely stay again

Peter is a very easy to reach friendly responsive host. The property is as per the advertisement. We have stayed there multiple times when in the area, and will look to stay again.

we were completely at ease at Stephen's place. Close to Victor Harbor yet secluded and peaceful, access to everything Victor has to offer without the busyness and craziness of weekends. I strongly recommend Stephen's place.

I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Chris's property! From the moment I arrived, everything exceeded my expectations. The space was spotless, beautifully maintained, and thoughtfully stocked with everything I needed for a comfortable and relaxing visit. What truly made this experience stand out, though, was the landlord. They were incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely committed to making my stay as enjoyable as possible. Whether it was a quick check-in to make sure I had everything I needed or helpful local tips, their hospitality was second to none. I felt completely at home and appreciated the peaceful, welcoming environment they’ve created. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and recommend this property to anyone looking for a memorable and hassle-free stay. Thank you for everything!

Great stay overnight, enjoyed the peace and quiet and local cows and alpacas roaming around.

Dianne's home was a lovely spot! The garden was amazing! When next our travels lead us back to Strathalbyn, we'll be back!

Very friendly hosts!! The tiny house and entertainment area had everything we needed and more. Situated in an amazing spot with beautiful surroundings. Definitely would recommend, we will be visiting again in the future ❤️

Felt like home....a great place to stay. Greg's thoughtful presentation details were a standout. And of course the enticing pool was an added bonus.....particularly as the temperature was in the high 30'S on both days