SWEET BRIAR IN THE VINES - CLARE - Stanley Flat

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Clare, SA

Clare Golf Club6 min drive
Jim Barry Wines9 min drive
Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre12 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

SWEET BRIAR IN THE VINES - CLARE

Sweet Briar in the Vines is an original , turn of the century, stone cottage- recently renovated and located on the Sweet Briar Vineyard- Home of O'DWYER WINES

The location is ideal - just a few minutes drive North of Clare Town with the Riesling Trail passing by the entrance to the property , and picturesque country views in every direction.

The cottage is comprised of 4 bedrooms- 1 King and 3 Queen, with an annexe off one of the queens, containing 2 bunk beds suitable for children.

A country style eat-in kitchen forms the centre of this quaint yet roomy cottage which flows out on to a leafy verandah - ideal for barbequing and outdoor entertaining.

The recently added living /dining room is very spacious with reverse cycle air conditioning and features a wood burning stove - perfect for cosy nights in with a glass of local wine.

There are two recently renovated bathrooms, sympathetically restored in the period and style of the cottage..

The country style kitchen has just been remodelled and comprises a large modern fitted kitchen, complete with dishwasher and a brand new large gas cooker with 6 burners and an electric oven. Its stylish finish has all the benefits of a modern kitchen but still with a country kitchen feel.

All the comforts of home - nestled in the heart of Clare Valley wine country.

PACKAGE INCLUSIVES

A hamper of breakfast provisions will be left for you to cook and prepare at your leisure.
Breakfast in the idyllic surroundings of the outdoor dining area before heading out to explore the Valley.
There is a fully equipped kitchen and BBQ to make cooking 'at home' easy for you. On your arrival, as part of your welcome package,You will find a complimentary bottle of our own O'Dwyer wine from our vineyard- coffee and tea etc are also available for your enjoyment .

Either bring your own bikes with you or rent some locally so that you can experience the beautiful Riesling Trail which passes by the entrance to the vineyard.

Property manager

Judith O'Dwyer

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Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property uses a grey water recycling system

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stanley Flat

Located in Stanley Flat, this cottage is in a rural area. Old Police Station Museum and Martindale Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clare Golf Club and Knappstein Wines. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Clare, SA

What's nearby

Clare Golf Club - 6 min drive
Knappstein Wines - 8 min drive
Neagles Rock - 9 min drive
Jim Barry Wines - 9 min drive
Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre - 12 min drive

Getting around

Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

Otr - 6 min drive
Pancho's Pizza & Pasta - 6 min drive
Ho Nai Vietnamese Kitchen - 6 min drive
The Little Red Grape - 7 min drive
Mr. Mick - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SWEET BRIAR IN THE VINES - CLARE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gavin C.

1 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golfing Stay

Property is well maintained and in great location Judith was great to deal with

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant N.

24 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury accommodation among the vines

Fantastic position among the vines, yet close enough to the town. Great set up for up to 4 individuals or 4 couples. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

16 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Briars

Great property, fantastically stocked with all our needs. Very clean and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

14 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A most enjoyable stay

An excellent spacious house for a group to stay in, and the atmosphere of being amongst the vines is a bonus. On arrival we saw that Judith had provided a quality bottle of Shiraz for us to enjoy, and enjoy it we did. Of especial note was the kitchen, which was equipped way beyond our expectations, complete with ample egg and bacon supplies for breakfast. A perfect well positioned property for exploring the vineyards of Clare Valley and Martindale Hall.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

3 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet vineyard escape

Beautiful original stone cottage, updated to a modern level of comfort. Super quiet and beautifully set up. Lots of spaces for sitting and enjoying a cup of tea or glass of wine, surrounded by trees and grapevines.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Judith O'Dwyer

We are a couple who have lived abroad for a number years in various countries from Ireland , UK, France, Belgium to US and now settled in Australia since 2004. We love travel, good food, good wine, art, music, family, friends and fun!
We fell in love with Sweet Briar the moment we set eyes on it!
It has been a joy to spend time here over the years and our four kids have had such fun exploring the country side on many a happy holiday in Clare.

Why they chose this property

On a family road trip around the south eastern corner of Australia shortly after our arrival here from the States, we stumbled upon Sweet Briar on an over night stay in Clare.
We didn't choose it- It chose us!
Couldn't get the cottage with its circular drive and wrap around verandas - quaint gardens and beautiful vineyard out of our minds.
A month later Sweet Briar was ours and we have enjoyed restoring and improving it ever since.

What makes this property unique

Not only was Sweet Briar an authentic piece of period architecture, being an original stone cottage with bull nose verandas , wisteria dripping from them and beautiful thick cottage walls, but this little gem was only a 5 minute drive into Clare town. All the peace and serenity of the remote country side , with the convenience of an easy drive into town.
Top that off with the famous Riesling Trail - accessed at the top of our drive and you've got it all!
Star lit skies at night are the icing on the cake!!

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