Watervale Retreat

The Watervale Retreat is an excellent base for a trip to the Clare Valley, being situated 800 m from Watervale and just off the Reisling Trail. The Cabins are comfortable and exceptionally clean. A generous-sized verandah provides plenty of options on warmer days, and a shared (spotless) barbecue is a short walk from each of the four cabins. The kitchenette has all that is needed for short stays and the bathroom is complimented by a heating lamp for chilly weather. There are basic breakfast provisions highlighted by a loaf of freshly baked bread delivered to each cabin daily. The cabins are well located so there is a sense of privacy in your cabin. The owners are very accommodating for any small requests (i.e. they will deliver the bread the evening before for early departures). There really is nothing not to like about Watervale Retreat.

Watervale Retreat offers 4 separate cabins with parking amongst the native trees and birdlife. These cabins are basic but very clean and well fitted. They offer a good sized kitchen and lounge area. The TV and WiFi worked well. The hosts were welcoming and warm and offered us some very useful tips on where to go and what to see. The hosts kindly baked fresh bread for us each morning - many thanks. We found Watervale to be a great launching place to visit the wineries, Riesling Trail and history of the area. We were particularly taken by Burra and it's surrounds.