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Old Swanport General Store, Swanport-Murray River

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Swanport, SA
  • Unity College
    6 min drive
  • Murray Bridge Racecourse
    8 min drive
  • Murray Bridge Golf Course
    8 min drive

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About the area

Murray Bridge

With a stay at this cottage in Murray Bridge (Swanport), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Unity College and Murray Bridge Racecourse. .This cottage is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Murray Bridge Golf Course and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Lavender Federation Trail Trailhead.

What's nearby

  • Murray Bridge Racecourse - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Murray Bridge Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Murray Bridge Regional Gallery - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Monarto Zoo - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Long Island Recreation Park - 22 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Tailem Bend Station - 19 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Murray River - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪United Murray Bridge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hound Hut - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Old Swanport General Store, Swanport-Murray River

Summary:
The Old Swanport General Store offers guests cosy, heritage charm and relaxed tranquillity in the country. It enjoys an enviable position, with stunning views of the Murray River, river flats and the Swanport Bridge.

Just a short stroll from the Murray River and Swanport Reserve, the restored cottage is the ideal place to relax in any season. Enjoy the many regional experiences on offer in the Murraylands, or just hibernate with the views, a glass of wine and a good book.

The Space:
The Old Swanport General Store offers spacious living areas, with polished jarrah floorboards, including a well equipped kitchen, overlooking a cosy sitting area and large dining space with seating for eight people.

The adjacent lounge room has comfortable seating and large colonial windows that showcase the stunning views and allow warm, natural light to fill the room. French doors offer direct access to the spacious front balcony, the ideal place to relax and breathe the country air.

With three bedrooms, there is ample accommodation for guests. The master suite, with a queen size bed, is serviced by a large ensuite. Two further bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two singles, share a large family bathroom. All beds and bedding are newly purchased and of a very high quality.

Outside, the rear of the home offers a large undercover patio with seating, BBQ and small garden. This area is fully fenced, making it a safe space for young children to play. The front of the cottage offers the ideal place to sit and absorb the views, with a large balcony overlooking the river flats.

The Neighborhood:
The Old Swanport General Store is the perfect country retreat, located in the historic Old Swanport Village, at the end of a quiet country road by the river. Guests can enjoy the ambience of country life, yet the convenience of all amenities just a few minutes’ drive away. Water based activities can be enjoyed form the nearby reserve, including boating, swimming and kayaking.

This property enjoys easy and quick access to the South Eastern Freeway and Princes Highway. Local attractions include the river, with various public reserves, The Bend Motorsport Park (approximately 25 minutes), and the iconic Monarto Zoo (20 minutes). Nearby wine regions include Langhorne Creek (30 minutes), the Adelaide Hills (30 minutes) and the Barossa (1 hour).

Interaction with Guests:
The Old Swanport General Store is fully self-contained for your privacy. We encourage you to call us if you require assistance or have any questions during your stay, and above all, we will respect your privacy.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Coorong Realty

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Fully fenced
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Old Swanport General Store, Swanport-Murray River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just gorgeous
What a perfect property, full of history, lovingly restored. Couldn't fault the property . Was an absolutely fantastic stay. Highly recommend and will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully renovated old homestead
Well equipped old homestead. Quiet location just out of town. Plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saffron

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view out the front door was quite picturesque and it was lovely to watch the sunset after a busy day. It would be good if there was wifi.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was as advertised spot on
Five mature male’s agreed the property was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kay d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swanport
Great place for a family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous and quirky
Long weekend house stay with friends. Great atmosphere, really clean and easy to navigate. Lovely welcome pack. Just needs Wi-Fi to be perfect. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
prefect in every way. The thoughtful little extras for the children were much appreciated. We would definitely book this property again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W., Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Swanport
Gorgeous character building with all the comforts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karina V.

5 Star Home Stay
Could not fault, so much attention to detail and house lacking nothing !! Perfect stay. OMG Well done !!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019