House in Kingscote, SA

The Forge-Historic Blacksmith's Cottage

The Forge-Historic Blacksmith's Cottage

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Exterior
Private kitchen
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Room
Interior

Overview of The Forge-Historic Blacksmith's Cottage

Reviews
4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 420 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Kingscote, SA
  • Popular LocationKingscote Tidal Pool3 min walk
  • Popular LocationKangaroo Island Spirits5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeal Bay Conservation Park8 min drive
  • AirportKangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Sitting Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Forge-Historic Blacksmith's Cottage

Meticulously restored 1910's blacksmith's cottage offering a uniquely intimate experience.

Local stone walls, rare timber ceilings and period décor, create a return to times past.

Relax in the comfortable sitting room, complete with sofa-bed and flat screen TV.

Retire to the cosy bedroom after your active day of sightseeing.

The perfect escape for couples, with contemporary bathroom and quaint, well-equipped period kitchenette. Enjoy the cosy fire of the wood-heater in the winter months.

A large, old-style porch overlooks the lovingly maintained productive cottage garden.

Enjoy a two-minute stroll to spectacular sunrises over the foreshore precinct, offering cafes, hotels, gift shops and galleries. Venture further to the wharf where fishing is popular.

Visit the tidal swimming pool at the end of the street, where local seals sun themselves.
Explore the foreshore walking trails, with expansive views across Nepean Bay.

The Forge, Kingscote, is an excellent central home-base for exploring all that Kangaroo Island has to offer.

Property manager

Fern Nicholson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Change of bedsheets on request
Change of towels on request
LED lighting (80% minimum)
Water-efficient showers
Recycling
This information is provided by our partners.

Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Kingscote

Located in Kingscote, this cottage is next to a golf course. Kangaroo Island Spirits and Prospect Hill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kingscote Tidal Pool and Island Beehive. Exceptional Kangaroo Island and Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 3 min walk
  • Hope Cottage Museum - 15 min walk
  • Island Beehive - 2 min drive
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits - 5 min drive
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bella Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Amadio Wines - 3 min walk
  • Kangaroo Island Fresh Seafood - 7 min walk
  • Island Beehive - 2 min drive
  • Zone Restaurant & Bar - 3 min walk

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Cute
Stayed 2 nights and found the tiny cottage very comfortable for a couple Easy walking to everything and good supplies
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/5 Poor

Willem J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Poor advertisement
No cooling during heatwave and limited cooking facilities. Advertisement did not clearly indicate above.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

lyle c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kingscote
The little cottage was perfect for both our needs. I would recommend this as a great little getaway .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/5 Good

Gillian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent location
Property was lovely in keeping with the historic theme, very interesting and extremely well located, yet very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

DAVID B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fran and David
A lovely, cosy comfortable cottage. Well appointed with everything we needed. Nice garden, enjoyed the wood fire in the kitchen area. Happy to walk to shops and waterfront as handy to same, though we had a rental car for sightseeing trips. A very happy holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Fern Nicholson

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