Four Star Heritage and Modern Accommodation
at Sevenhill in the Picturesque Clare Valley

Historical Accommodation at Rosella Cottage in Sevenhill

We are very proud of the way in which this property has been developed over many years and many owners. We pay tribute to the job they have done in preserving the heritage of a building which is likely to be one of the first built in Sevenhill. The small one-bedroom cottage with characteristic low ceilings and stone walls, now named Magpie Cottage, was built in 1856 by Thomas O’Brien, an Irish cabinetmaker and one of the first to buy an allotment in Sevenhill. He became the first postmaster in 1858, and the large front room was the local post office for many years. Later it was home to the blacksmith who worked out of the Stables which remain to this day. In the 1940’s, the building was extended to the north with construction of a con-joined 3-bedroom residence now known as Rosella Cottage. As well as being a post office and a blacksmith it has also been a shop while housing proprietors’ families while maintaining a family business. Situated on the main road through Sevenhill, Rosella Cottage has in recent times, been converted and renovated as a three bedroom, four-star accommodation retaining some heritage features while adding modern touches for comfort and ease.

Sevenhill Cottages Accommodation for Singles, Couples, Groups and Long Stay Guests

While Sevenhill Cottages, Accommodation and Conference Centre caters mainly for couples on 2-5 day stays, we have increasingly hosted larger family, club and corporate groups. The entire facility can sleep from eight to sixteen guests, though sofa beds and a foldaway camp bed have been pressed into service where needed. In encouraging family groups, child guests are always welcome though parents are asked to bring their own cots and highchair.

Guests requiring a longer stay are welcome subject to availability. We are unable to accept pets since our property is on the main road and not adequately fenced to ensure the safety of dogs nor neighbouring properties. We are more than willing to suggest dog-friendly alternatives.

Tranquil Grounds in Sevenhill Accommodation

Our grounds are always changing with the seasons. A small orchard, newly planted is already bearing fruit. Chickens roam the vegetable gardens and as a bonus provide eggs. A small seating area with a rose garden is available for guests to use, as is a covered barbecue/ firepit area to the rear of the property. Native plants bloom at many times during the year, adding a splash of colour, while in spring the many bulbs planted the previous year burst into colour. An outdoor space under the pergola to the rear of Rosella Cottage has two seating areas and provides a cool and spacious meeting place for family and friends staying at the cottages. Adjacent to this is a lawned area which leads to what we affectionately call The Cookhouse. Historically this old stone building was used as stables for the blacksmith who lived here in the 19^th Century and dates to 1852. It has had several minor repairs to maintain its integrity but is remarkably well preserved. It currently houses a gas barbecue, but more is in store for this area. From the Anzac Day Weekend until the Labour Day Long Weekend, the rustic stone woodshed is stocked with firewood for the combustion heaters which are in each cottage. Onsite parking for four cars is available, as well as undercover parking at each of the rear cottages.

Local Attractions at or near Sevenhill

From Sevenhill Cottages, keen walkers and bicyclists can get to some of the Clare Valley’s top wineries, restaurants and nature attractions in Clare to the north and the small towns (eg Auburn and Mintaro) to the south. Among these are some of our favourites (by no means an exhaustive list):