Our cottage was built in 1876 of ironstone and limestone by stonemason Jonathan Lake. We named the cottage after his daughter, Joyce Amelia.

The cottage was somewhat rundown when we purchased it in 2005, and we did most of the improvements ourselves with TLC, largely calling on Tim’s skills as a carpenter, cabinet maker and general handyman.

The original cottage has a rear extension, with a thoroughly-modern kitchen, large indoor entertaining area and an outdoor barbecue dining area in a fragrant garden.

Huge overall, it has two bedrooms, making it suitable for one or two couples. Amelias is not suitable for children or pets.

Gift certificates are available should you wish to spoil loved ones.

While we have modern luxuries such as a large two-person spa, our improvements have an historic feel – rose cornices and ceiling roses, brass light switches and taps, and chandeliers. Even the plants we have chosen for the gardens are old-style, including standard and miniature roses, miniature box and pansies.

In the name of water conservation, our lawns are artificial, even though we have two rainwater tanks which hold a combined 24,000 litres plumbed to all parts of the cottage.

Amelia's Lounge
Sydney Blue Gum floor extending from kitchen to dining area
Stained solid Tasmanian oak doors and skirting
Black granite benches
Large dining table crafted from jarrah rescued from Port Adelaide woolstores
Complete range of modern kitchen appliances
Fresh breakfast supplies for cooked or continental breakfasts, plus a coffee machine, plunger and instant coffees, a selection of tea and, of course, marshmallows for hot chocolate.

Living area
Combustion heater
Plush leather lounges
Large TV with Austar pay-TV
Library of movies and music, plus piped music and boardgames
Access to a full bathroom

Outdoor area
A second kitchen with assorted appliances including a barbecue with range hood and sink
Large undercover dining area, perfect for brunch or dinner
Direct access to our beautiful backyard garden

Main bedroom/ensuite:
Four-poster queen bed, the jarrah posts from Port Adelaide woolstores
Charming décor
Access to a classy ensuite with a large two-person spa (even the ice bucket and glasses have Amelia’s emblem!)
Bathrobes and slippers
Heated towel rack plus electric blankets
TV, and piped music of your choice