Athelney Cottage B & B is in a fantastic location for whatever you want to do on your visit to South Australia. Several major Adelaide attractions are within walking distance from the cottage. There is a major bus stop one minute away that can take you almost anywhere you want to go, including the city, the beach, the airport, even our world renowned wine regions. Of course, we can help and point you in the right direction.
Walking Distance from the Cottage
Athelney Cottage B & B is located on a quiet shady street only a short walk
from the Adelaide Parklands, which is a perfect setting for taking a stroll,
jogging, cycling, bird watching or a picnic.
Sprinkled across the parklands are some of Adelaide’s premier year round
attractions, including:
Adelaide Botanic Gardens- Adelaide Oval
- Adelaide Zoological Gardens
- Bicentennial Conservatory
- Festival Centre
- National Wine Centre
- River Torrens
Some of the seasonal activities that take place in the parklands and city areas are:
Adelaide Festival- Adelaide Fringe
- Cabaret Festival
- Clipsal 500
- Evening Concerts
- Jacobs Creek Tour Down Under
- Outdoor Cinema
- WOMADelaide
All of these events and attractions are easy to get to from the cottage.
Strolling for 5-10 minutes can also put you in the heart of the Adelaide central business district (CBD) where you can eat, shop, do business and be entertained to your heart’s content. To name just a few great spots:
Adelaide Central Markets- Gouger Street Restaurants
- Rundle Mall Shops
- Rundle Street Cafe’s & Restaurants
- Art Gallery of SA
- Migration Museum
- Parliament House
- South Australian Museum
- State Library
Everything you need is so close to our b & b cottage, you’ll find it easy and
simple to get around.
Using the B & B Cottage as a base
South Australia has a vast amount of attractions for visitors and tourists; you could easily spend months experiencing the richness and beauty of our state.
From exploring the amazing outback in the Flinders Ranges to sampling sumptuous wines in the Barossa to witnessing a sunset at Remarkable Rocks on Kangaroo Island, you can use the cottage as a base to discover all of these destinations.
Here are just a few suggestions:
- Beautiful Sandy Beaches
- Caving on Kangaroo Island
- Caving on the Limestone Coast
- Cleland Wildlife Park
- Explore the Heysen Trail
- Flinders Ranges
- Four Wheel Drive Tours
Golf Courses- Kangaroo Island
- Mine for Opals in Coober Pedy
- River Murray Houseboats
- Warrawong Sanctuary
- Wildlife Trails
- Whale watching in Victor Harbour
- Wilpena Pound
- Wine Tours and Tastings
Whatever you want to do when you’re in South Australia, Athelney Cottage
Bed & Breakfast is the perfect place to have as your home away from home.

