“It exceeds expectations from the view, to the food, to the amenities and general ambience”.
SA Tourism Awards Judge 2009- Jenny Daly

A selection of Guest comments from July 2009  to June 2010

We’ve stayed at some of the best B&B’s here and interstate and Hannah’s is right up with them! One soon exhausts all superlatives with the professional presentation of Anne, the incredible ambience of the location, and the outstanding quality of the cottage itself, which reflects the integrity of the hosts. Superb!!  A & K, SA

Thank you, Anne & Paul, for providing such an idyllic retreat- just the spot to celebrate our … wedding anniversary. Your attention to detail is wonderful and much appreciated. We were made to feel so special & spoilt. Thank you so much. M & M, SA

Anne & Paul- truly deserving SA Tourism Awards Gold Medal winners. Million dollar views, every need thought of- a stand out destination. Thank you for a fantastic few days- just what we needed! S & P, SA
Ps Loved the tennis court

Well, here we are once again 12 months later and once again had the most relaxing, enjoyable time at this lovely cottage. Ate way too much and that picnic hamper was lovely. Enough there for 4 people. Hope to be back some day. C & L, SA

To Anne & Paul: We had a great time at your lovely cottage, enjoying the comforts, food and animals! Despite the wild stormy weather we felt safe and cozy here. It was truly worth the long journey all the way from Singapore. We will definitely recommend this wonderful place to folks back home. We’re already planning our next trip here! Warmest wishes T & K, Singapore

We thoroughly enjoyed our (way too brief!) stay at Hannah’s. The attention to detail in the cottage is exceptional from the exquisite picture tiles in the bathroom through to the sumptuous food- sorry, couldn’t bear to leave any biscuits they were just too good! We hope to return for a longer stay in the near future. J & M, SA

One forgets how nice the Adelaide Hills are, even when they are in our own backyard. Up from Adelaide on some R&R, Hannah’s is the place to stay. So nice in fact we didn’t eat out but shopped locally and ate in. A & E, SA

We have been lucky enough to have spent 5 wonderful nights here in Hannah’s Cottage enjoying the delights of the surroundings. A sincere thank you to Anne & Paul for EVERYTHING- all your wonderful surprises which were greatly enjoyed & appreciated. D & A, Tasmania

A wonderfully relaxing weekend in beautiful surroundings. Thanks Anne & Paul for the lovely touches in the cottage and your welcoming surprises- the fresh flowers and the extremely comfortable bed were particularly appreciated. Dinner at Maximilian’s was superb, as was simply looking at the view from Hannah’s. We hope to re-acquaint ourselves with you and your friendly livestock sometime soon. D & B

Thanks Anne & Paul for an excellent honeymoon at this beautiful location. We had fun feeding the sheep & Thistle the horse. The cheese crackers were unreal so thank you.  M & L, SA

“Wow”. What an amazing place! Everything down to the finest detail has been thought of. All the little extras make this the perfect place to stay. Very special as we got engaged on this holiday! K & K, SA

Very peaceful and quiet. Hard to believe it is such a short distance to Adelaide. Very relaxing and comfortable. Enjoyed seeing / hearing lots of birds, feeding Thistle & Ronin sharing our breakfast with us! D & K, SA
What an awesome place to stay and relax away from the kids for a few days! Anne & Paul, you are wonderful hosts- you have thought of everything. We will be back to explore the rest of your property again. Thanks G & M, SA
Anne & Paul: What a gorgeous spot for a romantic holiday! The view is superb and the cottage so comfortable and relaxing. ….. they don’t have accommodation this beautiful in California! Merry Christmas and many thanks!   J & S, USA

Dear Anne & Paul: I absolutely enjoyed my stay at your lovely cottage, not only because it does carry my name but because one can feel and see the love and care you are putting in to this place. Thanks for the hospitality you showed me throughout my stay. This place is definitely on my “to do again” list.  Hannah, Germany

As we enjoy our more than ample provisions and look out across the roses to a sunlit valley of majestic gums, listening to a concerto of bird calls, we thank you for providing us with this perfect place to escape for a moment or two. P & S, Goolwa

Dear Paul & Anne
Thank you for allowing us to share in your piece of paradise! It was the most wonderful way to relax and enjoy a couple of days of tranquility! We have traveled and stayed in many places and find that the best is sometimes right near by! We have achieved our goal- to stop and unwind and I could think of no better place to do this! We look forward to coming back again sometime to experience a different season as it changes. L & V, SA

This was definitely the perfect spot to spend a couple of nights after our special wedding day. The champagne and candles when we arrived made it very special. The picnic hamper was also a lovely personal touch. The peace and quiet was exactly what the two of us needed after a hectic couple of months. You have a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing this with us. J & E, SA

Paul & Anne, our stay at Hannah’s cottage will forever be a very precious memory of enjoying god’s creation “The Adelaide Hills” in the superb ambience and comfort of your accommodation “Hannah’s Cottage”. Thank you for all the tasty, delightful goodies! S & M, NSW

We have had a lovely “too short” stay here at Hannah’s cottage. It is an idyllic place to stay. It must be wonderful to live here. Great bread, wonderful place. Hannah’s Cottage and your hospitality are a credit to you both. N & M, Victoria

Spending time here, soaking up all you have to offer (too many things to name), it really gave us a chance to indulge in each other and remind us why we work so hard!! Loved and appreciated everything- the view, the spa, the fire, wine, time to wind down, relax and enjoy each other. Couldn’t have done it the same without a place as special. Thank you again.  M & J, SA

Beautiful cottage, views & setting. Loved the little wrens out in the garden. Spa was a hit with my husband. Lovely break away. Enjoyed the walk down and across the hills. D & C, SA

Our second visit to Hannah’s. Anne and Paul your attention to detail is beyond belief. Thank you once again. M & P, Victoria    PS Balhannah Pub for food is a must.

"If the heavens truly touch the earth, it is in the Adelaide Hills ... At the end of the rainbow you will find Hannah's Cottage." Terrigal, NSW

"We really wanted for nothing. Everything was provided for and, by our well-travelled reckoning, you have done a beautiful job with everything. There were so many small touches that impressed us greatly, including you two looking after us without any intrusion. It was difficult to pack up and leave. We will recommend you greatly as a total getaway package, a lovely, superbly fitted cottage with beautiful views and two fantastic hosts." North Adelaide

"First rate with details, quality and not one thing un-thought of. Truly superb. We have claimed this our "hide-away" and will definitely be back. It was like a second honeymoon!" Adelaide, SA

"The perfect place for all occasions. Great memories for both of us. Your hospitality was the best I have ever encountered." Adelaide, SA

"Very wet and wintery weekend. Great for lazing in front of the fire, and sipping champagne in the cosy spa. Breathtaking views all day long from every window in the cottage. We are thoroughly relaxed and have enjoyed every minute. Thankyou very much Anne & Paul for the treats ... it was all exquisite." Greenwith, SA

"This cottage possesses such a positive and magical energy. A truly memorable stay. Thank you."
Brett & Kalyna SA

Why waste words? PERFECT!!

Bob & Sandy, SA country

Absolutely beautiful cottage and views are stunning! The cottage has every modern convenience yet retains its “country” ambience perfectly. The attention to detail would put any 5 star hotel to shame! You have both made this a truly special place. We will be back- that’s a promise!

Peter & Maxine, Melbourne

Perfect in every way. Many thanks Paul and Anne. We have stayed in many cottages all over Australia. Yours has surpassed them all. Nothing forgotten and everything so spotlessly clean.

Mark & Lynn, Queensland

A great getaway. We did not want for anything. Good hosts, great cottage and all the extras made our stay perfect. We even got engaged under the stars.

Mara & Steve, SA

Anne & Paul
You have a wonderful cottage here. One of the best we have stayed in. We will be recommending it to others. Thank you for your hospitality and the little extras.

Pam & Henry, SA

Hannah’s is one of those places where you would like to stay much longer. It’s one of the most pleasant cottages we have come across in our long travels through Australia! We definitely would like to come back.

Maria and Marc, Belgium

Wow! What a fantastic place to stay! The view is sensational, the creature comforts are fabulous and the hospitality “second to none”. We’d been looking for a retreat in the Adelaide Hills and we found a gem!

Trish and Greg, SA

Dear Anne & Paul,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful cottage with us. The views are to die for and the local produce is fantastic. …. A great place to celebrate our anniversary. We will recommend your cottage to our family and friends. “An unforgettable getaway”.

Patrice & Brad, SA

Dear Anne and Paul
Thank you for such a beautiful stay. You made our honeymoon as special as our wedding day! We loved feeding the sheep and the views were spectacular. The cottage is beautiful and we loved all the personal touches. Ronin was a star attraction- we thought he was great! We hope to come back for our first wedding anniversary.

Ben and Andrea, SA

Anne & Paul
Thank you very much for what has been a lovely, relaxing escape. The view is sensational and attention to detail was much appreciated. The cheese platter was divine and breakfast provisions very generous.

Damien and Alina, SA

It has taken us two years to get here but it has been well worth the wait. We thank you for letting us share a beautiful and well appointed cottage. The small touches just added to our enjoyment. We leave feeling recharged and looking forward to our return.

Jim and Annie

Absolutely fell in love with the cottage and could live here forever! All of the little treats and your thoughtfulness shown were very much appreciated. You have thought of everything necessary to make it a memorable stay.

Marilyn and David, SA

Thanks for sharing your “little slice of paradise” at Hannah’s. 5 days is not enough but we leave with refreshed souls and heavy hearts! Thank you for your hospitality and generosity and the many special treats … cheese biscuits, wine and everything else. As well as your special touches- the floral arrangements. Then nature’s own garden of roses and magnificent gums. The view is etched in our memory forever. We leave this “home away from home” refreshed and relaxed by peace and serenity!

Gwen & Nigel, Sydney

Our 10th wedding anniversary- perfectly spent here in Hannah’s Cottage and in Balhannah:
Shane Hinton jewellery shop, the Lane for a superb lunch, Bird in Hand Winery, spa, feeding the horses, reading lovely current magazines and great hospitality thanks Anne. So pretty and peaceful and great attention to quality and detail.

Meri and Mark

Wow. The best bed and breakfast we have been to in a long time. Thank you for making Hannah’s Cottage a place to remember. It’s “heaven on earth”! 

Chelsea & Bruce 

An unforgettable 30th birthday! Perfect scenery. location and outstanding hospitality. “Hannah’s cottage” SA’s best kept secret all on the doorstep of some fine wineries.

Fiona and Tyson

“Oh the serenity”. Hannah’s cottage is a country paradise! The surroundings are poetic, the hosts are more than welcoming and the food and wine are utterly delicious. We absolutely loved the Adelaide hills and will be back without a doubt. Thank you Anne and Paul for your generous hospitality.

Dan and Brienne, NZ

Thank you for such a beautiful stay. The atmosphere was gorgeous and the view was magnificent as we enjoyed delicious wine and your yummy hamper! We loved feeding Thistle and going for walks across the property. A perfect weekend, a perfect birthday.

Alex and Nathan, SA

It is food and wine heaven here- we polished off a few bottles of wine from the Adelaide Hills, ate all of Paul and Anne’s cheese biscuits and home-baked bread and had beautiful meals at the Balhannah pub and The Lane. It is paradise and we will be back as soon as we can.

James and Emma

For first time South Australian visitors, Hannah’s Cottage was the perfect accommodation in which to stay where we could taste the delights of the SA Food and Wine industry. Kerry & Mark Brisbane
PS Yummy cheese biscuits on arrival.                                

The one abiding memory (oh well, one of many abiding memories) was the seclusion, tranquility, peace …. This was a truly delightful place, a haven from the real world. Many thanks for your hospitality. You should be truly proud of what you have achieved.

Sue and Robert

Thanks for all  the care and attention to detail. The quality of things like the crockery, the flowers, port and other little treats makes a difference to the overall feel.

Bob and Rami