So much more than a place to sleep, Wood Spell is an off-grid hideaway for two, tucked between Hahndorf and Willunga, where the fire is lit, the cows graze in the paddocks and the world goes very quiet.
Book NowWood Spell was built from local stone and red brick in 1910, on two and a half acres in the Adelaide Hills, between Hahndorf and Willunga. More than a century on, her thick walls still hold the quiet of the place.
We've restored her gently. The old stone is still on show, the timber beams overhead are bare, and there's a wood fire stacked high with red gum. Outside, the garden runs out to a picket fence, an old windmill and open paddocks where the cows graze. Beyond them is Kuitpo Forest, with its tall pines, gums and walking trails.
She runs entirely off the grid. There's no mains power and no neighbours in sight, just a clawfoot bath under the windmill and a night sky that's very dark.
“Wood Spell is the perfect cottage to unwind and forget the world, reconnecting together in a place that brings old world charm with a touch of modern that doesn't take away from its history.”
- Kylie, Airbnb guest
Explore Wood Spell below, then check our dates and come and slow down for a while.
Wood Spell is all yours. The cottage sits on its own two and a half acres, surrounded by paddocks of grazing cows and the forest beyond. Pull on your boots and head out on the Kuitpo Forest walking trails, then come home to the fire.
She's made for two. Come to switch off, cook a feast in the gourmet kitchen, read by the fire and do very little at all.
Please kindly note that Wood Spell is off-grid. Everything runs on our own setup, so we ask guests to tread lightly and enjoy the slower pace.
Coming soon, we'll be offering small ceremony and elopement packages for couples who want to say their vows somewhere private and beautiful. Bring up to 12 of your favourite people, or keep it to just the two of you.
Packages will include nights in the cottage, a ceremony in the garden and an intimate dinner on the verandah. More details very soon.
“Soaking in the outdoor bath under the stars was a definite highlight.”
- Patrick
“The mornings were especially perfect spent outside with a cup of coffee surrounded by the scenic greenery of Kuitpo forest. The cows were an added bonus!”
- Rhiannon
“My partner and I loved cuddling up near the fire place with a McLaren Vale wine and gorgeous views. Book this place, you will not regret it!”
- Ella
“It was also like a private spa! Enormous inside bath and luxurious shower with amazing outside bath!”
- Paulina
“Our time at the cottage was so peaceful. Watching the cows in the neighbouring field was magical.”
- Monique
Rated 5 stars by over 40 guests, and an Airbnb Guest Favourite.
Wood Spell is made for two, with one bedroom and a bed dressed in French linen.
Inside, there's an enormous bath and a generous shower in the modern bathroom. Outside, a white clawfoot bath sits beneath the old windmill, looking over the paddocks.
A gourmet kitchen with everything you need to cook a feast, including a six-burner Smeg stove, a farmhouse sink and a long timber table. There are also two verandahs for eating outdoors.
A wood heater in the living room, with firewood provided, plus reverse cycle heating and cooling in the kitchen and dining area.
The cottage isn't connected to mains power. Everything runs on our own setup, so we ask guests to tread lightly.
For now, all bookings, check-in times and policies are through our Airbnb listing. Booking direct with us here is coming soon.
Wood Spell is available for film and photography hire. Please contact us on Instagram at @woodspell to enquire about dates and rates.
Blackfellows Creek in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, between Hahndorf and Willunga. The exact address is shared once you've booked.
Wood Spell is surrounded by paddocks and Kuitpo Forest, with walking trails close by. The cellar doors of both McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills are yours to explore, and Hahndorf and Willunga are an easy drive away. For a little adventure, TreeClimb Kuitpo is just nearby too.
Wood Spell is lovingly restored and cared for by Airbnb Superhosts who look after every stay personally. More than a century old, she's a little world of her own in the Adelaide Hills.