Booking & Cancellation Policies

The policy outlined here applies for bookings made directly with Stonewell Cottages and Vineyards, via our direct website or via phone or email. (*Note: For bookings made via other 3rd party online websites such as Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, please refer to that specific website for the T&Cs that apply.)

This policy applies for all new direct bookings made from 21 Nov 22. For bookings made prior to this date, our flexible Covid booking policy also applied. To check the terms and conditions that apply to your booking, please refer to your confirmation letter received at the time of booking. 

All services booked through Stonewell Cottages are subject to the following policies which will be enforced in all circumstances. You will be required to provide credit card details as security.

As a very small boutique accommodation business, late cancellations or booking changes often result in an empty cottage which has a significant impact on our business. The booking and cancellation policies stated here, offer our guests a fair and reasonable amount of flexibility, and will apply in all situations. Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all bookings to provide adequate protection against unforeseen circumstances and cancellation of travel.

Booking terms

  • The quickest and easiest way to book your stay with us is by booking direct online via our secure online booking system You will get instant confirmation and best available rates.
  • Payment can be made with credit card. We accept Mastercard, Visa and Amex. You can also choose to pay via EFT (Bank Transfer) or BPAY.
  • Alternatively you can make a booking over the phone by calling Stonewell Cottages Reservations P 0417 848 97 (from overseas dial +61 417 848 977) or request a call back here and we will call you.
  • A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking. Final balance payment is then due 30 days prior to arrival date; failure to arrange payment will result in the cancellation of your booking.
  • For bookings made within 30 days of arrival full payment is required at the time of booking.
  • Early Bird discounted rates: These discounted rates are available by booking direct online at our website only. Bookings made on this rate are strictly non-refundable and changes are not permitted. Full payment is required at the time of booking.

Cancellations

  • Cancellations notified more than 30 days prior to arrival date will be entitled to a refund of money paid less a $50 cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations notified less than 30 days prior to arrival date will not be entitled to a refund, however the amount paid will be held in credit on your client account to be used towards a future booking within 12 months. Any difference incurred due to change in rate or room type will be payable to confirm new booking.
  • “No shows” – if you do not arrive and/or stay for the entire number of nights that have been booked no refund will be given.
  • Bookings made on the Early Bird rates are non-refundable.

Date changes

  • Date changes can be made prior to arrival date and incur a $50 fee per change. New dates requested are subject to availability and any difference incurred due to change in rate or room type will be payable to confirm new dates.
  • Date changes are not permitted for bookings made on the Early Bird rate.

Minimum stay booking policy

  • A minimum 2 night stay is required mid week and weekends.
  • A minimum 3 night stay is required on all long weekends.

Children

  • It is our aim to provide a peaceful escape for couples, looking to spend time out together to relax and recharge. Stonewell Cottages is not a family holiday destination.
  • The close proximity of the lake to the cottages and the use of farm machinery used around the property, which is a working vineyard, presents safety issues for children. Therefore, toddlers and young children older than 12 months and younger than 10 years at the time of stay cannot be accommodated in any room type.
  • By special request, before proceeding with a booking, children 10 years and older and infants less than 12 months at the time of stay can be accommodated in the Hideaway Cottage only, at the discretion of the Manager. You must contact us to discuss this prior to proceeding with a booking.
  • Infants less than 12 months of age at the time of stay are charged @ $25 per stay (cot provided in second bedroom)
  • Children 10 years and older at the time of stay are charged @ full adult per night rate with use of second bedroom.
  • Children and infants cannot be accommodated in the Haven Spa Suites or Cupid's Cottage.
  • Visitors of paying guests are strictly not permitted to bring their children on site.

Excess cleaning and damages

  • Smoking - permitted outdoors only. A min cleaning surcharge of $50 will apply if guests smoke inside.
  • Excess cleaning - It is the guests’ responsibility on departure to leave the cottage tidy and in a respectable condition. Your cottage is prepared with meticulous attention to detail. We ask you to treat our property with care and show respect for our guest services staff. If extra cleaning is necessary a minimum charge of $50 will apply.
  • Damages - Any breakages or damages to goods and property is the guests’ responsibility to pay for on departure.
  • Wood fires - Sufficient wood is supplied for the duration of your stay. For safety reasons, wood fires are not in use during the total fire ban season 1 Nov - 30 April. Read more ...

Late departure

  • Due to our high occupancy, departure is strictly by 11am to allow adequate time to prepare for incoming guests. If our guest services staff are kept waiting due to late departure (where a late check-out has not been pre-arranged, prior to arrival) a charge of $50 per hour (or part thereof) will apply.
  • Early check-in / late check-out can be requested prior to arrival and is subject to availability and is charged @ $20/hr.

Extra occupancy

  • Stonewell Cottages and Vineyards is a private property. The use of the grounds and accommodation is for the number of booked and paying guests only.
  • There are no roll-away beds/sofa beds available in any of the suites or cottages.
  • Standard rate for Hideaway is based on 2 persons staying with the use of 1 bedroom only. If you wish to make use of both bedrooms and have booked for just one couple or 2 single people you will need to advise us that you require both bedrooms.
  • Three and four person rates apply for the Hideaway and must be booked accordingly before arrival. Max occupancy is 4 people - extra person rate is @ $65 per person per nt. (please also refer to children policy above)

Group bookings, weddings, parties, events

  • Stonewell Cottages and Vineyards is a privately owned property. When an accommodation booking is made, the use of the accommodation and grounds is for the number of booked and paying guests only.
  • Permission for the use of the property for wedding groups, family groups or friends groups must be requested and granted by Management, prior to making the accommodation booking.
  • Management reserves the right to determine the appropriate use of the grounds and to request all persons abide by the conditions set out.
  • Wedding ceremonies, commitment ceremonies, wedding receptions, pre/post wedding gatherings; or any other party, event or function cannot be held or catered for on our property.
  • Wedding photos and bridal party preparation: If you wish to use the property for wedding photos, and/or a place for the bridal party and other persons to get ready before the ceremony, at least both the Haven Spa Suites and the Hideaway must be booked by the bridal couple/wedding group. An extra service fee of $100 per room applies. A minimum 3 night stay is required (typically Fri, Sat and Sun nights)
  • We require you to show respect and care for our property. It is the guests’ responsibility on departure to leave the accommodation tidy and in a respectable condition. While we understand that accidents can happen, Guests must notify Management of such incidents prior to their departure.
  • A $300 Bond is payable for each room booked as security to cover any costs incurred due to any breakage; damage; loss; misuse; lack of due care; excess cleaning requirements. The Bond will be charged to your credit card on arrival day. Upon departure and inspection of property by Management, Bond is refunded within 5 working days.

Pets

  • Guests are strictly NOT permitted to bring their pets to stay inside the accommodation or anywhere on the grounds.