Reviews

Second visit to The Chapel at Bella Cosa. Kitchen has been upgraded since my first visit. Continues to be a very well appointed accommodation, with high quality appliances, crockery, cutlery etc. For me, the biggest draw is the private pool. While McLaren Vale is only about 45 minutes from home, a stay at Bella Cosa really does feel like a world away. Will definitely be back! Other reviews I have read mention traffic noise, but I never heard anything from The Chapel.

Great stay - so close to all of the best wineries in the region!

Our stay at Bella Costa was most enjoyable. We stayed in The Chapel and it was ideal for a couple. Very comfortable and we loved the private outdoor area and pool. Mel and Craig were very helpful and made us feel very welcome. Thoughtful inclusions were breakfast supplies and decorations for Christmas.

oh my goodness! what a beautiful place! was perfectly laid out, couldn't have felt more at home! literally a short walk from all the brilliant places we wanted to visit ... Mel and Craig are the bestest 🙂

What an incredible little cottage this was. Myself and my husband had such a wonderful weekend away here. The views from the gallery cottage were spectacular 👌
The attention to detail on the small things didn't go unnoticed. We highly recommend this place. Just stunning 😍

We stayed in the Gallery. Wonderful place, best location, exactly what was advertised. Special artwork in your backyard. Five star. Excellent overall. Would definitely stay again.

Great little getaway close to so many amazing wineries and restaurants. Such a cute little vibe for a romantic getaway!

Beautiful quiet location in the heart of the McLaren Vale wine region. Private, and presented just like the photos. Fabulous.

Great location in the middle of mclaren vale! Fabulous place! Well appointed and comfortable. Would definitely stay again when in the region

Tuscan cottage between the vines.
The interior is styled in a cosy French farm house style and a comfy outdoor area that makes you wish you were cooking a feast or an outdoor lounge to enjoy a cheese platter and some wine.

Mel provided us with a fabulous breakfast, amazing coffee and hot chocolate - enough for all of us to have two cups daily!

A full guide with all the necessary information. Please read it as it has all the answers you are looking for and much more!

Can’t wait to be back again!

Really nice place was a good spot for a relaxing weekend away.

Beautiful weekend stay. The house was great and in a good location. We enjoyed the forest area on the property at had a morning walk each day. Would happily stay there again.

A lovely gift from our family to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday. A slightly early check-in was a treat on the 40 degree day we arrived as we could jump in the gorgeous pool straight away! Great a/c, lovely breakfast provisions, comfy bed and our own private and tranquil pine forest to walk through (not to mention fabulous food and wine at the nearby Salopian Inn and Beach Road Wines) made for a wonderful two days away. Thanks Mel!

We had such a lovely stay! The spot is so peaceful. We sat out on the patio and enjoyed the sunset with a bottle of wine most evenings. The bathroom was incredible and we LOVED the bathroom with the TV on the wall and the double waterfall shower.
The bed was extremely comfortable which is so rare!

A really special little place, felt right at home. Loved the local items left for our breakfast and the opportunity for a dip in the pool. Comfortable bed, great shower, all the basics you need in the little kitchen. Very neat, clean and tastefully decorated. Great location close to town and wineries.

great accomodation, fantastic area, beautiful surroundings

Bella Cosa is in the heart of Mclaren Flat and an easy 3k drive into Mclaren Vale town. We enjoyed our 2 night stay in the Chapel. It is quaint and private, ideal for couples.

Mel was a fantastic host, and the spot was amazing. Would definitely recommend!

The Gallery is in a beautiful location. It is very comfortable with everything you need.

Mel was an excellent host and her place was beautiful!

great thank you enjoyed everything

Great location. Quality accom. Excellent breakfast supplies -delicious local produce. Highly recommend.

Fantastic accommodation and would highly recommend.
Mel was great to communicate with and we would definitely stay again.
Thank you

My husband, Isaac and I loved our stay at The Chapel at Bella Cosa. It exceeded our expectations. Mel was a great host and communicated very well. We loved the breakfast provisions and felt at home. We will definitely be back.

The Cottage at Bella Cosa is perfect for a weekend getaway in the McLaren Vale / Fleurieu region. This homely property has all the amenities to make for a comfortable holiday and is a stones throw from some gorgeous wineries and eateries. The breakfast provisions were a lovely touch and showcased some great local produce.
We'd love to visit again and are more than happy to recommend this property. Thanks for being an amazing host Mel!

Great place to stay!

Great place, comfortable bed, beautiful bathroom and fully stocked kitchen. Very clean, well set up and serene.

Our stay at the Gallery was perfect. The pictures dont do it justice. The living space is super cozy and the hige bathroom with the floor to ceiling window overlooking nature is ideallic.
Mels communication was great and the digital welcome pack was bursting with useful informtaion.

Five stars, cant wait to go back.

My wife and I had an amazing and relaxing time at Bella Cosa.
It was quiet and was just what we were after.
The breakfast was scrumptious & you could tell it was local produce.
We will be staying at Bella Cosa again. We plan to try the different cabins.
Thank you so much. We will definitely recommend Bella Cosa to all xx 👍👏

Bella Cosa is a spectacular place to stay, lying between McLaren Flat and Vale. Mel is a great host, the extras supplied were fantastic you don’t need to bring a thing. The breakfast was so good.

Amazing location and beautiful cottage.
Mel was so helpful and so easy to contact. I Can not fault this place at all. We loved our stay

Perfect for a quiet relaxing getaway. Everything we needed was there. Love the thoughtful breakfast too. Mel is great. Will definitely stay again.

Loved it! Such a comfortable little stay, the pine tree forest out the back was mesmerising to walk and spend time in, and the website app with information was very informative. Looking forward to staying again.

A perfect weekend getaway! Close to lots of wineries and places to eat. The accomodation was beautiful and the views so relaxing. We loved our stay!

Very quiet and secluded stay which was very relaxing and well within distance of local wineries and other attractions.

A beautiful place to stay in McLaren Vale, loved the Mediterranean courtyard, warm and cozy fire, a game of petanque and watching the sunset from the forest.

beautiful place and great breakfast

All we could have wanted and needed for our weekend away exploring McLaren Vale 🍷🍳🍁 Loved the special touches of local breakfast ingredients and visitor information

Beautiful spot and amazing stay. Thanks!

Stunning location, beautifully presented accommodation. The hosts had excellent communication and many features in the property made our stay so comfortable. Highly recommended.

The Chapel is gorgeous. Lovely breakfast options provided. Pity the weather was too cold for a dip in the pool.

Amazing place! Great location and very clean. Would definitely stay again 🙂

Perfect location, clean and simple.

Lovely place, generous breakfast, peaceful surrounding. A great place to stay as retreat!

Really enjoyed our stay, the place was perfect and the location was beautiful. Highly recommend.

Lovely stay. All the extra little touches and attention to detail were very much appreciated. Great location, enjoyed a lovely ride into McLaren Vale on the trail too. The fire was perfect for a winter weekend getaway. Thanks Mel ☺️

Magical!
Fantastic location, amazing hosts and stunning experience. The views from the bathroom are luscious and the added locally sourced breakfast was a lovely touch. We will definitely recommend Bella Cosa to our family and friends 🙂

Wonderful place to relax and unwind.

Fabulous place! Very well stocked with everything we needed and lovely touches throughout. I would highly recommend and we’ll be back.

Best relaxing place to stay, nicely tucked away and private. Can’t get over the forest as our backyard! Best for a romantic get away

Loved the cottage! It was everything we expected and more. The breakfast provisions included were amazing and the place was very clean, cottage off the main road enough for piece and quiet and we loved the fireplace and multiple heating options provided. A 10/10 stay, It was all perfect!

We had the best time here at the chapel! Everything was just perfect and being so cold the fire place was just fantastic. Great way to surprise my wife for her belated 50th. We will be back in summer to enjoy the pool. Thanks again 👍

Luxurious accommodation with tranquil forest views. Very peaceful and relaxing, has everything you need for a getaway! Sunny patio area was great too.

Very comfortable stay, would highly recommend

Fantastic winter getaway with the family at The cottage. The hosts were so accomodating and had excellent local recommendations. We had fun wandering the forest and touring the local attractions, everything is a short distance away. The cottage was warm, clean and had everything we needed. The details were well thought out. We would highly recommend Bella Cosa and can’t wait to stay again.

Simply perfect. Be sure to walk through the forest at the back when you stay. Hint: Take a bottle of wine and watch the sunset

Really enjoyed our stay. Great amenities and location

It is a lovely cottage and the open plan works well. The bathroom is lovely and the outlook onto the forest is very unique. The host communicated very well in advance of our booking - and was responsive to our questions. An excellent place for a weekend getaway.

we found the Chapel to be cosy and comfy. It was clean and tidy, the only problem was that the wood heater was still full of ash which made it hard to keep the logs burning. We just pushed them to the side. Also the pool was not heated, at the time of booking it does say with solar heated pool but as it was cold could not use it, maybe next time. The bed and pillows were amazing, best sleep I have had in a long time. Still a beautiful place and with our private forest. Thank you again Mel and Craig we will definatly be booking again. (Phone number hidden by Airbnb)

Definitely a five star rating for this perfect weekend getaway.
I wouldn’t change anything about the property or service 👌

Thank you so much Mel for providing such beautiful accommodation and a lovely experience!

A beautiful, romantic little getaway - highly recommend!
We’ll maintained, everything you could ask for and more.
We loved enjoy a platter and a glass of wine in front of the fireplace and the bath is to die for!

This place is just stunning. Beautiful, well presented and exactly as in the pictures. I would absolutely recommend staying here, and will be back myself!

Mel's place was absolutely stunning. The pictures didn't do it justice! She was very easy to communicate with and accomodating when we needed anything.
Thankyou.

Great accommodation, fantastic hosts

Absolutely perfect for a romantic getaway. Highly recommend this property.

The Airbnb was beautiful, the location was great and absolutely ideal for a weekend away. It was just as pictured, warm and comforting. Mel is a great host.

Amazing accommodation that exceeded our expectation. Super comfy bed, great facilities and incredible bathroom with special views. Location perfect for the best restaurants and wineries in the region.
A hidden gem.
We will definitely be booking this place again!

Mels place was absolutely perfect, couldn’t recommend highly enough! All the little touches including breakfast and the house had everything you needed for a perfect getaway! Thanks so much again 🙂

Wonderful staycation at Bella Cosa! We loved the location and the character cottage. Equipped with local produce and coffee pods for brunch to enjoy in the gorgeous courtyard. Thanks Mel for the lovely stay x

Bella Costa was a lovely cottage for a couple of days retreat or even longer. It was extremely comfortable, well equipped and the perfect place to visit wineries.
The beds were very comfortable.
The breakfast provisions were generous and there was pod coffee or plunger coffee.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again.

A perfect private romantic venue. Immaculate facilities and make sure to walk to the top of the forest to witness the beautiful sunset.

Great bnb. Pool was great, and some nice cost areas to relax in

Great location, comfortable apartment, exactly what we were looking for!

Really lovely stay! Enjoyed all of the amenities - it's so good to be able to just turn up and have everything supplied (shampoo, soap, butter, tea towels, hand towels). The Chapel is beautiful and the pool such a lovely treat - we really enjoyed eating our breakfast outside and reading a book.

Great place and Mel is a great host. I will be back Thank you Mel.

Our stay with Mel was amazing we enjoyed every bit of it , would definitely stay again 🙂

Great location, beautiful scenery and spacious living areas, outdoor areas are lovely. Gave us a tip to go and watch the sunset on the chairs in the Forrest over the vineyard and was one of the best things we did! Bathroom is fantastic and has a stunning private view, would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Mel this place was absolutely amazing! Perfect to unwind & close to all local distilleries and restaurants. Beautiful location in the Forrest as well 🙂

Beautiful location and building. Pool area is such a nice, relaxing space. Clean and tidy, we had an amazing weekend away.

Lovely Airbnb! The provisions were great and Mel was easy to communicate with. Would highly recommend!

Thanks so much for a great place and relaxing location. Bathroom was amazing. We cooked on the BBQ a fair bit and relaxed on the comfy bed

We had a lovely stay at Mel’s property. Mel was kind enough to let us check in a bit early and was a great communicator throughout the stay. We loved the bathtub with the beautiful view of our private forest and the cottage was cosy and well equipped. Highly recommended!

Great place to relax and unwind.

Amazing and beautiful, well thought-out accommodation
Couldn't be happier!

Beautiful presentation. 5 stars. Wish we'd been able to stay longer.
Tip - choose the local breakfast products over the wine as we did. Delicious and thoughtful touch.
Thank you Mel.

Perfectly located spot to explore McLaren Vale and all the peninsula has to offer with just about everything 20 mins away. Great for a luxury weekend away

Mel’s cottage is beautiful. Had an oversupply of any appliance you could wish for and was clean and tidy! 5 stars we will stay again if we get a chance!!

Our stay at the Chapel was an absolute delight. The upgrades we saw this time were fantastic. Mel is putting great love and care into the property and is a wonderful host. The pool area is amazing and private. We will definitely be back.

We enjoyed our stay at the Gallery.
A very clean and lovely property.