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Hidden away in an almost untouched corner of the Flinders Ranges, is boutique farm stay Flinders Bush Retreats. 13,000 acres of ancient beauty owned and operated by the McInnis, family 5th and 6th generation graziers who have diversified into tourism to supplement their farm income during times of drought and market lows. 2 self-contained houses provide a private and luxurious escape to experience the outback. Accommodating 6-8 guests each and boasting fully equipped kitchens, modern conveniences, open plan living rooms and large bedrooms. Each house was designed to bring the Australian bush in - offering unique views, superior furniture and quality linens. Have you considered glamping? Perfect for nature lovers who don’t want to rough it, the Eco Tent combines camping with comfort! Recently refurbished the steel framed, insulated canvas tent includes a queen sized bed and luxurious linen, small kitchenette and attached ensuite. We look forward to welcoming you.
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651 Willow Waters Rd, Hawker, South Australia 5434 Australia
Flinders Bush Retreats
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As two couples we stayed here for 3 nights and loved it. The house is perfectly layed out for 2 couples and 4 children. Our first impression on arrival was the warm welcome from Sharon. We had just blown a tyre and she reassured us we could get a replacement in Hawker the next day. The accommodation is modern, spotlessly clean and well equipped. The colour palatte of the rooms is soothing and pleasing with quality linen on beds and practical coloured towels. Although we were mindful of a water shortage in the area the rainwater tanks still provided good shower pressure after a dusty day out on the trails. Lovely local toiletries are provided - lots of nice touches that added to the pleasure of our stay. We met the friendly sheep and beautiful Shadow the kelpie when we went for a wander around the farm. I would highly recommend Flinders Bush retreats to anyone wanting to stay a few minutes from Hawker and a few more from Wilpena Pound - it is a very comfortable, relaxing and easy place to stay.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Sharon McInnis, Owner at Flinders Bush Retreats
Responded 13 May 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at The Quarters. We are pleased you loved it and appreciated the hard work we have put in to create a quality place to stay. Thank you for your kind words. Kind regards, Sharon McInnis
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Our group of four spent 3 nights at the Quarters accommodation at Flinders Bush Retreats in early June. The quarters is actually a very comfortable and modern 4 bedroom house able to sleep 8, with 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, laundry etc. A perfect location to chill out by the open fire and gaze at the myriad stars in the night sky, after a day of exploring the nearby Flinders Ranges. Sharon was able to provide sound advice about local attractions and dining options - a great place to stay!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Responded 20 June 2021
Thank you for reviewing your stay at The Quarters. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your kind words. Kind regards, Sharon McInnis
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We enjoyed a wonderful week at Mt Scott Homestead. The house is just as described in all of the other 5 star reviews but still manages to exceed expectations. We loved the fire inside and the firepit outside. Freshly baking bread on arrival along with some complimentary local produce was a lovely touch. We spent a relaxing day walking out the back through Willow Waters Gorge (easy 6km each way). On several days we drove to Wilpena (about 40mins each way) for day walks up and down and around Wilpena Pound, along with other places of interest. Other days included drives down to Quorn (good IGA!) and up though Parachilna Gorge to the Prairie Hotel for lunch. I took a box of board games hoping the mobile reception would be insufficient for the kids to be on devices, but the 4G was better than expected (unfortunately!). Sharon was very responsive and easy to deal with. No hesitation in recommending this for a fantastic retreat.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Room Tip:The general store and servo at Hawker (15 min drive) have very basic supplies but we found the...
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Response from Sharon McInnis, Owner at Flinders Bush Retreats
Responded 23 Aug 2023
Thank you for reviewing your recent stay at Mt Scott Homestead. We are pleased to read we exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the complementary “Flavours of The Flinders” we provide. Our accommodation is a great place to relax and soak up the tranquility or a base to explore further into the Flinders Ranges as you’ve mentioned. Thank you for staying with us, we would love to welcome you back again. Kind regards, Sharon McInnis
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We loved our 3 day stay in the Eco Tent. The facilities were excellent and The Willows Waters Gorge location was secluded and beautiful and the view just stunning. We experienced a variety of weather conditions but the tent was well equipped and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Sharon was an extremely friendly and helpful host.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sharon McInnis, Owner at Flinders Bush Retreats
Responded 4 May 2022
Thank you for your kind review of our Eco Tent. We are pleased you enjoyed your glamping experience and the peaceful location of Willow Waters Gorge. Thank you for staying with us. Kind regards Sharon McInnis
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As a family - grandparents, children, grandchildren, we stayed at The Quarters. It was absolutely perfect, as it would also be for 2 families. There is plenty of room in the house, it is lovely & clean & comfortable. Beds are great & it is lovely to see the sunrise & sunset plus the tranquility only occasionally interrupted with the lovely sound of a "baa"or bird noises. The playground next to the outside verandah & table is a godsend! We could sit in peace & have a meal while the children were having a fabulous time right next to us, they spend lots of time in the morning & evenings playing on it The highlight for them was the campfire, toasting marshmallows & cooking damper, plus throwing our food scraps to the chooks An amazing outback experience with all the comforts! The hosts, Sharon & Allen, are both so nice & helpful, happy to assist with requests & information
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from Sharon McInnis, Owner at Flinders Bush Retreats
Responded 22 May 2024
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to review your stay at The Quarters. I am pleased that you all enjoyed your time on our property, especially toasting marshmallows and creating special memories with your grandchildren. Thank you for staying with us! Kind regards, Sharon McInnis
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We have stayed several times in the Eco Tent and it never disappoints! The electric blanket was a welcome addition to the stay, making for a warm and toasty sleep on the very cold nights. Highly recommend to anyone that wants to switch off from the rest of the busy world. We cannot wait to return
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sharon McInnis, Owner at Flinders Bush Retreats
Responded 23 July 2024
Thank you for staying with us again and sharing your review. It’s great to have so many guests returning to stay with us when they are in need of a little R&R in nature. I look forward to seeing you next time. Kind regards, Sharon McInnis
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This is our favourite place to stay in the Flinders Ranges and we have been visiting regularly for the last 25 years. Sharon and Alan are wonderful hosts, their property is always beautifully presented and clean. They take great pride in their station and sharing it with visitors, we can highly recommend Mt Scott Homestead as a place for a family to stay.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Room Tip:Great campfire where you can see the stars and enjoy a secluded location in the Flinders with the...
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Response from Sharon McInnis, Owner at Flinders Bush Retreats
Responded 18 Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind words! It is lovely to know that our hard work is appreciated by guests that return time and time again. It’s always a pleasure to have you visit. Kind regards, Sharon McInnis
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Our 2-night glamping experience in this private, peaceful location was mostly as expected. It was freezing cold so the electric blanket was extremely welcome, as was the hot shower. The tent was nicely decorated and we felt very welcome. Would have appreciated some camp chairs to sit around the fire more comfortably and could have used a few more kitchen implements etc but overall a lovely stay.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:A 4WD made access easy.
Bring all food, condiments, oil, foil, paper towel, frying pan.
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Response from Sharon McInnis, Owner at Flinders Bush Retreats
Responded 27 June 2024
Thank you for staying with us and sharing your review of our Eco Tent glamping experience. The winter elements can be unforgiving at times but the right preparation and the added warmth of the electric blanket makes it easier to adjust. We appreciate your feedback regarding the camp chairs and tips for extra kitchen requirements. Kind regards, Sharon McInnis
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We wanted to be self-contained in a place that was comfortable and spacious enough to share with another couple. The Quarters was perfect for us. The bedrooms were well spread out and we had 2 separate bathrooms. The kitchen had everything you could think of and we were able to prepare a range of meals. The bbq was large and has been kept very clean ( as was the whole house). I’d recommend you drive down to Willow Waters Gorge, then have a leisurely walk along the gorge. It is very peaceful. If you’re keen on birds then make sure you stop on the way to the gorge and have a look at the roadside scrub. We saw white-winged fairywrens and white-fronted chats, along with 4 species of raptors. Sharon was very easy to communicate with and everything went smoothly. I’ll be recommending to friends.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Response from Sharon McInnis, Owner at Flinders Bush Retreats
Responded 23 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review of The Quarters. We are pleased you had everything you needed in our self contained accommodation. The Willow Waters Gorge is a hidden gem and a nature lovers paradise! Thank you for staying with us and sharing your kind words. Kind regards, Sharon McInnis
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My family and I stayed at Mt Scott Homestaed for 4 nights in June. The location and surrounding scenery is breathtaking with spectacular sunsets. The homestead is 5 star with everything you need. Luxury in such a remote location is impressive and the extra treats on arrival were a nice touch. If you're looking for a memorable holiday and experience I can highly recommend this place. With so much to explore in the Flinders Ranges we'll be coming back.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Sharon McInnis, Owner at Flinders Bush Retreats
Responded 16 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying with us and sharing your review of Mt Scott Homestead. We are pleased you enjoyed our accommodation, the location and the beauty of the Flinders Ranges along with the extras we provide. We look forward to welcoming you back! Kind regards Sharon McInnis
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Hi Pamela T, we recently stayed at the Flinders Bush Retreats Eco Tent, and it's an amazing place to stay. There is a kettle which you use on the gas burners (all provided) and tea and coffee provisions (BYO Milk). The owners supply a reasonable amount of fire wood, we did take some of our own as we were there for 3 nights, so it depends on how long your stay is. And no, the beautiful part about staying there is there is no mobile phone reception, so you can really wind down and relax. I highly recommend you stay there, it's amazing!
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AustraliaSouth AustraliaFlinders RangesHawker
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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