Coonawarra Bush Holiday Park

We stayed in the Hampton Bubbly 1. The concept is a great idea but not worth $249 for 1 night. Here are my cons and pros: CONS - we visited in August and the oil heater supplied did not warm the bubble up at all. It was so cold inside. It was warmer outside by the campfire. - my husband used the toulet/bathroom behind the camp kitchen & he said they were disgustingly filthy, though the toilet in the blue shed near the caravans was clean. - the smell of plastic inside the bubble was not very nice & consistent - couldn't see through most of the windows as they were foggy looking or yellow tinged due to weathering and age (they weren't foggy due to condensation) - not sure of the fake grass throughout PROS - peaceful location - close to wineries & Penola - staff friendly - bubble was something unique & different to stay in - deluxe upgrade was great - bed comfortable with electric blanket - own fire pit. Maybe visiting at a different time during the year would have provided a different experience in the bubble.

The serene area and the quality of the glamping.

This was a great camping experience in South Australia - especially for non-campers like us. The facility provides all that you need.

We enjoyed stargazing with the provided telescope. Great for looking at the moon and just enough to pick out some binary stars. Common areas like the kitchen and bathrooms were serviceable but not especially clean.

To say this is an amazing location is an understatement; surrounded by nature and the perfect atmosphere to watch a sunset and drink wine from nearby wineries, we were pretty impressed. We stayed in a glamping tent, where the beds were super comfy, and seperate bathroom facilities were clean and provided more of a at-home experience instead of the usual caravan park cubicle grossness. On the other hand, was it really ‘glamping’? It kind of just felt like a regular tent with a bed and a kettle and esky chucked in there. Having previously been glamping, where a bar fridge, interior decor and a general luxurious vibe were included, and that being confirmed again when glamping at our next destination, underwhelmed is the feeling that comes to mind. Additionally, the outdoor seating provided included two broken seats, one that was rusty and looking a bit unsafe. The shared kitchen faculties were great, but the whole place needed a good clean. There were books and magazines available, but for what, it was pretty unclear… when I want to tidy a place, there’s something not right. Finally, in my quest to take the perfect snap of the last of the sunset (spectacular), a dog came out of the main building, running towards me and barking furiously. It appeared to belong to the owner. I’m a dog lover, so for me to be scared of a dog is pretty strange. Additionally, on a light night trip to the bathroom, I met a very friendly cat. I’m all for meeting cats but I think keeping a cat outside, on a property that borders a nature reserve, is incredibly irresponsible. I may sound like a bit of a Negative Nancy, but this place is so beautiful and could almost be perfect with a few basic changes.

Great caravan/glamping/cabin park for families WITH your dog! This site was so family friendly that it reminded me of my childhood family camping trips. We stayed in an ensuite cabin but you can take your van or tent or even get a glamping tent. We were very comfortable and you can even use the communal kitchen to cook up your breakfast, lunch or dinner.