| Picturesque Pointe Cottage is a self-contained and beautifully appointed stone cottage set on the cliffs overlooking Christies Beach South Australia. It is located 30 kilometres south of Adelaide on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula, en-route to the McLaren Vale Wineries and Kangaroo Island. Whether you want an active or leisurely stay, Picturesque Pointe is ideally situated. The area surrounding the Cottage is perfect for lazy walks or swimming on the beaches either side of the Cottage, which is in close proximity to the Restaurants and Cafes of Port Noarlunga and Christies Beach.
Rob and Lin have beautifully restored the cottage which offers ocean views and overlooks scenic beaches.
We know that you will be at home in this unique location. You will sense the history of this special place, which is located on the Aboriginal “Tjibruke Dreaming Track”.
The cliffs on which the cottage is located were originally name “Pointe Pitoresque” by the French Navigator/Explorer Nicholas Baudin in 1802. In 1839 the sailing ship “David Witton” was wrecked off the point, which is known locally as “Witton Bluff”.
The cottage was first built on the bluff in 1924 by the aptly named Samuel Heaven . It later became the home of the local Postmaster and his centenarian Aunt.
A great base for visiting:
City of Adelaide
Mclaren Vale Wineries
Kangaroo Island
Clipsal 500 Motor Race
Cycling’s Tour Down Under
Or you can watch magnificent sunsets and dolphins playing in the bay and walk along the beach to the nearby Noarlunga Reef and Onkaparinga River. It’s perfect for sailing, fishing, Surfing, Kayaking or scuba diving and snorkelling, or chill out in Port Noarlunga Village. |
