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36 Acre Hideaway Hunter Valley Cottage

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Branxton, NSW
  • Wyndham Estate
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Bimbadgen Estate
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the area

Branxton

Located in Branxton, this cottage is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Belford National Park and Lucy's Run Wines. .This cottage is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Hunter Valley Gardens and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Wyndham Estate.

What's nearby

  • Wyndham Estate - 17 min drive
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 18 min drive
  • The Vintage Golf Club - 19 min drive
  • Roche Estate - 21 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 8 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Huntlee Tavern
  • Royal Federal Hotel
  • Branxton Fish & Chip Shop
  • ‪Bakers Cottage Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • Miller Park

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

36 Acre Hideaway Hunter Valley Cottage

Our 36-acre property features a charming 5-bedroom cottage, nestled amongst hardwood forests with stunning rural views, yet only minutes from local shops and the world-renowned Hunter Valley wineries.
Located in Branxton, in the heart of the picturesque Hunter Valley, we are under 2 hours’ drive from the Sydney CBD, just off the new Hunter Expressway, and 45 minutes from Newcastle.
A 600m winding dirt driveway leads you into the property providing seclusion from the main road.
The cottage has been lovingly updated while retaining its original charm. It is situated on an elevated position with breathtaking views of the sprawling pastures.
The extensive property provides a quiet and serene space for you to relax and unwind.
Sit by the fire pit, toast marshmallows, and enjoy the views across the valley and local wildlife. A starter amount of firewood is provided from May to August. There is plenty of kindling on the property.
Watch the horses gallop around the paddocks, soaring native birds and kangaroos hop across the pastures.
An old Army shed, farm shed, horse stables and four dams add more character to your views. At the front gate are the remnants of previous cattle yards from when the property was used for cattle farming.
A cubby house, climbing ropes (treetop style), and swings provide outdoor activity for the young adventurers. There is plenty of space to ride a bike if you want to bring one along.
You have use of the cottage and immediate yard only (fenced area, play equipment, firepit). Access to the property is via a shared driveway.
Guests are not allowed into the shed, army hut, stables, and adjoining paddocks or dams as this is a working farm. There will be horse riders at the property who have access to the paddocks on occasion as we provide agistment. We do have free range ducks and geese on the property who are very inquisitive and friendly.

A varied selection of books, cards, board games, and puzzles is provided for your entertainment.

The lounge boasts a 65inch TV and free Wi-fi is available throughout the cottage when you need to put your feet up.​

36 Acre Hideaway is located only moments away from the Hunter region's wineries, breweries, cheese, chocolate, and gourmet product houses. Let’s not forget about the abundance of exciting experiences available nearby such as hot air ballooning, horse riding and flights in a small aeroplane or helicopter. In nearby surrounds, the Hunter Valley gardens, Hunter Valley zoo and aqua golf also provide ample entertainment for the kids.

The house sleeps a maximum of 10 guests including infants. The daily rate is for 4 people with additional costs per person. Please enter the correct number of guests at checkout for additional guest fees. We have security cameras on the property to monitor unauthorised guests and the use of the facilities. There be will an additional fee for unauthorised guest and failure to make the payment will unfortunately result in you being asked to leave the property.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Rushka Plunkett

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets are only allowed in the outdoor sunroom.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Adult supervision required due to unfenced dams

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

36 Acre Hideaway Hunter Valley Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and spacious
This is our second stay at this house and it’s still just as lovely. From the little touches of oil and herbs in the kitchen, availability of fancy cheese plates and snuggly blankets to the overall features of the house the stay here feels cozy, comfortable and quiet while still being a short hop away from fun activities and wine tasting. Two living spaces, spacious dining and indoor and outdoor relaxation areas plus a bedroom each means we will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely out-of-the-way cottage
There are 5 beautifully appointed bedrooms and two entertainment rooms, side by side, that could accommodate a number of people. We particularly loved the outside space, which was fully enclosed with fly scenes so that we could enjoy the outside air without the flies or mosquitoes. There were wild kangaroos, which came right up to the backyard on one morning. It’s only 5 minutes from Branxton, which has a supermarket, bakery and butcher, but is otherwise out of the way so it was very peaceful with no traffic or other similar noises. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
Property was well maintained, the rooms were lovely, big enough for large family and guests, kitchen was fully equipped. Very well prepared accommodation. Relaxing place to spend some time away from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Note price covers 4 guests not 10
The cottage is lovely and has a lovely aspect. Location is good and not far to wineries etc. Bathroom is not renovated and not heated so absolutely freezing in winter. We weren’t left enough dry firewood for the 2 nights we stayed but the air conditioning in the living area works well and all the beds all had electric blankets which was a nice touch. Unfortunately at the time of booking we were a party of 3 but as the house accommodated 10 we had some friends join us. This resulted in unexpected additional charges after we returned home as apparently the advertised price is only for 4 people. This is not clear in the description of the property and you can only see additional charges if you enter more than 4 guests when booking. I haven’t used stayz many times but this was quite misleading and very disappointing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family retreat.
Very easy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022