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Blackthorn Hill Retreat

Self Contained in Pokolbin, NSW

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Special: Midweek, min 1nt stay, $175pr/pn, based on 2 share. Bedrooms not paid for, will be closed off from rental, so that you\'ll have the whole house & private pool to yourselves. Pet & Child Friendly

Description

This 25 acre Farm Stay, has a delightful 3 bedroom house that can sleep up to 10 max (not including cot)

With Panoramic views spanning across 100 acres of vines of the two neighbouring Estates, is the most beathtaking spot you\'ll ever stay in, in the Hunter.

The cottage is extemely well equipped for self contained accommodation with a warm homely feel, it has an immediatly fenced garden around the home, secured for pets and children, with a huge outdoor lounge with patio heater, 6 burner gas BBQ, day beds and double hammock to be enjoyed all year round opposite the fenced pool.

Located immediately off the Wine Country Drive, in the Old North Road.


BLACKTHORN HILL RETREAT LOCATION
Old North Road, Pokolbin, near Hermitage Rd
(check out our location on \"Google Earth\" satellite maps )



SLEEPING CONFIGURATIONS

The Retreat can sleep up to 10 adults maximum. The sleeping arrangements are as follows:-
1)Room 1- One Double bed
2)Room 2- Two Single beds (which can be pushed together)
3)Room 3- Two Single beds (which can be pushed together)
4)Two Double sofa beds in the lounge
5)One travel Cot and basinet (if required)

All bedding and linen provided.
* Please supply your own pet bedding/blanket
* Beach Towels for the pool



FEATURES

* 24 Hour Reception
* 3 bedrooms
* 2 Futons
* 1 porta cot and basinet with mozzie net
* 1 indoor shower, bath and toilet
* 1 outdoor shower and toilet
* Fully equipped kitchen
* Dining room seating and one high chair
* TV
* Stereo
* DVD/VHS player
* Air con
* Ceiling fans
* Internal gas Fire
* Electric Blankets
* Huge outdoor day lounge
* Gas BBQ
* Outdoor Patio heater
* Double hammock
* Outdoor dining table’s and chairs.
* Bistro blinds around outdoor lounge
* Pool
* Fenced garden surrounding the house, pet and child secure.



LOCAL AMENITIES

We are approx 20 mins drive from Cessnock, Singleton and Rutherford where you will find all the major shops you will need.
* Laundry services
* Newsagents
* Supermarket
* Bottle shop
* Bakers
* Butchers
* Pub
* Vets
* Doctors

SOME OF THE LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

* Tempus 2 winery and concert venue
* Bimbadgen Estate - A Day on the Green
* Hunter Valley Gardens / Harrigans Irish Pub
* Bluetongue beer brewery
* The Vintage, Cypress Lakes and Crowne Plaza golf courses
* The chocolate factory
* Smelly cheese shop
* Hot air Balloon ride
* Ogishi glass blowing craft centre
* Boutique Cellar Doors
* Award winning restaurants
* Horse riding
* Scenic Helicopter flight
* Professional Baby sitting services available
* Pet sitting available in advance - speak to the owners on site

PRICING MADE CLEAR

Check in time 2pm
Check out time 10am

MID-WEEK (SUN - THURS)
starts from $420 per night for 1 to 6 persons (minimum 1 night stay)
extra adult $70pp/pn
extra child $45pp/pn

WEEKENDS (FRI/SAT)
starts from $540 per night for 1 to 6 persons (minimum 2 night stay)
extra adult $90pp/pn
extra child $45pp/pn

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS - (min 3 night stay)
Fri/Sat/Sun starts from $250 per person (min 6 persons)
extra adults - $250pp
extra children - $135pp


Children (0 - 3) FREE
Children (over 3 - 12) $45pp/pn

Pets FREE - owners must provide proof of vaccinnations prior to the stay, we have a no vaccinnation no booking policy, we like to protect all our doggie visitors.


Opera in the Vines, Jazz in the Vines, Bimbadgen Blues & Lovedale Long Lunch weekends are a base rate of $1200 for 1 to 6 persons. Extra adults $90pp/pn, extra child $45pp/pn

Longer stays can be negotiated, please ask at time of enquiry.

A Rental bond is also charged during the stay, fully refundable direct to your bank account once we are happy with the checking out report.

Blackthorn Hill Retreat - Gift Vouchers available.


MIDWEEK SPECIALS *** The \"Taster Stay\" ***
offer expires end of Oct 09
Min 1 night stay
$175 per room, per night, based on 2 share.
Double or 2 Twin rooms available.
Any of the 3 bedrooms not paid for will be closed off so that you\'ll have the whole house to yourselves.
*last minute booking discount does not apply to special offers

Feature List

  • Barbeque
  • Bedding (Linen)
  • Cooking Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • High Chair
  • Linen Supplied
  • Microwave
  • Pets allowed
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Swimming Pool
  • TV Reception
  • Video Player
  • Non-smoking
  • Iron
  • Stereo
  • Washing Machine
  • Cot & Toys upon request
  • Pets Allowed Indoors
  • Use of washing machine for longer stays of a week
  • Large Pet & Child Seure Fenced Garden
  • Hair dryer
  • Very well equiped kitchen
  • 2nd Outdoor shower and toilet
  • Electric Blankets
  • 24 Hours Reception
 

Accommodation Rates

* Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.
3 Jul 2009 - 5 Jul 2009
10 Jul 2009 - 12 Jul 2009
17 Jul 2009 - 19 Jul 2009
24 Jul 2009 - 26 Jul 2009
7 Aug 2009 - 8 Aug 2009
8 Aug 2009 - 9 Aug 2009
14 Aug 2009 - 16 Aug 2009
21 Aug 2009 - 23 Aug 2009
28 Aug 2009 - 30 Aug 2009
4 Sep 2009 - 6 Sep 2009
18 Sep 2009 - 20 Sep 2009
25 Sep 2009 - 27 Sep 2009
9 Oct 2009 - 11 Oct 2009
16 Oct 2009 - 18 Oct 2009
6 Nov 2009 - 8 Nov 2009
13 Nov 2009 - 15 Nov 2009
20 Nov 2009 - 22 Nov 2009
27 Nov 2009 - 29 Nov 2009
4 Dec 2009 - 6 Dec 2009
11 Dec 2009 - 13 Dec 2009
18 Dec 2009 - 20 Dec 2009
2 Jan 2010 - 3 Jan 2010
3 Jan 2010 - 4 Jan 2010
8 Jan 2010 - 10 Jan 2010
15 Jan 2010 - 17 Jan 2010
29 Jan 2010 - 31 Jan 2010
5 Feb 2010 - 7 Feb 2010
12 Feb 2010 - 14 Feb 2010
19 Feb 2010 - 21 Feb 2010
26 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2010
5 Mar 2010 - 7 Mar 2010
12 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010
19 Mar 2010 - 21 Mar 2010
26 Mar 2010 - 28 Mar 2010
Midweek special The "Taster Stay" $175 per room, per night, 2 share
  • $90 / Night
  • $2500 / Week
  • $420 / Mid-Week
  • $1080 / Weekend
  • Extra Adult: $90 / Night
  • Extra Child: $45 / Night
  • Min Stay: 2 nights
  • Max Stay: 30 nights
  • Property Sleeps: 10
  • Number of beds: 7
  • Discount: 15% within 1 weeks.
$540pn is our starting price for 1 to 6 persons, extra adults $90pp/pn, extra Children $45pp/pn
5 Jul 2009 - 10 Jul 2009
12 Jul 2009 - 17 Jul 2009
19 Jul 2009 - 24 Jul 2009
26 Jul 2009 - 31 Jul 2009
3 Aug 2009 - 4 Aug 2009
4 Aug 2009 - 7 Aug 2009
9 Aug 2009 - 14 Aug 2009
16 Aug 2009 - 21 Aug 2009
23 Aug 2009 - 28 Aug 2009
30 Aug 2009 - 4 Sep 2009
6 Sep 2009 - 11 Sep 2009
13 Sep 2009 - 18 Sep 2009
20 Sep 2009 - 25 Sep 2009
27 Sep 2009 - 2 Oct 2009
5 Oct 2009 - 9 Oct 2009
11 Oct 2009 - 16 Oct 2009
18 Oct 2009 - 23 Oct 2009
25 Oct 2009 - 30 Oct 2009
1 Nov 2009 - 6 Nov 2009
8 Nov 2009 - 13 Nov 2009
15 Nov 2009 - 20 Nov 2009
22 Nov 2009 - 27 Nov 2009
29 Nov 2009 - 4 Dec 2009
6 Dec 2009 - 11 Dec 2009
13 Dec 2009 - 18 Dec 2009
20 Dec 2009 - 25 Dec 2009
28 Dec 2009 - 30 Dec 2009
4 Jan 2010 - 8 Jan 2010
10 Jan 2010 - 15 Jan 2010
17 Jan 2010 - 22 Jan 2010
25 Jan 2010 - 29 Jan 2010
31 Jan 2010 - 5 Feb 2010
7 Feb 2010 - 12 Feb 2010
14 Feb 2010 - 19 Feb 2010
21 Feb 2010 - 26 Feb 2010
28 Feb 2010 - 5 Mar 2010
7 Mar 2010 - 12 Mar 2010
14 Mar 2010 - 19 Mar 2010
21 Mar 2010 - 26 Mar 2010
28 Mar 2010 - 2 Apr 2010
Midweek Special The "Taster Stay" $175 per room, per night, 2 share
  • $2500 / Week
  • $420 / Mid-Week
  • $1080 / Weekend
  • Extra Adult: $70 / Night
  • Extra Child: $45 / Night
  • Min Stay: 1 nights
  • Max Stay: 30 nights
  • Property Sleeps: 10
  • Number of beds: 7
  • Discount: 15% within 1 weeks.
$420pn is our starting price for 1 to 6 persons, extra adults $70pp/pn, extra Children $45pp/pn
31 Jul 2009 - 3 Aug 2009
2 Oct 2009 - 3 Oct 2009
3 Oct 2009 - 5 Oct 2009
25 Dec 2009 - 28 Dec 2009
30 Dec 2009 - 2 Jan 2010
22 Jan 2010 - 25 Jan 2010
Midweek Special The "Taster Stay" $175 per room, per night, 2 share
  • $2500 / Week
  • $420 / Mid-Week
  • $1080 / Weekend
  • Extra Adult: $90 / Night
  • Extra Child: $45 / Night
  • Min Stay: 3 nights
  • Max Stay: 30 nights
  • Property Sleeps: 10
  • Number of beds: 7
  • Discount: 15% within 1 weeks.
Min 3 night, starts from $540pn Fri/Sat & Sun from $420pn for 1 to 6 persons, extra adults Fri/Sat $90pp/pn Sun $70pp/pn, extra child $45pp/pn
11 Sep 2009 - 13 Sep 2009
23 Oct 2009 - 25 Oct 2009
30 Oct 2009 - 1 Nov 2009
If full occupancy, then rates drop down to $90pp/pn
  • $100 / Night
  • $2500 / Week
  • $420 / Mid-Week
  • $1200 / Weekend
  • Extra Adult: $90 / Night
  • Extra Child: $45 / Night
  • Min Stay: 2 nights
  • Max Stay: 30 nights
  • Property Sleeps: 10
  • Number of beds: 7
  • Discount: 15% within 1 weeks.
$600pn is our starting price for 6 persons or less. extra adults $90pp/pn, extra children $45pp/pn

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7 Days, 7 Ways to Enjoy your Stay!

 
  •   Go on a winery tour bus door to door
  •   Enjoy the pool and outdoor shower
  •   Panoramic views of vineyards each side
  •   Enjoy a BBQ and dine outside
  •   Watch the sunset with a glass of wine
  •   Laze on the daybed and soak up nature
  •   Take a stroll around our 25 acres
 
 

Guest Reviews

 
  • "We all had a Magnificent break away. The house and location just perfect for our needs. Our dogs enjoyed being shown around by Angus (the farm dog) and kids just loved the space. As for the adults, it was so easy to relax here."
    Tracey, June 2009
     
  • "The perfect way to celebrate my 30th birthday! Cosy cottage, romantic place and great wine, ready to go back to Bondi but sure we'll be back soon, thank you. "
    Barbara, May 2009
     
  • "A very BIG thank you to Claire & Dave for being so amazingly helpful! We will definately be back, had a fantastic time. The most awful part is having to go back to Sydney!!! A very relaxing and indulgent weekend...... thank you! May god bless you."
    Joanne, May 2009
     
  • "8 of us travelled to the Hunter Valley for a wedding at Pokolbin. We had a great time, location was excellent. The place was excellent and met more than our needs. We highly recommend anyone else to stay here. We were greated on arrival and were made to feel welcome. We felt right at home and the hospitatly was lovely. Thanks for the great experience,"
    Anonymous, April 2009
     
  • "We found the location and the property to exactly meet our needs. We spent a great weekend with our family and friends (including our 4 legged ones) and would definitely recommend the stay! Clare and David run a great place. "
    Gary, April 2009
     
  • "Just a quick visit, but time to relax, just. Great entertaining area, love the new bedroom, and the boys (our dogs) loved it more! - especially meeting Angus & Jet. Beautiful views and what a sunset.... Also had a great degustation meal at the Cellar Restaurant. Very impressed, thanks for your hospitality, hope to see you again soon."
    Pippa, November 2008
     
  • "Thanks for making our stay very comfortable. Best place away from home for us by far - great facilities for humans & dogs & kids. Close to everything we needed. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed Blackthorn Hill Retreat."
    Naomi, November 2008
     
  • "Great setting for a girls weekend, fabulous outdoor area, great views, great wine, good food - what more could a girl ask for? Thanks!! maybe a great pool boy would complete the package!!"
    Rebecca, November 2008
     
  • "Blackthorn Hill was amazing. Great outdoor area with huge BBQ and even bigger day beds. Claire and David were lovely... they even looked after our dog for the day while we toured the wineries. We will definitely be back soon. "
    Anonymous, July 2008
     
  • "Came up with a group of eight friends and had a ball! The house is in great condition with a fantastic entertaining area! Highly recommended and we will definately be coming to stay again - We were even given a lift to and from Harrigans Pub - You don't get that kind of service many places! All in All a great weekend away! Thanks guys"
    Anonymous, July 2008