Maranda Country House - Hunter Valley

Description

Maranda Country House and Bonn Abbey are both unique country houses with magnificent rural outlooks nestled in the perfect location of beautiful historic Broke in the Hunter Valley Wine Country.

Private and Peaceful - Maranda Country House is a beautiful Australian colonial country house set on nearly three acres with fantastic views and complete privacy. With its magnificent views over the Brokenback Ranges and flanked by vineyards it is a wonderful place to relax and unwind. Take a dip in the refreshing salt water pool or just sit back with your favourite bottle of Hunter Wine in the hot tub/outdoor spa. Maranda is the perfect destination all year round.

Maranda Country House has been tastefully furnished and can sleep 6-13 people, making it perfect for a group of friends or family and special enough for a romantic weekend. Maranda has a magnificent rural outlook, fully equipped kitchen, wood burning fire, reverse cycle air conditioning, BBQ, modern spa/hot tub and large salt water pool. It comes with Huge 50 inch Plasma TV, entertainment unit (DVD, Stereo & CD), games, books, CDs & video libraries. All linen and towels are provided. We even supply plunger coffee, tea and sugar and all dispensers in bathrooms are filled with shampoo, conditioner and shower gel ... everything is supplied ... this is the perfect getaway! .

We have another lovely property in Broke called Bonn Abbey so if Maranda is booked, please try Bonn Abbey. If you are looking for accomodation for 14-24 people, how about booking both properties as they are only a five minute drive apart

See more photos of Maranda by clicking on the image gallery link at the top of the page or going to our own web site at huntervalleystays.com.au

Accommodation & Rates

Maranda Country House is a wonderful Australian Colonial Home with traditional Bull Nose Verandahs. The accommodation comprises four queen bedrooms, three are located in the main house and the fourth is a large self contained studio twenty metres from the main house. Maranda Counrty House and studio has a total of three bathrooms.

The studio comes with a queen bed and a double sofa bed (sleeps 4) and bathroom, TV & video, tea and coffee making facilities.

For the larger groups, Maranda has a large sofa bed in the lounge and another in the dining room giving everyone complete privacy. The sofa beds have 8 inch fully sprung mattresses, hence they are very comfortable. Maranda provides great accommodation for 6-13 people.

Maranda has a fully equipped kitchen with all the latest appliances and great BBQ and a lovely outdoor entertainment area making self catering and kicking back and relaxing an ease. The main house has polished timber floors and nine foot ceilings, a large spacious lounge with wood fire heater and a magnificent dining room with panoramic views of the local vineyards, hills and ranges.

Maranda has a large verandah to the front and rear of the house. The rear verandah looks over the large refreshing salt water pool and modern hot tub/spa.

We are also minutes from great wineries, restaurants and golf courses. If you want to eat at home but cannot be bothered cooking you can order gourmet platters from the local restaurants or we can provide you with your own chef for the night. We also have a fully equipped laundry. We have a number of companies that can arrange wine tours or restaurant or golf transfers from the property. They have a range of different size vehicles to suit your group.

We are a resort member at Cypress Lakes Resort and Golf Club which is a 15 minute drive from the houses. You can obtain an exclusive two day resort pass for the use of all your guests, enabling your group to use their three large outdoor swimming pools, Spa, Tennis Courts, Gym and Bicycle Hire. For the keen golfer, you recieve 20% off green fees etc. Please enquire about terms for a pass if required

Features include:
Large salt water pool
Hot Tub/Spa
4 Queen Bedrooms (three in main house with Queen beds and one in studio)
1 self contained studio (4th bedroom) with queen bed and double sofa bed (will sleep 4)
1 queen hotel quality sofa bed in lounge room area
1 queen hotel quality sofa bed in dining room area
3 bathrooms (one located in studio)
Separate toilet
Reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout
Wood burning fire (wood supplied)
Four person Hot Tub or Spa
Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer (even the coffee plunger)
Fully equipped laundry
BBQ and Entertainment Area
Hge 50 inch plasma TV, Video and DVD
Music CD player
TV and Video in unit
Fully stocked Video and music CD library (bring your own DVDs)
Books and Games for all ages
Tennis courts (5 minutes walk)
Resort Passes available for use of resort pool and golf
Towels and Linen supplied
Plunger Coffee, tea and sugar and basic condiments Bathroom dispensers with Shampoo, Conditioner and Shower gel plus hairdryers.
Dishwasher and washing liquid etc

RATES WEEKEND (Friday to Sunday) or HOLIDAYS
The weekend rate for 6-8 adult guests is $90 per adult per night and for 9 or more adult guests the rate is $80 per adult per night. For children 15 and under the rate is $50 per child per night. We do not charge for infants under 2 year of age. Please note that the 2010 tariff will increase by $5 per person per night.

For smaller party’s 2-5 people - We have a minimum weekend tariff for any stay of $1100.

If you have booked a two night stay and any or all of the members of your party would like to stay on for a third night, we offer this night at a special price of $60 per person. The minimum number required for the third night special is 2 persons only. (Third night discount not available on public holidays)

Check in is after 3pm and check out is 11am on weekends and 10am on weekdays. We can offer an early check in and/or a late check out subject to availability. Check in and out times may change up to 14 days before your arrival. We also run special offers from time to time so please check out our special offers. Weekend Pubic Holiday bookings must be for a minimum of 6 or more guests and are 3 night stays only. Easter is a 4 night stay. Christmas and New Year bookings are usually also a minimum of 4 nights depending on which day it falls on.

MID WEEK RATES
Midweek tariff is $75 per adult guest per night and $50 per child per night with a minimum tariff of $800 . We have a minimum 2 night stay.

WEEKLY RATES AND LONGER STAYS|
Five to seven night stays are charged at $420 a night based on up to 8 guests. Additional guests are charged at $60 per adult per night and $40 per child per night.

OTHER CHARGES
At Maranda Country House there is $50 levy for use of the spa. This ensures a fresh fill of clean water and chemicals on arrival. We clean all surfaces and filters ensuring our spa are kept pristine to preserve that ambience of health and relaxation.

We require a $300 bond which is refunded to your bank account when the check out report is complete. A deposit of 50% of the total rate excluding the bond is required 2 working days after the booking is made to secure the booking.

The houses, pools and properties are for exclusive use of the guests staying at the house. We do not allow functions or parties or extra day guests without prior agreement. If you are planning any sort of event or inviting friends to join you for at the property and the maximum number for either house is exceeded (13 for Maranda or 11 for Bonn Abbey) an extra bond of $200 will be charged and in some cases a venue fee for the extra wear associated with functions in terms of cleaning, garbage removal, wear and tear, repairs etc.

Where is Maranda & Whats to do

Less than two hours from Sydney and 90 minutes from Newcastle the Broke Fordwich area is in the southwest corner of the mid Hunter Valley. Sitting between Pokolbin and Wollombi, Broke played a critical role in the development and history of NSW.

Minutes from the boutique vineyards and olive farms of Broke , 15 minutes to the heart or Pokolbin for the best wine tasting and restaurants in NSW and for the golf enthusiasts, two of the best and challenging golf courses in Australia (the Vintage and Cypress Lakes).

Broke Village stands at the base of the Brokenback and Hunter Ranges on the Wollombi Brook. The massive Yellow Rock escarpment stands guard above. The Ranges shelter Broke Fordwich from much of the rainfall that surrounding districts receive. The area has a sandy loam with river flat alluvial soil, volcanic soil and pockets of red basalt giving wine producers a variety of soil types known as terra rossa.

Today Broke Fordwich is still making history. In 1994 it was the first area formally recognised as a separate viticultural. The village of Broke is at the base of the Brokenback and Hunter Ranges on the Wollombi Brook. While, historically, it is one of the oldest wine growing areas in Australia, it is only in the last 30 years that Broke Fordwich has started to become an important player in the Australian industry.

Today, more than a quarter of the Hunters wine grape production now comes from the area and Broke Fordwich wines are winning more than their fair share of national and international awards.

Importantly, Broke Fordwich retains its integrity as a rural community remaining free of large scale development yet offering first class B&B and self catering accommodation, restaurants and activities. Visitors to the area are surprised by the amount of wildlife they see. Its rare to visit the area without seeing kangaroos, wombats and a huge range of birds.

There is plenty to do.

How about a visit to the award winning Hunter Valley Gardens. Why not try Aqua Golf or treat yourself to a wonderful facial or massage in one of the lovely day spas. Fancy some horse riding or a visit to a Macadamia nut farm or Alpaca Farm. How about a visit to the chocolate or cheese factory or to the Blue Tongue Brewery. There are hundreds of great vineyards in the Hunter with great cellar doors and fantastic restaurants. Some of the best vineyards are on your doorstep. These include Margan Family Wines, Cockfighters Ghost Vineyard, Hope Estate, Broke Fordwich Wine Co Pty Ltd, Beyond Broke, Broke Estate, Pooles Rock, Mt Broke, Catherine Vale, Bacchus Estate, Krinklewood, Tinonee, Elysium, Elsmore and Nightingale Wines. There are also some wonderful Olive Groves where you can taste the local olives and oils. Or just sit back with a glass of your favorite wine and let the world go by.

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