Bonn Abbey - Hunter Valley

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

Bonn Abbey combines the coolness of stone with the warmth of timber and soaring cathedral ceilings, making it the perfect destination all year round.

Bonn Abbey has been tastefully furnished and can sleep 4-11 people, making it perfect for a group of friends or family and special enough for a romantic weekend. With its rural outlook, Gourmet kitchen, huge open fire, reverse cycle air conditioning, BBQ, Large Spa Bath, Big Screen TV entertainment unit (DVD STEREO & CD), Games, books, CDs & Video libraries, all linen and towels plus plunger coffee, tea and sugar, even sauces. All dispensers in bathrooms are full of shampoo, conditioner and shower gel ... everything is supplied ... this is the perfect getaway!

At Bonn Abbey and Maranda Country House we let you make the most of your stay to the Hunter by allowing a 12 midday check in on the day of arrival and a late 3pm checkout (subject to availibility).

We have another lovely property in Broke called Maranda Country House so if Bonn Abbey is booked or you have a group larger than 11 please try Maranda Country House (sleeps 13). If you are looking for accomodation for 14-23 people, how about booking both properties as they are only a five minute apart.

See more photos of Bonn Abbey 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

Nestled in the heart of Broke Village with an uninterrupted view over the Brokenback ranges and surrounded by vineyards, this unique country house is the perfect place to relax and indulge yourself.

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). While you're there, take in one of NSW newest award winning attractions, The Hunter Valley Gardens.

Bonn Abbey has been crafted using unique local stone and recycled timber throughout. Many of the features of this house tell a story, from the leadlight doors from the old Randwick wool sheds, beams and posts from the Darling Harbour sheds and the fire place mantle from the old Singleton railway station.

The soaring cathedral ceilings are built from exposed timber rafters and the floor is a combination of cool slate, polished floorboards and carpet in the bedrooms.

The hub of Bonn Abbey is a huge central room with large dining table and comfortable sofas around a huge open fire. There is also a large Screen TV with video , DVD and CD. But for those who want to relax and take it easy we have provided some of your old favorites, Monopoly, Jenga, Pictionary etc. There is a well stocked video library and Music CD library plus a large selection of books. If you really need to keep in touch we have a fax and dial up internet connection for your laptop.

Bonn Abbey consists of four bedrooms, three queen-size bedrooms and a large bedroom with two singles and a separate fold down sofa bed with 8 inch fully sprung mattress. We also have a small sitting room off the main living area with a sofa that folds out to a bed if seperate accomodation is required. We have a separate TV and video in one of the bedrooms as well as in the main lounge. Bonn Abbey has two large bathrooms, one with a shower and claw foot bath and the other with a huge double spa bath and a separate shower. There is also a third toilet off the verandah.

Bonn Abbey has a fully equipped kitchen with all the latest appliances even down to the coffee plunger and great BBQ and a lovely outdoor entertainment area making self catering and kicking back and relaxing an ease. 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. We can even arrange a qualified chef. We have a fully equiped 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 house. You can obtain an exclusive two day resort pass for the use of all your guests, enabling your group to use their three large swimming pools, spa, tennis courts, gym and bicycle hire. For the keen golfers, the pass also gives you and your guests, 20% off green fees etc . Please enquire about terms for a pass if required.



Features include:
4 bed rooms - 3 queen bed rooms and 1 twin single room (2 single beds) with a sofa bed (8" mattress)
(will sleep 4)
small sitting/reading room with sofa bed
2 bathrooms (with baths and showers and toilets)
Separate toilet
Reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout
Large open fire (wood supplied)
Double person spa
1800 or local number internet connection plus fax .
Gourmet kitchen with microwave and steamer plus fridge and freezer (even the coffee plunger)
Fully equipped laundry
Large outdoor entertainment area and BBQ
80cm large Screen TV, Video and DVD
Music CD player
TV and Video in one other bedroom
Fully stocked video and music CD library (bring your own DVDs)
Books and games for all ages
Flood light tennis courts (5 minutes walk)
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

The rate for up to 9 adult guests is $90 per adult per night and for 10 or more adult guests the rate is $80 per adult per night. For children 15 and under the rate is $45 per child per night. Infants under 2 year of age are not charged. For small parties please note the the minimum tariff for a two or three day stay is $1000.

Please email me for longer stay or weekly tariffs.

We also have two special offers running at present.
For every stay we supply a bottle or Hunter Valley Wine.

We are also offering a third night at for any or all of the guests who would like to stay on at $45 per person per night (not available for public holidays). If you would like to take advantage of this offer please let me know.

We have a minimum 2 night stay (one night stays may be available on request). Public Holidays are 3 night stays only and Easter is a 4 night stay.

We require a $200 bond which is refunded to your bank account when the checkout report is complete ( three days after your stay)

Where is Bonn Abbey and Maranda & What is there 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.