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Dolina - Lovedale, Hunter Valley

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Exterior
Pool
Dining
Living area
Private kitchen
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Rothbury, NSW
  • Popular LocationGartelmann Wines3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHunter Valley Golf Club10 min drive
  • Popular LocationBimbadgen Estate15 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 1 in Guest Barn

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 in Guest Barn

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Guest Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Dolina - Lovedale, Hunter Valley

**ENJOY AN EXTRA NIGHT ON US !** Book 2 nights and receive the 3rd night FREE. Available for all NEW bookings only, made from 2nd March 2024 for the Dolina and staying between 2nd March 2024 - 30th August 2024. **This offer is not available on Long Weekends, Public Holidays or any Special Events in the Hunter (such as concerts etc.), or in conjunction with other offers or discounts. Promotion available only by contacting us on STAYZ not available online.

Dolina has been awarded the 2020 Travellers Choice award, and the 2019 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor for providing consistently outstanding experiences and whose owners offer first-class customer service to their guests.

Dolina meaning “Valley” is a newly renovated 6 bedroom 3.5 bathroom house and guest barn that has been elegantly custom designed to accommodate up to 14 guests in great style. Bursting with charm, Dolina is located opposite the Hunter’s picturesque Wandin Valley Estate wedding venue, cellar door and restaurant, providing you and your guests with just a short stroll to your first wine tasting, lunch or celebratory event. Located close to the best offerings on Lovedale Road, including Leaves and Fishes Restaurant, Binet Family Wines, Tatler Wines, Binnorie Dairy Cheese Factory Dolina gives you even more reasons to be your favourite place to stay.

Step inside and be transported into a fresh and calm designer space full of light, character and comfort, perfect for groups of family, friends, girls getaways, celebratory or wedding accommodation. The main house has 3 stylish bedrooms with lux beds and 2.5 bathrooms and features an enormous open-plan living area with high raked ceilings, dining table for fourteen, a river stone wall, wood combustion fire place, sumptuous leather sofas to sink into, WiFi and a large screen TV. French doors open up from the living area on to a generous full-length rear verandah, so you can relax outside, enjoy a bbq whilst taking in the peaceful views across Dolina’s five bushland acres and fully fenced dam. A new kitchen with coffee machine will be the perfect place to create plates of gourmet fare from local providores, and why not crack open a fine bottle Hunter wine from your cellar door visits.

Staying in the Dolina’s barn located adjacent to the main house is a real treat. What may appear to be a regular barn from the outside is a very stylish story on the inside. The Guest Barn features three beautifully appointed 'Hampton-esque' guest suites where up to six guests will enjoy the high ceilings, luxurious bedding as well as a glamorous full bathroom with deep claw foot tub and chandelier. And for those who enjoy a game or two, Dolina features a new games room adjacent to the pool area, featuring a pool table, ping pong table, TV and air-conditioning to entertain guests.

Both the main house and guest barn are fully air-conditioned throughout to be enjoyed in any season. Dolina is the perfect blend of location, charm and style for your next group or family stay in the Hunter Valley.

A new sparkling in-ground swimming pool is located behind the house, which also features a separate toilet facility near the pool area to allow your guests more time in the warmer months to relax and splash around.

Please note, Dolina has exterior security cameras to monitor the exterior of the home only for the protection of the property. Security cameras are commonplace at many of our rural properties. Footage is private and remains the property of the owner, and will only be used for insurance liability reasons, to monitor occupancy and other policies noted in our Terms & Conditions. They, in no way, are there to infringe upon the expectation of privacy of guests in these exterior areas. To disable or obscure the cameras is prohibited and may result in loss of security deposit or eviction.

Please note that this property is NOT pet friendly.


ACCOMMODATION

Maximum 14 guests or 14 guests in individual beds

Main House
Bedroom One - 1 x King Bed or 2 Singles plus 1 x Single Bed (3)
Bedroom Two - 1 x King Bed or 2 Singles (2)
Bedroom Three - 1 x King Bed or 2 Singles plus 1 x Single Bed (3)

Guest Barn
Bedroom One - 1 x King Bed or 2 Singles (2)
Bedroom Two - 1 x King Bed or 2 Singles (2)
Bedroom Three - 1 x King Bed or 2 Singles (2)

TARIFF 

Weekend - minimum 2 nights, 12 guests from $1836 per night (Thu-Fri, Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun)
Midweek - minimum 2 nights, 12 guests from $1377 per night (Monday-Thursday)
Additional adults $106 per person per night
Additional children 2-13 years $64 per person per night
Infants under 2 years free of charge

Please note that a $40 booking fee is applicable for all bookings made.

Please note if Sunday or Public Holiday checkin then please add $300 weekend cleaning charge

SECURITY DEPOSIT
A security deposit/bond of $1000.00 is required for your stay and is payable as a credit card pre-authorisation. This will be processed approximately 24 - 48 hours before your arrival, so please ensure the funds are available at this time.

LONGER STAYS
Please contact us for a customised quote for longer stays of 3 nights and over.

NOTES
A 1-night stay may be accepted at discretion of Management within 14 days of the prospective arrival date. A surcharge is applicable on the 1-night stay, this will be calculated by our staff and quoted to you before the booking is confirmed.

Weekend Public Holiday, Easter, Christmas, and New Year periods require a minimum 3 night stay full weekend rate.

Concert and special event weekends in the Hunter Valley will have a set minimum night requirement to stay and may attract a surcharge.

This Private Home is proudly Property Managed by Hunter Valley Stays on the Owner’s behalf.

PID-STRA-12056

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Hunter Valley Stays
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property registration number 2320,+PID-STRA-12056

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lovedale

Located in Lovedale, this vacation home is in a rural area. Hope Estate and Winter Art Bazaar are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and Maitland Showground. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Aerohunter, or consider a night out at Roche Estate. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Rothbury, NSW

What's nearby

  • Gartelmann Wines - 3 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 13 min drive
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 15 min drive
  • The Vintage Golf Club - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Greta Station - 6 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Huntlee Tavern - 13 min drive
  • Fast’n Fresh - 11 min drive
  • Lovedale Brewery - 10 min drive
  • Lochinvar Hotel Motel - 6 min drive
  • The Deck Cafe at Gartelmann - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolina - Lovedale, Hunter Valley have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dolina - Lovedale, Hunter Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monic T., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend away
This house was superb! From the moment you open the doors you are wowed by the cleanliness and all the space it provided. I have never stayed at a holiday home with a kitchen so well stocked with equipment to use. The pool was beautiful, clean and such a tranquil setting to relax and enjoy the company of friends. Will definitely be coming back with my family or with another group of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Vanessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Nice break with family
The property was very comfortable and set up well for a family holiday. It was incredibly hot and the air con held up beautifully. The pool and games room were fantastic and all the bedrooms were lovely. The only negatives were - the barn was actually a converted garage and although it was a nice conversion it was still a garage partitioned off with thick curtains so it was a little different to what we had expected. Whilst the inside of the property was nicely done, the outside was different to the pictures on the website and a little underwhelming. This had not been helped by the very dry conditions which left everything looking brown, dry and dusty. Interestingly this wasn't the case for other properties in the area . We had a great time and really appreciated the nice touches like the xmas decorations and generous supply of towels etc. We just wish we had a prettier view which you often get in the Hunter Valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Surprise
The actual house was as expected but the addition accommodation was an unpleasant surprise. It is a shed with roller doors on the outside with a curtain covering the roller doors on the inside them on the inside. It was noisy and felt like being in a very temporary building and not as advertised on the website.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion
We booked this property for a reunion of friends. The property looked amazing on the listing and didn’t disappoint. The dining, living and kitchen area is amazing. Such a great space to connect and relax. The cleanliness and comfort of the property was exceptional. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway!
We booked Dolina for an extended family getaway. There was plenty of space for everyone. The guest barn was a great addition to give that extra space and allow people some time out from the main house. The games room provided endless entertainment. Dolina is in a fantastic location with beautiful views. We loved watching the sunrise from the balcony. It’s quiet and peaceful yet close to all the Hunter Valley has to offer. It would be great to come in the warmer months to make use of the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hunter Valley Stays

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We are the Hunter Valley’s premier Accommodation and Property Management Group dedicated to providing high quality, self-contained accommodation to guests.

Hunter Valley Stays is privately owned, and has been welcoming guests since 2003. As fully licensed Property, Stock and Business Agents, we are experts at marketing, operating and managing privately owned properties for guests to enjoy.

We offer a truly personalised serviced so when you contact Hunter Valley Stays you can be confident that the person you will be speaking with lives and breathes the valley, and will be able to provide you with first hand knowledge of the property. Our 5 star hospitality background means that our team know, and place great importance on the ingredients that make your stay in the Hunter a welcoming and memorable one. Guests can also enjoy our many partnerships in the valley, to ensure your stay is more than you would expect. For this reason we happily welcome and host more than 20,000 guests annually.

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