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The Old School House. A beautiful house in the Hunter Valley close to Wollombi.

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

downstairs bedroom

4 Single Beds

Loft bedroom

1 King Bed

Love shack

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Old School House. A beautiful house in the Hunter Valley close to Wollombi.

The Old School House is a charming house built on the site of the original School House for the local area. The original cook house chimneys still stand in the garden adding to the charm of the place.
You will feel like you've escaped the hustle and bustle of everyday life when you step out onto the deck and relax to the sounds of nature. It is a place to spend quality time with friends or love ones enjoying a bonfire in the winter while marveling at the beauty of the night sky with no light pollution.
It is situated so you are in easy reach of the local town of Wollombi which has a couple of restaurants, local shop and a few craft shops.
The Krinklewood Winery is a short 10min drive round the corner, but if you're looking to visit the main wineries in the area, they aren't far either. About a 35minute drive away.
The house itself consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, lounge room and a small snug. It has a lovely outdoor, undercover deck with fans and has been beautifully decorated throughout.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2325, PID-STRA-6403

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Paynes Crossing

Located in Paynes Crossing, this holiday home is in a rural area. Somerville Wines and Krinklewood Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Redwood Park Wollombi and Slacks Park. Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and Binnorie Dairy are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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What's nearby

  • Somerville Wines - 7 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Krinklewood Vineyard - 8 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Redwood Park Wollombi - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Wollombi Endeavour Museum - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Margan Family Wines - 15 min drive - 23.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wollombi Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Panino Gourmet Deli - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jungle Juice Jagernaught - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Route 33 Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Myrtle House Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old School House. A beautiful house in the Hunter Valley close to Wollombi. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old School House. A beautiful house in the Hunter Valley close to Wollombi.?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old School House. A beautiful house in the Hunter Valley close to Wollombi. on 12 May 2026 start from AU$350, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old School House. A beautiful house in the Hunter Valley close to Wollombi.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old School House. A beautiful house in the Hunter Valley close to Wollombi.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old School House. A beautiful house in the Hunter Valley close to Wollombi.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old School House. A beautiful house in the Hunter Valley close to Wollombi. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Somerville Wines, Redwood Park Wollombi and Krinklewood Vineyard. Wollombi Village Winery Cellar Door and Wollombi Endeavour Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huw M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and house

This property is great for a weekend away from everything. Set on its own secluded land, surrounded by farmland and hills, its close enough to Wollombi town for convenience but far enough away to get the break you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Perfect location for where we were going for lunch but very remote so you need to be prepared for catering . Love shack could have had a queen bed and an extra toilet would be good when I have 6 adults staying .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful getaway!

We used this place for the groomsmen to get ready in for our wedding and then myself and husband stayed for our mini honeymoon and it was a beautiful house and we had a great experience with the owners. They have really thought of everything! Beautiful private location and close to all the hunter valley has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful country getaway

A fantastic weekend at a beautiful estate. Lovely country house with excellent facilities and views. Host was lovely and provided a lot of very helpful information on how to get there. Will happily refer to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

We booked this house as part of accomodation for my husband and his groomsmen before our wedding and it was such a beautiful place for them to spend time together! Susan is so lovely and very easy to deal with. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krysten M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing short of fabulous

Absolutely wonderful home. Will be back for sure. So cosy and country like, we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay and relax, we all enjoyed ourselves. Thank you.

Property is very comfortable, well looked after, with everything you need and in a lovely area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scenic and tranquil setting. Beautiful accomodation. Wonderful getaway.

Easy online process. Great communication from owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous weekend

Best weekend ever. Cottage was everything we wanted and so much more. It literally has everything for a wonderful relaxing stay. We will be back for sure 😊.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Peaceful Surrounds

As the tittle states, really a beautiful, quite and relaxing place to visit and unwind. Lack of phone reception was actually a blessing and would love to come back to the property again with the children to get them off the screens and playing sports on the grass. Would love to be able to have campfires in the future when booking in different seasons.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Valley serenity

This property was all that we needed! Comfortable and welcoming. Kids loved the space, eating out on the verandah and watching all the beautiful birds. Would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of heaven!!!

Our first impression of the home was “Look at this property! Look at the cute home! WOW!! Look at all the furnishings - we have everything we need!”. The only thing that could have made our stay better, is if we had booked it for longer! 😍 We are so grateful we were able to experience this small slice of heaven. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Old School House. So peaceful and tranquil, lovely property with sweeping views. Looking forward to staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay.

Lovely time at the property. Lots of space for kids and not to far from the Hunter. Good times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable

Absolutely loved our weekend. It could not of went any better. My family and I had a wonderful time and will definitely revisit Payne’s Crossing in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amandine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

We had a wonderful time at the Old School House. We went there during a very rainy weekend and thanks to the layout of the outdoor lounge and dining area, we were completely protected from the rain. It was nice and relaxing. The kids loved playing with the toys and the swing while we were just enjoying the view and calm of the nature. Note the property is just next to a road however we did not get to see many cars, so no noise pollution at all! The beds were super comfortable and the house was very cosy. Note one of the bedroom does not have a door so once someone is awake in the house, everyone is. And although it was raining a lot, wineries were very close by so we were able to get out of the house too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay with everything provided

We had a lovely time staying at the old school house, it was so well equipped with quality items to make our stay as comfortable as possible- a really well stocked kitchen with everything to cook and serve. Relaxing on the balcony with wine, curled up by the fire inside, or building a bonfire in the fire pit made this such a fun weekend. Thanks x
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracey K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Nice house but did not meet our expectations

As three busy working Mums in Sydney, we were looking forward to our weekend away in the Hunter Valley. As these weekends away are rare, we were happy to spend a little extra to ensure we had nice accomodation somewhere quiet in the countryside. We were disappointed on arrival to discover that our lovely three bedroom hideaway was, in fact a two bedroom with the outside (third) bedroom locked and unavailable to us. Upon enquiring, we were told that because of the size of our group, there were only 2 bedrooms set up for us. We then requested access to the additional room but were told that if we really wanted it, we could have access but there was dirty linen lying around and we could make the room up ourselves (however, the owner strongly discouraged this). Instead 2 of us had to share a room for the weekend. While this is not a hardship, it meant that no one quite got their own space for the weekend, which was kind of the point. Please note also that the loft room is completely open, so it's hard to move around the house when there is someone sleeping above. The house is lovely but might be more suited to a small family or a couple. Furniture was a more worn and stained that is shown in the photos. We didn't use the outdoor lounge and chairs as they were quite mouldy in appearance. For some reason the two smoke alarms in the house had been removed. Given the price point, rubbish should absolutely be included in the cleaning fee. Please also be aware, this house is actually beside the road which at the weekend is very busy with motor bike enthusiasts. If you're looking for a peaceful idyll in a rural setting, this is not for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Makenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful getaway

We had a wonderful time escaping to the country at the old school house. Very thoughtful touches like firewood ready and comfy surrounds made it a smooth rental experience and great property. Only suggested improvements would be to enable guests to discard of rubbish at the house - it was very inconvenient and unexpected to have to fill our cars with trash at the end of the stay. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonaye F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect country getaway

We had a wonderful time at the Old School House, the property is just beautiful with plenty of space for the kids to roam while still within view. The house itself has everything you need for a comfortable stay and the fireplace really made it the perfect winter retreat. You can tell that the place is well loved by Susan & her family and it feels like home to stay there. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality Susan, we will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

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