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Sun Herald
Sunday July 2, 2000
Ashmar Country Cottage
1581 Waukivory Road, Gloucester NSW 2422
Phone 02 6558 0949
Fax 02 6558 0949
Sun-Herald offer: Five nights midweek for four people.
Special rate: $300 for four people for five nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 60pc
Enjoy a real farm experience at the award-winning farmstay ``Ashmar", a working hereford property three hours north of Sydney near Barrington Tops.
Cottage has three double bedrooms with a bunk room sleeping up to 11 people. 31/2 star. Self-contained or meals package available. www.gloucester.org.au/ashmar
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 5
Barkeldine Farm Bed & Breakfast
1177 Wallanbah Road, Gloucester NSW 2422
Phone 02 6558 0222
Fax 02 6558 0248
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast.
Special rate: $60.50pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 45pc
Set in 28ha of rolling green hills, Barkeldine offers tranquillity, hospitality and delicious meals in ``The Homestead". Completely self-contained. Two spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and an enormous sitting/dining room, accommodating up to 10. Log fires, pool, tennis, farmyard animals.
Facilities: 2, 3, 5
Barrington Guest House & Rainforest Cottages
Barrington Tops National Park, Salisbury via Dungog NSW 2420
Phone 02 4995 3212
Fax 02 4995 3248
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights in a luxury rainforest cottage with spa. Includes all meals and activities.
Special rate: $149pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 50pc
Three hours north of Sydney, surrounded by the World Heritage Barrington Tops National Park. Advanced Eco-tourism accreditation: winner, 2000 Hunter Awards for Excellence in Tourism. www.barrington-g-house.com.au
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 5
Belford Country Cabins
659 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin NSW 2335
Phone 02 6574 7100
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights midweek including breakfast basket, three bottles of premium Mistletoe wine and one sparkling brut, and bike hire.
Special rate: $100pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 27pc
Awake to birds singing in a peaceful bushland oasis. Enjoy space and privacy in your own cosy fully equipped cabin. Ride our bicycles, take a relaxing horse-carriage winery tour or nature walk. Group and family discounts, child care and value tour and restaurant packages.
Facilities: 2, 3
Benjamin Singleton Motel
24 George Street, Singleton NSW 2330
Phone 02 6572 2922
Fax 02 6571 2765
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including a cooked breakfast plus a wine tour and a free bottle of wine.
Special rate: $82pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Two hours from Hornsby to the Hunter Valley and Singleton, or come on the XPT to Singleton railway station. Relax in comfortable ground floor accommodation.
Facilities: 2, 3
Beth's Bed & Breakfast
205 Fishing Point Road, Fishing Point NSW 2283
Phone 02 4975 5144
Fax 02 4975 5144
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast.
Special rate: $66pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 40pc
Welcome to your waterfront retreat to enjoy the view and peace. Spacious room has queen-size bed, ensuite, wood fire, TV, fridge, tea/coffee facilities, private balcony and your own private entrance. Full breakfast served in room.
Facilities: 3
Burncroft
Lot 181, Talga Road, Rothbury NSW 2320
Ph 02 4930 7246
Fax 02 4930 7860
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast.
Special rate: $137pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Overlooking vineyards set on picturesque 4.5ha. Luxurious full ensuite accommodation and those little delights of life, like a soaking bath, a roaring log fire, satellite TV and a stunning rural vista.
Facilities: 1, 3, 5
Cambridge Retreat
25 Old North Road, Pokolbin NSW 2335
Phone 02 6574 7268
Fax 02 6574 7268
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights midweek including breakfast, bottle of premium wine, barrel tasting and wine discounts.
Special rate: $89pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 25pc
Enjoy a self-contained loft-style cottage. Individually themed after Cambridge University, equipped with log fire and all the amenities of a 4-star retreat. Rise in the morning to panoramic views of the vineyard from secluded veranda.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 6
Capers Guesthouse
Wollombi Road, Wollombi NSW 2325
Phone 02 4998 3211
Fax 02 4998 3458
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights midweek including breakfast.
Special rate: $125pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 50pc
NRMA 5-star convict hewn sandstone house transported from Macquarie St, Sydney. Luxurious bedrooms with ensuites and spa baths. Sitting and dining rooms feature grand back-to-back stone fireplaces. Breakfast on the terrace with magnificent views and enjoy candlelit dinners by the fireside. www.capersguesthouse.com.au
Facilities: 3, 5
Catersfield House
96 Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone 02 4998 7220
Fax 02 4998 7558
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights' accommodation including hot cooked breakfast plus a tour of Wyndham Estate winery and a bottle of Wyndham Cuve Brut per couple.
Special rate: $148pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 25pc
Luxury country home, with views of Wyndham Estate vineyard. Themed rooms, king-size beds and ensuites. Pool, boules or table tennis, log fire and hot country breakfast overlooking the garden. Barbecue on the deck. Restaurants, wineries and galleries nearby. Extra value added for midweek bookings.
Facilities: 1, 3
Cedar Creek Cottages
Wollombi Road, Cedar Creek NSW 2825
Phone 02 4998 1576
Fax 02 4998 0008
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including country breakfast plus one restaurant dinner, one barbecue dinner pack and three bottles of estate wine.
Special rate: $173pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 25pc
Charming cottages wood fire, spa bath, veranda overlooking vineyard. Dinner at renowned Kurrajong Restaurant or Grays Inn. Barbecue dinner hamper, three bottles of estate wine, country breakfast. Peace, romance and hospitality.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 5
Croft Haven Bed & Breakfast
202 Salamander Way, Nelson Bay NSW 2317
Phone 02 4984 1799
Fax 02 4984 1799
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast plus a small loaf of home-baked bread.
Special rate: $60pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 50pc
Breakfast overlooking courtyard of native birds. Tropical fruit platters and home-baked breads, aromatic plunger coffee while you relax and unwind.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3
Dunvegan House Harbourside B&B
4 Shepherds Place, Newcastle East NSW 2300
Phone 02 4929 4103
Fax 02 4929 4141
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights midweek including breakfast.
Special rate: $105pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Winner of the 2000 Hunter Region Tourism Award for Excellence. Located in the heart of historic Newcastle East with spectacular harbour views. Luxury bedrooms with ensuites. Stroll to beaches, parks, CBD and foreshore.
Facilities: 3, 5
Eaglereach Wilderness Resort
Summer Hill Road, Vacy NSW 2421
Phone 02 4938 8233
Fax 02 4938 8234
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights midweek including breakfast plus a $25 restaurant voucher per person.
Special rate: $133pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 30pc
Awarded Best Superior Accommodation in Australia 1998 and 1999. Combines a nature-based experience and 36 superior and spa lodges scattered over a private 240ha mountain top. Roaring log fires, spectacular views, alive with native animals and top dining options.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 5
Getaway Inn Hunter Valley
11 Orient Street, Nulkaba NSW 2325
Phone 02 4990 6222
Fax 02 4990 3888
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast plus a bottle of fine Hunter Valley wine per couple.
Special rate: $88pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 50pc
Small guesthouse with country views. Affordable, clean, comfortable with fireplace. Facilities including pool/spa, tennis, basketball, barbecue, video and library, games room, tea/coffee facilities, gardens, hot breakfast. Three minutes to wineries; two minutes to town centre.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 5
Gloucester Cottage Bed & Breakfast
61 Denison Street, Gloucester NSW 2422
Phone 02 6558 2658
Fax 02 6558 2658
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights midweek (Sun-Fri) including breakfast and two three-course dinners.
Special rate: $100pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Charming NRMA 31/2-star heritage timber home roomy, friendly with open fires. Close to the Barrington Tops. Stroll to the town centre and sporting facilities. Discover why guests wrote ``Best B&B in the world". Website: www.barringtons.com.au/gloucestercottage.
Facilities: 2, 3, 5
Greta Main Payoffice Guesthouse
Lot 12, Wollombi Road, Greta Main NSW 2325
Phone 02 4998 1703
Fax 02 4998 1715
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights' (Sun-Fri) accommodation including breakfast.
Special rate: $58.50pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Historic building on 28ha with bush and mountain views. Five spacious rooms with air conditioning, TV, fridge, veranda and tea/coffee facilities. Lounge and Heritage Room have wood fires.
Facilities: 3, 5
Holiday Inn Esplanade Newcastle
Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle NSW 2300
Phone 02 4929 5576
Fax 02 4926 5467
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast, plus kids stay free when sharing with adults in existing bedding (saving up to $75).
Special rate: $191pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 25pc
Premier 4-star beachfront hotel all 72 deluxe rooms offer panoramic coastal views. Escape, relax and unwind.
Facilities: 2, 3, 4, 5
Hookes Creek Forest Resort
Scone Road, Cobark via Gloucester NSW 2422
Phone 02 6558 5544
Fax 02 6558 5552
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights in a romantic cedar cottage with king-size spa including all meals and activities.
Special rate: $270pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Escape to a tranquil valley of the Barrington Tops where the views are breathtaking and only 25 guests share 480ha of forest and wilderness. Enjoy indulgent meals, 41/2-star accommodation and an extensive range of activities or simply relax and do nothing.
Facilities: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Hunter Valley Gardens Lodge
Broke Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone 02 4998 7600
Fax 02 4998 7710
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast plus a bottle of wine on arrival.
Special rate: $139pp for two nights' accommodation.
Sun-Herald discount: 50pc
All rooms have the conveniences expected from the Hunter's newest property. Magnificent landscaped gardens, pool and spa and a range of dining options, library, club bar, two championship tennis courts, and wine-tasting cellars.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Hunter Valley Travellers Rest
35 Colliery Street, Cessnock NSW 2325
Phone 02 4991 2355
Fax 02 4991 2619
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast, champagne and chocolates.
Special rate: $75pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 25pc
Rest and relax in our cosy indoor courtyard or comfortable, affordable rooms, sip espressos or indulge in local wines. Tourism award winners 1998, 1999, 2000.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 5
Kurrajong Vineyard
614 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin NSW 2335
Phone 02 6574 7117
Fax 02 6574 7006
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights midweek in cottage with breakfast.
Special rate: $80pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Luxury of a 4-star cottage or suite in a 6ha family vineyard. Cottages are two-bedroom and self-contained, suites enormous and private. (Lower prices for guest suite available on application). www.kv.com.au.
Facilities: 2, 3, 6
Luxury Afloat
1 Nanda Street, Marmong Point NSW 2284
Phone 02 4958 3044
Fax 02 4958 8780
Sun-Herald offer: Two-night/three-day luxury houseboat hire for up to 10 people.
Special rate: $500 for houseboat hire.
Sun-Herald discount: 50pc
Cruise the many moods of beautiful Lake Macquarie on a luxury houseboat. Take advantage of our discount for the holiday of a lifetime in style and comfort.
Facilities: 2, 3, 4
Madigan Vineyard
Lot 1, Wilderness Road, Rothbury NSW 2320
Phone 02 4998 7815
Fax 02 4998 7111
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights (Sun-Thurs) midweek including breakfast plus one bottle of estate wine.
Special rate: $88pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Three cottages set on 24ha. Self-contained kitchen, TV/VCR, stereo/CD, air conditioning, gas barbecue and linen supplied. Taste fine shiraz, verdelho and chardonnay in the cellar.
Facilities: 3
Madison Motor Inn
109 Madison Drive, Charlestown NSW 2290
Phone 02 4943 8899
Fax 02 4942 1463
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast.
Special rate: $100pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 30pc
Four-star accommodation, dining and function venue. Deluxe, superior and executive spa suites. Award-winning restaurant, bar and lounge with magnificent views over Newcastle and the coastline.
Facilities: 2, 3, 4, 5
Merewether Beach B&B
60 Hickson Street, Merewether NSW 2291
Phone 02 4963 3526
Fax 02 4963 7926
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including cooked breakfast, morning or afternoon tea and a fruit bowl.
Special rate: $100pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 25pc
Featured on Getaway, this 4-star B&B is a large self-contained studio/sitting room with TV, kitchenette, glassed-in veranda, private entrance and garden overlooking stunning views of Newcastle City, harbour and coast. Stroll to beach, 5km from CBD.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3
Misty Glen Cottage
Lot 6, Deasy Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone 02 4998 7781
Fax 02 4998 7768
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights midweek including breakfast plus cheese platter and a bottle of wine on arrival.
Special rate: $70pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Charming 4-star, country style, three-bedroom fully self-contained cottage sleeping two to six. Air conditioning, TV/VCR/CD, barbecue, and only minutes from the local wineries and restaurants.
Facilities: 2, 3
Monkey Place Country House
69-71 Wollombi Street, Broke NSW 2330
Phone 02 9713 2219
Fax 02 9713 2136
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights midweek including breakfast.
Special rate: $85pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Beautiful sandstone home amid Broke Forwich vineyards. Mountain views and native gardens on 1.5ha adjoining Wollombi Brook. Accommodates up to 12 in spacious comfort. Gourmet kitchen, gas barbecue, wood fire, all linen. www.monkeyplace.com.au.
Facilities: 2, 3
Peppers Anchorage
Corlette Point Road, Corlette NSW 2315
Phone 02 4984 2555
Fax 02 4984 0300
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast.
Special rate: $252pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Set on beautiful waterways, just over two hours north of Sydney. Offers 80 guest rooms and suites, all with private balconies and most with views over Port Stephens.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Peppers Convent
Halls Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone 02 4998 7764
Fax 02 4998 7323
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights with breakfast plus picnic lunch.
Special rate: $291pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 25pc
Magnificent retreat, once home to the Brigidine order of nuns. After careful reconstruction, it now sits amid landscaped gardens, offering 17 spacious guest rooms.
Facilities: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Peppers Guest House
Ekerts Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone 02 4998 7596
Fax 02 4998 7739
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast.
Special rate: $236pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Nestled in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country, home to many fine winemakers. For those seeking fine food, the most awarded restaurant in the Hunter Valley, Chez Pok, is found here.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Pokolbin Hill Chateau Resort
Cnr Broke & McDonalds roads, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone 02 4998 7000
Fax 02 4998 7011
Sun-Herald offer: Three nights midweek including breakfast.
Special rate: $140pp for three nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 42pc
Newly opened fully self-contained chalets nestled in the heart of the Hunter vineyards. Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with air conditioning and spa tubs, on-site restaurant and bar, swimming pool and tennis court.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 5
Riverwood Downs Mountain Valley Lodge
Monkeria Valley, Barrington Tops NSW 2415
Phone 02 4994 7112
Fax 02 4994 7047
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast.
Special rate: $128pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 33pc
Four-times State winner of the Tourism New South Wales Holidays Most Popular Country Holiday. Unique location, resort facilities and a licensed restaurant. Horse riding available. www.countryholiday.com.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 5
Shenanigans at the Imperial
458 High Street, Maitland NSW 2320
Phone 02 4933 6566
Fax 02 4933 5855
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including continental breakfast.
Special rate: $40pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 40pc
Country pub-style comfort. Comfortable rooms from a bygone era. Ideal for weary traveller, or as a base for vineyards or arts and crafts of Morpeth.
Facilities: 3, 5
Sir Francis Drake Resort
204 Pacific Highway, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
Phone 02 4987 1444
Fax 02 4987 1393
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast.
Special rate: $100pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 38pc
Grandeur of a baronial manor hall, with 40 suites furnished in a warm, contemporary style, overlooking magnificent gardens. Within easy reach of the Port Stephens waterways and vineyards.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Sussex Ridge Guest House
Lot 4, Deasys Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone 02 4998 7753
Fax 02 4998 7359
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast.
Special rate: From $214.50pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Set on 21ha with exceptional views of vineyards, natural bushland and the Brokenback Mountains. 14 suites, cosy open fireplaces, huge verandas, barbecue, pool and gardens. Ideal for couples, reunions, small conferences and weddings.
Facilities: 3, 5
Ten Dollar Town Motel
Mayne and Medley streets, Gulgong NSW 2852
Phone 02 6374 1204
Fax 02 6374 2188
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast plus free entry to Henry Lawson Centre.
Special rate: $70pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Gulgong is the town on the original $10 note. The motel offers three-star accommodation and Phoebe's licensed restaurant with a touch of old-world charm. Visit museums, historic buildings, bric-a-brac and antique stores. Short drive to wineries and other attractions.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 5
The Barringtons Country Retreat
Chichester Dam Road, Dungog NSW 2420
Phone 02 4995 9269
Fax 02 4995 9279
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast plus one three course a-la-carte dinner for two.
Special rate: $153.75pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Nestled on 52ha of rolling hills. Log cabins and private luxury cottages all have views. Spa, TV, video, stereo, kitchen and barbecue, plus swimming pools, tennis, fishing, mountain bikes, horse riding. Licensed restaurant serves Australian and international cuisine.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 5
The Great Escape Lofts
40-42 Hume Street, Gloucester NSW 2422
Phone 02 6558 9166
Fax 02 6558 4151
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including cooked breakfast.
Special rate: $120pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 36pc
Eight luxurious fully-serviced loft units in Gloucester/Barrington Tops. All have a king-size bed and large spa bath, plus gourmet kitchen. Reverse cycle air-conditioning, TV/VCR/CD, hairdryer. Saltwater swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzi.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3
The Hunter Habit Rothvale Winery
Deasys Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone 02 4998 7290
Fax 02 4998 7290
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights including breakfast plus one bottle of wine.
Special rate: $100pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 30pc
Retreat has one, two and three-bedroom cottages. Secluded on vineyard, all have TV, video, CD, stereo and log fires. Private wine tasting and tour.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3
Vineyard Hill
Lovedale Road, Lovedale NSW 2320
Phone 02 4990 4166
Fax 02 4991 4431
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights' midweek accommodation including breakfast plus a bottle of Allandale William Sparkling wine.
Special rate: $80pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 35pc
Sheltering among tall gums and with beautiful views of vineyards and mountains. Modern self-contained villas. Self-cater, sample home-cooked fare or visit nearby restaurants. Breakfasts are a house specialty.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Woolshed Hill Estate
Deasys Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone 02 4998 7685
Fax 02 4998 7271
Sun-Herald offer: Two nights midweek including breakfast plus a free bottle of wine and use of our private golf course and equipment.
Special rate: $120pp for two nights.
Sun-Herald discount: 25pc
Elegant country retreat in the heart of wine country. Set on 12ha with glorious mountain and vineyard views. Full range of facilities including its 9-hole golf course, tennis court and pool. Self-contained available.
Facilities: 1, 2, 3, 5
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