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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

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Pokolbin, New South Wales

Piggs Peake Winery14 min walk
White Barn Pokolbin10 min drive
Hunter Valley Gardens11 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)66 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

If there was a sign at the front that would have helped. Also we didn't get any body wash which was a little bit annoyin...

Anna R.

Dec 3, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Silky Oak Cottage - Delightful 3 bedroom country cottage on Hermitage Road

Want to get away from it all next time you visit the Hunter Valley? Want to be close to fabulous cellar doors and restaurants? Yes, you can have bothLet us introduce you to Silky Oak Cottage. Be warmed in winter with a glass of local wine by the crackling open fireplace or relax in the private gardens for a summer time BBQ.

Unwind at Silky Oak Cottage with the following bedding configuration:

Bedroom 1 Queen bed

Bedroom 2 Queen bed

Bedroom 3 Queen bed + 2 single bunk beds

So, next time you and your family or friends are looking for accommodation in the heart of the Hunter Valley, let the cosy country charm of Silky Oak Cottage totally relax and rejuvenate you why not?

The minimum booking rate is based on up to 4 guests.

Additional guests beyond 4 are charged at a per person, per night rate. Please enter your guest numbers to obtain accurate pricing for your group.

Looking for something larger? Silky Oak Cottage Studio sleeps up to 10 guests, and may be the perfect choice! To view property details, just CLICK HERE.

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Unwind Hunter Valley

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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Property registration number PID-STRA-23933

About the area

Pokolbin

This cottage is located in Pokolbin. Piggs Peake Winery and IronBark Hill Brewhouse are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Singleton Plaza and Singleton Square. Ready for a night out? Consider Tyrrell's Wines and Roche Estate.

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Pokolbin, New South Wales

What's nearby

Piggs Peake Winery - 14 min walk
White Barn Pokolbin - 10 min drive
Hunter Valley Gardens - 11 min drive
Bimbadgen Estate - 17 min drive
The Vintage Golf Club - 19 min drive

Getting around

Branxton Station - 12 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪4 Pines at the Farm - Hunter Valley - ‬5 min drive
‪The Smelly Cheese Shop - ‬12 min drive
‪Tempus Two Winery - ‬13 min drive
‪Brokenwood Wines - ‬12 min drive
‪Taste of the Country - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Silky Oak Cottage - Delightful 3 bedroom country cottage on Hermitage Road pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Silky Oak Cottage - Delightful 3 bedroom country cottage on Hermitage Road?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silky Oak Cottage - Delightful 3 bedroom country cottage on Hermitage Road?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Silky Oak Cottage - Delightful 3 bedroom country cottage on Hermitage Road located?

Situated in Pokolbin, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Piggs Peake Winery and IronBark Hill Brewhouse. Tintilla Estate Vineyard and Olive Grove and Thomas Wines are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Petula S.

26 June 2024

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

Quiet and cosy country home

The house was tucked away off the main road. One problem was finding it. The sign was very small. I could also suggest a solar light on the front gate for ease of finding it. The facilities were very nice, but there was no washing machine nor a diswasher, and unfortunately, we were only given 1 inch of dish washing detergent. Also i had to ask if there was town or tank water...there was tank water so we had to bring our own drinking water. But apart from that, we enjoyed the ambience and the cosiness of the house. Three generous bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a decent loungeroom. Great for a damily getogether.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

24 June 2024

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

Perfect Hunter Stay

This property was as advertised, on a lovely block of land in a quiet area, among the wineries. It was clean and comfortable with a great fire place and a pretty good kitchen. We would happily stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

3 Dec 2023

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

Areas for improvement

If there was a sign at the front that would have helped. Also we didn't get any body wash which was a little bit annoying. There were also some tiles in both bathrooms that needed fixing as well as the showerhead in the main shower. Other than that we loved our stay at Silky Oak Cottage, many thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Deb N.

20 Nov 2023

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

Rural break

Great cottage with all that’s needed for a weekend away from the city. So many birds, wallabies and even a resident goanna, and the serenity….. beautifully quiet. Love the wrap around verandah with so many places to sit and just enjoy the peacefulness.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

18 Sept 2023

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

Wedding weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Silky Oak cottage. Very peaceful

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie Q.

21 May 2023

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

Amazing!!

We couldn’t fault our stay - the house had absolutely everything you may need. Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen G., Northern Beaches, Sydney

7 Apr 2023

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

Picturesque Country Cottage

Coming through the gates and driving up the track was lovely, then finding the cottage nestled amongst the climbing vines was just divine. The cottage is simple, but has everything you require and having 2 bathrooms (very small showers) is a bonus when staying with 6 adults. We had many visits from the local kangaroos, which was entertaining. Didn’t get to use the large fireplace as it wasn’t cold when we were there but we hope to come back for a winter getaway. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Adrian S.

17 Jan 2023

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

Comfortable Cottage

Cottage positioned in a quite location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

linda b.

10 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but lack of ac and lots of cobwebs

Right in the heart of the wineries which was great. No sign at the road so not easy to find. Only one ac in the main living area so bedrooms were hot, despite a fan. Lots and lots of cobwebs around the house and inside around the lights. Curtains half fallen off their rods, kitchen equipment not great, it is a quiet location which was a real plus though.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

18 Dec 2022

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

Great with friends

Stayed for Friday and Saturday to catch a concert at Hope Estate with friends. It’s a home away from home for us as we have stayed here since the early 90s. Great place to stay with close friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth C.

12 Nov 2020

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

Peaceful and lovely

Was pleasantly suprised. Beautiful country home and private. Pefect for a group of 7-8 people. Will definitely come back again. Hopefully for longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brogan O., Australia 🇦🇺

1 Nov 2020

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

Great stay

Thank you! Great location, cleanliness and general country Mileu! Loved it

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jody E.

7 Aug 2020

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

A lovely place to stay with friends or family

A great location on acreage amongst some wonderful wineries. A very comfortable house well equipped with comfy beds, a great open fireplace and a lovely outlook with very tidy gardens and a friendly neighbours horse. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the open fireplace was very cosy with plenty of firewood supplied. Would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

22 Nov 2019

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

Family Getaway to the Hunter Valley

We were impressed as soon as we started driving up to the house. Quiet area, clean and uncluttered surroundings, fabulously clean and inviting interior, beautiful linen and all the extras, much appreciated. The family had a great, relaxing time and we will certainly recommend this venue to friends. Thank you, kind regards, Helen.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

6 Aug 2019

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

Great property to take a break

Easy

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy M.

9 July 2019

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

Dream Hunter cottage

Fabulous cottage to stay with a group of friends. Secluded and quiet with all the comforts of home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jade W.

22 June 2019

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

perfect for a wine tasting weekend

Myself and a few friends stayed here while up in the hunter for wine tasting. This house was perfect for what we were after. The rooms were spacious and beds comfy. Bathrooms had nice soaps/shampoos available. The Kitchen was well stocked and the fireplace in the lounge room was really valued on a cold winter night. The first night, we had a BBQ and sat in the outdoor area and enjoyed our complimentary bottle of wine. Before our wine tour, we made friends with the horses around the property and enjoyed the views from the verandah as we had our morning coffee. Apart from maybe the tuning of the piano, i couldn't fault this property, highly recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Monique G.

24 Apr 2019

Beautiful, peaceful property

This was the second time we have stayed at Silky Oak Cottage and it was just as lovely as we remembered. The cottage is very cute and clean and I would recommend to anyone going to the Hunter Valley. The horses at the neighbouring property were friendly and we fed them treats. The only negative was that there was insufficient dish cleaning products which made it hard to clean up. We cooked 2 of 3 nights and had to clean all glasses and plates etc. with steelo pads and watered down detergent. A proper sponge or scrubber would have been helpful. There was also no bench spray and only one chux cloth which got gross fast. It would also be helpful to supply cling wrap and foil.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philippa M.

24 Dec 2018

A peaceful location

We had a girls weekend away here. A great location and the house was clean and comfortable. The highlights were the gorgeous verandah and the BBQ area, lots of nice spaces to hang out together. We went for some walks around the area and noticed there’s a bike lane along Hermitage Rd, it would be a great spot to take your bikes.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

7 Nov 2018

Oasis of tranquility

Stayed at Silky Oaks nearly 5 years ago when last in Australia and loved it then so very excited to be back again and to find it just as charming. Only two nights but settled in so quickly that it felt longer. Loved seeing the Kangaroos but sorry not to see the horses this time.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Silke G.

5 Sept 2018

Beautiful location, but the kitchen stove was a real turnoff.

We planned to stay in for the weekend on our two evenings and cook in the house. The house is very nice with a great fire and comfortable. I would strongly recommend against anyone planning to use the stove to prepare meals. It is very old, the dials are hard to read and really the oven and hotplates are not up to scratch. The oven did not heat up effectively and only one hotplate was effective. It would be great if they took the stove to the tip and put a new one in. We don't like writing these kinds of reviews, but we would prefer to provide some honest feedback and we emphasis that the rest of the house and location are really terrific!! New stove and we would go there again!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

3 Oct 2017

Peaceful stay in the Hunter

We spent 3 nights at Silky Oak Cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Close to all that the Vineyards have to offer and in a peaceful location. Would definitely recommend.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

5 Sept 2017

Rural heaven

Loved everything about this gorgeous cottage - the roaring log fires at night, sipping coffee on the wrap-around verandah in the early morning sunshine, feeding apples & carrots to horses on a neighbouring property and the balance of peace and tranquility with the allure of good food and wine in the Hunter Valley. There was plenty of room for our 3 generations celebrating Grandpa's birthday and apartment-bound grandson LOVED such space to kick balls, fly frisbees & kites and just sit in the dirt picking up stones. The cottage is very well set up with everything you could possibly need and the BBQ area is a standout.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

BROOKE C.

7 June 2017

Cosy!!

We loved our stay at Silky Oak Cottage - very cosy! We loved feeding the friendly horses and enjoyed a big breaky in the outside BBQ area. Would suggest hooking up wifi at the property. Thanks for having us!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ABBEY F.

1 May 2017

Perfection

This property is truely perfect. Set in huge beautiful grounds, the property is like little house on the prairie/old world aussie cottage- with a great location in the heart of the Hunter Valley. The cottage is well furnished, clean & gorgeous, with plenty of room and amenities for 8 people. There are two areas to cook- a well equipped kitchen & an outside BBQ area. There are also plenty of places to chill out around the cottage, the veranda goes completely around the building, with seats all around, plus the grounds are huge with plenty of space to run around/explore. This is actually my favourite property that I've stayed in the whole of Australia! We went on a girls weekend to get away from the city, it would also be great for a family get away. My only advice for any potential guests: stock up on food & drink before you arrive, once you're here you won't want to leave! Also, make sure you bring salt, pepper, tin foil, cooking oil, washing up liquid, cloths, sponges etc- while the kitchen is very well equipped with cooking equipment it doesn't have a basic pantry.