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Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead

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Exterior
Sport court
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Pokolbin, NSW
  • Hungerford Hill
    4 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
    5 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Golf Club
    5 min drive
  • Cessnock, NSW (CES)
    4 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Studio bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Studio Lounge room

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead

Stonegate is a stunning, elegant Victorian style homestead set on ten park-like acres with views of both the Watagan and Brokenback mountains. This property has something for everyone boasting a 15 metre lap pool, a cinema area with full reclining seating, a full size tennis court, basketball and volleyball court plus a 1 kilometre cycling/running track around the perimeter of the property.

The main house features four bedrooms and two bathrooms, both with claw foot baths, and the cabana pool house is self-contained and features a queen bedroom and separate bathroom with large living area with a comfortable queen sofabed. Stonegate features a large light-filled formal living and dining areas with an open fire, a gourmet French farmhouse kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a huge casual living room with library room and cinema spilling out onto a three metre wraparound verandah.

Stonegate has all the features of a five star property including ducted air-conditioning, Blackbutt floorboards and three metre high ceilings. It even has a state of the art built in Bose sound system and Foxtel.

Stonegate can accommodate up to 14 guests comfortably.

Please note that this property is NOT pet friendly.
Please note that this property does NOT have Wi-Fi.

ACCOMMODATION
Maximum 14 guests or 8 guests in separate beds.
Bedroom One - 1 King bed and 1 Single bed
Bedroom Two - 1 Queen bed
Bedroom Three - 1 Queen bed
Bedroom Four - 1 Queen bed
Cabana Pool House - 1 Queen Bed
1 Single foldout and 1 Queen sofabed available in lounge of pool house (on request only).

TARIFF
Weekend - for up to 10 guests $1266 per night (Thu-Fri or Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun)
Midweek - for up to 10 guests $950 per night (Mon-Thu)
Extra guests are charged at $100 per person per night.
Children under 13 years are charged at $64 per child per night.
Infants under 2 are free.

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

SECURITY DEPOSIT
A security deposit/bond of $1200.00 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.

Please note, Stonegate 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.

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-21606

Property manager

Hunter Valley Stays
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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 security system
Property Registration Number 2325, PID-STRA-21606

About the area

Nulkaba

Located in Nulkaba, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hope Estate and Winter Art Bazaar are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hunter Valley Golf Club and Hanging Tree Wines. 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. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking, cycling and hiking in the area.
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Pokolbin, NSW

What's nearby

  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 5 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Roche Estate - 7 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 7 min drive
  • PepperTree Wines - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 16 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Australia Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Brickworks Brasserie - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Saddler's Creek Wines - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include exercise/lap pools.

Is Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, Hanging Tree Wines and Hunter Valley Golf Club. Werakata National Park and Allandale Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kerrilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Team getaway
Work colleagues get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Elinor R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Huge house close to Cessnock
Huge house, great space, we were really just there for the tennis court, but it is a great house for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location
We had a large group stay with the house providing plenty of room. We loved the outdoor deck and pool to cool off in. Very easy check in check out. Location is great! Only 5 mins from Rydges and 8 mins to Cessnock
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Sonia W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great home but needs work
The home was a great size and layout for a great and memorable multi generational family stay, however as a premium property with premium pricing it fell well short of the cleaning and maintenance standards one would expect. There are too many issues to list individually but include poorly maintained gardens full of weeds ( we understand that with the dry a green lawn was not there however gardens full of large weeds, and bindis on the walk between the house and pool is just lack of maintenance. The broken nets on the games facilities dilapidated pool housing and surrounds; , holes in the deck and protruding nails took the shine off what otherwise would be an outstanding property. Also whilst the surfaces inside the house were clean, mouse poo in the kitchen cupboards and on the utensils was not great neither was the super iced up and dirty freezer. The kitchen utensils and crockery has not been maintained and sorted as part of the post clean up by the managers after each visit. Lack of wifi ( whist this was made known in the booking ) is also not great for a stay in a premium property . When some of the defects were mentioned to the managers staff on site the response was you can suggest to the owners only so much but cant make them do things to me is not a response - when the property is managed by a company that promotes luxury stays then they have the power to ensure the quality lives up to the promise - by refusing to list unless the required maintenance is done.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy 60th old friends
A fabulous big house. Decore, paint etc getting a little tired but still very functional, and the lawns need water and weed spray for bindii.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

katie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for kids
Such a lovely stay with kids, lots of space for everyone and lots to do with court and pool! Easy walk for dinner to the brewery! Our second stay was just as good as the first!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stonegate
Overall the property was great. Plenty of open space and clean. I would definitely consider coming back here for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Great property in a great location. Sunset was beautiful. Tennis court and pool was great and got lots of use. Loved the privacy as well. Only complaint is the house could do with some brighter lights as the outside lights were quite dim.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family catch up.
Enjoyable weekend away with the family before school returns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Jo-anne R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Hunter valley Christmas
It is on beautiful land with the tennis court and pool just beautiful. I stayed here 5 years earlier and was disappointed to see that the house has deteriorated a lot in that time. The kitchen was greasy the rangewood was full of grease the mesh inserts on the kitchen cupboards are thick with dust. Main bedroom has a Power point that makes a noise which isn’t safe and the second bedroom lamps when we turned them on they blew straight away. The house was full of mosquitoes and the house needs spraying as there are wasps and nests everywhere, also cockroaches came out at night in bathrooms and kitchen. Such a shame as it’s perfectly positioned on beautiful land the house needs TLC nothing has been done in 5 years it needs painting on the outside as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cath S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Xmas in July
Great location and facilities for a group, unfortunately we had a hot water malfunction on our final morning. Im sure this was recitified in a timely manner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael w., Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
stonegate estate
outstanding property with great layout and space inside and loads of space and facilities outside. everything was well maintained and property manager very helpful. we would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week, Beautiful property. Walking track around the property was great for kid's bikes!
Great!

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Beautiful property close to the golf course, vineyards and lovely scenery! Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get Together
Thoroughly enjoyed by all. The few problems were attended to very quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trudi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
Beautiful cottage that catered for 8 adults who needed a weekend escape. Everything that was needed was on premises. It was clean and well looked after inside and out.

8/10 Good

Clement C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
The Stonegate is a beautiful property, located close to vineyards, and not far from Cessnock. Overall, our stay was comfortable. Facilities within the property were generally functional for their age. General cleanliness was ok but with some areas for improvement, for instance the floorboard was a bit dirty and we found a cockroach in the kitchen. The dishwasher did not seem to be cleaning the dishes very cleanly as some plates/utensils were still dirty upon our check-in. Also, some bathrooms were missing body wash. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vukasin K.

Amazing venue made for a perfect getaway!
We had an amazing time during our stay. Facilities were excellent and it had everything you could ask for to make our experience the best one, definitely coming back here with family and friends.

8/10 Good

Wendy R.

great weekend getaway for a group of friends
Our group of 12 enjoyed the facilities for a weekend. Great bedrooms and living spaces including the added bonus of the pool cabana. The pool and tennis court were well used ad we all had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Fantastic
Had a wonderful time, the home has many areas to be with friends inside or out. Bedrooms a 5 star and facilities of of a resort. Stonegate's location is close to everything. Will book again, as our client loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Fantastic
fantastic weekend loved the property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Lovely weekend get away
House was amazing,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

ALISON L.

Great Property for a Weekend Stay
Stonegate is a wonderful property for a large group for a weekend. It is very well maintained and had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. Both the adults and the grandchildren had a fantastic time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JOHN PAUL H.

Great property
We had a fanatastic weekend with plenty of space and things to do in and around the house. Enjoyed by everyone
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

Excellent property
Great place to stay for our family celebration. Plenty to do for the children. Safe fenced property. Lovely house with open fires

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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