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Artisans On The Hill - Refreshingly different on the NSW North Coast

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Owners residence and Gallery
Overlooking the magnificent Manning Valley
Sunrise over the Valley - taken from front porch.
Large parking area - ideal for boats, trailers - even Coaches!
Guest entry, hallway and large library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mondrook, NSW
  • Manning Base Hospital
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Taree Central
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Taree Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Blue Gum

1 Queen Bed

Huon

2 Single Beds

Leatherwood

1 Queen Bed

Myrtle

1 Queen Bed

Sassafras

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bluegum

Toilet · Shower only

Huon

Toilet · Shower only

Leatherwood

Toilet · Shower only

Myrtle - Sassafras

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Artisans On The Hill - Refreshingly different on the NSW North Coast

If you need to be staying in the Manning Valley during the current situation, what better place than your own self-contained accommodation at Artisans On the Hill!
Only a 3 hour drive North from Sydney, overlooking the magnificent Manning Valley, is Manning Valley Hideaway at Artisans On The Hill.
Ideal for Groups or just a quiet getaway, this self-contained home away from home is perfect as a base for family gatherings, sporting groups, team building or creative pursuits in Artisans Workshop. Your hosts, Peter and Christine live in a different wing on-site and are happy to sit with you over coffee to let you in on the hidden secrets of the Manning Valley.
Manning Valley Hideaway at Artisans On The Hill is also Pet Friendly. Well behaved pets are welcome inside (but not on our furniture or linen). Warm timber flooring throughout means no carpets to gather pet hair! Please bring your pet's own bedding for their stay. Please note - the property is NOT fenced.
The large, sealed parking area is ideal for boats, coaches and other awkward vehicles. There is even some under cover parking available by arrangement.
There are 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus a large fully equipped kitchen and living area, all reverse cycle air-conditioned of course. (Note: One room is allocated per 2 guests. Should you require additional rooms for single occupancy, a surcharge of $50 applies for each additional bedroom - for the booking NOT per night). Your beds are all made up with fresh linen, environmentally friendly toiletries and large fluffy towels. There is a hamper of breakfast goodies to get you started and of course real coffee and tea supplies are always on hand!
The large screen television and sound bar allows you to enjoy the vast library of movies, or perhaps you just want to curl up with a good book from the huge eclectic collection.
Free WiFi is there for those who need to remain connected while staying.

Artisans On The Hill is strictly a No Smoking property (including the grounds) and we do ask that you respect our wishes in that regard.
Please note that as from 1st December 2021, all guests who are eligible for Covid vaccine must be fully vaccinated in order to stay at Artisans On The Hill.

Located only a stone's throw from the village of Tinonee, and larger centres of Wingham and Taree, you get the benefits of a quiet rural location with easy access to all "The Valley" (made famous by local best selling author, Di Morrissey) has to offer.
The famous "Tip Track" - Mountain Bike Trail through Kiwarrak Forest is 5km away and the Beaches at Old Bar, Wallabi Point and Saltwater are about 20 minutes from your door.
For more information on the area, suggest you web search Visit Manning Valley.
Should you like to experience something different during your stay, spend some time in the Artisan Gallery on site, with functional pieces from some of Australia's best Artisans. Better still, try a workshop with your hosts, Peter & Christine, who can teach you things like woodturning, silver jewellery making, kiln formed glass and lots more. Lots of fun things for kids to make too!
Artisans Retreat / Artisans On The Hill has operated as a traditional B&B for several years, but with the addition of more bedrooms and the kitchen/living area, has made the shift to self contained accommodation - just for you!
Be daring - try something Completely Different!

Property manager

Peter & Christine Calabria

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved pets and Children are welcome!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Contact Owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets not allowed on furniture or linen (beds).
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The entire property, including grounds No Smoking
We do not take a bond for your booking, but on check in we do require details of a valid, suitable credit card as security.
Rates are based on 2 guests per room using existing bedding. Single occupancy surcharge $60 per extra room required FOR THE BOOKING (Not per night)
Peak dates (Christmas/New Year, Easter) While we accept two night bookings in general, there is a 3 night minimum for Peak Dates.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Contact Owner
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 PID-STRA-4264

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mondrook

Located in Mondrook, this holiday home is in a rural area. Wingham Golf Course and Taree Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nathan Reserve and Edinburgh Drive Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider The Big Buzz Fun Park, or check out an event or a game at Bushland Drive Racecourse. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Mondrook, NSW

What's nearby

  • Manning Base Hospital - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Taree Central - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Taree Golf Club - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Manning Valley Visitors Information Centre - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Manning Entertainment Centre - 16 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Taree Station - 16 min drive
  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Thyme Taree - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Donut King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Club Taree - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Artisans On The Hill - Refreshingly different on the NSW North Coast pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Artisans On The Hill - Refreshingly different on the NSW North Coast?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artisans On The Hill - Refreshingly different on the NSW North Coast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Artisans On The Hill - Refreshingly different on the NSW North Coast located?

This family-friendly Mondrook holiday home is located in a rural location, steps from Artisans On The Hill Gallery and within 6 mi (10 km) of Taree Central and Nathan Reserve. Edinburgh Drive Reserve and Kiwarrak State Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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

Fatastic, would stay again!

Loads of space, very comfortable and clean, had everything we need. Lovely location, very peaceful but close to Taree. Host Peter was fantastic, very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie W.

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

Mondrook Magic

Location was so peaceful and owners delightful. Property is well appointed and great for larger groups. You can book individual rooms and share kitchen and lounge area with others staying there. For our stay it was just us staying using three of the five rooms and sole use of the central space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

A welcoming family or group space

Having a number of family in and around Taree, and having a little dog, we were looking for a place to stay during holidays, and we found this delight. It allowed us to have some additional family from out of town stay with us and be our base of operations. We had a great time together. A visit to the gallery and Peter's guided tour of the workshop were a highlight of our stay. It was a peaceful place to retreat and hearing neighbouring cows rather than the constant hum of traffic was a delight. We're starting to plan our next trip to the region and Artisans On The Hill is at the top of our list. Highly recommend. Very accommodating and beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien S.

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

Great stay

Nice and close to MTB trails, with great place and hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary e., MUDGEERABA Gold Coast Qld

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

Beautiful Location

Amazing stay in beautiful surrounds.Peter is an excellent host Will let all our friends know about this property GARRY & SHARMAN
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

Wonderful Accommodation

A great house in a beautiful setting with lovely hosts. The gallery is an added bonus with some handcrafted pieces for sale.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jignesh P., Heathwood

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

Excellent

It was awesome experience staying at this property. Definitely recommend anyone wants to stay over.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

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

Beautiful house on the hill

3 generations all comfortably stayed with our own large bedroom an ensuite each, friendly hosts, great views, easy location for access to taree
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Excellent stay.

Best value for money stay on the pacific highway with our dog. Accomodation was clean and tidy and there was a good selection of breakfast items. Beautiful property - the gallery and workshop are impressive and worth checking out. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

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

A womderful stay

We had a great time. Very relaxing and peaceful. The kids loved riding their bikes around and doing a workshop with Peter. Peter and Christine a fabulous hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

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

Great space for large groups

Comfortable accommodation. Bedrooms spotless and beds very comfy. Lovely outlook and surroundings. Enjoyed sitting on the veranda. Very friendly hosts and enjoyed Peter showing us around his workshop and gallery.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh N., Sydney

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

Fantastic

Great location. Quiet and peaceful. Get away to unwind and relax. High location. Great view. It was an amazing experience. Enjoyed the stay. Peter is a great host. Artisan gallery and the workshop are added benefits.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Megan E.

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

Fabulous group accommodation

We loved staying here with our two adult kids and partners. Privacy for each couple, huge comfortable community room with space to read in a comfy chair, sit out on the veranda for the view, gather around the breakfast table or all chip in for the kitchen prep. Loved the comfy touches like the beautiful quilts, artwork, stacked bookshelves. We came for a family event in Taree and Peter's hospitality made it so lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traecey B., East Kurrajong

A great place to stay in the Taree area

Very comfortable, very welcoming, a great set up for a number of people. The rooms are all large with very comfortable beds and plenty of bathrooms. The kitchen is huge and well set up. The "supplies" to start us off were very generous and welcomed. The coffee machine and pods greatly appreciated. The property was lovely and quiet, with koalas calling nearby. We enjoyed our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leanne G.

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

Artisan on the hill

Excellent stay. A chance to have a family get together. Brilliant host who provided help on nearby walks and guided talks in his woodwork shed while showing us how to turn wood into beautiful artworks. Excellent gallery. This is a place you could park caravans in the carpark and use the huge kitchen and entertainment area to catch up on any event with accommodation for ten to thirteen people in five ensuites rooms. Excellent design for an house with lots of room for everyone. Thanks Peter and Catherine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy P.

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

Great stay

Had a great couple of days away at Mondrook. Our party consisted of three families and a dog. Owners were very friendly and accommodating. Property could probably do with a few more utensils in the kitchen. We also had a small problem with some ants in the kitchen. Property was clean, but could do with a bit of a dusting for cobwebbs. Plenty of room though, and good setup,. Overall, I'd definitely recommend a visit, especially if travelling with a dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Carolyn F.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Have stayed at better

The beds were comfy and the linen and towels good quality. The place was a little grubby, crumbs in the toaster and the oven Needed a wipe as did The microwave And fridge. There was no cleaning products and the wash up cloth and Chun were used and dirty. We found cleaning products in a cupboard in the laundry that I think was supposed to be locked, I had to wipe down the sink and splash back before we used it. The hamper was a disappointment. As the bacon was in a container, obviously it had been handled. The cereals also were not in sealed boxes...they we’re decanted into containers. The peanut butter, vegimite, honey and margarine were in jars already used by previous guests The lounges were grubby, some of the dining room chairs were very unstable. The outdoor furniture was full of spider webs and the table filthy. The outdoor bbq had meat and fat from previous guests left on it and we had to clean it to use it. There was no lockable door between the owners and the accomodation and the entrance door could not be locked. We actually had strangers walk in on us through the unlock able door. The owner Peter was pleasant and easy to deal with, and seems like a nice person.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Cheryl H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

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

Great Place to Stay

Very clean and cosy place highly recomended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Magical place.

What a lovely house and block. Stunning location. Got to check the workshops on the block they are very impressive
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan R., Stroud

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

Beautiful location and great art

Artisans on the hill is situated on a hill at Mondrook and is just a short drive from Wingham and Taree. The location is peaceful, and there are great rural vistas. There is also a boutique arts shop on-site, with fine jewellery, woodwork, and art. Peter and Christine are great hosts. A great family-friendly location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne K.

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

A great weekend

We had a really great weekend at Artisans on the Hill. Peter was a great host, checking us in with ease and professionalism. He even showed us around his workshop and gallery. The house was really clean, spacious and had all the necessary amenities you could ask for. Peter even helped set up the fire pit for us. The beds were really comfortable and the house was nice and warm. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends. Such a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traecey B., East Kurrajong

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

Welcoming, comfortable, spacious - a great place to stay.

My group has enjoyed the hospitality of Peter and Christine many times over the past few years. We find them wonderful, accommodating hosts and always look forward to staying at Artisans. We will be back again very soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

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

The property was awesome We will try and go back next year

Great time had by all
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Perfect accommodation

Though thus place was just used for work accommodation we really enjoyed it. Lots of room and privacy. I look forward to returning for a family break.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Peter & Christine Calabria

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Peter (originally from a farm in western NSW) and Christine (who grew up in Tasmania) are both passionate artisans.
Peter's favorite is to create in wood, and Christine's is making pure silver jewellery from precious metal clay.
We both enjoy teaching our skills in these and many other crafts at Artisans On The Hill.
Should you wish to try your hand during your stay, the well equipped workshop and our teaching skills will ensure you will go home with some magnificent work you have created.

Why they chose this property

In creating Artisans On The Hill, we looked far and wide for the ideal location before settling on a 5 acre hilltop paddock near Taree in the magnificent Manning Valley, only around a 3 hour drive north of Sydney.
We then set about designing and building our dream to create an unusual, comfortable, inspiring place for us and our guests to contemplate, create or just relax away from the pressures of everyday life.
We also wanted a unique Gallery space to display and sell high quality Artisan craft. This now boasts pieces for sale from internationally revered Australian artisans.

What makes this property unique

Artisans On The hill is unique in that we have facilities on hand to cater to a wide variety of Artisan Crafts.
We were able to achieve this because of the space the property has, the lack of close neighbors but the close proximity to major towns and natural attractions.

Languages:

English