10/10 Excellent
ange c.
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful peaceful getaway
ange c.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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Live like a local in historic Morpeth
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6
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Explore the area
Morpeth, NSW
- Maitland Gaol5 min drive
- Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue7 min drive
- Maitland Showground9 min drive
- Maitland, NSW (MTL)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Live like a local in historic Morpeth
Elendar is a 130 year old cottage in Morpeth, the historic heart of the Hunter Valley. The 2 bedroom home (with sofa bed in lounge) can accommodate up to 6 people and is pet friendly (small dogs only). Elendar is 250 metres from the centre of the village with its historic bridge and buildings, pubs, cafes, shops, a cellar door and restaurants.
Property manager
Suzanne and Andrew
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-36291
About the area
Maitland
Located in Morpeth, a neighbourhood in Maitland, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Winter Art Bazaar are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Maitland Showground and Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
Morpeth, NSW
What's nearby
- Maitland Gaol - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
- Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
- Maitland Showground - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
- Maitland Regional Art Gallery - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - 19 min drive - 21.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Commercial Hotel - 2 min walk
- Bushrangers Bar & Brasserie - 6 min drive
- East Maitland Bowling Club - 6 min drive
- Wildflame Barbecue and Bar - 6 min drive
- Momo Whole Food - 6 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Christopher S.
16 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Christopher S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul E.
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mix of the old and new
Paul E.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Simon Y.
9 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay away cottage with everything
Simon Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christopher
14 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Christopher
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nathan B.
17 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable getaway
Nathan B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christopher S.
13 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Christopher S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie M.
17 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Katie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
BRETT F.
1 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Morpeth weekend 👍
BRETT F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter G.
31 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful old world getaway
Peter G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vicki V.
4 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable Morpeth
Vicki V.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by Suzanne and Andrew
Andrew and Suzanne are originally city dwellers (Suzanne from Sydney and Andrew from Yorkshire in England). We made the tree change to Morpeth many years ago and we truly love it here. We live and work in Morpeth but we are fortunate to have work that takes us all over Australia. Our love of travel (domestic and international) has given us vast experience as guests in all types of accommodation. What we love most is cultural immersion - where you can really get the feel of what it's like to live like a local. Using our travel experience and, taking ideas from some of our favourite hosts (such as in Tasmania, the south of France and Vermont in the USA) we have fashioned Elendar as an immersive, authentic village experience. We hope you will love it!
Why they chose this property
Elendar has loads of historic appeal and features on the local walking tour of notable historic homes (available from the Museum). Elendar is decorated with an eclectic mix of antiques, modern furnishings and photographs and artefacts from our travels. It features reverse cycle air-conditioning and back-up gas heating for very cold nights. The kitchen has an authentic rustic feel but we have installed a new Smeg oven and modern appliances with plenty of cooking utensils and basics for those of you who would like to sample our local produce.
What makes this property unique
Elendar is 250 metres from the centre of the Morpeth village. A 3 minute walk will take you to the Heritage Listed Morpeth bridge, specialty stores, a supermarket, a doctor and a pharmacy. There are loads of cafes, two pubs, two bakeries (including the original Arnott's bakehouse), a cellar door and a couple of good restaurants as well as the award winning UAINE Candles which manufactures beautiful soy candles on the banks of the Hunter River.
Morpeth is also a great location for those of you wanting to explore the wineries and the region. Pokolbin (the winery centre) is about 40 minutes away by car. Newcastle (with its beautiful beaches and buzzing nightlife) is 35 minutes away; Port Stephens is less than an hour away and around Morpeth there are loads of little villages (such as Lorn, Bolwarra and Paterson) which are definitely worth exploring.
Morpeth is also a great location for those of you wanting to explore the wineries and the region. Pokolbin (the winery centre) is about 40 minutes away by car. Newcastle (with its beautiful beaches and buzzing nightlife) is 35 minutes away; Port Stephens is less than an hour away and around Morpeth there are loads of little villages (such as Lorn, Bolwarra and Paterson) which are definitely worth exploring.
Languages:
English, French
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