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Escape to the Country

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Escape to the country at Hunter River Retreat, where a private rustic cottage awaits with panoramic views. Unwind on the deck with a glass of wine or explore 110 acres of trails, wildlife spotting and farm animals.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Pool

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Escape to the Country

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY AT HUNTER RIVER RETREAT.

If your looking to leave the city behind and unwind on the deck of your own private rustic cottage with stunning views, to sit back and sip a glass of fine Hunter Valley wine and do nothing but soak up the peace and serenity.

Perhaps a picnic on the mountain with a loved one, bush walking on our many trails, spotting local wildlife including our kangaroos and wallabies or feeding our farm animals interest you, then picturesque Hunter River Retreat is for you.

Hunter River Retreat is situated on 110 acres and approx. 2 hrs from Sydney, 15 minutes from Maitland, with boutique wineries close by and the main Hunter Valley wineries approx. 30 minutes away. Full Day Bus Winery Tours can also be organized that pick up from The Retreat - you can taste and not worry about driving.

Goanna Lodge is a private fully self-contained cabin with a huge deck, gourmet BBQ and stunning views which makes entertaining or a family get togethers on the deck a must.

The Goanna lodge has 3 bedrooms, the main bedroom featuring a queen bed, and a glass sliding door leading to the third bedroom, will be loved by the children and features a double bed and a loft bed above, along with a tv and dvd player.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: On outside deck only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
With owner approval

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
On outside deck only

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: 8
Note from host: with owner approval
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Escape to the Country Maitland
Escape to the Country Private vacation home
Escape to the Country Private vacation home Maitland

About the area

Map
Rosebrook, NSW

What's nearby

  • Walka Water Works - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Maitland Showground - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Tocal Homestead - 27 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue - 28 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 44 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Telarah Station - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lochinvar Hotel - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rutherford Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Oporto - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cuppa Joe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Escape to the Country have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Escape to the Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to the Country?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the Country?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the Country located?

Located in Rosebrook, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Winter Art Bazaar, Walka Water Works and Aerohunter. Mindaribba Weddings and Maitland Regional Art Gallery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Escape to the Country Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sunita K.

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

Farm Stay

We loved staying at Hunter Valley Retreat, kids and adult both enjoyed being so close to animals and feeding them. Eloise is a very warm and welcoming host and we all loved how much time she takes out to ensure you get close to animals. Its a beautiful spot
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Parisa H.

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

Great location, quiet place and a beautiful vintage style cottage

Overall we had a fantastic experience, the place was very cosy, comfortable and beautiful. The host also very responsive and helpful as we lost the power and they had fixed it with less than 5 minutes. Price wise was also reasonably cheap for the long weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

miriam v.

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

Great stay

Great short stay. The house has everything you need. Kitchen essentials needs to be upgraded and cleanliness of property was poor. Overall had a good stay with my husband and 5 kids. Very remote and private property which we loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great stay and service

Eloise and Troy were the best hosts you could ask for. We had a blackout and within 20mins, they were able to get it fixed and the house was up running. The most gorgeous cabin to stay in with great facilities and not too far from the wineries either. Definitely recommending this to all my friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Prakriti G.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

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

Amazing location and perfect for a retrest

Communication from Eloise was great from booking date to end of the stay. The property was clean and in a great location, the retreat is a great place to stay to escape the city and enjoy nature. The facilities were amazing and we had no issues with our stay. Thank you Eloise! xx
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Relaxing and secluded

We loved our stay here! Troy and Eloise were fantastic hosts and were just a phone call away. The accommodation was amazing! We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

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

Comfortable cottage

Great entertaining space inside & out. Good facilities, but a little bit more up keep would be beneficial. Beautiful view & location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josephine B.

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

Clean , comfortable cabin.Large bedrooms & living areas.

Easy transaction, everything matched to what was offered.

10/10 Excellent

Bianca V.

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

Great spot for a chill weekend away!

Had a great weekend away at the Hunter River Retreat. The hosts were amazing with their communications and put us in touch with great options for wine tours in the region. Would definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

A lovely spot

We had a lovely stay at the cabins, prompt response from our host Eloise and anything we needed was shortly made available. Very peaceful Surroundings and the animals were so sweet! We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020