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Blue Cliff Retreat - Modern Country Home

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Property grounds
Exterior
Pool
Sport court

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pokolbin, NSW
  • Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Roche Estate
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bimbadgen Estate
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Cessnock, NSW (CES)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Cliff Retreat - Modern Country Home

**ENJOY AN EXTRA NIGHT ON US !** Book 2 nights and receive the 3rd night FREE. Available for all NEW bookings only, made from 12th March 2025 for Blue Cliff Retreat and staying between 1st May 2025 – 31st August 2025. **This offer is not available on Long Weekends, Public Holidays or any Special Events in the Hunter (such as concerts etc.), or in conjunction with other offers or discounts. Promotion available only by contacting us through VRBO, not available online. The FREE night will always be the lowest valued night.

* Please note that the swimming pool/tennis court pictured are shared Estate facilities and only a 8 minute stroll from the Retreat, and are not private *

This beautiful house was the winner of the 2013 HIA-CSR Hunter Housing Awards.  Nestled within a private estate and one of only a few properties built, it is surrounded by vineyards, acres of countryside and an abundance of kangaroos and wildlife. Blue Cliff Retreat is a modern country home sat in the heart of Australia’s Hunter Valley Wine Country in Pokolbin. 

Built in 2012, this residence is situated only minutes from some of the region’s best wineries and restaurants. It provides three bedrooms, making it an ideal country holiday home for couples, families and small groups who want to be completely surrounded by peaceful countryside and stunning mountain vistas. 

Designed to blend in with the natural bush surroundings, this idyllic home features an open plan living space and pavilion style wings which create separate sleeping and living zones. There is also an abundance of windows so you can enjoy the beautiful views of the ever changing escarpment from almost every room in the house. The interior has been styled with Grey Gum timber, sandstone floors, high ceilings and a stunning 100 year old recycled entry door that adds to the natural country feel of the property. 

The sun-filled lounge features a beautiful sandstone open fireplace and a gorgeous window seat perfect for some lazy reading or to bask in the warm sun. The well-equipped gourmet kitchen would delight any chef and the stunning dining area has a fantastic outlook of the property’s bush surroundings. Leading out from the open plan living area is a wrap-around deck with an outdoor undercover lounge and a gas barbeque overlooking a peaceful water catchment dam. Off the entrance hallway is the games room with pool table, darts, Smart TV and WiFi.  To top it off the estate facilities share a refreshing swimming pool (for guest use all year round) and tennis court, which is a casual few minute stroll from the house.  

The property’s three bedrooms are bright and airy and offer a generous amount of space. The master bedroom has a King Split Bed and a modern ensuite bathroom complete with double vanities. The second bedroom features a King split bed and the third has a queen size bed plus 2 single bunk beds - an ideal bedroom for a small family with children. Both additional bedrooms share a main bathroom that comes complete with both a bath tub and a shower. 

The entrance hallway flows into a games room with pool table, darts, Smart TV and WiFi.  

Please note that this property is NOT pet friendly.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodates a maximum 8 guests or 7 guests in individual beds
Bedroom One - 1 King Bed OR 2 King Singles with ensuite (2)
Bedroom Two - 1 King Bed OR 2 King Singles (2)
Bedroom Three - 1 Queen Bed and Single Bunk Beds (2)

TARIFF 
Weekend rates (2 nights) (Thu-Fri or Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun)

Weekend - for up to 4 guests $665 per night 
Midweek - for up to 4 guests $499 per night 
Additional adults $85 per person per night 
Additional children 2-13 years $64 per person per night
Infants under 2 years free of charge

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

SECURITY DEPOSIT
A security deposit/bond of $1000 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.

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-71653

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Hunter Valley Stays
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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 2320, PID-STRA-71653

About the area

Pokolbin

Located in Pokolbin, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hope Estate and Australian Army Infantry Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at De Luliis Wines and Leogate Estate Wines. Consider Tyrrell's Wines for a night out or Hunter Valley Wildlife Park if you're travelling with kids. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding, hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Pokolbin, NSW

What's nearby

  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Roche Estate - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Audrey Wilkinson Winery - 14 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 20 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leogate Estate Wines - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪4 Pines at the Farm - Hunter Valley - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Harrigan's Hunter Valley - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brokenwood Wines - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oak & Vine - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Cliff Retreat - Modern Country Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Blue Cliff Retreat - Modern Country Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Cliff Retreat - Modern Country Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Cliff Retreat - Modern Country Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Cliff Retreat - Modern Country Home located?

This family-friendly Pokolbin holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of De Luliis Wines and Leogate Estate Wines. Hunter Valley Gardens and Keith Tulloch Wine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Damon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely comfortable house
Lovely property. Very well equipped with fun games room and plenty of room for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience!
Excellent, central location. Beautiful home, set on a large property with all the required facilities. The kids especially loved the kids room. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Visit
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. The games room was fantastic and we also made use of the tennis court. We would certainly consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Great house good location, private.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Lovely house, easy communication. Close to all amenities. Would definitely recommend this stay to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe C.

Excellent Property!!
Awesome property, we were very happy and comfortable. Will be back for sure. Thank you Phoebe

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing amongst rainbows
Our family spent 5 nights relaxing in this beautiful home. We enjoyed nature on our doorstep and some amazing rainbows. The communication with our host was clear and prompt and we had a lovely stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

KAREN G.

Lovely ambience
Great property. From website expected pool and tennis court to be closer but may have misread. Loved all the platters and utensils - made catering very easy. Lovely ambience, so quiet with lots of kangaroos. Very close to all major vineyards.This was a great property for a group of friends and would equally suit families.

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well laid out
The property was well suited to our group of 6. The house is very well laid out with a bedroom and bathroom wing and a living wing. The pool is within walking distance but is about 0.5km away. We were going to a concert but the bus would only pick us up from the start of the gated community so was about a 600m walk. The house was very clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

David & Claire W., Manly NSW

Beautiful Property & Quiet
A very comfortable home that is actually part of an estate that has not been developed as yet, so it's incredibly quiet. The pool and tennis court were all ours for the weekend which was most enjoyable. It's 10mins drive from Pokolbin General Store so it was an excellent base for the wineries. Beds were very comfortable, kitchen incredibly well equipped. Wifi was great but in an effort to minimise its use (as requested) we had difficulty in using personal hotspots. Nescafe Dolce Gusto machine is provided, but the coffee pods are not nearly as good as Nespresso (to our taste). We loved our stay and would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Trudy C., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large home great for groups
The large kitchen, dining and lounge areas make this fab for groups. Some of the fittings are a little dated but overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ninva Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Best location
The place was great, plenty of room/space, amazing location - central and quiet. The house was jam-packed with all the appliances and products we needed. Only thing was the house was too dusty and the wifi didnt work. Double check the online gate closing and opening time, as well as check-out time with the seasons - it wasnt updated when I booked and neither were the emails I received. However, when I called Stayz about it, they were more than accommodating to us for the mix up.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Sandra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Very relaxing
Relaxation and Tranquility
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Blue Cliff Retreat
Great location, clean and fantastic amenities

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue CLiff Retreat
Great location lovely rural retreat, Had a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nadia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Apart from the misleading photo of the pool. We thought it was in the back yard and hence why I booked the place but it was actually about 1km away from the actual house. The house was beautiful and peaceful.

10/10 Excellent

Allisa o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a girls weekend away.
We loved the house, the layout, the comfort, the size, the beds, fireplace! Everything about this house was perfect for a girls weekend away! Will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Belind H.

Lovely house
Great house, everything you need for a lovely break
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Laura-Lee C.

Very relaxing, roomy stay
Was a lovely location and plenty of space for a girls weekend away. Only recommendation is for some milk in the fridge for those who enjoy a cup of tea on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

branka p.

So cosy
We had a girls weekend in the Hunter. Location was perfect - so close to all the wineries and restaurants. The layout of the house was great - rooms away from living areas. Plenty of room to move around, modern, great outdoor space, amazing views gorgeous.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ESTHER T.

Excellent property
We thoroughly enjoy our stay. The beautiful and tranquil surroundings impressed us most.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Fantastic house!!
Blue Cliff retreat was absolutely stunning! The house was exactly as described and so much more. We will definitely return and stay again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

SARAH W.

Perfect for a weekend with the girls
We had a sensational stay at Blue Cliff Retreat. Secluded. Cozy. Welcoming. Perfect weekend away with my girlfriends
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Isaac K.

Great place right in the middle of the Hunter
We loved our stay at Blue Cliff, the property was clean, well maintained and perfectly sized to spread our group of six out. The process for checking in / out was simple and suited us perfectly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Awesome!
Magic location and accomodation. Thanks for a great weekend.

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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