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Cooks Hill Chalets - Petite Chalet

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Petite, yet perfect for travellers
Light and space abound
Gourmet kitchen with all the amenities
The master bedroom with ensuite
The ensuite off the master bedroom with walk-in shower

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cooks Hill, NSW
  • NEX
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Newcastle Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Cooks Hill Chalets - Petite Chalet

The Petite Chalet is one of our exclusive and luxurious 5-star houses on offer. You will have access to a complete 3 bedroom home featuring ducted air conditioning, high quality linen, an outdoor living area and high speed Wi-Fi, Foxtel & Netflix on tap.
We are centrally located within the heart of Newcastle, having the vibrant shops and cafés of Darby St, beautiful parks and playgrounds, and several of Newcastle’s golden beaches within a short walking distance.

Cooks Hill Chalets is a French-Provincial style house combining modern and classic style furniture and artwork from all around the world.
There is plenty of space to relax with all 3 bedrooms featuring deluxe queen beds, all finished with 1200 thread count linen.

Sink into the plush leather lounge to enjoy your favourite DVD on the large LCD screen TV with surround sound, or catch up on world news and sport via Foxtel or Netflix.

You’ll love coming home from a long day at the beach and washing off in our outdoor hot & cold shower, and even using our fully equipped laundry which makes those long stays that little bit easier.
We will supply a high chair and baby cot upon request to make travels with those little ones stress free and enjoyable.

The Petite Chalet offers not just a place to sleep, but a total holiday destination which travellers of all ages will find hard to go past.

Guests will have access to a fully furnished 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom house located in central Newcastle. In the central living space, we offer a fully equipped kitchen with an island bench and breakfast bar, dining room and plush leather lounge.

Living around the corner from the property, I am fully available 24 hours a day for any issues that may arise. We are happy to offer early check-in and late check-out if there are no other guests leaving or arriving on the same day. We provide keys via a lock-box on the property itself, so there is no waiting around for someone to arrive to let you in, or having to go to an office to collect keys.
If you need anything else, I can be contacted by phone.

At Cooks Hill Chalets, we believe that the small touches turn a good place into a great one, which is why every guest is supplied with complimentary beach towels for those long days in the sun, umbrellas for when the sun disappears, slippers for hanging around in the house and vanity packs complete with toiletries, shower caps, sewing kits and shower puffs.

Our kitchen is fully equipped with the cooking essentials such as sauces and an array of spices, along with cookbooks for the aspiring MasterChef! You can make fresh hot coffee in the morning using the Nespresso machine or wander up to Darby St for a selection of gourmet coffees and cakes.

For those lazy rainy or cold days spent inside, we have put aside a selection of DVDs, board games and cards to keep everyone in the family well entertained.

Finally, if the Petite Chalet is unavailable for the dates you wish to book, be sure to check out our other properties, the Grande Chalet and the Diamond Chalet.

Living on the same suburb as the Petite Chalet for over 24 years, I can honestly say the area is without equal. Cooks Hill is a heritage area, and the surrounding streets offer a wealth of restaurants, boutique shopping, health and beauty options, together with cultural choices for even the most discerning traveller.
The home is centrally located at 72 Laman St, Cooks Hill.

Walk on flat ground to the beach or the harbour foreshore, shop at world class boutiques, then enjoy dinner and Hunter Valley wines or beers at a local restaurant. Life doesn't get much better than that!

Great Coffee
Little place on the corner of Corlette and Bull St called "Welsh Blacks", literally two blocks from the Chalet. (I leave several maps at the property and would be happy to give you some guidance after you arrive). Otherwise, anywhere on Darby St sells good coffee, including "Glee Coffee Roasters" or Goldbergs.

Great Food/Atmosphere (open early to late)
"Goldbergs" hands down. Like a European cafe, great atmosphere and food.
Also, there is a great chocolate restaurant called Coco Monde on Darby St.
For smoothies to die for (including Mars Bar, Cookies and Cream and other weird flavours), try "The Three Monkeys" on Darby St.

Grocery Shopping
Marketown shopping centre is only 750m away, containing Coles, Woolworths, Big W, Dick Smith, Officeworks and lots of little shops as well.

Boutique Shopping
There are many small boutique and designer shops along Darby St, with Jean Bas, HoneyBee goods and Carla Swimwear to name a few.

Larger Shopping Centres
Westfield Kotara (David Jones and a huge number of other stores) and also Charlestown Square (Main store is Myer. Also has the Reading Cinemas)

Cinemas
Rather than drive to Charlestown Square, you can walk to the Greater Union Cinemas in King St, less than a 10 minute walk away.

Great Walk
Check out the new "Anzac Walk" which runs up the cliff from Bar Beach to a lookout, beside Memorial Drive. For the more adventurous, the Glenrock Reserve, only 5km away, offers long walking tracks with beautiful scenery and animals.

Art Galleries & Museums
Take a short walk to the Newcastle Regional Art Gallery, Cooks Hill Galleries or John Earle Gallery, all within a 1km radius of the chalet. Take a walk to the harbour-side suburb of honeysuckle to visit Newcastle Museum or Newcastle Maritime Museum.

Hunter Valley
Take a wine tasting tour featuring delicious fine wines at the Hunter Valley winery, only a 45 minute drive away.

By rail, the Chalet is best accessed from Hamilton Railway Station, with buses connecting with each train directly to the Civic Station area. The home is then a short 3 block walk from the bus stop. It is also one block back from Darby St, where numerous the buses travel to surrounding suburbs, John Hunter Hospital, the CBD and the world-class beaches.


BUSINESS TRAVELLERS & RELOCATION


Tired of trying to relax or hold meetings in a hotel room or apartment? Cooks Hill Chalets is the perfect solution.
Offering a sun-filled private deck, the Petite Chalet will make holding business meetings a delight.

Relocation

The Chalet is also perfect for employees relocating from overseas or interstate. Avoid the usual worries of apartment living with children and noise concerns commonly associated with inner-city accommodation.

Other features appreciated by our business travellers include:

Free ADSL2+ Wi-Fi Internet
Free Local Calls
Printing available on request
Foxtel News Channels including BBC/ Sky/ CNN/ CNBC
Foxtel Sports including Foxtel Sports /ESPN

Property manager

Jacqui Harvey
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property registration number PID-STRA-11113

About the area

Newcastle

Located in Newcastle, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. Travelling with kids? Consider Maritime Centre, or check out an event or a game at Newcastle Showground. Surfing/body boarding and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Cooks Hill, NSW

What's nearby

  • NEX - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Newcastle City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Merewether Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 7 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Delany - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Autumn Rooms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Goldbergs Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wests City - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rum Diary Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cooks Hill Chalets - Petite Chalet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cooks Hill Chalets - Petite Chalet?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cooks Hill Chalets - Petite Chalet?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cooks Hill Chalets - Petite Chalet located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Newcastle Civic Park and Newcastle Beach. Maritime Centre and Newcastle Civic Theater are also within 10 minutes. Civic Station is 7 minutes by foot and Newcastle Interchange Station is 18 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Elegant French Chalet

Splendid getaway. Tastefully decorated, well equipped, conveniently located a great way to enjoy Newcastle
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Great central location

Beautiful property with everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA J.

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

Easy walk to everything

A relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Close to everything in Newcastle

The Chalet was a great place to stay. Convenient and easy to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky W.

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

Perfect long weekend stay

A lovely 'petite' house, handy to downtown. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Family get away

Just a few days away with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig E.

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

Boutique and superb location

Property was perfectly presented, with nice amenities and a great location. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz C.

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

Fun stay

It was a fantastic experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Wonderful mini break

Fantastic overall. Will stay again. Beds and pillows sooo comfy. There was a hiccup with getting into the locked box but that was fixed with clear communication and a quick return call from the owner. Also: We forgot something and were called within half an hour of leaving, so excellent service. This felt like staying in a luxury hotel but with the freedom of living space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Gorgeous property

What a lovely place to stay! So well appointed (literally thought of everything!), so easy to communicate with and great location. Would definitely recommend and thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

Just Fabulous

The Petite Chalet was the perfect inner city pad to explore Newcastle. Very cosy (yet not cramped), incredibly well equipped kitchen, and super quiet. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grateful for a good stay

Thanks to Jacqui we had a great stay and really appreciate me her adaptation when there was a problem. Definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great little cottage for a family holiday

My family of 5 stayed here for 5 days and loved it. It’s cozy, but you have everything you need and it is laid out and furnished very nicely. The location is fantastic, only a few minutes walk to either the water or Darby St. Lots of great places to eat within walking distance. Would absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz E.

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

Excellent location

Petit Chalet was perfect for my family’s visit to Cook’s Hill. The location was great and the house was well equipped with everything we needed and we felt very comfortable there.The double garage was an added bonus. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

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

New Year stay

The property was exactly as advertised & all communication excellent. The manager, Jacqui Harvey was wonderful & we highly recommend Stayz, especially the Petite Chalet Newcastle.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great neighbourhood, lovely house

This is one of, if not the, best short term stays I've had anywhere. The house is so thoughtfully appointed, I don't think Jacqui has forgotten anything. Cooks Hill is reminiscent of inner city Melbourne, with greta cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

maree m.

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

Family Visit

The property was excellent. Clean and beautifully presented. The process to access the property was simple. Communication with the host was prompt and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

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

Cool little house

Very cool little house, great spot, Jacqui was very prompt in responding to communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bettine B., Where do you live?

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

Precious find!

Fabulous home, beautifully updated, clean and spacious. Owner was wonderful to deal with and was able to accommodate our family at very short notice. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again or recommend to others. Great house, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Newcastle what Sydney once was.

We had a wonderful stay in Newcastle made pleasurable by staying so close to the city and what seems the Sydney’s Paddington of Newcastle - Cooks Hill. Having onsite parking - very comfortable home and our host Jacqui so helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE V., Australia

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

Lovely property

Gorgeous cottage in a great location. Every inclusion that you could think of & more. Wonderful communication & information from the host. 5 star !!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elijah W.

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

Amazing

Amazing had everything me and my friends needed eg. open balcony to the kitchen, dining area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B.

Amazing

Great location, beautifully presented and well equipped. Attention to detail second to none. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Belinda D.

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

Perfection!

Loved our weekend stay at Petite Chalet!! It was the perfect location to explore Newcastle, stroll to a local cafe or pub, whilst having the luxury of a gorgeous, generous home to return to. Jacqui delivers extra with beautiful toiletries, beach towels, umbrellas - and we needed them! - to a fully equipped kitchen. Cleanliness was A+, parking ample - will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meagan Z.

Absolutely gorgeous

The property was beautifully presented and well-equipped for a family visit (including enough umbrellas for everyone, which was helpful when it was pouring!). The owner was easy to contact and very helpful. It was easy to find, off-street parking was (just) big enough for the large vehicle that we'd hired, and it was central to everything. We loved it and will visit again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jacqui Harvey

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Having travelled extensively with my family, I can appreciate the small touches that can change a good place to stay into a great one. Cooks Hill Chalets prides itself on exceeding your expectations!
Originally from Sydney, I now live in Cooks Hill, and work one suburb away. My husband and I appreciate the beautiful character that defines heritage homes, and love to renovate them to show their full potential!

Why they chose this property

Living on the same suburb as the Petite Chalet for over 25 years, I can honestly say the area is without equal. Cooks Hill is a heritage area, and the surrounding streets offer a wealth of restaurants, boutique shopping, health and beauty options, together with cultural choices for even the most discerning traveller.

What makes this property unique

Having renovated several homes over the years, from the minute I walked into this miner's cottage I could see the potential. With careful planning the Petite Chalet was born, now offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and secure garaging for 2 vehicles. We have tried to create a feeling of "inner city chic" with all the amenities of a 5 star hotel, within walking distance of everything Newcastle has to offer!

Languages:

English

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