Willow Tree Estate is an elegant, luxurious estate on seven stunning acres at the end of a quiet country lane boasting some of the most magnificent panoramic views in the Valley over the surrounding vineyards out to the Brokenback & Barrington Ranges.
Willow Tree Estate is the largest self-contained house in the Hunter Valley.
The overall look and feel was very important to the owners.
“We wanted to make guests feel like they were walking into not just another house but a home.”
Private balconies from each of the first floor bedrooms open onto sweeping views of the estate and surrounding vineyards, olive grove and swimming pool.
Whether you are looking for a wedding destination, a corporate getaway, a special occasion or a weekend away with friends you can look no further than Willow Tree Estate.
It offers grand comfort with sumptuous soft furnishings, elegant décor and a laid-back atmosphere.
A place so delightfully decadent, you will never want to leave.
This magnificent property has everything a large group of family or friends could wish for with a stunning open plan living and dining area with seating up to 28, an oversized commercial kitchen suitable for large groups or event catering with a servery opening onto the large outdoor deck which can seat 40 guests in comfort. A stunning formal sitting room for some peace and quiet with a gas fireplace, a huge selection of books and a working piano for the music lovers. Willow Tree also boasts a quirky cinema room overflowing with your favourite DVD's and filled with luxurious designer bean bags and a Playstation 4.
The games room has a pool table, smart TV with Foxtel and opens out onto the large entertaining deck which seats 40 guests. The entertaining deck boasts two BBQ's, under a waterproof sail which overlooks the magnificent gardens, vineyards and the dam.
At the rear of the property you will find a large sparkling private swimming pool and a bocce court.
Picturesque gardens and a rotunda add to the beauty of this stunning property which is perfect for small intimate weddings for up to 40 guests or in the newly built "Norfolk Room" for weddings up to 120 guests.
Willow Tree Estate is surrounded by boutique wineries, breweries and hatted restaurants. Whatever your choice of an outdoor experience might be, hot air ballooning, helicopter flights, golf at a Greg Norman designed golf course, a bush-walk or horse riding, Willow Tree Estate in the Hunter Valley is your perfect escape.
Just 1.5 hours’ drive from the start of the M1 and 40 minutes from Newcastle, Willow Tree Estate is positioned within the Golden Triangle of Pokolbin’s wine region and is a highly sought after destination for weddings, TV productions, milestone birthday’s, family getaways, conferences, yoga retreats or a heart-warming gathering.
Willow Tree Estate is your ideal location to make you feel right at home.
Willow Tree Estate is a short stroll to Four Pines at the Farm, Brokenback BBQ and Tapas Bar.
A two minute car trip down the hill will take you to Keith Tulloch Wine's cellar door and the famous artisan chocolate shop Cocoa Nib. This is a bright, modern space and is one of the Hunter Valley's most exciting venues and offers a unique and exceptional tasting experience.
Walk across the road to the newly opened Mercer Wines Cellar Door.
A two minute car trip in the opposite direction will take you to Peter Drayton's Ironbark Hill Brewhouse and cellar door which is famous for it's boutique beers straight out of the microbrewery, pizza and chicken wings.
The property can be booked in two configurations:
10 bedrooms/ 9 bathrooms which consists of the first floor and ground floor bedrooms, the Pool Suite & Summer House which can accommodate up to 31 guests.
- 12 bedrooms/11 bathrooms configuration includes all of the above as well as the West Wing Terrace and can accommodate up to 38 guests. 2 high quality Rollaway beds make 40.
ACCOMMODATION
FIRST FLOOR:
PRAIRIE - King Bed or 2 king singles + additional king single bed with ensuite (3)
FLUTE - King Bed or 2 king singles + additional king single bed with ensuite (3)
SAGE - King Bed or 2 king singles + additional king single bed with ensuite (3)
GRAYLEAF - King Bed or 2 king singles + additional king single bed with ensuite (3)
WILGA - King Bed or 2 king singles + additional king single bed with ensuite (3)
VIOLET - King Bed or 2 king singles + additional king single bed with ensuite (3)
GROUND FLOOR:
DAPHNE - King Bed or 2 king singles + additional king single bed (3)
CASCADE - Queen Bed (2)
Oversized bathroom with bath, shower and toilet.
WEST WING TERRACE:
MEADOW - King Bed or 2 king singles with ensuite + disabled access (2)
PARK - Queen bed + additional king single bed with ensuite (3)
SITTING ROOM - Queen size sofa bed - made up upon request (2)
POOL SUITE:
2 x King Bed or 4 king singles (4)
SUMMER HOUSE:
King Bed or 2 king singles + Queen sofa-bed with spa en-suite (4)
10 BEDROOM CONFIGURATION:
10 bedroom configuration can accommodate up to 31 guests.
Exception of West Wing Terrace
TARIFF - WEEKEND RATES (2 nights) ( Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun)
The minimum nightly weekend rate for up to 20 guests in the 10 bedroom configuration is $3700 per night
(2 night minimum)
Extra adult guests up to 28 (in individual beds) are charged at $110 per person per night.
Children 13 and under are charged at $60 per child per night.
Infants under 2 are free.
FULL ESTATE
12 bedroom configuration can accommodate up to 40 guests.
TARIFF - WEEKEND RATES (2 nights) ( Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun) - 12 BEDROOM CONFIGURATION:
The minimum nightly weekend rate for up to 26 guests in the 12 bedroom configuration is $4600 per night
(2 night minimum)
Extra adult guests up to 40 are charged at $110 per person per night.
Children 13 and under are charged at $60 per child per night.
Infants under 2 are free.
2 hotel quality rollaway beds are available upon request