If you're looking for a relaxing weekend a rustic getaway then this might just be the perfect place…read morefor you. Horseback riding, Segway, petting farm, delicious meals three times a day. A vast selection of micro beers and wines some grown right on the estate. Others from surrounding vineyards. That's right over 150 vineyards the majority with cellar doors open and waiting to teach you about their fine wines. The staff on the resort is always warm welcoming and friendly. The food is plentiful large portions at a fair price. And activities galore. So check it out the next time you are heading north of Sydney Australia

Decided on a last minute trip to Australia and wanted to get out of Sydney because we're always…read morecoming here. We chose Hunter Valley because it was close and relatively unknown to us in the States. Also heard that they make incredible semmilon and shiraz. Arrived mid evening after the scenic drive up from the Blue Mountains. Front desk clerk was overwhelmingly helpful and made for a nice first impression. She was able to provide all the winery and brewery information we needed to go out tasting the next day. Also gave a few restaurant recommendations and tips. We didn't feel like being in the car any longer, so we ate on sight at the newly added Matilda Bay Brewing Company. Really, an on sight brewery!...we were psyched not knowing before we arrived, but were so happy to be able to get their beers after having them in Western Australia. Food was decent and the menu had enough for most people. My only complaint was that the bartender appeared to be closing up when we sat down for dinner at 7:30pm. We asked if they were done serving and the reply was "no, we're open until 9:00pm." He then appeared to be very interested in rushing us along and getting our order as quick as possible. Although I will say, he had very good beer knowledge. The room was comfortable and basic. Clean, a good bed, a hot shower and internet. It could use a little updating, but works nonetheless. Breakfast both mornings is limited, but adequate. Hot and cold items, fruits, breads and cereals are all available. Coffee is self serve. The staff was extremely pleasant, but a little overwhelmed with the group that bombarded them each morning, all at once. She could have used an extra person to assist her. Having said that, she was cheerful and smiling the whole time. It was great location in Pokolbin and close (as you can get) to some great wineries and breweries. Recommended if you find yourself in the area.

Understand this is a get-away in a pricey area, and its at the top of the its mark in terms of…read moreservice and offerings... you will get a lot for your money, but you will spend a lot to get it. We had a wide variety of places to visit and travel to in our quick 2 weeks down under, but this was one of those locations I decided to splurge on our trip and spend 2 days exploring Hunter Valley. You could do a lot worse. The estate is quiet, the wine is not even sold like other places here, its so small you have to belong to buy, but there is no cellar door. The food was AMAZING, truly. The service was excellent, the staff was friendly, offering after hours cell contact and all the amenities you could want. The room had but a few minor issues, like the upstairs noise was a lot more than promised, and the stairway next to our room as quite loud, so reserve upper if you can. But it was luxurious, plenty of space, fireplace pre set up with wood, and heated everything, floors and towel bars and a private patio to enjoy. The local animals were always present and a nice country add to our quite stay, in room pests were not welcome and reported but there is only so much you can do about them, so that is something they can do to earn a 5... mind you not much more as they are very close to it already. Worth the stay if you want to have a bit of luxury, but be prepared- its going to be one of the more expensive places in the area.

Feels like a recently built guesthouse. It's a really good hotel. It's small, so you don't bump…read moreinto many other guests. It was full on the weekend we went up to the Hunter Valley and we felt like we were the only ones there. It has a restaurant onsite called Botanica which has excellent food. We arrived on the Friday night from Sydney and service was excellent on checkin, as was the cocktail on arrival (they send cocktails out to all the rooms at about 5 or 6pm. We stayed for a couple of nights and had breakfast in the restaurant each morning which was very well done. A good selection of their food is grown onsite, and they also have some pigs onsite as well for restaurant use. I really like that, making it as local as possible. We also had inroom dining on the night we arrived and it was very well presented - usually inroom dining tends to be bumpy and cool by the time you get it. Inroom dining from Spicers is hand carried from the restaurant and very professional. It's easy to get to and it's local to most of the Hunter (with a car). The guesthouse has some nice features - pool, very large checkers and chess set and also a massage place onsite. Will be going back.

very dirty rooms Moulds in the bathroom…read more Dusty couch Spider web Stay away from this hotel

I never expected to hear myself utter the words, "Could you call for the buggy?" But that's what…read moreyou get at Chateau Elan - where walking anywhere on site is absolutely optional. Too lazy to walk from reception to your room, or your room to the tennis court? No problem! Simple dial 1 to be carted around anywhere on site, all free and part of the service. I stayed in a king spa room (not a suite) and it was just charming. Huge bathroom with spa bath, big soft bed, rotating tv and sitting area. There is also a day spa on site and a HAIR SALON which just seals the deal for me. (Are you with me ladies?) I didn't stay long enough to try either of these, but judging from the quality of the toiletries provided (the same used in the spa and salon) it would be quite a treat! The restaurant on site was also very good. The piano made for nice ambiance. On a purely superficially note, I wasn't much for the seating and carpets, which looked just a little too 'country motel' to do justice to the food and the whole vibe of the place. The golf course here is also apparently Greg Norman designed, if that's your thing.

Pokolbin Village - A Corker Amounst The Wineries…read more I have chosen Pokolbin Village for me and my family to stay at in The Hunter Valley Wine Country (only two hours from Sydney) during the first week of January 2017, that is a 'four star' rating and I can understand why they have an amazing rating. The place is nicely displayed with a range of specialty shops and restaurant for your convenience with lots of parking spaces available. There are easy-to-find signs especially when you're trying to locate 'Reception' so you can check-in, get your keys, unload your gear and start your holiday as-soon-as-possible. Once we entered the reception area, we were greeted by a friendly staff straight away that made us feel welcomed. The receptionist asked where I was parked and then directed me with easy instructions how to get to the our 'self-contained' villa accommodation and we noticed that on the key-ring to our villa, there were adverts on it stating that you can receive discounts for participating on-site shops and some outlets when shown. I drove the short distance to our room without a problem and found nearby parking - oh... by-the-way, the specialty shops are not too far from the room we were staying at, just a short stroll. . When we entered our room, the air-conditioner was already on that gave us an instant relief from the heat we were experiencing - 39 degrees Celsius (102.2 Farenheit). The facilities were conveniently located near the rooms - swimming pool, BBQ facilities, tennis court and boules court and on top of that, free wifi. We made great use of the swimming pool and BBQ facilities with nearby table and seats so you can enjoy your meal outdoors with the natural, non-pollutant country air. Pokolbin Village is only minutes away from all major attractions and event locations. It is the ideal place for couples, families or groups who are looking for a place with natural charms and beauty for a 'time-out' of your everyday hustle and bustle lifestyle.

Boring place with half closed expensive shops. Not sure about the restaurant there but the…read morecharacter of the hunter Defintely isnt in this little complex

Most of the rooms are on the same level with a courtyard, we had ours looking towards the tennis…read morecourt. Unfortunately it rained heavily for 90% of the time we were here but the rooms were clean, staff were super friendly and the hotel was very nice. The library off reception has a log fire and there is a cozy comfort to the reception which I loved plus the smell of a log fire burning. They are also walking distance to the hunter valley village shops and gardens so easy to get to and really convenient too.