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5 bedrooms, Internet
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

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Fordwich, NSW
  • Popular LocationMargan Family Wines10 min drive
  • Popular LocationKrinklewood Vineyard16 min drive
  • Popular LocationHunter Valley Gardens26 min drive
  • AirportSingleton, NSW (SIX)28 min drive

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About the area

Fordwich

At this holiday home, you'll be 29.5 km (18.3 mi) from Hunter Valley Gardens. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a fireplace and a balcony. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a dining area and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A living room and a hairdryer are also available. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Fordwich holiday home include Wollemi National Park and Mount Broke Wines.

What's nearby

  • Margan Family Wines - 10 min drive
  • Krinklewood Vineyard - 16 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 26 min drive
  • Roche Estate - 26 min drive
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Singleton Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Margan Family Wines - Hunter Valley - 11 min drive
  • Bulga Bridge Cafe - 9 min drive
  • Nightingale Wines & Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Mount Broke Wines - 12 min drive
  • Motty's Farm Cuisine - 12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Soldiers Cottage picturebook vineyard home in cute Hunter Valley village

Nestled at the foothills of the Brokenback Ranges and Yengo National Park and surrounded by some of the Hunter's most notable wineries and restaurants, "Soldiers Cottage" is the ideal country residence or weekend retreat. It was formerly known as Kalagari.

Set on 37 acres, the original 1900's soldiers' settlement cottage has been thoughtfully extended to ensure the historic features of the property have been retained, including many of the original floorboards, brick fireplace and original Stove. A homely and extremely comfortable cottage, the main homestead now boasts four bedrooms, including a separate, large master bedroom with ensuite and balcony on the upstairs level. The three additional bedrooms are located on the ground floor and separated from the living areas. There is also a separate 1br Studio close by (only available for groups of 12 or more) and free Wi-Fi

With beautiful views of the vines and surrounding mountain range, the large 9.8m x 5.2m lounge room features raked ceilings and a split system air conditioner. Winter nights will be spent snuggled on the lounge next to the stunning Masport wood burner and family meals will be shared all year round in the 7.2m x 4.8m enclosed indoor/outdoor entertaining area.

In addition to its award-winning vines which consist of a highly regarded Chambourcin and Shiraz, the property capitalises on its close location to many wineries and wedding venues. Its nearby paddocks are home to a few retired racehorses who love carrots and apples, certainly a great experience for the kids.

A storybook home in a beautiful location makes "Soldiers Cottage" the ideal property to start your next chapter.

THE Important Stuff -
House - Sleeps 11
Bedroom 1 - Queen
Bedroom 2 - Queen
Bedroom 3- Double
Bedroom 4 - Queen + 2 Single + Baby Cot
Sunroom - 2 singles

Studio - for groups of 13 or more only
Queen

* Please note parking is permitted in allocated parking area only - please do not park your vehicle on the grassed area surrounding the property.

How We Price: The booking price is based on a minimum number of guests. Any guests above this number are chargeable on a per person/per night rate. The system will automatically calculate the correct rate when you enter the required number of guests. Reductions in guest numbers are non-refundable.

Arrival Details: Access to the property is made easy for you. We will send you an access code just before 2pm on your arrival day via SMS and you will use this code for the duration of your stay.

Linen: 1 set of full bed linens and 1 bath towel per person are supplied. Guests may wish to bring extra towels depending on the length of their stay. Pool/Lake/Beach towels are BYO

Guest Amenities: We are Eco-Friendly - to help reduce wastage, we supply a single bottle of 3in1 shampoo/conditioner/body wash in all showers. In addition, guests are advised to bring their own personal preferred bathroom products/amenities.

Wifi is provided complimentary on behalf of the owner. It is intended to be used in an appropriate manner by all guests. As the service is provided by an external 3rd party, Weekenda cannot and do not guarantee the speed or efficacy of this property's wifi connection nor do we pay any compensation for interruption of service for any reason.

Pets: Pets are welcome at this property on completion of the below standard pet regulations in writing finalised prior to arrival:
Guests supply pet bedding, food bowls & disposable waste bags.
Pets are strictly prohibited from being on any furniture, rugs, carpeted areas, beds & bedding/linen inside & outside the property.
At no time are pets to be left alone, locked inside a property. Your pet must remain in your possession at all times.
Guests bring pets at their own risk understanding we can commit to the validity of fencing, access to natural waterways, rural properties pest control with chemicals and surrounding neighbours pets or livestock.
A Bond will be charged for any damage caused by pets and any non-adherence of the pet regulations.

Fires and Firewood: Internal wood fireplaces and outdoor fire pits only operate after the NSW Easter School Holidays up to before the NSW September School Holidays in line with NSW state fire restrictions. Please note: we will normally supply enough firewood, kindling & fire-starters for between 1-2 nights of your stay. For guests wishing to have additional fires, we suggest BYO Firewood, Kindling, and Starters which can be easily purchased from the local service stations.

No Party Policy: All reservations operate under a Strict No-Party & Non-Excessive Noise Policy as prescribed in the NSW Short-Term Letting Legislation and Local Council Laws. This property is in a Residential Area. Failure to comply can put the security bond into jeopardy and may lead to police-assisted eviction and/or extra charges being levied. We hate to have to note this, but the reality is that so far this year we have had to evict 3 groups for overstacking/bad/anti-social behavior.

Extra Guests / Visitors: The number of people nominated on your booking is the maximum number of people that are allowed to be on the property at any one time, including visitors. Visitors may be requested and if approved must be approved in writing with Weekenda staff. Simply put, if Mum and Dad want to come over for a BBQ then we are likely to approve. If 10 extra people want to stop by we are unlikely to approve, which could put your booking at risk. We will always try to be reasonable with reasonable people within property constraints and House Rules.

Cameras and Noise Monitoring: There is 1 external security camera installed at this location presently but the owner reserves the right at any time to install additional external cameras at their discretion. Camera is positioned at front door to view the entry way areas for external security monitoring only. All cameras are installed in line with local regulations. A noise monitoring device is installed - fines apply to guests found to have disconnected, removed or damaged the noise device. These devices are used to monitor and maintain ours and guests responsibilities under the NSW STR Code of Conduct.

Guest Registration / ID Check : Weekenda requires every guest to complete and sign an electronic guest registration prior to arrival which will ask for photo ID i.e. a copy of your Drivers Licence or Passport. The primary booker will also be required to complete a list with the guests names and actual mobile numbers. In the event we are unable to reach the primary booker, it is very important we can get a hold of other guests. These documents will be deleted after your departure. Access Codes are only released to Registered and Verified Guests.

Critical Update: Due to an unprecedented influx of fraudulent bookings, we are forced to impose a policy that protects our clients, industry and community against those attempting to commit fraud and theft. Any booking made within 5 days of arrival is required to provide a photo of a valid credit card in the same full name of the primary guest to match the supplied identification document. Failure of these documents matching will result in the booking being cancelled and all funds processed returned to the original card assumed as stolen and thus a fraudulent transaction. We trust we have our honest and genuine customers understanding this policy is in place to protect all parties.
Insurance: As always, but ever so more due to recent times, we strongly encourage any holidaymakers to obtain a very inexpensive 3rd Party Domestic Travel Insurance Policy to cover you for all manners of matters which may restrict travel. This is particularly helpful for things like Hunter Valley Concert cancellations, Covid or Medical and Other Emergencies for which we don't provide refunds, and anything which falls under our standard Terms & Conditions irrespective of the reason. We suggest reviewing policies with 'Cover-More' or 'Travel Insurance Direct' or 'Insureandgo'

This property is managed by Weekenda, a licensed real estate. Weekenda staff are available 7 days a week to assist from your initial enquiry through to your departure and everything in between.

We look forward to having you stay with us.

Property manager

Weekenda

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding 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)

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property registration number PID-STRA-17967

Property is also known as

1_320

Frequently asked questions

Does Soldiers Cottage picturebook vineyard home in cute Hunter Valley village have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Soldiers Cottage picturebook vineyard home in cute Hunter Valley village?

As of 10 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Soldiers Cottage picturebook vineyard home in cute Hunter Valley village on 13 May 2024 start from AU$1,282.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Soldiers Cottage picturebook vineyard home in cute Hunter Valley village?

No, Soldiers Cottage picturebook vineyard home in cute Hunter Valley village does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Soldiers Cottage picturebook vineyard home in cute Hunter Valley village?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Soldiers Cottage picturebook vineyard home in cute Hunter Valley village Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Karen K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unsatisfactorily presented
Location was awesome, house was old with updated lovely bathrooms but the overall presentation was dirty , no laundry facilities so not a family friendly property over a 7 night stay , bbq really dirty, with food remains, no tea towels, decking really dirty and unkept garden and grass area. Won’t go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Such a lovely stay, I wish we could have stayed longer. Super easy access & great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giordana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property for a family
The home was so perfect for our trip away. From the swing In the garden to the fire place and horses. We used all the amenities and had no real reason to leave except for the occasional winery trip. So many family dinners were enjoyed in the outdoor dining area. Highly recommend and will be coming back
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aiden D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Great stay with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mrs Philomena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay in the vines
Perfect place for a larger group, dog friendly, really comfortable beds. Everything you could wish for in a well equipped kitchen. We loved the great wood burning fire ( plenty of wood supplied) Sunday morning saw mist and the big floating balloons overhead. Lovely horses to pat and feed an apple. Very near to Margan Family Wines ( excellent food and wine ) and also try Running Horses vineyard, great experience due to the owner/ winemaker . We all had a wonderful time and the late checkout was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Kerrie E.

Family Holiday
The house is in a good area. The property is picturesque and away from the crowds over Easter. We thought it would be a bit more hidden away, unfortunately, it is right on the road although not a busy one. We had 10 adults staying and two of the beds were really only suitable for children. The kitchen is well equipped and finally a house with decent wine glasses. Plenty of seating in the dining and lounge rooms. Overall we had a lovely long weekend
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal surprise birthday getaway
The home was perfect for what we wanted, it was spacious and well stocked it really felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020