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Hill Top Country Guest House

Property class: 3.5

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A house with a lawn, a bench, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A birdbath in a park with trees and grass.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a map on the wall, and a lamp.
A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed with white bedding, a red armchair, and a wooden wardrobe.
A house with a covered porch, a brick exterior, and a lawn with a bench.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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288 Talga Road, Lovedale, NSW, 2320
  • Place, Wandin Estate Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gartelmann Wines
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lucy's Run Wines
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Hill Top Villa

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Hill Top Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Kookaburra Lodge

A cozy room with a bed, a red sofa, a wooden table with a placemat, and a wood-burning stove.

Kookaburra Lodge

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A living room with a beige armchair, a wooden side table, and a patterned rug.

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Lovedale

A family-friendly stay in Lovedale awaits you at Hill Top Country Guest House. You'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Wandin Estate Winery and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Gartelmann Wines. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Thai massages. Enjoy access to ecotours, a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and fridge in a common area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 3.5-property class Lovedale B&B, you'll find Hunter Valley Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Wandin Estate Winery - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Gartelmann Wines - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lucy's Run Wines - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • The Vintage Golf Club - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 14 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Greta Station - 10 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huntlee Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Royal Federal Hotel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steamhouse Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sabor Dessert Bar - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Hill Top Country Guest House

As a guest of Hill Top Country Guest House, you'll find barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly Hill Top Country Guest House also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Lovedale bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1985
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
Hill Top Country Guest House offers 10 shared accommodations, which are air-conditioned, accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. A pillow menu is available. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 30 for adults and AUD 10 to 15 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1985
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodation
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 30 for adults and AUD 10 to 15 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hill Top Country Guest House B&B Rothbury
Hill Top Country Lovedale
Hill Top Country Guest House Rothbury
Hill Top Country Guest House Greater Newcastle/Rothbury
Hill Top Country Guest House B&B Lovedale
Hill Top Country Guest House Lovedale
Hill Top Country Guest House Bed & breakfast
Hill Top Country Guest House Bed & breakfast Lovedale

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hill Top Country Guest House?

Yep, Hill Top Country Guest House has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is Hill Top Country Guest House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, an arcade and a BBQ, it's no surprise that Hill Top Country Guest House is a hit with families.

Does Hill Top Country Guest House serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hill Top Country Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hill Top Country Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hill Top Country Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hill Top Country Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and beautiful views location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
People where lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hilltop

Beautiful place up on top of hill. Rooms are ok. We had one with the ensuite which was ok water pressure a bit low. The place needs a bit of tlc. Yes I would book their again for the trees view and how quiet it was.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kaye

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
No shops nearby not enough cooking facilities no access to bbq area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Our Cottage was upstairs above a frequently used bathroom by campers all through the night The photos and description did not mention that the cottage was part of a facility used by people camping on the property We were given no instructions to locate key The cottage had dirty towels and the bedding was dirty Also we had no water one night due to a camper emptying the tank Very overpriced and disappointing compared to the description and photos
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, tidy and spacious for an older property. Bathroom is not designed with a tall person in mind. Bed was huge and comfortable. View was beautiful,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
View and location were fantastic. Cosy fire huge bed Quite dated could have done with a spring clean as things like fans quite dusty and villa had a musty smell
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dsn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room with beautiful antique bed. Very peaceful with lots of wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maree

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location wise good, lovely view. Guest house tired. Standard room very basic and small with limited facilities. OK for overnight stay but I would not recommend for several day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely retreat. Super friendly staff. Great location. Everything you need for a lovely getaway weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hill Top is Excellent

Margaret the owner is a lovely person and her accommodations are like being at home. It’s secluded and quiet yet close enough to all the area features to mage it convenient. Lots of kangaroos on the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful rural stay

We went away for some peace and quiet, and that's what we got on a beautiful Aussie background with kangaroos in abundance. Off the beaten track but well worth it.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The B&B is set in an amazing area and has fantastic views. The room was very clean and pleasant and comfortable. We were a little disappointed with the bathroom facilities and the ability to keep the water at a comfortable level.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nikki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WARNING DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL

It was out 1st family holiday with our new baby and had been so excited ..i booked online in advance. We drove to the accommodation after a very long day, our baby tired and us. Only to show up as it was getting dark hours away from home. The rude owner told us unapologeticly that it had been cancelled and she tried to call me (once) which she didnt. She just turned us away. My baby was crying as was i. We were hours away from home with nowhere to stay on a long weekend and every other hotel booked out. We had no choice but to drive 5 hours home again and cancel our trip. As we were leaving another couple were also checking straight out as they said the room was nothing like advertised online and had a shared toilet and bathroom. They were disgusted at the state of the room. Please don't spoil your break and stay here. The owner is very rude. There's lots of lovely places to stay in the area and this is definitely NOT one of them. We will never forget out 1st family holiday ruined by this horrible experience which could have been so easily fixed.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lizzy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Wasn't as advertised

Booked a standard room - and never saw that it was for a joint bathroom until I read reviews (when already booked). Went back in to the booking form and still couldn't find any reverence to a shared bathroom. Facilities included air conditioning, ceiling fans and a tv. The aircon wasn't efficient or controlled by room, the ceiling fan made an awful noise at all speeds - had to have it on low to keep the air circulating on these hot days! No tv - not in the standard room or in the communal area that was adjoining the standard rooms. Was a lovely property with beautiful views, horses and kangaroos. Would be good for a large group.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Affordable; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Reasonable; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Faultless;
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nothing special; Value: Could be better;
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Fantastic; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Spotless; We loved it
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Great deal; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Delightful;
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The wine tours where great fun and the horse riding recommended
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal, Bargain; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Gleaming, Beautiful; Such a welcoming, homely place
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: A little dated; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Clean;