A TRUE COUNTRY EXPERIENCE!! 39 Acres, 2 homes

Two delightful properties on 39 acres of peaceful Hunter countryside provide a great retreat and wonderful country experience. Tucked away on the edge of the Hunter Valley, only 1.5 hrs from Sydney. Escape the city life and unwind in these spacious family houses. Admire the surrounding views, spy the horses and kangaroos grazing while you relax and take in your true country experience. Book with confidence knowing we provide a professional deep sanitation clean before your booking. The home boasts lots of space and a contemporary feel while still feeling comfortable and inviting. Enjoy a tranquil, natural setting. This property actually consists of two separate homes next to each other and can sleep a total of 17 people. There is an indoor private pool which offers a fantastic opportunity to cooldown from that Ozzie heat. Facilitated with a spacious kitchen, it’s perfectly suitable for some in house cooking after a long day of outside adventure. The design has a very open feel to it. There is a large garden with wonderful countryside views across the fields for you to enjoy. Yielding lovely sunset views over the green countryside. There are activities for all ages; it is a terrific place to visit. To stay in touch with “big city tech” we have provided you with a Smart TV. Feel free to stream your content using a Apple TV device, which we will supply you with. If you are feeling more competitive or just want to keep the kids occupied while you enjoy the country peace, our awesome entertainment room is jam packed full of fun games. From pool, table tennis and darts to a classic arcade machine and guitars, there is something for everyone. Play the hottest part of the day away in airconditioned comfort. Then open the huge doors for an alfresco gaming experience in the cool of the evening. This versatile space is sure to be the highlight of your stay. The Hunter Valley, which can be reached by car in under 20 minutes, is one of Australia's oldest grape-growing regions, but this scenic area offers plenty of things to do for visitors who are looking for something different. Dining is a particular highpoint. From rustic country lunches and high teas to exquisite Australian wines. Ask us for recommendations! It’s the perfect home for people who love nature and love to embark on outside endeavors. To come back, rest and relax in their new calm home away from home. We invite large groups and guests who love a beautiful natural environment to stay with us. This might well be the perfect Whittingham visit for you. Only one way to find out. You will have access to both houses, 39 acres of countryside, games room and the pool. As this is most definitely a place to visit when you want to be “left alone,” we respect that to the fullest extent. However, should you need us for any reason we are only a short Airbnb message away. An ideal location to spend some valuable time with the family. A place to retreat and unwind away from it all. Heart of the Hunter Valley, at only 30 minutes drive away, is the ultimate mini-break destination with award-winning wineries, acclaimed restaurants, plus a full calendar of festivals and events. You’ll fall in love with Australia’s oldest wine region, responsible for producing some of the best wines in the world such as the iconic Hunter Valley Semillon. With more cellar doors than any other wine region in Australia, you’ll barely scratch the surface during your wine weekend. The quaint country town of singleton is a 10 minute drive away. It has a multitude of highlights and services such as cafes, restaurants, shopping centres and cinemas. If you are missing the buzz of the big city or the beach, Newcastle is only a 45 minute drive away and Sydney is two and a half hours south by car. You will need private transport or get to and from the property. As there are two houses next to each other, we have laid out the facilities in each below: House 1: - Two bedrooms (Queen bed in each) - One kids room with a bunk bed (double bed on the bottom and single on top) and another bunk bed (single on the bottom and single on top) - 2.5 Bathrooms (two showers and one bath) - Kitchen (open plan) - Living room (open plan) - 2 futons (fold out beds) - Dining room (open plan) - Laundry (washing machine) - Houses 13 guests House 2: - Two bedrooms (Queen bed in each) - One bathroom with separate toilet (shower) - Kitchen (open plan) - Living room (open plan) - Dining room (open plan) - Houses 4 guests All in all, you will have access to: - Modern design (and facilities) - Amazing amount of natural light - Fully furnished (family) home - Flat-screen TVs throughout - Fully equipped kitchens with all the appliances you need - Superfast & free Wifi - Apple TV - Games room Kitchens - Charming kitchens - Conventional Ovens and Cooking Pans - Microwaves - Kettle and Expressi coffee machine - Fully equipped kitchens Bathrooms - Large showers and bath - Towels - Hair-Dryer - Toiletries Security Access to the property is monitored by security cameras to help us know who enters the property. These operate for your safety as well as our peace of mind. We respect guests' privacy so there are NO cameras inside the houses or outside areas where guests commonly spend their time relaxing. Any tampering with the cameras may result in immediate eviction or a call out fee to reset the cameras. We doubt you will encounter a better deal for what we have to offer. The quiet surroundings, the extra services as well as the location, will guarantee a great experience. Hopefully, we can prove it to you. If you do plan a visit to the Hunter Valley, you'll also find plenty of activities for families. Whether it’s floating over the countryside in a hot air balloon to soak up the scenery, or letting your interact with Aussie animals at the Hunter Valley Zoo. Definitely visit the heritage trail in Wollombi, the Hunter Valley Gardens in Pokolbin. And last but not least Bathers Way, the popular seafront promenade in Newcastle. So contact us today to see if we walk the walk as much as we talk the talk. Be it that you love a tranquil surrounding, an adventure in nature or the serenity of homely seclusion, we have it all in our unique retreat. Contact us today for a fabulous Airbnb experience! *Events are no longer allowed to be booked at this property (through this channel) as per Airbnb's changes to hosting policy. CANCELLATION POLICY. We currently offer our guests a choice between Airbnb's Flexible or Non-refundable policies (Terms of the policies are included in the house rules). If you have any questions about our cancelation policy or feel that you didn't get to make a choice of cancelation policy at booking, please inform us prior to confirming your booking or within 48hrs after booking.