SET ON 28 ACRES AND A BOUTIQUE VINEYARD IN THE HEART OF HUNTER VALLEY WINE COUNTRY NSW AUSTRALIA, BLACKWATTLE OFFERS THREE EXCLUSIVE DESIGNER RETREATS. THE SUNSET RETREAT: The perfect place for a romantic escape for 2! Nestled in it's own private garden, the one bedroom Sunset Retreat is fully self contained and has a separate king size bedroom, deep soak bath and combustion wood fire. The large deck is the perfect place to sit and take in the sunsets and stunning views of the Brokenback Mountain Range. THE VINEYARD RETREAT: Beautifully designed to accommodate one or two couples, the two bedroom open plan Vineyard Retreat overlooks the Blackwattle vineyard and park like grounds. There is plenty of room on the large deck to chill out and watch the kangaroos or sip on a wine and take in the fabulous mountain views. THE WATTLE SPA RETREAT a 2 bedroom house, beautifully appointed with a large deck, sumptuous spa and large fire pit for those guests to enjoy. The option of a 3rd bedroom can be arranged on application All Retreats are beautifully appointed and have king size beds with crisp quality linen. The kitchens have full cooking facilities, complimentary specialty teas, Nespresso machines and condiments. Aesop bathroom products, breakfast extras and basic cooking staples are all included. Blackwattle is located only 5 to 10 minutes from restaurants, cellar doors and all concert venues.
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169 Talga Rd Hunter Valley, Lovedale, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia
Thank you so much for your beautiful accommodation. We stayed in the Vineyard Retreat. Everything was so comfortable and the atmosphere of the place so peaceful. We enjoyed sitting on the deck looking over the vineyards and watching the kangaroos and reading. The last night put on the most magnificent sunset which was so beautiful. The Easter bunny treat was so delicious and very thoughtful also. Went down very well!
Thank you also for the nice addition of the bottles of lovely wine that we could imbibe and pay for later. A very nice gesture. The cottage is so well stocked with everything you need to prepare food and platters to have with our afternoon drinks. Beds are extremely comfortable, showers excellent and the hand wash and body wash in the bathrooms smelt so divine! This is the perfect place for two couples as you each have an ensuite. We woke up one morning to see a myriad of hot air balloons over the misty valley which was another highlight to our stay. We definitely plan to return again.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sarah Liebenberg, General Manager at Blackwattle Luxury Retreats
Responded May 19, 2021
Such a fabulous review! Thank you for your account of your stay. The Easter bunny treat looked great and glad it went down well for you. We really do hope to have you back again soon!
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Stayed for 5 nights, unfortunately bad weather but still an enjoyable stay. We needed a pet friendly accommodation & was lucky to find this gem. Not fenced so our little escape artist had to stay on lead (long horse lead) which was lucky as I am sure he would have chased the kangaroos that came to visit us every afternoon. Morning coffee on the deck, weather permitting, was very relaxing and peaceful whilst watching the balloons in the distance.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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We stayed at the Vineyard Retreat. This place is simply the best accommodation we ever stayed in anywhere in Australia. Truly unique! The views are amazing with vineyards, lakes, Mount Pleasant at the background and Australian wildlife right at the backyard of the accommodation. The cottage is set with top end furniture with king size very comfortable beds, indoor and outdoors sitting areas and dinner tables. The kitchen had everything we needed. Very clean. We hope to return to this place again.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed for 3 nights in the Wattle Spa cottage and from the amazing communication before we arrive to the minute we walked in the door with the soft music and luxe scent we knew we were in for a great stay. So much more beautiful than the photos and the serenity was out of this world. The owners have done an amazing job providing all amenities and super luxe interior design to make you feel like youre staying somewhere very special and not lacking for anything. The area has a fantastic F&B/winery offering and has opened our eyes to a section of the Hunter we'd previously not explored. The spa and fire pit are lovely touches and the dozens of kangaroos and birds coming by to check out what you are doing is beyond lovely. Tucked away from the road and whisper quiet - feels a million miles away from Sydney's rat race and such a great break. It was hard to leave as enjoying some wine and cheese on the huge back deck with views over the vineyards to the mountains was amazing - with the most incredible sunsets! We are already planning a return trip.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Room Tip:Â Wattle Spa retreat is lovely with an outdoor spa and fire pit
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Response from Sarah Liebenberg, General Manager at Blackwattle Luxury Retreats
Responded May 20, 2021
Thank you Kathy for your glowing review of Blackwattle! The owner has indeed paid very close attention to the look/feel/experience he wants our guests to have and we are so pleased that this shows. We look forward to welcoming you back anytime!
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My husband and I stayed at the Sunset Retreat. It was perfect for a peaceful getaway and just beautiful with everything you could need if you planned to just stay in. It was immaculately clean and the little touches like scented candles were appreciated. The indoor fire was a bonus. We had lunch at Lillianos which was a 2 min drive or you could walk on a nice day. Overall I would definitely recommend Sunset Retreat.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sarah Liebenberg, General Manager at Blackwattle Luxury Retreats
Responded Jul 22, 2021
Thank you so much for your glowing review. Sunset Retreat is just perfect that winter sunset view and we are so pleased you had a such a lovely, relaxing stay with us. Do come and visit us again in the future we love hosting repeat guests with a little treat in their cottage on arrival :)
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We stayed at the Vineyard Retreat for three nights and we were not disappointed. Everything was beautifully presented, kitchen well stocked with breakfast provisions, comfortable beds and thoughtful touches throughout, We woke each morning to a view of vineyards and kangaroos with joeys only a few metres away. After a day out winetasting and exploring we couldn't wait to get back to the cabin to get cozy in front of the fire. A truly impressive destination and one that we will be returning to when next we visit the Hunter.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Response from Sarah Liebenberg, General Manager at Blackwattle Luxury Retreats
Responded Jul 22, 2021
Thank you for reviewing us, we appreciate the time taken to share your experience with us and hope you can indeed come back and stay with us again in the near future.
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So peaceful and relaxing holiday spent in a well maintained luxury accomodation. We spent 3 nights over Christmas in the Wattle Spa Retreat and Sarah was very friendly and understanding. Looking forward to another visit soon. Great value for money!
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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10/10 highly recommend! We loved our stay and have taken away lots of good memories and some really pretty photos The property views are magnificent! Really enjoyed sitting on the front porch watching the sunset, sunrise and even a storm roll over. Really beautiful! The weekend was so peaceful and relaxing. We loved the privacy and tranquility of not being near others, own our private space to have a nice relax. We ended up having a bbq one night and that was a lot of fun and great to have that option of cooking outside and hanging out on the deck enjoying the views.
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Response from Sarah Liebenberg, General Manager at Blackwattle Luxury Retreats
Responded Feb 11, 2021
"Loved the privacy and tranquility" makes for a wonderful review! Thank you so much for making the trip up to our cottages in the Hunter, we hope that you will stay with us again, and that you will look back on the lovely memories you have made at Blackwattle luxury retreats.
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Blackwattle Luxury Retreats in Lovedale in the Hunter Valley is a piece of paradise. This place is beautiful. Very tranquil, calm and super relaxing. It feels like you are the only people on the property - very special spot. We stayed in the Sunset Retreat Villa and we had the perfect location to enjoy the amazing sunsets. If you are looking for somewhere that is surrounded by serenity, beauty and has the added bonus of being situated in the gorgeous Hunter Valley, then you have found the perfect place. We will definitely be back. There are also some great restaurants very nearby.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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We recently spent three nights in the Vineyard Retreat. We were sent an email with clear instructions on where to locate the key and a list of the amenities. The cabin was very clean, well maintained, comfortable furniture and very private. The kitchen is fully functional with everything you would have at home. The back deck was a good size with two hammocks, I would have liked a daybed on the deck for an afternoon snooze (we cannot have everything. ) Would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Thank you for your enquiry. The nearest shopping centre to Blackwattle Estate is Cessnock CBD which is about 15 minutes drive. Our Retreats are on one level however there are a few steps up to the deck and entry doors so no lifts are required.
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There are more places to choose from in the Lovedale area.
PRICE RANGE
C$315 - C$667 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaNew South WalesGreater NewcastleCessnockLovedale
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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