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Sweetacres - The Homestead - Rothbury Hunter Valley

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pokolbin, NSW
  • White Barn Pokolbin
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bimbadgen Estate
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Singleton, NSW (SIX)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sweetacres - The Homestead - Rothbury Hunter Valley

**ENJOY AN EXTRA NIGHT ON US !** Book 2 nights and receive the 3rd night FREE. Available for all NEW bookings only, made from 13th March 2025 for Sweetacres The Homestead and staying between 1st May 2025 – 31st August 2025. **This offer is not available on Long Weekends, Public Holidays or any Special Events in the Hunter (such as concerts etc.), or in conjunction with other offers or discounts. Promotion available only by contacting us through VRBO, not available online. The FREE night will always be the lowest valued night.

The Homestead at Sweetacres (formerly Billabong Moon) is the must stay location on this very special and unique property located on the famous Hermitage Road.

The largest of Sweetacres’ accommodation offerings, The Homestead will make you feel instantly relaxed and welcome. Privately tucked away behind a forest of Casuarina trees, this well-appointed and spacious residence is high on style and ideal for a small group of up to 10 family, friends, concert, or wedding guests to stay together.

Featuring 4 stylish bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, the interiors are beautiful and deliver high style and comfort. Featuring an open plan gourmet kitchen, living, and dining room with vaulted ceilings with French doors that opens to The Homestead’s generous wrap around verandas with views to Sweetacres’ billabong. Entertaining is a joy with a gas BBQ, outdoor dining table and lounge chairs - perfect for a sunset meal or finding a tranquil spot to read a magazine with a glass of wine in hand on warm evenings.

In the cooler months, snuggle up and reminisce about your Hunter adventures or watch a movie by the wood burning combustion fireplace in the living room and enjoy the comfort of reverse cycle air-conditioning to keep you toasty at night.

The Homestead at Sweetacres offers so much peace, relaxation, and enjoyment for guests onsite as well as being ideally located to take advantage of the many cellar doors, restaurants, attractions, and activities within moments of your cottage. Sample the delights of Hermitage Road and dine at Botanica, and Piggs Peake. Sample excellent food and brew at The Farm where you can horse ride, take a Segway tour, or meet the animals! Enjoy terrific hospitality whilst wine-tasting at neighbouring Hunter Wine Lab, Wombat Crossing, Thomas Wines, Ironbark Hill Brewhouse, Keith Tulloch or Tintilla. Wedding guests will love being only moments from signature reception venues including Enzo, The White Barn and Greystone Estate. Sweetacres is only 7 minutes’ drive to the Hunter Valley Gardens, The Vintage Golf Course, Roche, and Hope Estates as well as all food and wine delights of Hermitage, Broke and Deasys Roads.

For the active at heart, take a bush walk around Sweetacres’ walking tracks past the billabong and the casuarina woodlands or, wander across the lawn to enjoy The Deck leisure area or a dip in the refreshing shared Guest saltwater pool. You may also like to hire a bike and take the Hermitage Road cycle track to explore the best this destination has on offer.

We know you’ll love staying at The Homestead and already be planning your next stay before you depart.

Please note The Homestead at Sweetacres is NOT pet friendly.

Please Note: Sweetacres is not fully compliant for accessibility requirements, however we do have a Wheel Chair Ramp, Toilet Seat Safety Rails and a Shower Chair available (provided on request only). Please contact us to discuss your needs and we can advise if we can assist. 

ACCOMMODATION
Maximum 10 guests or 7 guests in individual beds

Bedroom One - 1 x King Bed (Only) plus 1 King Single Bed and 1 Trundle Bed (on request only) with en-suite (4)
Bedroom Two - 1 x Queen Bed with en-suite (2)
Bedroom Three - 1 x King Bed or 2 x King Singles (2)
Bedroom Four - 1 x Queen Bed (2)

TARIFF
Weekend - 2 night minimum up to 8 guests, $1013 per night (Thu-Fri or Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun)
Midweek - 2 night minimum up to 8 guests, $760 per night (Mon-Thurs)
Infants under 2 are free.
Additional adults $80 per person per night
Additional children 2-13 years $64 per person per night
Infants under 2 years free of charge

Please note that a $40 booking fee is applicable for all bookings made.

SECURITY DEPOSIT
A security deposit/bond of $500 is required for your stay and is payable as a credit card pre-authorisation. This will be processed approximately 24 - 48 hours before your arrival, so please ensure the funds are available at this time.

LONGER STAYS
Please contact us for a customised quote for longer stays of 3 nights and over.

NOTES
A 1-night stay may be accepted at discretion of Management within 14 days of the prospective arrival date. A surcharge is applicable on the 1-night stay, this will be calculated by our staff and quoted to you before the booking is confirmed.

Weekend Public Holiday, Easter, Christmas, and New Year periods require a minimum 3 night stay full weekend rate.

Concert and special event weekends in the Hunter Valley will have a set minimum night requirement to stay and may attract a surcharge.

PID-STRA-14594-1

Property manager

John Vanson
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2320, PID-STRA-14594-1

About the area

Pokolbin

Located in Pokolbin, this holiday home is in a rural area. Piggs Peake Winery and IronBark Hill Brewhouse are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hunter Valley Gardens and Belford National Park. Consider Tyrrell's Wines for a night out or Hunter Valley Wildlife Park if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Pokolbin, NSW

What's nearby

  • Piggs Peake Winery - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • White Barn Pokolbin - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Roche Estate - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 19 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 10 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huntlee Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Royal Federal Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Amanda's on the Edge - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Leogate Estate Wines - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪4 Pines at the Farm - Hunter Valley - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sweetacres - The Homestead - Rothbury Hunter Valley have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sweetacres - The Homestead - Rothbury Hunter Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweetacres - The Homestead - Rothbury Hunter Valley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweetacres - The Homestead - Rothbury Hunter Valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweetacres - The Homestead - Rothbury Hunter Valley located?

This family-friendly Pokolbin holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Piggs Peake Winery, IronBark Hill Brewhouse and Tintilla Estate Vineyard and Olive Grove. Belford National Park and Thomas Wines are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert I., FRENCHS FOREST

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for our wedding

We stayed at The Manor as a base for our wedding. Easy access for make up, hair stylist, photographer and videographer to do their work easily. As a blended family it was comfortable and convenient to prepare for our Wedding at Peterson House. Highly recommend The Manor for a family stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect house for large families

We went to a wedding at Peppers. The Manor was perfect for my large family, with the 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms for everyone to get ready. Will definitely book a longer stay next time! Highly recommend this house, just beautiful.!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Wedding

This property was beautiful and the perfect place for my daughter and her bridesmaids to get ready for her wedding. The setting and the scenery of the property is so lovely. The house is very spacious and had everything you would need. Communication with property manager prior was excellent. Totally recommend for any group of family and/or friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gatherings

Was a good property for families, all quarters contained own bathroom or en-suite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

shirley s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Chrristmas

Nice and spacious home with areas for the whole extended family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellysha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property to stay in the Hunter Valley

We loved staying at this property. Clean and tidy. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing escape

The perfect location for an escape to the country. A short drive to some amazing wineries and restaurants, while the house was very comfortable with plenty of room for our group of 8.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gale B., NSW, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Billabong Moon Manor

Comfortable, clean and spacious. Lovely peaceful outdoors. Pool was a good addition in summer.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

TRACIE U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

To sum up our stay at the manor absolutely stunning beautiful location nice and quiet

It was amazing so comfortable and so relaxing and so central to everything !! The Only thing the kitchen just needed bigger pots For cooking and extra platers and boards for cheese platters overall an amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Collette M.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ok

Not efficient electric supply So kept tripping
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Emma K.

Great weekend - lovely property and comfy beds

We had a wonderful weekend at Billabong Moon. Really lovely property and comfy beds. The only thing missing was a hair dryer and there could have been a water filter as the tank water didn’t taste very nice. But apart from that we had a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by John Vanson

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We are the Hunter Valley’s premier Accommodation and Property Management Group dedicated to providing high quality, self-contained accommodation to guests.

Hunter Valley Stays is privately owned, and has been welcoming guests since 2003. As fully licensed Property, Stock and Business Agents, we are experts at marketing, operating and managing privately owned properties for guests to enjoy.

We offer a truly personalised serviced so when you contact Hunter Valley Stays you can be confident that the person you will be speaking with lives and breathes the valley, and will be able to provide you with first hand knowledge of the property. Our 5 star hospitality background means that our team know, and place great importance on the ingredients that make your stay in the Hunter a welcoming and memorable one. Guests can also enjoy our many partnerships in the valley, to ensure your stay is more than you would expect. For this reason we happily welcome and host more than 20,000 guests annually.

Hunter Valley to stay.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests