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Exclusive getaway for 40 guests|10 bedroom| dozens of acres| heated pool and spa

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
9 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 37

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lovedale, NSW
  • Allandale Winery
    5 min drive
  • Harry's at Tatler
    5 min drive
  • Greta Station
    17 min drive
  • Cessnock, NSW (CES)
    6 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Exclusive getaway for 40 guests|10 bedroom| dozens of acres| heated pool and spa

LOVEDALE LODGE ideal for groups and sleeps up to 40 guests

The property is now under new management and has undergone a major upgrade

This property is for group bookings, you will be accommodated in the three adjacent and interconnected buildings :
- Carradano Cottage
- Terra Homestead
- Levanto Villa

The Lodge is set on a quiet property with 30 acres adjacent to the Weerakata National Park home of the endangered Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeater. The property is 3 minutes drive to hot air ballooning, an 18 hole championship golf course and many wineries and famous sites like Binnorie Dairy, lovedale deck restaurant and chocolate factories in polkobin.

Just installed new massive 10 seater hot spa under the stars, new fire pit, full size volleyball field and mini soccer pitch, with full size indoor soccer goal posts, large outdoor chess and gas powered pizza oven.

Heated pool too!

Our property encompasses 3 cottages adjacent to each other and 2 of them have inter-connecting doors. All bookings are for all 3 cottages.

1. CARRADANO COTTAGE
- sleeps up to 15 guests
- 3- bedrooms (1 room with a double bed bunk on bottom and single top bunk and a another bunk bed with single bed on top and bottom, 2nd room with 2x double bed bunk on bottom and single top bunk, 3rd room with a queen bed) + 2 couches
- 2 Bathrooms
- Yurt-style living area with high wooden vaulted ceiling.
- Large tiled lounge and wood burning fire.
- Open-plan kitchen with white granite bench tops, dishwasher, fridge, electric cook-top and separate oven
- Flat screen TV
- Reverse cycle air-conditioning for instant heating or cooling.

2. TERRA HOMESTEAD
- sleeps up to 23 guests
- 1 king bedroom with ensuite, 3 queen bedrooms, 1 bunk room + 1 sofa bed + 3 couches + 5 floor mattresses (including 1 double)
- 2 lounge rooms, two dining areas
- Main bathroom with separate bath and shower
- Separate second WC.
- Fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, halogen cook-top and separate oven
- Flat screen TV, DVD player and sound system
- Covered patio with designer outdoor furniture
- Reverse cycle air-conditioning for instant heating or cooling.

3. LEVANTO VILLA (has interconnecting door to Terra homestead)
- Sleeps up to 6 guests
-2 queen bedrooms + 1 sofa bed
- Modern kitchenette with cooktop
- Flat screen TV, DVD player and sound system
- Reverse cycle air-conditioning for instant heating or cooling.
- Covered patio with outdoor furniture

You can also reach out directly via our brand new vebsite by searching for lovedalecountryestate comau.

Rules on Noise.
We do accept birthday and even hen's and bucks but only on the condition you have no plans for an outdoor music concert :).
We only allow music to be played from a hand held portable bluetooth speaker and nothing louder as we've had issues in the past when guests bring a sound system and blast music all night disturbing our neighbours. So we only allow music outside until 8pm and only via a bluetooth speaker. If these expectations are consistent with your plans then the lodge will be fantastic for your getaway.
If you are caught bringing a sound system larger than a portable bluetooth system that you can grasp in the palm of your hands, your booking will be cancelled plus $500 fine. You will need to explicitly state you agree to these conditions of booking for your request to be accepted.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Werakata National Park. Features include an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by foot from Werakata National Park and a 5-minute drive from Allandale Winery
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Faya

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets allowed with prior approval and fee.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: All events must have explicit owner approval
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 not indicated whether 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lovedale Lodge Self Contained Cottages

Exclusive getaway for 40 guests|10 bedroom| dozens of acres| heated pool and spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Great for a big group - plenty of roomm and open spaces, plenty of facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay just as pictured
The property is lovely and well maintained with everything you need for a weekend away. Plenty of space and activities for everyone, highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hunter getaway
Great place to stay with family and friends. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kai S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovedale property
Everything was great. We had a fun and relaxing time at this property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Great
Great location, great management and overall we all enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Highly recommend, great location. Comfortable for our large group with heaps of room. Communication with host really good, quick replies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ilona R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway for people aged 14-83!
We all had a wonderful week at Lovedale. There was enough space for us all to have our own space. We had busy teenagers, uni students who had to study and octogenarians who had to nap and all were able to do what we had to do! Thanks Faya. We will be back. Ilona.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
We had about 22 people come up and enjoy the weekend away There was plenty of space for all of us both to enjoy during the days as well as sleep at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia R., Sydney, Australia

Perfect for large groups
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lovedale Lodge. The property was very spacious, and our group of 18 adults had plenty of room. The new renovations added a lovely touch to the place. The large living and dining areas , as well as the abundance of cutlery, plates and utensils were ideal for the group. Would definitely recommend staying here, Faya is a lovely host who was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay of a lifetime
The property is unbelievable - seriously couldn’t recommend a better property for a large group. There are 3x quarters within the house and so much room for large groups to congregate together or go off for their own space. We stayed for my 30th birthday with a group of 24 people and never once felt overwhelmed with the amount of guests all in one place as it’s so spacious. We stayed in winter but the fire pit ensured we could still say outside, sit around the fire and enjoy the outdoors. It would be amazing too in the summer, as the pool looked great! The property itself is huge and there is so much grass room for activities. Faya (the host) is without a doubt the most accomodating and friendly host I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. He accommodated every request we had and any questions were answered promptly. Nothing was too hard for Faya and to put it simply, he is just a legend. Overall the weekend away at the property for my 30th was one of the best of my life - we all had so, so much fun. I truly cannot recommend it enough for large groups - if you are staying in the Hunter with a massive bunch of friends and family there is simply nowhere better to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jozef R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience
Couldn’t of been happier with our stay at Lovedale Lodge. The property and what it had to offer really made our trip a memorable one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hen's weekend
Such a fantastic house for large groups and the new hot tub is amazing! Faya was a great host and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place- Great location
Amazing place, has all you need to cater for a larger group. Amazing rooms, beds, couches , kitchens cant fault it. Faya has added a great touch to the place. Great location close to wineries but the property is bigger enough you feel in the middle of the bush. Have stayed 4 times and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Group of 21
Plenty of room and space, undercover entertaining.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leonie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
30th birthday weekend away
The property was excellent all of the guests loved it and commented on how great it was. Beds where comfy, house was clean all the amenities you could need. Perfect spot to visit all the local attractions as its not to far out of town. Perfect for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Atul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Enjoyable Stay!
David (the owner) takes pains in looking after the property personally. He would have a much better property if he could organize wifi at the property. Overall the property is good for a family and friends group as there is a lot of place for outdoor activity and swimming in the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Goran N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Great location, property has so much room!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property would recommend
Everyone thought very highly of the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here to Celeste my sisters birthday
The property was fantastic. There was so many different spaces to sit and relax. The beds were comfy. The rooms were all clean and spacious. The pool was fabulous. I would highly recommend David place to anyone visiting the Hunter. We will definitely come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
17 of us headed for a Christmas get a way and we all had a fab time. The house was perfect, lots of space and different areas and lots of land around. Very close to the wineries too! Thanks for hosting us David!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adela M P.

Winederful and relaxing weekend getaway (18-20th Dec 2020)
Thank you David... My friends (group of 18) and I enjoyed our stay and will treasure our first CHRISTmas getaway. So nice to have the whole 3 villa for ourselves. Love the salt water pool too 😉😏😁 Highly recommended if u want peace and quiet away from everything. Definitely we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maddi F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay!
We had a great weekend at lovedale lodge! The house is beautiful and so spacious, which was good for our group of 18. Will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Riley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natasha F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant place to stay for a group
David was lovely and very accomdating. The villas were great for our long weekend and lots of room for everyone. The place was fully equip and had everything we needed in the kitchen including utensils, pots and pans and even the basics for cooking. Thanks for having us and we would recommend to all. Hope to come back too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020