Small Boutique hotels in HUNTER VALLEY

Standing in twenty-five acres of carefully tended vineyards in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region, Hermitage Lodge is a luxury boutique hotel and award winning restaurant, providing exclusive accommodation in a magnificent rural setting. Located just over ten kilometres from the centre of Cessnock, the Hermitage Lodge is the perfect spot for relaxed stays in this beautiful region. Guests can enjoy a fabulous range of outdoor activities in the region, including golf on the Vintage and Cypress Lakes championship courses, cycling and even hot-air ballooning. Home to some of the oldest wine producers in Australia, Hunter Valley offers an immense selection of wine-related activities, from wine-tasting tours to cellar visits. The valley also hosts top-level cultural events, with jazz, opera and world class concerts available throughout the year. Fine cuisine is not forgotten at the Hermitage Lodge, and Il Cacciatore is an award-winning restaurant specialising in Northern Italian inspired cuisine. Long a favourite with locals and visitors alike, Il Cacciatore offers magnificent menus in the relaxed atmosphere of its elegant dining room or on the spectacular outdoor deck, standing over the reed-lined lake and with splendid views of the vineyards.

This charming property is set in a painstakingly restored and modernised early twentieth century convent, originally built in 1909 in Coonamble, six-hundred kilometres from its present location. In 1990, Peppers Convent was transported to the Hunter Valley, and now provides luxurious boutique accommodation and a range of bespoke services in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of the Hunter Valley vineyards, and surrounded by beautiful gardens, Peppers Convent is the ideal spot for romantic getaways, corporate events or simply peaceful, relaxing breaks in this magnificent region. Perfect for active holidays, guests can choose from an immense range of outdoor activities, including golf, bushwalks, horse-riding and even hot air ballooning. The Convent is surrounded by vineyards and wineries of all kinds, from small boutique establishments to some of Australia's largest producers. Peppers Convent can organise unique wine tour experiences, private tastings, or tickets for the fabulous cultural events that take place in many of the vineyards. With just seventeen rooms and suites, comfortable, intimate stays are guaranteed at Peppers Convent. Many of the typical structural and decorative elements of the original building, including the pressed metal interiors, have been combined with fresh, light paintwork, crisp black and white touches and large windows to capitalise on the breezy views of the well tended vineyards and the spectacular mountains beyond.

Nestled in the heart of the Hunter Valley vineyards, Spicers Vineyards Estate is set in an elegant traditionally styled lodge, strategically located between Singleton and Bokolbin. This charming boutique property provides luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and exclusive wine experiences in a delightful bushland setting. Perfect for intimate, romantic visits to this fabulous corner of New South Wales, Spicers Vineyards Estate can arrange fascinating private wine tours to the wineries and vineyards of this world famous wine producing region. But it is not just about wine. Surrounded by three national parks, the town of Singleton has a number of historic monuments, along with one of the largest sundials in the world. Other attractions and activities available for guests include horse-riding, golf and even hot-air ballooning. Spicers Vineyards Estate's exclusive restaurant, the Botanica, serves delicious modern Australian cuisine, with the focus on seasonality and freshness. As befits an establishment with its own private vineyard, the Botanica boasts an award winning wine list, and guests can enjoy fabulous views over the vines and the Brokenback Mountain Range. For total relaxation and rejuvenation, guests can take advantage of the Spa Anise at Spicers Vineyards Estate, an elegant new day spa with two treatment rooms, natural timber flooring and private courtyards.