Hermitage Lodge, Hunter Valley

Description: Hermitage Lodge

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.

Type of rooms: Hermitage Lodge

Lodge Room:
These are spacious open-plan rooms with king beds that can be split into two king singles, as well as a double sofa bed. The rooms have en en-suite bathroom with a walk in shower (no tub), dining table and chairs, LCD televisions and a covered verandah with views to the vineyard.
Deluxe Room with Spa Bath:
These rooms feature beautiful wooden cathedral ceilings, decks front and rear, with the rear deck looking across the lawn to the vineyard. Three of these rooms are 'open plan' style offering a king bed that can be split, while two of them offer a separate bedroom/living area with a queen bed. These rooms also feature a sofa, dining room table and chairs, small corner spa bath tub and LCD television.
Deluxe Spa Suite with Loft:
This newly renovated room comes with king bed or two king singles in a loft bedroom. Large two-person corner spa and separate shower. Verandah overlooking vineyard. Convenient parking.
Premier Studio & Vineyard Studio:
These popular 'open plan' studios feature either a king bed that can be split into two king singles (Vineyard Studios) or just the one king bed (Premier Studios). These rooms are filled with natural light and have decks almost on top of the vineyard. They feature two comfortable arm chairs, LCD television, dining table and chairs and a beautiful bathroom with walk in shower (no tub). The Studios can accommodate a maximum of two guests.
Premier Suite:
This is a fabulous 'top of the line' apartment size, two storey suite. The ground floor boasts a fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, large LCD television, full bathroom, sofa and sofa bed, dining table and chairs, beautiful hardwood floors and a deck almost within reach of the vines. Upstairs is a king bedroom with walk through wardrobe, large luxurious bathroom (no tub), a glassed in deck with jetted bathtub and a full vineyard view. Guests can also relax in the outdoor spa bath with a glass of bubbles and gaze at the incredible night sky. This room sleeps a maximum of four guests.
Vineyard Suite:
This spacious Suite is equipped with a large deck overlooking the Vineyards and a bathroom with deep soaking tub for ultimate relaxation. The Vineyard Suite also features a sofa and sofa bed, gas fireplace, as well as a dining table and chairs. This room sleeps a maximum of four guests. It can be combined with a Vineyard Studio to create a two bedroom, two bathroom suite, perfect for two couples travelling together who seek the privacy of their own space.
Vineyard Spa Suite:
The Vineyard Spa Suite features a king bed, full-size oval spa tub, gas fireplace, deck overlooking the vineyard and a separate living area with sofa and sofa bed. This room is one of the most popular rooms on the property and is the only room with its own covered parking. This room sleeps a maximum of four guests.

All rooms and suites feature: sunny decks overlooking the vineyards; comfortable armchairs or sofas; reverse cycle air-conditioners; coffee & tea making facilities; telephone and internet access; dining table and chairs; all rooms are non smoking; stocked mini bars; ironing facilities; hair dryer; satellite TV; convenient parking.

Additional information: Hermitage Lodge