Surgeon's Cottage features air-conditioned accommodations in Morpeth. This bed and breakfast provides a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities. The bed and breakfast has private entrance. The bed and breakfast provides guests with a patio, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge, and stovetop are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. Guests at Surgeon's Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Morpeth, like walking tours. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Hunter Valley Gardens is 26 miles from the accommodation, while University of Newcastle is 17 miles from the property. Newcastle Airport is 17 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Veronika
    Australia Australia
    Location is in a perfect spot. Right on the same street as all the cafes and shops. Full Kitchen is there if you would like to eat in however there is a pizza & wine spot right next door so you are all set.
  • Michele
    Australia Australia
    Lovely to deal with and an exceptional place to stay and discover Morpeth. An amazing historic and beautiful cottage. So comfortable and everything we needed and more. Thanks so much. We will return.
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    This is such a hidden gem right in the gorgeous street with antique shops and food venues. It’s blissfully quiet, rustic garden with water dragons and beautifully appointed. Our small dogs enjoyed our stay as much as us with no noise or distractions.
  • Abbott
    Australia Australia
    Location was great, staff very helpful, highly recommend
  • Welch
    Australia Australia
    Great location, very cute cottage. Exceptionally clean and convenient location.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Location Ideal. Facilities Very Good at the Loft. Enjoyed looking at shops.
  • Jacob
    Australia Australia
    The styling and character. The location was perfect
  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    Such a quaint place in a lovely location. I wish we'd been able to stay longer. located in the middle of Morpeth action, regional with lively countryside yet close enough to the city to get the best of both worlds in a holiday.
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    Great location. Gorgeous retro / vintage interior. Bed very comfortable, beautiful garden surrounds.
  • Emma
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful cottage and well appointed. The beds were super comfy! We loved the open fire.

Host Info

Company review score: 8.7Based on 80 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Surgeon`s Cottage Is a beautiful sandstone cottage built in 1845 which is situated right amongst the boutiques, galleries and cafes in the heritage village of Morpeth. This charming cottage is self catering on an exclusive-use basis, for up to 4 people, with open fires, modern kitchen and bathroom, comfortable beds with luxurious linen, ducted air-conditioning. A delightful rear fountain garden with barbecue, a sandstone verandah across he front of the cottage with views beyond the river and paddocks to the Brokenback Range. Loft Cottage. Is a quaint unique cottage in the garden of the Surgeon`s Cottage, catering on an exclusiv-use basis for up to 4 people. The Cottage is air conditioned, and has ceiling fans in both bedrooms. One bedroom, bathroom, lounge/dining and kitchen is downstairs, the other is a loft bedroom up sharp stairs, which requires some agility to access. Across the front of the cottage is a large verandah overlooking the serene garden and barbecue area. Additional in both cottages. Laundry with washer, dryer, iron, ironing board, and clothes line. Pets (small dogs) are welcome, please advise when booking as there is an additional charge and conditions.

Neighborhood info

Morpeth is a charming and historic village settled in the early 1800`s, and today is National-Trust classified. Idyllically situated along the banks of the Hunter River with its unique combination of history, heritage and beauty, this country village is the ideal base to explore all the Hunter region has to offer. While wandering along the stone paved streets, taking in the interesting assortment of specialty stores, cafes, galleries, featuring everything from local craft, antiques, unique jewellery, gourmet cheese chocolate and lolly shops, all of which are right on your doorstep. Across the road from the cottage is the river and boat ramp, ideal for kayaking or fishing off the jetty. The Cottages are 2 hours drive north of Sydney CBD 5 minutes to East Maitland golf course 15 minutes to Tocal 30 minutes to Pokolbin wineries 35 minutes to Newcastle beaches and airport. 40 minutes to the marinas of Port Stephens

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Morpeth Woodfire Pizza
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Pizza
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Amenities of Surgeon's Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Surgeon's Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
AUD 40 per stay
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

The hosts will meet guests to provide access to the cottage. Please call the property with your time of arrival to arrange this. Contact details can be found on your booking confirmation.

Please note that pets must be kept on a leash and can't be left unattended indoors or outdoors.

Please inform Surgeon's Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Surgeon's Cottage

  • Surgeon's Cottage is 0.8 miles from the center of Morpeth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Surgeon's Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Surgeon's Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours
  • The prices at Surgeon's Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Surgeon's Cottage include:

    • Bungalow
    • Vacation Home
  • Surgeon's Cottage has 2 restaurants:

    • Morpeth Woodfire Pizza
    • Restaurant #2
  • Check-in at Surgeon's Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.