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Providing a garden, The Stone House Stay Connect Explore features accommodations in Pokolbin. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. Offering direct access to a patio with garden views, the spacious air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms. Featuring a terrace with pool views, this vacation home also comes with a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 3 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Hunter Valley Gardens is 6.5 miles from The Stone House Stay Connect Explore, while University of Newcastle is 29 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 35 miles from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dee
    Australia Australia
    The house is beautiful, well stocked for wood for fireplace. Truely peaceful and relaxing. Just gorgeous
  • Jeni
    Australia Australia
    This is stunning heritage style property set in very well-tended and designed gardens. The surrounding land is beautiful and it's obvious a lot of care and attention has gone into the property. Stephan was there to meet us and take us through the...
  • Kelly
    Australia Australia
    Everything the house was amazing and the gardens were great. Stephan was very accommodating & showed us around when we arrived.

Hosted by Stephan And Karen

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Stephan And Karen
This stunning, unique reclaimed sand stone and timber country home oozes character, quality and comfort for maximum 6 adult guests (18y and older).. Each window offers postcard perfect views of the mature gardens, pool, parkland, and lake. Being the main house and one of two dwellings, guests are spoilt with space, charm, and unique Australian touch. Surrounded by stud farms and vine yards in the heart of Pokolbin. Serene and close to concert venues and the best the Valley has to offer. Welcome to our own Provincial escape. Guests have 3 bathrooms: 1. ground floor master bedroom ensuite with shower and optional candle light; 2. First floor bathroom with shower and bath shared between two bedrooms 3. ground floor extra bathroom with under bench washing machine and dryer for Guest convenience. Guests must take extra care when using the stair case. Use the safety rail, take it easy and always practice 3 contact points. No parties or extra visitors are allowed on the property.
We love welcoming guests to the property, sharing the history, beauty, and central location to all things great in the Valley. We aim to create a haven to rest, explore, reconnect, and have intimate private celebrations. We foster a healthier environment through conservation, recycling, and carbon footprint reduction practices the best we can.
The Parish of Pokolbin is the premier wine country of NSW. It is the most scenic with views, walks, cycling, and 4WD opportunities of mountains, including the Watagans, Pokolbin and Broken Ridge, cellar doors, concert venues, restaurants all within minutes. Day trips are also possible to quaint villages, scenic Port Stephens, Newcastle's beautiful beaches, and heritage listed rain forest of Barrington Tops. Hire a car, catch a taxi, iHop shuttle bus, private tour, limousine, operators , electric bikes, fighter jet, Tigermoth aeroplane and even hot air balloon to explore the all season beauty of the Valley and be inspired
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Stone House Stay Connect Explore
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Good free Wifi 44 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shared bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Pool with view
    • Saltwater pool
    • Shallow end
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Fenced pool
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Baggage storage
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Adults only
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Stone House Stay Connect Explore takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Damage policy
    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 500 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform The Stone House Stay Connect Explore 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.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 500 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration

    FAQs about The Stone House Stay Connect Explore

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Stone House Stay Connect Explore on this page.

    • The Stone House Stay Connect Explore can accommodate this group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The Stone House Stay Connect Explore has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Stone House Stay Connect Explore is 3.1 miles from the center of Pokolbin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Stone House Stay Connect Explore offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming pool
    • The prices at The Stone House Stay Connect Explore may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Stone House Stay Connect Explore on this page.

    • Check-in at The Stone House Stay Connect Explore is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.