The Carriages
ProHighlights
- Ten ensuite rooms across a country guesthouse and a two-suite cottage
- Continental breakfast basket delivered to your door each morning
- Whole property bookable, with the cottage often used by bridal parties
About The Carriages
The Carriages is a family-owned boutique hotel on a 36-acre estate at the far end of Halls Road in Pokolbin, a turn off Broke Road, with its own small vineyard producing Chardonnay, Shiraz and the occasional rosé. With only ten rooms, it suits wedding guests and bridal parties, couples marking an anniversary, and small groups who'd like the whole place to themselves. The owners also offer the grounds for small weddings, elopements and reunions. The twin-gabled Guesthouse holds eight ensuite rooms. Six open through French doors onto a wide verandah: two Verandah Rooms with queen beds, and four larger Verandah Suites with a lounge and fireplace. Upstairs, two Gable Suites have a king bed plus a single, cathedral ceilings, an open fire, and a private balcony and staircase. A short walk through the she-oaks, Rosebank Cottage has two king suites with spa ensuites, a shared sitting room with an open fire, a full kitchen and a dining area. A continental breakfast basket, with gluten-free options, arrives at your door each morning. Restaurants, a chocolate shop, a café, wineries, weekend markets and wedding and concert venues are within walking distance, and Hunter Valley Gardens is about 2.2 km away. The Vintage and Cypress Lakes golf courses are a few minutes' drive. On site there's a seasonal saltwater pool and a tennis court, and the owner runs private wine and food tours. Cessnock Airport is about five minutes away for charter flights.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a wedding party book the whole property?
Yes. All ten rooms can be booked together, and Rosebank Cottage is often taken by bridal parties, who use its living room for hair and make-up and its two adjoining suites for the bride and bridesmaids. The Guesthouse verandah and grounds also host small weddings and elopements.
Are children welcome?
In the Guesthouse, bookings are for adults and children aged 10 and over only, with no toddlers or infants. Rosebank Cottage welcomes children and infants. Pets aren't allowed anywhere on the property.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. A continental breakfast basket is delivered to your door each morning, with gluten-free options for guests who need them.
Can we walk to restaurants and venues?
Yes. Several restaurants, cellar doors, a chocolate shop, a café, weekend markets and wedding and concert venues are within walking distance, and Hunter Valley Gardens is about 2.2 km away.
Can the hosts arrange a winery tour?
The owner runs a Carriages wine and food tour for up to three guests at $55 an hour, with a three-hour minimum and tasting fees extra. It takes in wineries, breweries, gin and whisky distilleries, and cheese, olive and chocolate shops, starting from reception.
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Robert Parnaby
2 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the moment we arrived at Carriages Boutique Hotel and Vineyard, we knew we'd found somewhere special. The whole experience felt so relaxed and personal. The contactless check in and check out was effortless,…
David Silver
3 months ago
Our two-night stay at Rosebank Cottage was magical. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this is far more than just accommodation, it is a beautifully curated sanctuary where every detail has been thoughtfully c…
S
5 months ago
This was a wonderful stay - we absolutely adored the grounds, the room, and the hosts. We ended up staying another night because we didn’t want to leave. Nerina and Alistair were very welcoming and communicative. We had…
Keeley Mercieca
6 months ago
This is the most amazing place to stay in the Hunter Valley, perfect for a peaceful retreat while exploring the wine region. The cottage had beautiful garden views, and it was so easy to spend hours here unwinding with a…
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