Accommodation for Hens Parties
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Where the group sleeps is the first decision for a hens weekend in Hunter wine country, and around Pokolbin the stay that lists hens parties is Ironstone Estate. It sits in Lovedale, the wine-country locality on Pokolbin's north-eastern side, on a family vineyard of 45 acres with three big self-contained homes.
That location matters for a bridal party. Pokolbin's cellar doors and restaurants are close, but trains don't reach the vineyards, so most groups book transport for tastings and dinners and come back to the house at night.
What the estate offers a hens group:
Staying in Lovedale rather than in the middle of Pokolbin trades walk-to-cellar-door convenience for a private property with pools and hot tubs, which many hens groups prefer once the tasting tour is done.
It's in Lovedale, the neighbouring wine-country locality, on Olsen Road. The vineyard sits next to Pokolbin, close to its wineries and restaurants.
There's no train in the vineyards, so groups drive or book transport such as a tour or minibus. Many plan one day of tastings and spend the rest of the weekend at the house.
Anything from a single-house group of 14 to 16 up to 40 across all three homes. Events at the estate can run to 50 people.
Not the food: there are no exclusive catering partners, so you can bring in your own chef or caterer. Bring your own drinks; the one exception is wine, which Ironstone supplies from its own vines.
