Puddleduck House

**ENJOY AN EXTRA NIGHT ON US !** Book 2 nights and receive the 3rd night FREE. Available for all NEW bookings only, made from 13th March 2025 for Puddleduck House and staying between 1st May 2025 – 31st August 2025. **This offer is not available on Long Weekends, Public Holidays or any Special Events in the Hunter (such as concerts etc.), or in conjunction with other offers or discounts. Promotion available only by contacting us through VRBO, not available online. The FREE night will always be the lowest valued night.

Puddleduck House is Proudly Managed By Hunter Valley Stays.

Named after Beatrix Potter’s famous book, and like the beloved classic, the house features a rural farmyard. This stylish, 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom house is perfect for up to 10 guests and is set on 5 acres in Nulkaba on the edge of beautiful Hunter Valley Wine Country.

Conveniently located 5.1 kilometres from Cessnock Airport, 5.5 kilometres to Crowne Plaza Golf Course and just 15.8 kilometres from the Hunter Valley Gardens, guests will be spoilt for choice with plenty of nearby attractions and iconic cellar doors.

With loads of room for all your friends and family to relax, Puddleduck House has been thoughtfully decorated to provide guests with a sense of calm and enjoyment both inside and out. The property features a stunning pool, fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso coffee machine, dining room with combustion wood fireplace, two separate living and dining areas to gather and relax, free to air TV and Wi-Fi, and a super outdoor covered patio area with gas BBQ perfect for casual dining throughout the summer season. Puddleduck House also has a fun games room with pool table, table tennis,Pac Man Table and an extra TV to keep everyone entertained. The house has ducted, reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout and guests also have the choice of fans within the bedrooms. Internal laundry facilities are also provided.

The house sits just a short walk from popular The Mighty Hunter Valley, a great craft brewery and restaurant with delicious beer, wines, food, and outdoor beer garden and kids play area – a great option to relax on the weekend. The location of Puddleduck House makes it ideal for Hunter Valley wedding guest accommodation for those celebrating at St Patrick Church, Nulkaba, Petersons Sparkling House, Lovedale Chapel, Moravia Park, Dark Horse or Wandin Valley in Lovedale. Concert pick up is also just a stroll down the road.

Guests will enjoy the convenience of being able to visit some of the Hunter’s best Cellar Doors to enjoy tastings such as Ernest Hill Vineyard, Capercaillie Wines, De Bortoli, Hungerford Hill, Petersons Sparkling House, Lakes Folly, Allandale Wines or concerts venues such at Hope Estate, all within a few minutes’ drive of the house.

Plan your next Wine Country visit with family and friends to Puddleduck House.

GUEST NOTE: Puddleduck House is a private home approved to host accommodation guests registered with Hunter Valley Stays only and is not a venue for events, functions or vendors.

Puddleduck House is pet friendly for small dogs only, the property owners accept only small dogs under 10 kilograms on application and house rules apply. The acreage is not fully fenced and has farm fencing only. We permit a maximum of 2 dogs at the property at any one time. A $30 per pet fee is applicable for all bookings that include pets.

FIREPLACES & FIREPITS – Please note the fireplace is available between April and October and firewood is supplied only during these months. No other fires are permitted to be lit on the property at any time due to rural fire hazards.

ACCOMMODATION
Maximum 10 guests or 7 guests in individual beds
Bedroom One - 1 x King Bed or 2 x Single Beds (2) with en-suite
Bedroom Two - Queen bed (2)
Bedroom Three - Queen bed (2)
Bedroom Four - 1 x King Bed or 2 x Single Beds (2)
Bedroom Five - 1 x Queen Bed (2)

TARIFFS WEEKEND RATES (2 nights) (Thu-Fri or Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun)
Weekend - minimum 2 nights for up to 8 guests (adults or children) $1013 per night
Midweek - minimum 2 nights for up to 8 guests (adults or children) $760 per night
Extra adults are charged at $101 per person per night
Children aged 2-12 are charged at $64 per child per night
Infants under 2 years are free.
A $30 per pet fee is applicable for all bookings that include pets.
Please note that a $40 booking fee is applicable for all bookings made.

SECURITY DEPOSIT A security deposit/bond of $1000.00 is required for your stay and is payable as a credit card pre- authorisation. This will be processed approximately 24 - 48 hours before your arrival, so please ensure the funds are available at this time.

LONGER STAYS

Please contact us for a customised quote for longer stays of 3 nights and over.

NOTES 

A 1-night stay may be accepted at discretion of Management within 14 days of the prospective arrival date. A surcharge is applicable on the 1-night stay, this will be calculated by our staff and quoted to you before the booking is confirmed.
Weekend Public Holiday, Easter, Christmas, and New Year periods require a minimum 3 night stay full weekend rate.


Concert and special event weekends in the Hunter Valley will have a set minimum night requirement to stay and may attract a surcharge.

This Private Home is proudly Property Managed by Hunter Valley Stays on the Owner’s behalf. Hunter Valley Stays is a Licenced Real Estate Agent.

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