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Wilderness cabin Lovedale

Family-friendly cottage in Lovedale

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Living area
Living area
Room
Golf

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 430 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hunter Valley Gardens
  • Place, The Vintage Golf Club
  • Place, Bimbadgen Estate
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wilderness cabin Lovedale

Stay in the heart of the Lovedale Wine District. Relax in our comfortable 2 bedroom self contained cabin, where everything is supplied. All you need to bring is yourself & some good company. The cottage is located on 20 acres with amazing views over the Hunter Valley.

With a full kitchen and BBQ available, it is your choice to stay in and cook yourself a feast or head out to the many restaurants that surround the property.

Only 800m to Wandin Valley winery & with all of the Hunter's great vineyards at your doorstep, Wilderness Cottage makes for a great place to stay.

Please note that on weekends & public holidays we prefer a two night stay.
Although we are a property, we are not pet friendly sorry.


The property also houses Bob's Balcony (stayz #140495). Contact owner if you wish to rent both cabins & have a total of 14 friends stay.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Bins are located to the front far left of the two storey house.
Please leave keys in the door
Drive safely home
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Note property has two rental cottages, so excess noise is not allowed after 10pm at night.
Two night minimum on a weekend.
Outdoor fire pit is only available late April - October long weekend. No outdoor fires allowed outside of these dates.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property registration number PID-STRA-89-2

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lovedale

Located in Lovedale, this cottage is in a rural area. Hunter Valley Gardens and Werakata National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Binnorie Dairy and Hunter Valley Wildlife Park. Consider Bimbadgen Palmers Lane for a night out or Maitland Showground if you're travelling with kids. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding in the area.
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Lovedale, NSW

What's nearby

  • Roche Estate - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Hope Estate - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • The Vintage Golf Club - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 17 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Greta Station - 11 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fudge Factory - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪NINETEEN Hunter Valley - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy Joans - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Amanda's on the Edge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blaxlands Inn - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wilderness cabin Lovedale have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Wilderness cabin Lovedale?

As of 13 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wilderness cabin Lovedale on 17 November 2025 start from NZ$309.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Wilderness cabin Lovedale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wilderness cabin Lovedale?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wilderness cabin Lovedale?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wilderness cabin Lovedale?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wilderness cabin Lovedale located?

This family-friendly Lovedale cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Gartelmann Wines, Lovedale Smokehouse Cafe, Charcuterie & Majors Lane Cooking School and Wandin Estate Winery. Binnorie Dairy and The Vintage Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation stay

Comfortable cottage. Everything we needed. Beautiful property. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very romantic spot

Beautiful little cottage in a lovely part of town. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous private cottage

Wonderful stay. Lovely little cottage with everything we needed. Cosy log fire. Views looking across the olive grove to the main range. Lots of kangaroos.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JENNY M.

Perfect!

We had such a lovely time staying with Kim and her family. The cottage was beautiful and had every amenity we could need for our stay. I would highly recommend it to anyone!!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet relaxing property

Quiet and peaceful yet so close to many wineries and restaurants including one on site Jimmy Joans which we can highly recommend. We love the cottage and outdoor areas. Perfect to come home to after visiting wineries. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A tucked away private getaway spot

A perfect getaway for us as two friends. Cosy fire, great open layout with every convenience you could wish for a private country getaway. Fabulous view. Booked for the weekend to attend a function at Jimmy Joans. Was a perfect stay. Thank you. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hot January

Really appreciated arriving on a hot afternoon to find the air conditioning on and the swimming pool was very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage

Wilderness Cottage provides a lovely stay from which to explore the local wineries. We had a quick dip in the pool and enjoyed our BBQ dinner outside, watching some kangaroos hop in. We missed the entrance to the property. The street number wasn't that obvious, but the driveway is part of the carpark entrance to a restaurant called Jimmy Joans - which is easy to see. Also, one little surprise - no internet. I happened to bring a dongle so all was OK. Lovely quiet escape! We would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Akiko P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy with our stay except for a few minor issues

The cabin was very clean and tidy. Easy access and good location in Lovedale. Good value. Happy with our stay. A few minor details that the owners could look at. Dinning chairs were steel which were very cold and hard to sit on. Great for summer but not so for the colder months. Wood was not prepared well for the fireplace so I did not use it. RCAC worked very well though. Would suggest stainless steel cooking pans as our eggs (which were nicely supplied by the owner) stuck really bad to the worn out non stick fry pan. No bench space in the kitchen. Would suggest the microwave could be placed in another position. A few birds messed on our car due to the position of the tree where the car parking is located.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bec M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and beautiful

It was lovely accomodation and had everything we needed. It was close to everything including the dawn balloon ride which was the reason for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wilderness Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at Wilderness Cottage. Our only regret is that we weren't there for a longer period of time. The home is perfect as are the surrounds (including Jimmy Joans)!! It is so peaceful!! We would absolutely come back here! Thank you so much Kim!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yi-Shin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little cottage

Checking in was easy, perfect location to go wine hunting around hunter valley. Fresh eggs was provided from Kim’s chickens.. was very yummy! Wouldn’t defiantly come back for a longer holiday!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wilderness Cottage

We love this property, the location, plenty of outdoor space and ambience. Beautiful fresh eggs for breakfast, love the outdoor fire pit and now there is a beautiful restaurant/bar/cafe on the property as well. We are return guests and will definately be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful accommodation, feels like home.

Our time at Wilderness Cottage was delightful. Kim has set up the cottage to feel warm, cosy and inviting. For us it felt like home. The cottage and its surrounds were beautiful and so peaceful. Kim and Mick were kind and helpful, they provided everything we needed. They facilitated our stay after needing to postpone for many months and were very patient. We are so thankful for the gorgeous accommodation they provided. Will be recommending to friends and family and would love to come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property, cute cottage

The property was beautiful, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and hills. Sunrise and sunset beautiful! The cottage is comfortable with all amenities that you could need. Kim was very friendly and attentive. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

We spent a peaceful couple of days in beautiful cottage. Very cosy with log fire and beautiful rural views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katriel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Long Weekend

My husband and I stayed at Kim's gorgeous little cottage for three nights to celebrate my husband's birthday. The cottage was immaculate and very cosy. Close to all the wineries and restaurants. The fresh eggs and fire wood was a beautiful touch. The grounds were also amazing - perfect place for a morning coffee. Thanks Kim, for an amazing stay! We didn't want to leave and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wilderness Cottage

Lovely comfortable cottage, beautiful setting. Very comfortable beds & pillows with beautiful new linen. Nice touches such as fresh eggs. Love the late afternoon and evening view to the mountain range. Great stay, we will be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a find !

We had a great stay. Couldn't fault anything - it was the perfect cottage and location for what we needed. So impressed with all the little things that had been thought of that can be frustrating when not included - especially in the kitchen. Loved the fresh eggs and milk in the fridge. Will definitely be returning in the future. Pete
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bain D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous family or couples hideaway

This property, nestled away from the main road, comes completely prepared for a family or group of friends to use as a holiday away, or a base to explore the wineries. Only to bring back some bottles, enjoy the pool and bbq on the balcony watching the sunset and sipping on the local wine. Super friendly hosts make sure the property is clean and very welcoming. With the decor, friendliness of the hosts, location, and peaceful environment made this holiday house and holiday home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, quiet and cozy

great facilities Very quiet and private Checkin was a brease, good communication
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blissful

Location is perfect. So close to the vineyards and Hunter Valley Gardens. The cottage is cosy and comfortable with a gorgeous fireplace and all the conveniences to make it a home away from home. We loved our short stay 💜
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Would have stayed longer if possible. Kim was very accommodating and helpful The property is beautiful and has everything you could ask for
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominique H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved our stay..

Thank you so much for having us.. Your property is beautiful and we loved it..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jae R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views and lots of Roos!

Awesome little two bed cottage, really well appointed and great location. The pool was 5m from the house and so great to come home too after a day of golf / wine tasting! Amazing and we will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

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