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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

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LOVEDALE, New South Wales
  • Place, Lucy's Run Wines
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Vintage Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Bimbadgen Estate
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

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Dining area

About this property

The Ballabourneen Estate - Grand Hunter Valley estate - 6 bedrooms, infinity pool and open fireplace

Enjoy the grand country style that awaits you at The Ballabourneen Estate. This sprawling country estate is the perfect Hunter Valley retreat offering spacious accommodation for up to 13 guests. Consisting of the main 4 bedroom homestead and adjacent 2 bedroom cottage, guests at The Ballabourneen can share time together or steal away with a good book to a quiet space inside or out. The estate is peacefully situated in a quiet cul-de-sac yet is just a short drive to some lovely restaurants and cellar doors; the closest of these being Lillino's at St Clements Estate, Leaves and Fishes and Gartelmann Wines to name a few.

Unwind at The Ballabourneen Estate with the following bedding configuration:

Homestead

Bedroom 1 King bed with ensuite

Bedroom 2 Twin share (king single beds)

Bedroom 3 King bed or twin share

Bedroom 4 Queen bed

Cottage

Bedroom 1 Queen bed

Bedroom 2 Queen bed

King single rollaway bed - upon request

Youll be inspired to cook up a storm in the fabulous kitchen, which features a walk in cool room and scullery. Grab your friends and enjoy your chefs creation in one of the alfresco dining areas or take a seat at the more formal dining table. Each season comes into its own at The Ballabourneen, where you can enjoy the fabulous infinity pool in the warmer months or for a winter time stay the huge stone fireplace is a favourite spot to get comfy with a good glass of local red. This wonderful estate is sure to become the retreat you will visit time and again.

The minimum booking rate is based on up to 10 guests.

Additional guests beyond 10 are charged at a per person, per night rate. Please enter your guest numbers to obtain accurate pricing for your group.

Looking for something smaller? The Ballabourneen House sleeps up to 8 guests and may be the perfect choice! To view property details, just CLICK HERE.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 is not permitted

Important information

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Property registration number 2325,+PID-STRA-20253
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lovedale

Lovedale is home to this holiday home. Hope Estate and Winter Art Bazaar are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Binnorie Dairy and Hunter Valley Wildlife Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Roche Estate and Bimbadgen Palmers Lane.
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LOVEDALE, New South Wales

What's nearby

  • Lucy's Run Wines - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wandin Estate Winery - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Vintage Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 12 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Greta Station - 13 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Branxton Fish & Chippery - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sidecar Roasters - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Huntlee Tavern - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪NINETEEN Hunter Valley - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ballabourneen Estate - Grand Hunter Valley estate - 6 bedrooms, infinity pool and open fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ballabourneen Estate - Grand Hunter Valley estate - 6 bedrooms, infinity pool and open fireplace?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ballabourneen Estate - Grand Hunter Valley estate - 6 bedrooms, infinity pool and open fireplace on 5 July 2026 start from NZ$1,662, 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.

What time is check-in at The Ballabourneen Estate - Grand Hunter Valley estate - 6 bedrooms, infinity pool and open fireplace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ballabourneen Estate - Grand Hunter Valley estate - 6 bedrooms, infinity pool and open fireplace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ballabourneen Estate - Grand Hunter Valley estate - 6 bedrooms, infinity pool and open fireplace located?

Situated in Lovedale, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Wandin Estate Winery, Gartelmann Wines and Lovedale Smokehouse Cafe, Charcuterie & Majors Lane Cooking School. Binnorie Dairy and Allandale Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie R.

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

Fantastic Property

Wonderful property, the grounds are gorgeous and the pool was superb. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2020
Thanks for your lovely comments Christie... we look forward to you returning soon :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

great weekend

one of the greatest weekend stays we have ever had
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2023
That's so great Brian. Thanks so much for your review... we're so pleased you loved it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Filippa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs FG

A stunning home, the photos do not do the property justice. Spacious, clean & picturesque views. Highly recommend this home. We had a magical stay in the Hunter
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sue-Ann W.

Beautiful country house

We enjoyed the house immensely especially being such a wet weekend! It was spacious and comfortable for a family of 10 people - we never felt cramped. There's a separate small cottage which allowed some family members to have peace and quiet if needed. The kids enjoyed the pool even in the rain and in the mornings, we would see wallabies lounging about in the garden. It had a fabulous kitchen and we especially loved the cool room - we ended up having all our meals in the house as it was constantly raining, and preparing meals was easy in this well-equipped kitchen. We would definitely recommend it and would love to stay here again in the future. (We stayed Jan 2016 although the web portal only allows us to put 2015 down)
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

We booked to stay for my partners birthday with family and friends. We booked the main house and cottage for the weekend. The main house and facilities were beautiful with great facilities and a great country feel. Unfortunately the cottage had no water for the entire duration of our stay due to a pump issue. We weren't informed of this prior to arrival, it was discovered in the evening. This meant two couples on our trip had no showers or running water to even flush the toilet. The air-conditioner in the cottage also wasn't working effectively which meant it was quite cold inside. We contacted the manager of the property who dropped off two oil heaters and attempted top fix the water issue on the Saturday afternoon. However, this did not work, which meant another night with no water in the cottage accommodation for guests. After making email contact once we returned to discuss the issues, I received a reply that someone had tried to ring me but I failed to answer. This is incorrect. After double checking the number on my Stayz profile and having included my mobile number on the original email I sent I again made email contact. Almost 3 weeks later and I have heard nothing. Considering the money I paid for the accommodation I suggested good PR might be a partial refund or another weekend away to compensate for the issues with the cottage. It was extremely disappointing that these issues detracted from what should have been a fantastic weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2022
Thank you for your review Jason, although we must say we are quite surprised, given the conversations between yourself and management during the actual stay. Firstly it is important to clarify that the cottage was not without water completely, a problem occurred which resulted in very low water pressure. As soon as this was reported, we offered to try and fix this and started by resetting the pump. Unfortunately, that did not fix the problem, but you informed our manager as long as there was a flushing toilet, it was not a problem for the cottage guests to use one of the three other bathrooms in the main house (adjacent to the cottage ), for showering. Unfortunately, a fault occurred with the air conditioning in the cottage during your stay, and we were unable to get a technician at short notice. We did however 2 oil heaters (1 for each bedroom), to provide some added warmth. We do understand it is quite frustrating when things go wrong, and will always try our best to rectify the situation. Following your stay, our manager did in fact try and contact you. Unfortunately, he failed to hear back from you, even though you had his direct number from liaising with him during the stay. We are very sorry for the unfortunate events that occurred during your stay, but believe every effort was made to ensure there was as minimal impact to you and your group as possible.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Incredible Property

We could not have had a better time here! The property is huge and very well equipped, all bedrooms a great size. The land is huge and it was incredible to see kangaroos every morning. The check in/out process was really smooth and the location was great! Great for a big group of friends or a family holiday- will absolutely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Epic Milestone Birthday in Perfect Surroundings!

What an amazing country venue for a large group! So much space - lots of areas so you can be together or find a nook and chill. Super clean interior - rooms airy and beds comfy. Kitchen was amazing - butlers pantry and cool room make it a chefs delight. The property surrounded by lavender and vine roses, kangaroos lounging nearby, seats down by the pond - just idyllic! We loved the separate cottage where us younger ones had our own space to chill. Literally could not have found a better location - it made the trip even more memorable. Thanks to Unwind who were super helpful with date changes and special requests. Would highly recommend this venue!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danella S.

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

Weekend getaway

Beautiful weekend spent celebrating my sisters hens weekend. The location was just beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Superb experience

For 12 friends catching up in wine country after a couple of years of rolling lockdowns in Victoria, Ballabourneen was a simply fantastic place to do it. The property is grand, expansive and beautifully presented, with the grounds picturesque. Our stay was comfortable and relaxing - just a perfect place to either congregate and have fun, or find a quiet space and re-energise. The pool and bocce pitch we’re simply fantastic. Thanks for the memories !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurice W.

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

Had a wonderful stay. The house was better than the pictures

Our whole family enjoyed the holiday there and want t com back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Decadent

Thank you for a fantastic weekend. What an amazing property with everything you need. The infinity pool is such a luxury, gorgeous views and super convenient location for wineries. Perfect for families and kids
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Beautiful property and perfect location.

My friends and I really enjoyed our stay. It’s a beautiful property with a lot of space. It felt like a home away from home but also had the holiday feel to it. Very relaxing weekend. Will definitely come again.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2020
Thank you Cindy... lovely to hear that you all enjoyed your stay :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Wonderful stay at Ballabourneen!

House and cottage were both great. The house has heaps of space inside and lots of different outside areas all of which could accomodate the 13 of us which was fabulous! The weather was perfect so we spent most of our time outside playing Boccee in its own little Boccee area and cricket in the huge lawn area between the cottage and the dam. (Lots of kangaroos to see here also) Some of the group swam in the pool which they also loved. The kitchen is huge and well equipped and we were spoiled for choice as to which dining area to use. The screened in area worked well for us as it was adjacent to the kitchen and lawn area for the kids. We didn’t get to use the huge fire place as the weather was too warm but loved the amazing timber surrounds and the timber beam in the lounge room(would loved to know it’s history) A wonderful family gathering in your fabulous home, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Cathy. Sounds like the whole family enjoyed their experience at the property. We'd love to welcome you all again any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

Beautiful property and plenty of space for all!

We had a lovely 2 night stay at this gorgeous property. Very relaxing and there was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy with a beautiful outlook. Loved the kangaroos visiting in the morning. The property has everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2020
Thanks so much for your review Renee. It's lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay and even had a visit from the furry locals! We'd love to welcome you back soon :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivka C.

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

Great property

A great property for a large group - beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thanks Ivka!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stunning!!

We absolutely loved our stay at Ballabourneen Estate. From the moment we arrived we were mesmerised by the sheer beauty of the house itself with high ceilings, exposed beams, walk in cool room, stunning views from every window, beautiful sitting areas outside every door, all with incredible views of the infinity pool, rolling hills & beyond. My only feedback would be to have additional towels on hand, beach towels for pool & a later check out on the Sunday. Ours was 11am which makes it difficult to enjoy a cooked breakfast & ensure the house is left tidy, instead we felt quite rushed. Otherwise all in all we had an amazing time at Ballabourneen!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you for your lovely comments Lisa. It is certainly a lovely property and we're glad you loved your time there. Next time, do remember that later check out is possible by arrangement (if available, of course). We hope to welcome you again soon! The team @ Unwind Hunter Valley
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Beautiful property.

Will definitely be back . Loved the place couldn’t aske for more .
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thanks so much for your review Hannah. So pleased you love it and we look forward to having you stay again soon. The team @ Unwind Hunter Valley
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Absolutely Fabulous

We couldn't fault this amazing property. It had everything we needed for our family getaway with the ultimate in facilities for entertaining as well.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thanks for your review Tina. We're so pleased that you loved your stay and you're welcome again any time! The team @ Unwind Hunter Valley
Archival

8/10 Good

David B.

Fantastic weekend away

Really enjoyed our stay. Everyone had a great time in what was a fantastic property with beautiful grounds.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Outstanding property!!

"We loved the pool and the grounds. The bedrooms and beds were spectacular and the decoration amazing. I loved the enclosed areas of the bedrooms and the kitchen however after our encounter with the red belly black snake we tended to stay indoors. A very beautiful property and thank you for having us."
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Fabulous house for an extended family get together

Large family friendly house. Pool was great, plan and layout of the house was perfect. Kangaroos arrived each evening on cue! Loved the scullery and all of the covered areas. Thanks for sharing this magnificent home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Toni G.

Breathtaking property!!

We had the most amazing time! The house exceeded all our expectations and the photos don't do it justice. Absolutely stunning, we didn't want to leave. Thank you!

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