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Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage

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Pool
Lake
Property grounds
Orchard House: Tranquil, Peaceful.
Banquet hall

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Seaham, NSW
  • Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Tocal Homestead
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • University of Newcastle
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage

Orchard House.
1. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a country holiday with a group of friends.
2. Gorgeous riverfront pavilion for weddings and events.
3. Outdoor kitchen with woodfired pizza oven and grill.
4. Pet friendly accommodation for 2 to 15 adults and kids.
5. Disabled access.
Orchard House is a luxury settlement style enticing homestead nestled within a citrus orchard, part of private beautifully landscaped 25 acres.
Enjoy a relaxing spa on a shady wrap-around veranda or dive into the 15 metre lap pool in the middle of the orchard.
The orchard boasts 200 fruit trees fruiting mandarins, finger limes, oranges and lemonades for your enjoyment during May to October.
In winter indulge in a hot spa and then cosy up to the wood fire.
Each morning collect newly laid eggs from our chickens.
Tea, coffee, olive oil, soaps, and washing powder provided.
The homestead is furnished with antiques, original artwork and Persian rugs.
There are 5 comfortable bedrooms including two Queen rooms, one with ensuite, 1 double and a single plus two singles adjoining the double room making it suitable for families with young children.
Quality feather quilts, bath towels, gowns, slippers, pool towels and crisp linen is supplied.
The eat-in gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with an 8 seater antique table, wood stove, 90 centimetre cooktop and oven, dishwasher, microwave, espresso machine and much more. The lounge room has the finest wood heater, a sumptuous 6 seater sofa, huge flatscreen TV with Netflix, books, board games, toys, DVD'S, CD'S and formal dining table.
An adorable bathroom has a claw foot bath, vintage marble-top dresser and shower.
There is a separate laundry with washing machine and dryer.
The veranda has a 6 burner stainless steel barbecue, perfect for the Sunday roast seasoned with fragrant rosemary from our rosemary hedge.
The alfresco dining area overlooks the river and orchard with floodlights to light the garden. Relax by the pool, take a moment for some peaceful fishing off our private jetty, wander the grounds to enjoy river views, the parklike grounds with many picturesque secluded spots, native trees, flowing creek, exceptional bird and wildlife and dams.
Keen birdwatchers are likely to see ever present kookaburras, blue wrens, finches, swallows, rosellas, king parrots, wedge tail eagles, cranes and ducks and occasionally at dawn and sunset wallabies and kangaroos venture into the garden.

Billabong Writer's Cottage
1. Only available for guests of Orchard House who need extra accommodation.
2. Three queen rooms one with ensuite, 1 single and 2 bathrooms.

On the opposite side of the orchard sits Billabong Writer's Cottage which consists of a spacious veranda with river views, eclectic furniture, pristine interior, fully equipped kitchen comfy beds and claw foot bath.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2324, PID-STRA-79717

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seaham

Located in Seaham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Winter Art Bazaar are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Maitland Showground. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Seaham, NSW

What's nearby

  • Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Tocal Homestead - 30 min drive - 29.1 km
  • University of Newcastle - 35 min drive - 38.3 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 39 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 44 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Mindaribba Station - 18 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Erringhi Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪2012 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Texas Ranch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shaw's Williams River Bakery - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage located?

This family-friendly Seaham holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wallaroo National Park and Columbey National Park. Columbey State Conservation Area and Nargoon Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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