Ilkley House A Refreshing Family Rural Getaway

Discover peace and privacy at this country escape, ideal for larger groups and just 15 minutes’ drive from the heart of Mudgee. With rustic-meets-contemporary charm and modern conveniences of air-conditioning and three bathrooms, this will be your home away from home while you explore this infamous wine region. Cook up a laidback BBQ on the expansive deck while taking in sweeping views, curl up on the sofa in front of the fireplace, or relax by the fire pit under the stars with a local wine.
The beautifully rustic Ilkley House offers complete privacy and tranquillity during your stay, with spacious indoor and outdoor entertaining areas catering to families and larger groups. Thoughtfully decorated in modern country style, an inviting lounge room is complete with a large sofa and a cosy fireplace, while an adjoining living area offers a sofa and TV to kick back with a movie in air-conditioned comfort.

Prepare a feast in the charming timber kitchen, or make use of a BBQ on the verandah for an afternoon cook-up. Eat at the eight-person table, with additional seating available at the breakfast bar, or dine alfresco on the expansive deck which overlooks the surrounding landscape. Ilkley House is pet-friendly, so your furry friend can join you while you shoot some hoops, jump on the trampoline or tell stories around the fire pit.

Five bedrooms sleep 12 guests, three offering queen beds, one with two singles, and the fifth offering two singles and a queen bed. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite while the fifth bedroom has an adjoining bathroom, plus plenty of children's toys and activities. The spacious main bathroom servicing the other three bedrooms features a shower and double vanity as well as an in-floor bath to indulge in a leisurely soak.

Added conveniences include a dedicated workspace, a washing machine and dryer, and parking for three to four cars on the premises.

Please note that some construction is happening about 500m away. It typically starts around 7:30 AM on weekdays. This should not significantly affect your stay, aside from some minor noise. The driveway is accessible by all vehicles, but it is quite steep, so we recommend taking care when driving up or down.

Planning something special? Enhance your stay with curated experiences and optional add-ons, including wine tours, private chefs, catering, in-home yoga, private transport, exclusive discounts with select local providers and more! Explore what’s available on our website, and let us know at the time of booking if you’d like us to help organise anything for your stay.
During your stay, you and your group will have the entire cabin to yourselves. Please make yourselves at home!

Discover renowned vineyards and restaurants within a 10-minute drive, including Pipeclay Pumphouse, Small Batch Brewery and Hop Farm, Robert Stein Winery, and Slowfox Wines. The cafes, boutique shops and galleries of Mudgee are 15 minutes’ drive from Ilkley House where you can explore the charming, tree-lined streets and discover the historic buildings.

Due to local regulations, we can happily host you for up to 90 nights. Any bookings that exceed this duration will be cancelled by Vrbo.

We are pet-friendly - please add the number of pets you're travelling with and let us know about your furry friend at the time of booking. We’ll reach out to charge a standard pet fee of $100.

Please note, firewood is only supplied to guests from April to September. If you are staying outside of these months, please be sure to pick some up on your way!

You'll find a porta cot for your convenience. If you require a high chair, it's available for an additional $15. Additionally, if you need cot linen, which includes a towel, it's also available for $15. We also offer a rollaway bed for hire, suitable for a small child, which includes bedding and linen for $30.

EV charging is strictly prohibited at this property due to circuit disruptions caused by such usage. If it is found that EV charging has taken place, a fee of $100 per day may be charged to cover associated costs and potential damages. Please contact us for EV charging locations in Mudgee.