Hunter Valley Resort
Hotel
Welcome to the charming Hunter Resort. Explore the panoramic wine growing region of the Hunter Valley in New South Wales and sample the exquisite local products. Time to unwind and regain your balance in a stunningly beautiful setting!
In was back in August 1991 that the Helé Family recognised a great opportunity and acquired the Hunter Estate. Since that day, the Hunter Resort has been under family management including several generations.
The seventy hectares large Hunter Estate is located read more » right at the heart of the famous Hunter Valley. Quite naturally, the property includes a forty years old vineyard that produces the Shiraz grape.
However, the Hunter Estate has plenty more to offer in addition to a private vineyard. Lay off the wine for a day and participate in a beer tasting offered by Polkobins, the first brewery in the region.
You should not break the habit for too long. Moreover, a bottle of the local wine perfectly accompanies the home-made pasta and pizza at the Italian restaurant San Martino!
Especially couples in love will appreciate another unique option: On your request, a romantic dinner will be served atop a quaint tower that boasts a magnificent view of the rolling vineyards all around. Enjoy the setting just with your loved one or invite friends!
The Hunter Resort may also become the perfect venue for an unforgettable wedding. You may easily book the entire resort hat offers 35 beautifully furnished rooms for yourself and your guests.
And, of course, there is plenty to do in the region. Set off exploring on horseback or soar towards the heavens in a hot-air balloon. Returning to the Hunter Resort after a long and exciting day, why not spoil yourself with a professional massage?
Living
The Hunter Valley Resort offers a range of accommodation categories for you to choose from. Independent of your choice, all units offer supreme comforts par excellence and individual charm.
The most read more » striking feature of the romantic units is the breathtaking view of the Hunter Valley. It is just the setting to settle down on your balcony, your loved one by your side and uncork a bottle of the local wine! Or invite your friends over: Four are comfortably seated on the balcony.
The facilities at the Hunter Resort are ample and modern. Among other amenities they include an LCD flat-screen TV, tea and coffee corner as well as a mini bar and a fridge.
The Vineyard Rooms, as the name suggests are located almost smack bang amidst the grapes. And what is more, you enjoy a fantastic view of the Brokenback Mountains, which is precisely the place where the setting sun strikes the horizon on fire.
The Vineyard Rooms are your first choice if you are travelling with just your loved one. The Hollywood king-sized bed promises restful nights and the TV and DVD player allow you to cuddle up with a movie at night.
A glowing recommendation goes to the Spa Cottage Rooms. A small, private kitchen with a Nespresso machine and a private balcony are complemented by a generous spa bathtub!
Choose one of the Cottages for quiet days in absolute privacy. The spacious Cottages comfortably accommodate six guests and leave absolutely nothing to be desired.
Spread out with two bed- and bathrooms as well as a kitchen, large living room and panorama balcony at your disposal. The Cottages are indeed remarkable – the perfect accommodation to complement the Hunter Valley’s delightful setting!
Activities
The Hunter Valley Resort does not only offer refined lodging but also the ultimate Wine Experience! The Hunter’s wine cellar is possibly the largest and most lavishly stocked in the entire valley.
The read more » production on site exceeds the volume of 6500 tons of grapes a year, which is equivalent to six million litres of wine. Of course, the cellar doors are wide open for you to visit!
The facilities also include the Hunter Wine Theatre that takes you on a cinematic ride through the processes of wine production. The event relates the history of the winery, explains just how a grape press is operated, the selection of the grapes and the bottling.
However, the experience does not stop there: visit the Hunter Valley Wine School for an educative vineyard walk. Learn to tell the different grapes apart and what affects their quality.
The Hunter Valley’s rolling hills are also the perfect terrain for excursions on horseback. Both beginners and advanced riders are welcome to join in the experience. Those that are fond of horses but appreciate some comfort may also choose to hire a horse-drawn carriage.
Many of the activities have been designed with a hands-on approach. The same holds true for the culinary delights. Learn from the best at the Hunter Valley Cooking School. Naturally, the fine treats you prepare are later enjoyed for lunch or dinner.
The Bluetongue Brewery Café serves a delicious gourmet beer. Make yourself comfortable in the cosy ambience. Only a glass wall separates the modern bar from the production facilities.
An eventful day is best followed by a visit to the Sally Margan’s Heavenly Hunter. The spa offers a supremely relaxing ambience and professional massages – a blessing not just for the body.
Sports enthusiasts have something to look forward to: Swing a racket on the tennis court, do a few easy laps in the pool, go for a run on the jogging trail or straddle one of the mountain bikes. And kids will love the playground and special entertainment programme.
