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Somerville Wines Farmstay in Broke, super cute house on working farm. Walk for miles.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet
TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Mountain view
    Mountain view

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Somerville Wines Farmstay in Broke, super cute house on working farm. Walk for miles.

This cozy, rustic cottage situated overlooking the vines of Somerville Wines gives the perfect layout for a friend or family getaway.

This award-winning vineyard is situated in the boutique Broke Fordwich Wine Region, just 15 minutes drive from the heart of Pokolbin. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, vineyards and bushland the leisurely cruise to the winery is a ball of fun! When you arrive, you may be greeted by the herd of sheep or the team or pigs sharing the pastures beside you.

Easy walk next door to a lovely Restaurant called, Pasquales.

The cottage itself is comfortable, equipped with an efficient open fireplace. Build the fire yourself if you’re up for the challenge or make use of the large split system A/C unit and free Wifi. Each bedroom is fitted with a large wardrobe and mirror for easy storage of weekend gear!

Pop next door to the Somerville Wines Cellar Door and regular pop-up restaurant showcasing a variety of local chefs to make the most of the facilities available on site. Alternatively, ask Weekenda which awesome Broke Fordwich wineries to check out!

Note: Phone reception is not guaranteed due to rural location.

THE Important Stuff -
This 3 bedroom cottage offers bedding for up to 6 guests.
Bed 1 - Queen
Bed 2 - Queen
Bed 3 - Queen

How We Price: The booking price is based on a minimum number of guests. Any guests above this number are chargeable on a per person/per night rate. The system will automatically calculate the correct rate when you enter the required number of guests. Reductions in guest numbers are non-refundable.

Arrival Details: Access to the property is made easy for you. We will send you an access code just before 2 pm on your arrival day via SMS and you will use this code for the duration of your stay.

Linen: 1 set of full bed linens and 1 bath towel per person are supplied. Guests may wish to bring extra towels depending on the length of their stay. Pool/Lake/Beach towels are BYO.

Guest Amenities: We are Eco-Friendly - to help reduce wastage, we supply a single bottle of 3in1 shampoo/conditioner/body wash in all showers. In addition, guests are advised to bring their own personal preferred bathroom products/amenities.

Wifi is provided complimentary on behalf of the owner. It is intended to be used in an appropriate manner by all guests. As the service is provided by an external 3rd party, Weekenda cannot and do not guarantee the speed or efficacy of this property's wifi connection nor do we pay any compensation for interruption of service for any reason.

Fires and Firewood: Internal wood fireplaces and outdoor fire pits only operate after the NSW Easter School Holidays up to before the NSW September School Holidays in line with NSW state fire restrictions. Please note we will normally supply enough firewood, kindling & fire-starters for between 1-2 nights of your stay. For guests wishing to have additional fires, we suggest BYO Firewood, Kindling, and Starters which can be easily purchased from the local service stations.

No Party Policy: All reservations operate under a Strict No-Party & Non-Excessive Noise Policy as prescribed in the NSW Short-Term Letting Legislation and Local Council Laws. This property is in a Residential Area. Failure to comply can jeopardise the security bond and lead to police-assisted eviction and/or extra charges being levied. We hate to have to note this but the reality is that so far this year we have had to evict 3 groups for overstacking/bad/anti-social behavior.

Extra Guests / Visitors: The number of people nominated on your booking is the maximum number of people that are allowed to be on the property at any one time, including visitors. Visitors may be requested and if approved must be approved in writing with Weekenda staff. Simply put, if Mum and Dad want to come over for a BBQ then we are likely to approve. If 10 extra people want to stop by we are unlikely to approve, which could put your booking at risk. We will always try to be reasonable with reasonable people within property constraints and House Rules.

Cameras and Noise Monitoring: There are no external security cameras at this location presently but the owner reserves the right at any time to install external cameras at their discretion. Any camera install will be in line with local regulations. A noise monitoring device is installed - fines apply to guests found to have disconnected, removed or damaged the noise device. These devices are used to monitor and maintain ours and guests responsibilities under the NSW STR Code of Conduct.

Guest Registration / ID Check : Weekenda requires every guest to complete and sign an electronic guest registration prior to arrival which will ask for photo ID i.e. a copy of your Drivers Licence or Passport. The primary booker will also be required to complete a list with the guests' names and actual mobile numbers. In the event we are unable to reach the primary booker, it is very important we can get a hold of other guests. These documents will be deleted after your departure. Access Codes are only released to Registered and Verified Guests.

Critical Update: Due to an unprecedented influx of fraudulent bookings, we are forced to impose a policy that protects our clients, industry and community against those attempting to commit fraud and theft. Any booking made within 5 days of arrival is required to provide a photo of a valid credit card in the same full name of the primary guest to match the supplied identification document. Failure of these documents matching will result in the booking being cancelled and all funds processed returned to the original card assumed as stolen and thus a fraudulent transaction. We trust we have our honest and genuine customers understanding this policy is in place to protect all parties.

Insurance: As always, but ever so more due to recent times, we strongly encourage any holidaymakers to obtain a very inexpensive 3rd Party Domestic Travel Insurance Policy to cover you for all manners of matters which may restrict travel. This is particularly helpful for things like Hunter Valley Concert cancellations, Covid or Medical and Other Emergencies for which we don't provide refunds, and anything which falls under our standard Terms & Conditions irrespective of the reason. We suggest reviewing policies with 'Cover-More' or 'Travel Insurance Direct' or 'Insureandgo'

This property is managed by Weekenda, a licensed real estate. Weekenda staff are available 7 days a week to assist from your initial enquiry through to your departure and everything in between.

We look forward to having you stay with us.

Property manager

Weekenda

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-22178

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Somerville Wines Cottage
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About the neighborhood

Map
Broke, NSW

What's nearby

  • Krinklewood Vineyard - 18 min walk
  • Margan Family Wines - 8 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 22 min drive
  • Roche Estate - 23 min drive
  • Audrey Wilkinson Winery - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Singleton Station - 32 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mount Broke Wines - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Margan Family Wines - Hunter Valley - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nightingale Wines & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Motty's Farm Cuisine - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Running Horse Wines - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Somerville Wines Farmstay in Broke, super cute house on working farm. Walk for miles. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Somerville Wines Farmstay in Broke, super cute house on working farm. Walk for miles.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Somerville Wines Farmstay in Broke, super cute house on working farm. Walk for miles.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Somerville Wines Farmstay in Broke, super cute house on working farm. Walk for miles. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Somerville Wines and Krinklewood Vineyard. Stomp Wine and Margan Family Wines are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Somerville Wines Farmstay in Broke, super cute house on working farm. Walk for miles. Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Daksh B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Weekenda (Syays) were shocking. They should be ashamed of themseleves
Property was not ready at 3 pm despite the fact we were told that it was ready at 12 pm. There were no beds made and laundry from the last visitor was on the ground. The kitchen had not been tidied. It was unfit to live in so they had to get us alternative accommodation. My recommendation is to go elsewhere as management of this property is disgraceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Robyn P.

Weekend Stay
Our stay was comfortable. The location was tranquil, set on a winery, with beautiful views of the ranges. Lounge with fireplace cozy and kitchen great. Beds were comfortable. As others have mentioned yes due to the location phone coverage/wifi is bad. The downside and why a 3 star is the bathrooms were not clean. Also the firewood was enough for just 1 night so had to buy more for our second night. And yes need to bring your own matches to light the fire. A suggestion to the owners would be to allow enough firewood to service the number of nights per booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shani W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+++++
We loved it! Such a cute place to stay, open fire and we loved the whole experience!! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Marianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location but wouldn't stay again
We were drawn to staying here as it had a fireplace and wanted to be cosy for a weekend away. The location is quite far (30 min) from the main activities of the Hunter, but it is set on a vineyard and has beautiful scenery. However we were disappointed with a few things: 1. The showers - the water pressure and temperature inconsistent 2. Internet reception - we had no mobile service and the WiFi offered was very limited 3. TV - although they offer Foxtel, the channels and limited so bring DVDs! 4. The kitchen did not have many basic necessities (e.g. salt, oil, variety of teas) 5. The beds were comfortable but recommend bringing your own pillows and extra blankets. We did love the fireplace (firewood provided but no matches!) and fresh air in the Valley but for the price (split with 4 people) would look to stay elsewhere next time.

8/10 Good

Rudi M., Coraki, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a private getaway
This property is in a great, private location with fabulous views. We had a lovely stay and a couple of little improvements would have made it a five out of five. The hot water system is pretty old and the kitchen isn't very well fitted out for cooking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
Nice cottage with open fireplace to relax at night with some cheese and a bottle of red wine. Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous escape from the city
Great countryside escape with the full farm and vineyard experience. We'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Kate D.

June long weekend
The cottage is lively but no mention is made in the listing that it is RIGHT NEXT DOIR to a restaurant. Music played until 2am on our first night and was playing again at 8.30 the next morning. Children drove an ATV around the property all day long, starting at 8am. On the 2nd day, a 40th birthday party took place all day. . It was beautiful and everyone was lovely but it was more like being at a party than a relaxing weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ronald F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay, Quiet, comfortable.
It was good, would return.

10/10 Excellent

Prue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Perfect Stay
Somerville just keeps giving. We can fault any area of this lovely home and have fallen in love with the place. A very easy and comfortable getaway whether for work or pleasure.

10/10 Excellent

Prue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy to be back
We can't get enough of this place. It's simply an easy choice for a stopover with the hosts and owners treating us just like any other holidays guests. The home is always well presented, clean and super cozy by the fire on a cold night. You did it again Somerville - we are impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Prue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy and affordable
Easily ticks all the boxes for a comfortable stay. Enjoyed the fireplace greatly with a great bottle of Cab Sav we picked up from Glandore on the way through. Always a pleasure to deal with Weekenda who make arrival so easy. We will be back for sure.

10/10 Excellent

Prue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great spot for friends & family
So pleased to be back. Owners had the fire going for us as we arrived late, such a nice touch. A big thanks to Weekenda to looking after us again.

10/10 Excellent

Prue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above and Beyond A+
Such a gorgeous little place. Everything possible has been thought of to make for a comfortable stay. We love the fireplace and the views! We are sure to return. Thanks Weekenda for making everything so easy, Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Prue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprise Gem - Stunning location
A perfect little piece of country charm hidden in Broke. The exterior of the Cottage is quite rustic and really gives a sense of the area with vineyards dotted around. Inside is very well presented. Owners have taken great care to bring this farm cottage into the modern world. Lounge area is really comfy. We loved sitting around the fire drinking wine and chatting. Weekenda are great hosts. They provided us with a stack of information prior to arrival including some really cool deals they have running with some of the wine providers in the area. This was a great choice for us to just relax. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019