Escape to the Country

Soak up peace and serenity in your own private retreat or get adventurous with bush walking and wildlife spotting.

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Escape to the country at Hunter River Retreat, where a private rustic cottage awaits with panoramic views. Unwind on the deck with a glass of wine or explore 110 acres of trails, wildlife spotting and farm animals.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Rosebrook, a neighborhood in Maitland, this lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Mindaribba Weddings and Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center and Lovedale Smokehouse Cafe, Charcuterie & Majors Lane Cooking School. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Aerohunter or Maitland Showground. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Maitland travel guide
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Rosebrook, NSW

What's nearby

  • Maitland Gaol
    Maitland Gaol
    22 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Maitland Regional Art Gallery
    Maitland Regional Art Gallery
    23 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Tocal Homestead
    21 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Maitland Showground
    23 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue
    25 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Telarah Station
    15 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Guzman Y Gomez
    15 min drive
  • Oporto
    14 min drive
  • The Rutherford Hotel
    14 min drive
  • Dartagnan's Café
    16 min drive
  • KFC
    15 min drive

About this property

Escape to the Country

Lodge located in Rosebrook
Escape to the Country provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and a video library
  • Games, books, and barbecue grills
  • Local meal delivery service
Room features
All guestrooms at Escape to the Country feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like dining tables and kitchen islands.
Extra amenities include:
  • Children's books and travel cribs
  • 1.5 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and fenced pool

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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: On outside deck only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Fenced private pool
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
With owner approval

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
On outside deck only

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: with owner approval
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Escape to the Country Maitland
Escape to the Country Private vacation home
Escape to the Country Private vacation home Maitland

Frequently asked questions

Does Escape to the Country have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Escape to the Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to the Country?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the Country?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the Country located?

Located in Rosebrook, this lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Winter Art Bazaar, Walka Water Works, and Aerohunter. Mindaribba Weddings and Maitland Regional Art Gallery are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Escape to the Country Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunita K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm Stay

We loved staying at Hunter Valley Retreat, kids and adult both enjoyed being so close to animals and feeding them. Eloise is a very warm and welcoming host and we all loved how much time she takes out to ensure you get close to animals. Its a beautiful spot
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Parisa H.

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

Great location, quiet place and a beautiful vintage style cottage

Overall we had a fantastic experience, the place was very cosy, comfortable and beautiful. The host also very responsive and helpful as we lost the power and they had fixed it with less than 5 minutes. Price wise was also reasonably cheap for the long weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

miriam v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great short stay. The house has everything you need. Kitchen essentials needs to be upgraded and cleanliness of property was poor. Overall had a good stay with my husband and 5 kids. Very remote and private property which we loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great stay and service

Eloise and Troy were the best hosts you could ask for. We had a blackout and within 20mins, they were able to get it fixed and the house was up running. The most gorgeous cabin to stay in with great facilities and not too far from the wineries either. Definitely recommending this to all my friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

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

Amazing location and perfect for a retrest

Communication from Eloise was great from booking date to end of the stay. The property was clean and in a great location, the retreat is a great place to stay to escape the city and enjoy nature. The facilities were amazing and we had no issues with our stay. Thank you Eloise! xx
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Relaxing and secluded

We loved our stay here! Troy and Eloise were fantastic hosts and were just a phone call away. The accommodation was amazing! We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

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

Comfortable cottage

Great entertaining space inside & out. Good facilities, but a little bit more up keep would be beneficial. Beautiful view & location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josephine B.

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

Clean , comfortable cabin.Large bedrooms & living areas.

Easy transaction, everything matched to what was offered.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca V.

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

Great spot for a chill weekend away!

Had a great weekend away at the Hunter River Retreat. The hosts were amazing with their communications and put us in touch with great options for wine tours in the region. Would definitely stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

A lovely spot

We had a lovely stay at the cabins, prompt response from our host Eloise and anything we needed was shortly made available. Very peaceful Surroundings and the animals were so sweet! We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prakriti G.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025