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Madigan Cottages | Settlers Cottage

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Settlers Cottage
Immerse yourself in the essence of Hunter Valley at Stomp Wines Cellar Door, nestled within the charming Madigan Cottages. Experience the true heart of wine country as you sip, savor, and indulge in a delightful array of wines.
Experience the enchanting beauty of Hunter Valley with a hot air balloon ride. Hunter Valley Ballooning, located in Lovedale, has been providing exceptional hot air balloon flights over the picturesque Hunter Valley region for more than 30 years.
Fire pits are only available during cooler months, and not in summer due to fire bans
Patio view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lovedale, NSW
  • Place, Peterson House Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Peterson House - Hunter Valley Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Madigan Cottages | Settlers Cottage

Whether you’re after a romantic weekend away, an escape with friends or catching one of the many concerts the Hunter Valley is now famous for, Madigan has a cottage to suit.

Settlers Cottage is your home away from home. Perhaps the most stylish cottage, Settlers is charming and cosy, for up to up to six people comfortably.

The master bedroom downstairs features a Queen-sized bed, and the upstairs loft area has 2 single beds. There is also a separate king bedroom upstairs.

The kitchen is well equipped with a large refrigerator, cook top, oven, and a microwave. Quality linen and towels are all provided and the kitchen has all you will need to cook with. Just bring your food and drink and you’re all set.

The patio facing the fields has an outdoor setting and BBQ – perfect for watching our spectacular sunsets.

Room Configurations:

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: King bed

Loft: Two Single beds

Settlers is free standing, self contained cottage.

Madigan is a self-check-in property with a check-in time after 3pm. After booking, details of the check-in process will be sent to you. We always strive to accommodate early check-in and late check-out requests, so please inform us if you plan to arrive earlier than the set check-in time.

Madigan Cottages has 5 self contained cottages on 100 wide open acres. We also have Stomp Wine operating their cellar door on site. You`ll find lot of nature including kangaroos and rabbits as well as waterbirds on our dams. We have some paddocks with agisted horses. If your an early riser the hot air balloons are a magnificent sight in front of the property.

You`ll need a car to get around Hunter Valley, however, there are small bus operators that service the wine region and are happy to drop into Madigan to pick you up

There is lots of land to walk, ride or just sit on your verandah or the dam wall to read a book or watch the sunset.

Important: Before you arrive you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Truvi. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Truvi will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process. You will also be given the choice between a security deposit or a non-refundable damage waiver.
Before You Arrive
- We offer convenient self check-in so you can arrive at a time that suits you.
- Before check-in, all guests are required to complete a quick online verification through our Guest Portal.
- Once completed, you`ll receive your check-in instructions, digital house guide, local recommendations, and the option to request early check-in or late check-out (subject to availability and additional fees).

During Your Stay
- Our home is located in a peaceful residential neighbourhood, so we kindly ask that you respect our neighbours by keeping noise to a minimum, especially during quiet hours between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am.
- To ensure everyone enjoys a relaxing stay, parties, events, commercial activities and excessive noise are not permitted.
- Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the property.

A Few Housekeeping Notes
- We ask guests to treat the property with care. Any damage, missing items, lost keys or excessive cleaning required after your stay may incur additional charges.
- Serious breaches of the house rules may result in your reservation being cancelled without a refund.
- If you need to cancel your booking, refunds will be processed in accordance with the cancellation policy that applies to your reservation. Please note that any applicable credit card processing fees are non-refundable.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Before You Arrive - We offer convenient self check-in so you can arrive at a time that suits you.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9949360ha
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Lovedale

Lovedale is home to this apartment. Roche Estate and Moorebank Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and Binnorie Dairy. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Aerohunter, or consider a night out at Bimbadgen Palmers Lane.
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Lovedale, NSW

What's nearby

  • Peterson House Winery - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Peterson House - Hunter Valley Winery - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hungerford Hill - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Roche Estate - 6 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 11 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪NINETEEN Hunter Valley - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brokenwood Wines - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sabor Dessert Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Deck Cafe at Gartelmann - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Redsalt Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Madigan Cottages | Settlers Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Madigan Cottages | Settlers Cottage?

As of Jul 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Madigan Cottages | Settlers Cottage on Aug 3, 2026 start from $302, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Madigan Cottages | Settlers Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Madigan Cottages | Settlers Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Madigan Cottages | Settlers Cottage located?

Situated in Lovedale, this apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Moorebank Vineyard, Horner Wines, and Lucy's Run Wines. Hungerford Hill and Peterson House Winery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Robynann W.

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

Warm and cosy

Relaxing and comfortable place, well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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