Cranky Rock Cottage - hunter valley paradise

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Cranky Rock friends
Living area
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Wollombi, NSW
  • Popular LocationPetersons Wines11 min drive
  • Popular LocationCypress Lakes Golf and Country Club33 min drive
  • Popular LocationHunter Valley Gardens33 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cranky Rock Cottage - hunter valley paradise

Rare and unique, Cranky Rock cottage gets the name from a 25 tonne cave sandstone rock which graces our cottage with an open fireplace. Peaceful and private Cranky Rock oozes warmth and charm.

Built pioneer style with rustic Australian hardwoods, a quaint and romantic getaway in your couples only retreat.

Set at the base of the mountains overlooking a beautiful valley floor, watch our horses, cattle and local wallabies graze peacefully enjoying this rare jewel.

Conveniently located from Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast, all the lower Hunter wineries and an easy 5 min drive to Wollombi. Handy for the music lovers for Pokolbin concerts, or just take in the historical Wollombi sandstone village, Home of the famous Dr Jurds Jungle Juice.

Awaken to the natural bush sounds of lyre birds around our 120 acres of natural bush and rainforest paradise, explore the wonderment of nature in your city escape, breath the fresh eucalyptus air. Experience the odd visit from our friendly King Parrots and native birdlife.

The living areas open out with bifold doors onto an open expansive timber sun drenched deck with outdoor BBQ shaded by eucalyptus trees over your large entertaining table and chairs.

Relax and revive after an enjoyable day, in the hot tub, while not just soaking in the warmth, but also the stars.

Ideal for 2 couples, a King size bedroom with fluffy donnas and comfy bed awaits your evening end with its own ensuite and along with another bedroom of a Queen size 4 poster cedar bed with own bathroom.

The country kitchen is fully equipped with gas cooktop, electric oven, microwave, fridge, basic condiments, tea, sugar, coffee are provided and our beautiful fresh free range eggs compliments from our farm hens.

Cranky Rock also has overhead fans and reverse cycle air conditioning, satellite tv, DVD, wifi, no mobile reception.

Property manager

Lindsay and Pam Pyne

Amenities

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only
Babies are fine but not toddler/child friendly

Events

No events allowed
In another part of the property, not in cottage

Pets

Pets allowed
Please check with owner first.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: in another part of the property, not in cottage
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-4103

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Sweetmans Creek

Located in Sweetmans Creek, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Werakata State Conservation Area and Werakata National Park, while Wollombi Endeavour Museum and Hope Estate are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider Tyrrell's Wines and Roche Estate. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like winery tours.
Map
Wollombi, NSW

What's nearby

  • Petersons Wines - 11 min drive
  • Roche Estate - 30 min drive
  • Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club - 33 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 33 min drive
  • Audrey Wilkinson Winery - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wollombi Tavern - 7 min drive
  • Myrtle Cottage - 7 min drive
  • Panino - 7 min drive
  • Lavender Gate Farm - 3 min drive
  • Gray's Inn Wollombi - 7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thushanthee W., Australia. Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Sgort stay
The property is very rustic and tranquil. A few minor issues with blown light bulbs and leaks with rain. My elderly mum found the steps hard. Also there were cobwebs and mice in the cabin which was uncomfortable for us . Overal was very pet friendly thankyoy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Just beautiful. Most relaxing place I have found so far.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend
Very beautiful location, relaxing weekend, awesome birds, and comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
Cranky Rock Cottage is a great weekend getaway location close to the vineyards. Rustic cottage with all the amenities would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bird watching in paradise
Such a beautiful, special spot! So comfortable and homely, with all the little thoughtful extras that just make you smile. So many beautiful birds thanks to the gorgeous established native gardens! Thanks for sharing your special place with us Pam and Lindsay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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Hosted by Lindsay and Pam Pyne

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