**ENJOY AN EXTRA NIGHT ON US !** Book 2 nights and receive the 3rd night FREE. Available for all NEW bookings only, made from 11th February 2026 for Stonegate Estate and staying between 11th February 2026 – 31st August 2026. **This offer is not available on Long Weekends, Public Holidays or any Special Events in the Hunter (such as concerts etc.), or in conjunction with other offers or discounts. Promotion available only by contacting Hunter Valley Stays via STAYZ/VRBO, not available online. The FREE night will always be the lowest valued night.
Stonegate is a stunning, elegant Victorian style homestead set on ten park-like acres with views of both the Watagan and Brokenback mountains. This property has something for everyone boasting a 15 metre lap pool, a cinema area with full reclining seating, a full size tennis court, basketball and volleyball court plus a 1 kilometre cycling/running track around the perimeter of the property.
The main house features four bedrooms and two bathrooms, both with claw foot baths, and the cabana pool house is self-contained and features a queen bedroom and separate bathroom with large living area with a comfortable queen sofabed. Stonegate features a large light-filled formal living and dining areas with an open fire, a gourmet French farmhouse kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a huge casual living room with library room and cinema spilling out onto a three metre wraparound verandah.
Stonegate has all the features of a five star property including ducted air-conditioning, Blackbutt floorboards and three metre high ceilings. It even has a state of the art built in Bose sound system and Foxtel.
Stonegate can accommodate up to 14 guests comfortably.
Please note that this property is NOT pet friendly. Please note that this property does NOT have Wi-Fi.
ACCOMMODATION Maximum 14 guests or 8 guests in separate beds. Bedroom One - 1 King bed and 1 Single bed Bedroom Two - 1 Queen bed Bedroom Three - 1 Queen bed Bedroom Four - 1 Queen bed Cabana Pool House - 1 Queen Bed 1 Single foldout and 1 Queen sofabed available in lounge of pool house (on request only).
TARIFF Weekend - for up to 10 guests $1266 per night (Thu-Fri or Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun) Midweek - for up to 10 guests $950 per night (Mon-Thu) Extra guests are charged at $100 per person per night. Children under 13 years are charged at $64 per child per night. Infants under 2 are free.
Please note that a $40 booking fee is applicable for all bookings made.
SECURITY DEPOSIT A security deposit/bond of $1200.00 is required for your stay and is payable as a credit card pre-authorisation. This will be processed approximately 24 - 48 hours before your arrival, so please ensure the funds are available at this time.
Please note, Stonegate has exterior security cameras to monitor the exterior of the home only for the protection of the property. Security cameras are commonplace at many of our rural properties. Footage is private and remains the property of the owner, and will only be used for insurance liability reasons, to monitor occupancy and other policies noted in our Terms & Conditions. They, in no way, are there to infringe upon the expectation of privacy of guests in these exterior areas. To disable or obscure the cameras is prohibited and may result in loss of security deposit or eviction.
LONGER STAYS Please contact us for a customised quote for longer stays of 3 nights and over.
NOTES A 1-night stay may be accepted at discretion of Management within 14 days of the prospective arrival date. A surcharge is applicable on the 1-night stay, this will be calculated by our staff and quoted to you before the booking is confirmed. Weekend Public Holiday, Easter, Christmas, and New Year periods require a minimum 3 night stay full weekend rate.
Concert and special event weekends in the Hunter Valley will have a set minimum night requirement to stay and may attract a surcharge.
This Private Home is proudly Property Managed by Hunter Valley Stays on the Owner’s behalf.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Nulkaba
Located in Nulkaba, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hope Estate and Winter Art Bazaar are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Valley Brewhouse and Ubika Day Spa. Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and Binnorie Dairy are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking, cycling and mountain biking in the area.
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Peterson House Winery - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
Hungerford Hill - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
Hunter Valley Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Branxton Station - 16 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Saddler's Creek Wines - 8 min drive
Oporto - 4 min drive
KFC - 4 min drive
Subway - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include exercise/lap pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead on 22 Sept 2026 start from £591, 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.
Is Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Stonegate Estate - Elegant Homestead located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from The Valley Brewhouse and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and Hanging Tree Wines. Ubika Day Spa and Hunter Valley Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Place was nice and clean for us and catered to what ever needs we had ! Absolutely loved it thank you guys
Alexander M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2024
Hi Alexander, thank you for your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Stonegate - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. Thank you again for your fabulous review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards, The team at Hunter Valley Stays
We had an amazing stay at Stonegate — the perfect home for 3 families. The kids were entertained throughout our 7‑night visit and were begging to stay longer. Between the beautiful pool, tennis court, basketball court and the multiple indoor seating areas, there was always something for everyone to enjoy.The house was very spacious with many entertainjng rooms. The property was very clean and the kitchen had a range of grest appliances. Being in the centre of The Wine Country, we even managed to book a private wine tour, which was such a bonus and made the trip feel extra special.The location is fantastic too. Stonegate is an easy walk to Potters Brewery and local cafés, making our days out super convenient.A huge shout‑out to Hunter Valley Stays for their outstanding service. They were quick to respond to all my texts and calls, and a special thank you to Tiffany, who happily took my call even on a public holiday. Truly above and beyond.We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Val A.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Hi Val, thank you for your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Stonegate Estate - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. Thank you again for your fabulous review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards, The team at Hunter Valley Stays
Great stay, big areas for everything we needed. Can improve on modernising the property as it was a bit dated. No wifi is a big draw back and didn’t realise until a few days out (just assumed there was wifi in this day and age), we probably would not of booked if I noticed. Bindis are rampant everywhere. It would be good if at least an area was controlled as nearly everytime you touched the grass you got stuck with several.
matthew t.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Hi Matthew, thank you for your review and we are glad that you had a lovely time at Stonegate - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. Thank you again for your review and for your feedback and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards, The team at Hunter Valley Stays
Such a lovely stay with kids, lots of space for everyone and lots to do with court and pool! Easy walk for dinner to the brewery! Our second stay was just as good as the first!
katie J.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2023
Hi Katie, we have just read your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Stonegate - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here once more. Thank you again for your fabulous review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards The team at Hunter Valley Stays
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark D.
2 Oct 2018
Fantastic
fantastic weekend loved the property
Mark D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Hi Mark. We're so thrilled that you all had a fantastic weekend away at Stonegate. It was our pleasure to host you at this wonderful property. Please come and stay with us again very soon. With thanks from the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
Enjoyable weekend away with the family before school returns.
James T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2023
Hi James, We have just read your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Stonegate at Nulkaba - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. Thank you again for your fabulous review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards The team at Hunter Valley Stays
Awesome property. Excellent communication. We’re really flexible with an early check in.
Alexandra M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2024
Hi Alexandra, thank you for your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Stonegate - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. Thank you again for your fabulous review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards, The team at Hunter Valley Stays
We had a large group stay with the house providing plenty of room. We loved the outdoor deck and pool to cool off in.
Very easy check in check out.
Location is great! Only 5 mins from Rydges and 8 mins to Cessnock
Renee C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2023
Hi Renee, Thank you for your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Stonegate - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. Thank you again for your fabulous review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards, The team at Hunter Valley Stays
Huge house, great space, we were really just there for the tennis court, but it is a great house for a large group.
Elinor R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2023
Hi Elinor, thank you for your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Stonegate - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. Thank you again for your fabulous review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards, The team at Hunter Valley Stays
Archival
10/10 Excellent
6 Feb 2017
Excellent property!!!
We had the most wonderful time staying at Stonegate Estate! It was the perfect location to have our own private surroundings and thoroughly enjoyed visiting the wine region and enjoying the amenities the property had to offer!
The pool was especially enjoyable in the extreme heat we experience!
We are already planning our next visit!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Emma, a big "Thank You" for your wonderful review of Stonegate and it's fabulous amenities and we can't wait to have you stay again! Hunter Valley Stays
Overall the property was great. Plenty of open space and clean. I would definitely consider coming back here for another stay.
Michael C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2023
Hi Michael, we have just read your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Stonegate - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. Thank you again for your fabulous review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards The team at Hunter Valley Stays
Great property in a great location. Sunset was beautiful.
Tennis court and pool was great and got lots of use. Loved the privacy as well.
Only complaint is the house could do with some brighter lights as the outside lights were quite dim.
Minh T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2023
Hi Minh, we have just read your review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Stonegate - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. Thank you too for your comments too regarding the outdoor lights, we have passed this on to the owner and their maintenance team. Thank you again for your review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards The team at Hunter Valley Stays
Hi Kerrilyn, Thank you for your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Stonegate - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. Thank you again for your fabulous review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards, The team at Hunter Valley Stays
A fabulous big house. Decore, paint etc getting a little tired but still very functional, and the lawns need water and weed spray for bindii.
Nick T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2023
Hi Nick, thank you for your review and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Stonegate - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. Thank you for your feedback about the house and the lawns, we have passed this feedback on to the owner and Maintenance teams. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards, The team at Hunter Valley Stays
Great location and facilities for a group, unfortunately we had a hot water malfunction on our final morning. Im sure this was recitified in a timely manner.
Cath S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Hi Cath. Thank you for being our guest at Stonegate Estate recently - it was our pleasure to host your group here for the weekend. We did rectify the hot water malfunction, and we are sorry for any inconvenience caused by this. We look forward to welcoming you back as a valued return guest very soon. With thanks from all the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
This property has the potential of 5 stars bit only deserves 2 or maybe 3. There are issues in every room. Blinds that don't open because the strings are broken. Dreadful mattresses. Nowhere to put your clothes in main room... no shelf, chest of drawers.. nothing. Broken lights, broken milk frother. Nothing worked in the cinema room at all... the projector, tv dvd.. nothing. Had to get manager out with a new dvd player. Dvd player in main room didn't work either. While place needs a going over and fixed. Fantastic potential but very run down and unloved.
anna h.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Hi Anna,
Thank you for your taking the time to respond and review your stay at Stonegate – it was very much our pleasure to host you and your family here.
We appreciate feedback of any kind, so thank you for your review regarding the issues encountered during your stay at the property. It is certainly not our wish that any of our guests experience any of these things during a stay, and on behalf of the owners, we do apologise for any inconvenience caused. We will be sharing all your points with the maintenance team for their immediate review.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave us your review and we look forward to hosting you once again.
Kind regards,
The team at Hunter Valley Stays
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jo-anne R.
30 Dec 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Hunter valley Christmas
It is on beautiful land with the tennis court and pool just beautiful. I stayed here 5 years earlier and was disappointed to see that the house has deteriorated a lot in that time. The kitchen was greasy the rangewood was full of grease the mesh inserts on the kitchen cupboards are thick with dust. Main bedroom has a Power point that makes a noise which isn’t safe and the second bedroom lamps when we turned them on they blew straight away. The house was full of mosquitoes and the house needs spraying as there are wasps and nests everywhere, also cockroaches came out at night in bathrooms and kitchen. Such a shame as it’s perfectly positioned on beautiful land the house needs TLC nothing has been done in 5 years it needs painting on the outside as well.
Jo-anne R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2022
Hi Jo-anne,
Thank you for taking the time to respond and review your stay at Stonegate - it was very much our pleasure to host you and your guests here.
We appreciate any feedback of any kind, so thank you very much for providing this constructive feedback on your experience at the property, it is very valuable and we do appreciate it. All items and issues you’ve raised have been logged with our Maintenance and Housekeeping teams for assessment and review with the owner; the owner has plans in place for it to be repainted early in the New Year as it happens.
As our valued guest of Hunter Valley Stays please let us know when you plan to visit the Hunter Valley again, we do have a 24/7 assistance contact line and we encourage guests to contact us during their stay with any concerns or feedback so we can do our best to resolve what matters we can while guests are staying with us.
Thank you again Jo-anne for taking the time to leave your review and for your feedback, and we hope to be able to assist you in future.
Kind regards The team at Hunter Valley Stays
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sonia W.
10 Nov 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great home but needs work
The home was a great size and layout for a great and memorable multi generational family stay, however as a premium property with premium pricing it fell well short of the cleaning and maintenance standards one would expect. There are too many issues to list individually but include poorly maintained gardens full of weeds ( we understand that with the dry a green lawn was not there however gardens full of large weeds, and bindis on the walk between the house and pool is just lack of maintenance. The broken nets on the games facilities dilapidated pool housing and surrounds; , holes in the deck and protruding nails took the shine off what otherwise would be an outstanding property. Also whilst the surfaces inside the house were clean, mouse poo in the kitchen cupboards and on the utensils was not great neither was the super iced up and dirty freezer. The kitchen utensils and crockery has not been maintained and sorted as part of the post clean up by the managers after each visit. Lack of wifi ( whist this was made known in the booking ) is also not great for a stay in a premium property .
When some of the defects were mentioned to the managers staff on site the response was you can suggest to the owners only so much but cant make them do things to me is not a response - when the property is managed by a company that promotes luxury stays then they have the power to ensure the quality lives up to the promise - by refusing to list unless the required maintenance is done.
Sonia W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2023
Hi Sonia, Thank you for your review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Stonegate - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. We appreciate any feedback of any kind, so thank you for your comments regarding the property. We have also shared your comments with the owners, the maintenance and the housekeeping teams for review. Thank you again for your review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards, The team at Hunter Valley Stays
outstanding property with great layout and space inside and loads of space and facilities outside. everything was well maintained and property manager very helpful. we would definitely stay here again
michael w.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2021
Hi Michael. Thank you for being our guest at Stonegate Estate recently - it was our pleasure to host you and your group for the weekend. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will come back and visit us again soon. With thanks from the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
Wonderful week, Beautiful property. Walking track around the property was great for kid's bikes!
Great!
Donald B.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2020
Thank you for your 5 star review of Stonegate. We are so happy to know you had a 'wonderful week" and we can't wait to host you and the kids again soon. Hunter Valley Stays
Beautiful property close to the golf course, vineyards and lovely scenery! Would recommend
Sam R.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Hi Sam. Such a pleasure to host you and your guests to Stonegate for the weekend - we're thrilled that you enjoyed its central location to the the best of the Hunter. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon as our valued guest. With thanks from the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
Thoroughly enjoyed by all. The few problems were attended to very quickly.
Charles S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Hi Charles. Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent stay at Stonegate. It was our pleasure to host you and to attend to your requests when in-house. We look forward to welcoming you back again as a valued return guest. With thanks from all the Team here at Hunter Valley Stays.
Beautiful cottage that catered for 8 adults who needed a weekend escape. Everything that was needed was on premises. It was clean and well looked after inside and out.
Trudi D.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for your fantastic 5 Star review Trudi. It was our pleasure to host you and your guests at Stonegate and we're thrilled that you all enjoyed your weekend escape. Please come and visit us again soon. With thanks from the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
Verified
8/10 Good
Clement C.
27 Jul 2019
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
The Stonegate is a beautiful property, located close to vineyards, and not far from Cessnock. Overall, our stay was comfortable. Facilities within the property were generally functional for their age. General cleanliness was ok but with some areas for improvement, for instance the floorboard was a bit dirty and we found a cockroach in the kitchen. The dishwasher did not seem to be cleaning the dishes very cleanly as some plates/utensils were still dirty upon our check-in. Also, some bathrooms were missing body wash. Overall a good stay.
Clement C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for your review and we’re delighted to read that you had a good stay at Stonegate. Your feedback if very important to us so please be assured that the issues you found at the property have been fully addressed. We look forward to welcoming you back as a valued return guest. With thanks from the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vukasin K.
25 Mar 2019
Amazing venue made for a perfect getaway!
We had an amazing time during our stay. Facilities were excellent and it had everything you could ask for to make our experience the best one, definitely coming back here with family and friends.
Vukasin K.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for your fantastic review Vukasin. It was our pleasure to host you and your guests for the weekend at Stonegate and we do hope that you will come back to stay again very soon. With thanks from the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
About the host
Hosted by Hunter Valley Stays
We are the Hunter Valley’s premier Accommodation and Property Management Group dedicated to providing high quality, self-contained accommodation to guests.
Hunter Valley Stays is privately owned, and has been welcoming guests since 2003. As fully licensed Property, Stock and Business Agents, we are experts at marketing, operating and managing privately owned properties for guests to enjoy.
We offer a truly personalised serviced so when you contact Hunter Valley Stays you can be confident that the person you will be speaking with lives and breathes the valley, and will be able to provide you with first hand knowledge of the property. Our 5 star hospitality background means that our team know, and place great importance on the ingredients that make your stay in the Hunter a welcoming and memorable one. Guests can also enjoy our many partnerships in the valley, to ensure your stay is more than you would expect. For this reason we happily welcome and host more than 20,000 guests annually.