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The Old Convent Circa 1893

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Interior
Private kitchen
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Largs, NSW
  • Popular LocationMaitland Gaol7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaitland Showground10 min drive
  • Popular LocationWallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue10 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

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About this property

The Old Convent Circa 1893

The Old Convent built in 1893, originally housed the Sisters of St Joseph.
A grand 4 bedroom home including bridal suite, retaining original charm of this heritage listed home with the luxury of 21st century additions.

An amazing location, sleeping 8 with luxury furnishings and styling.

Total entertainment including a hot tub, fire pit, pool table and games rooms for the ultimate getaway for all ages.

Brides, family gatherings and weekends with friends are complete in The Old Convent.
The space
Four huge bedrooms formerly the Parlour, Prayer Room, Oratory and Dormitory with king size beds and two with original open fireplaces.
The 4th bedroom has a queen bed.

Enjoy the charm of over 100+ year old home with stunning cedar work, high ceilings with old pull lights and grand timber arched windows.

New furnishings and grand beds with luxury linen along with a selection of pillows including memory foam and feather options.

Fully equipped kitchen with a coffee station and Nespresso machine along with a small selection of teas. You will find all you need including a small air fryer, sandwich press, blender and the basics of salt and pepper etc.

Two full size bathrooms supplied with luxury toiletries.
Be sure to end your day with a wine and a good book whilst your soak in the original claw foot bath.

A gas barbeque and large under cover outdoor dining table are perfect to dine under the festoon lights. Then you can relax in the hot tub under the stars or grab one of the blankets and toast some marshmallows over the fire pit.

If you want a little extra fun, check out the pool table and games loft.
Hide away in the loft under a cosy blanket on the massive lounge and log onto your Netflicks account or favourite streaming app.
An old school arcade game for two will be sure to bring back memories whilst you battle it out on Pacman and hundreds of games.
Maybe get a little competitive with a game of fooseball or lawn games.

If going slow and letting the world go by is more your thing, we have a selection of board games and books and little spots to soak in the sun and calm.

The home has multi zoned ducted air conditioning and the games loft has a split system air conditioner.

There is laundry complete with washing machine and dryer for your convenience along with an ironing board.

This grand home is magical and creates the ideal venue for Brides to get ready with stunning spaces for Bridal photos.

Note: the original fireplaces in 2 of the bedrooms are no longer functional.
Guest access
The Old Convent guest house is entirely yours to enjoy in privacy with your guests.
Ample spaces to spread out and enjoy the privacy whilst you soak in the calm.
Off street parking and plenty of room for Bridal cars to park in the driveway.
Other things to note
Whilst we love sharing our home with you we ask that you respect our 8 guest limit due to Health and Safety Regulations.

Our home is Heritage listed and being over 100+ years old it comes with the beauty of age. It has some imperfections of age and shows evidence of old building skills.

Please ensure you read and accept all guest rules prior to arrival.

We advise that parties or large gatherings are not acceptable and penalties including immediate termination of your stay may occur.

Please familiarise yourself with our guest welcome book where you will find all important information included our house rules and local tips.

We understand that minor accidents and breakages may occur and we ask that you let us know immediately so we can rectify and ensure the property is ready for the next guests to arrive.

Should you have any concerns during your stay we ask that you reach out immediately and allow us a chance to communicate and rectify where possible during your stay.
License number
PID-STRA-37569
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Amenities

Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property registration number 2320%2C+PID-STRA-37569

About the area

Maitland

This cottage is located in Largs, a neighbourhood in Maitland. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve and Columbey State Conservation Area, while Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Winter Art Bazaar are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Maitland Showground or Aerohunter.
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Largs, NSW

What's nearby

  • Maitland Gaol - 7 min drive
  • Maitland Showground - 10 min drive
  • Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue - 10 min drive
  • Walka Water Works - 13 min drive
  • Tocal Homestead - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Mindaribba Station - 7 min drive
  • Metford Station - 13 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Momo Whole Food - 7 min drive
  • Wildflame Barbecue and Bar - 7 min drive
  • Donarch Fine Chocolate - 9 min drive
  • Regal Hunter Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • East Maitland Bowling Club - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Convent Circa 1893 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Convent Circa 1893?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Convent Circa 1893?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Convent Circa 1893 located?

Located in Largs, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mindaribba Weddings, Maitland Gaol and Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue. Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Maitland Showground are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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