Located in Clarence Town, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Morpeth Museum and Paterson Court House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue and Karuah and District Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve - 18 min drive - 17.3 km
Columbey State Conservation Area - 20 min drive - 13.8 km
Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue - 27 min drive - 28.7 km
Getting around
Wirragulla Station - 21 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Erringhi Hotel - 6 min drive
Plenty of Pizza - 6 min drive
Cantonese Garden - 6 min drive
Maria's Kitchen - 6 min drive
Country Cottage Cafe - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does A rural retreat on 15 acres with swimming pool and direct river access. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at A rural retreat on 15 acres with swimming pool and direct river access.?
As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A rural retreat on 15 acres with swimming pool and direct river access. on 31 May 2027 start from £915, 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 A rural retreat on 15 acres with swimming pool and direct river access. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at A rural retreat on 15 acres with swimming pool and direct river access.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A rural retreat on 15 acres with swimming pool and direct river access.?
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A rural retreat on 15 acres with swimming pool and direct river access.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A rural retreat on 15 acres with swimming pool and direct river access. located?
This family-friendly Clarence Town holiday home is located on a river, 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Columbey National Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Wallaroo National Park and Columbey State Conservation Area. Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve and Karuah State Conservation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great house! Suited our needs and budget. Appreciated the second fridge!!The hosts were lovely! So accomodating with our changing plans.Would defs stay here again!It was a little confusing where the river was, a map would have been nice.
Was the right place for a relaxing weekend with family on the river. Beautiful setting for get together. Loved kayaking up the river. Saw a koala and plenty of kangaroos, birds.
Great place for the family to unwind and relax.
Stayed here for 2 nights and Glen was an awesome host. Easy to contact and very understanding of our situation.
Kids loved the pool, plenty of space for them to run around
House and facilities were great
My friends and I came here during our uni break for a lovely relaxing holiday. It was the most beautiful property with so many fun things to do. Perfect for accomodating a large group. I couldn’t recommend this property enough!
Thoroughly enjoyed the property. Plenty of room to play cricket, badminton and other outdoor activities. The bikes had fun down by the river. And the kids had enjoyed feeding the cows
I’ve stayed at the property a few times and as always, we had such a great weekend away. There’s always something to do during the warmer or colder seasons. Fits everyone comfortably. Overall great accomodation and no issues with checking in or checking out. Looking to book again soon!
We had a lovely family break (kids, grandkids etc) and made good use of the pool. Lovely location and plenty of room in the house. I couldn't give five stars because the house is definitely in need of renovation. We also found the large amount of leaf debris across the decks and outside tables a bit disappointing.
We enjoyed kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding on the river. Kids loved the pool. The view is beautiful and the house has plenty of space for large groups. Kitchen is well-equipped and there were plenty of cleaning supplies, toilet paper, linens etc.
Feeding the cows was fun.Scenic location with kangaroos.Close to the town. Deck & BBQ was good.Enjoyed the fire pit. Pool was a good size.Bunk bedroom was a walk through to 2 other bedrooms, so not as private. Hosts were easy to message. Thanks for a lovely weekend.
The perfect country setting for a big family to come together. We loved the property and the accommodation both the little house and the big house, it was perfect for our family gathering. Loved the outlook from the front of the driveway and the back of the property so picturesque. We had perfect weather for a fire pit and just lazing around on the verandah. Was very happy with the whole weekend, would definitely go back.
Great property with ample room for a large group. The kids loved the swing into the river. A beautiful property and lovely outdoor area to sit and enjoy the views.Property was a little dirty. Outdoor entertaining areas and pool could have done with a clean before guests arrive, including the granny flat deck. Which was a little disappointing consider the cost to rent for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
Hi Claire, Glad to hear you had a great time. I understand your concerns with the external cleaning. As you can imagine it is a very large property to clean. Prior to your visit we had some high, dry winds which contributed to the dirtiness, but going forward the cleaning team will be making sure these areas are prioritized, before a stay. Thank you for your comments.
Glen was an absolute pleasure to deal with.
He was communicative, kind and went above and beyond to ensure all our needs were met.
The property listing was accurate and was perfect for our group of 10. All the equipment was functioning well. There were plenty areas to hang out. the place was stocked with everything we needed from condiments to board games.
10/10 experience, would highly recommend!
The property is perfect for our 3 families of 12 in total + a golden retriever (I think he enjoyed it the most!). We played cricket over sunset, swam in the pool under the mid-afternoon sun, cooked a bbq for lunch and dinner, the kids played board games in the living area whilst the adults chat or watch tv on the sofa. At night, we lit up a bonfire and roast marshmellows under a full moon. It was a great setting for my 3 sister's families to reconnect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2024
Hi Hieu, Glad you enjoyed your stay and you would be very welcome if you want to stay again. Thanks, Glen
We had an amazing stay for our father's 80th birthday.
We stayed for a long weekend and enjoyed our family getting together as we did when we were kid's ,now all with our own.
This home has plenty to offer from chill out spots to big spaces to be together for meals and games, Plenty of fires and blankets for outside sing alongs, and a great space to enjoy playing pool and playing beer pong.
when the weather is on your side the pool is perfect for a swim after a walk down to the river with the cows and kangaroos.
My whole family said this was the best weekend away we have ever had and we HAVE to do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2023
Hi Jacquie, thanks so much for your amazing review. It really warms me to know that you all had such a great time. We made the farm to be a home away from home for guests, fully stocked to be as comfortable as possible (not like some other Bnb's I have been to) and your comments make it all worthwhile. My sincere apologies for the condition of the Granny Flat and thank you for letting me know about its issues. In future I will make sure it is ready at all times in case guests wish to use and I will also advise guests that its use is additional if they wish to use. Looking forward to having you back sometime soon. All the best to you and your family. Glen
Our family recently stayed at this Clarence Town property for a weekend to celebrate 2 birthdays (one for 80 and one for 42). The group consisted of 6 adults and 4 children (aged 3 - 13) with the layout of bedrooms perfect for our needs (we did not require the 5th bedroom or granny flat). The bathrooms, kitchen and family rooms provided us with comfort and spaciousness with appliances, utensils and condiments completing our requirements.
Being June the weather was not conducive to swimming in what looked like a fun place to be however the BBQ on the verandah was a winner.
Our host (Glen) was more than helpful and his responses to our queries was exceptional.
I can recommend this property to anyone seeking a pleasant and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2024
Kevin and his family were very respectful of the property and took excellent care of the farm, communicated well, were a pleasure to host and will be welcome to stay again.
Lovely spacious home. Beautiful surroundings and peaceful. Pool was very nice but underwater light was hanging out exposed wire. Lawn could have used a mow as made it more difficult to keep house clean as feet getting wet all te time. Also harder to play cricket. Outdoor lounge has seen better days. Beds were comfortable. Everything you need in kitchen. Second fridge not working properly in house. Overall we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Patricia S.
23 Feb 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family catch up
Great area , the young ones enjoyed the lovely pool, fishing and the outside area all having great time together.
Good size home for a large family gathering and well equipped in all areas with lots of room for all,
Little disappointed with some cleaning aspects -Bar B Q ,
Dishwasher had very bad smell we needed to run a hot/ long cycle through it , trays in oven with food still on them
Freezer in fridge had blood in it, and some items needed attention as wire door and draw broke blinds of runners etc,
Our family had very enjoyable time together catching up with good space for all , we appreciated the late checkout given .
Well done Thank you
Patricia
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2024
Hi Patricia, glad you had a great stay and thanks so much for the feedback, I have addressed those items with the cleaner for future cleans and will endeavour to make sure the cleaning of the property is at its optimum. Welcome to stay again just let me know if you are interested again and I will take good care of you and your crew.
Thanks, Glen
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Peppercorns, located just 2.5 hours from Sydney on the picturesque Williams River. The property offers a delightful walk or a short off-road drive in a 4x4 to the river. Each morning, we were greeted by the sight of numerous kangaroos along the way. We brought our boat and found a convenient boat ramp just a couple of minutes’ drive from the property, along with a jetty at the bottom where we picked up our guests for an exciting day of wakeboarding. The stretch of river available for wakeboarding was perfect, offering plenty of flat water and minimal traffic.
The property itself is fantastic, with numerous entertaining areas, a cozy fire pit, and ample bedrooms and beds to accommodate everyone comfortably. Our evenings were spent around the fire pit, creating wonderful memories. A special highlight was meeting Eddie, the adorable 9-week-old calf, whom we had the pleasure of feeding—an unforgettable experience for all our guests.