**ENJOY AN EXTRA NIGHT ON US !** Book 2 nights and receive the 3rd night FREE. Available for all NEW bookings only, made from 24th March 2026 for Sweetacres Sunset Ridge Cottage and staying between 24th March 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 on 0477 010 010, not available online. The FREE night will always be the lowest valued night.
A romantic retreat for a couples, the cottage is incredibly spacious and features a signature corrugated iron cathedral ceiling, a gorgeous king size four poster bed with bellowing white linen curtains, bath, open plan lounge area with a cosy combustion fireplace. You’ll have everything you will need to stay including a self-contained kitchen, BBQ, Nespresso coffee machine, air-conditioning, Smart TV and fan. Your four-legged family members are also accommodated within an outdoor petite fenced pet run for a paw-fect sleepover.
Sunset Ridge at Sweetacres offers so much peace, relaxation, and enjoyment for guests onsite as well as being ideally located to take advantage of the many cellar doors, restaurants, attractions, and activities within moments of your cottage. Sample the delights of Hermitage Road and dine at Botanica, and Piggs Peake. Sample excellent food and brew at The Farm where you can horse ride, take a Segway tour, or meet the animals! Enjoy terrific hospitality whilst wine-tasting at neighbouring Hunter Wine Lab, Wombat Crossing, Thomas Wines, Ironbark Hill Brewhouse, Keith Tulloch or Tintilla. Wedding guests will love being only moments from signature reception venues including Enzo, The White Barn and Greystone Estate. Sweetacres is only 7 minutes’ drive to the Hunter Valley Gardens, The Vintage Golf Course, Roche, and Hope Estates as well as all food and wine delights of Hermitage, Broke and Deasys Roads. For the active at heart, take a bush walk around Sweetacres’ walking tracks past the billabong and the casuarina woodlands or, wander across the lawn to enjoy The Deck leisure area or a dip in the refreshing shared Guest saltwater pool (please note pets are not permitted in the pool). You may also like to hire a bike and take the Hermitage Road cycle track to explore the best this destination has on offer.
Please note Sunset Ridge at Sweetacres IS pet friendly; we permit a maximum of 2 dogs at the property at any one time. A $30 per pet fee is applicable for all bookings that include pets.
Please Note: Sweetacres is not fully compliant for accessibility requirements, however we do have a Wheel Chair Ramp, Toilet Seat Safety Rails and a Shower Chair available (provided on request only). Please contact us to discuss your needs and we can advise if we can assist.
ACCOMMODATION Studio - King Bed
TARIFF
Weekend - 2 night minimum up to 2 guests, $350 per night (Thu-Fri or Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun) Midweek - 2 night minimum up to 2 guests, $299 per night (Mon-Thurs)
Infants under 2 are free. A $30 per pet fee is applicable for all bookings that include pets.
Please note that a $40.00 booking fee is applicable for all bookings made.
SECURITY DEPOSIT A security deposit/bond of $300 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.
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.
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Amenities
Pool
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2320, PID-STRA-14594-1
About the area
Pokolbin
Located in Pokolbin, this holiday home is in a rural area. Piggs Peake Winery and IronBark Hill Brewhouse are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Singleton Square and Singleton Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and Binnorie Dairy. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Tintilla Estate Vineyard and Olive Grove - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
Thomas Wines - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Keith Tulloch Wine - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
Branxton Station - 10 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Branxton Fish & Chippery - 10 min drive
Sidecar Roasters - 10 min drive
NINETEEN Hunter Valley - 20 min drive
Huntlee Tavern - 11 min drive
Leogate Estate Wines - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Sweetacres - Sunset Ridge Cottage have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Sweetacres - Sunset Ridge Cottage?
As of 13 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweetacres - Sunset Ridge Cottage on 11 May, 2026 start from S$311, 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 Sweetacres - Sunset Ridge Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sweetacres - Sunset Ridge Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sweetacres - Sunset Ridge Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sweetacres - Sunset Ridge Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sweetacres - Sunset Ridge Cottage located?
This family-friendly Pokolbin holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Piggs Peake Winery, IronBark Hill Brewhouse and Tintilla Estate Vineyard and Olive Grove. Belford National Park and Thomas Wines are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very clean and neat and nice location. Really enjoyed our holiday with the dog too!
Ariellna C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2022
Hi Ariellna. Thank you for being our guest at the Sunset Ridge Cottage recently - it was our pleasure to host you both and your four-legged friend for some time away. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the property and we look forward to welcoming the 3 of you back again soon. With thanks from all the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
Hi Tristan. Thank you for being our guest at the Sunset Ridge Cottage and for taking the time to leave your review. We're thrilled that you both had a great time at the property and we hope that you'll come and stay with us again soon. With thanks from the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
We loved our stay at Sweetacres. Our first getaway with our 4-legged baby and it was the perfect spot. The cottage was spacious with everything we needed for our stay. The area around the cottage was vast and very private. We will definitely be back!
Shirley S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec, 2025
Hi Shirley, thank you for your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Sweetacres- Sunset Ridge Cottage - 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
Such a well presented secluded space to stay.
Cannot recommend this enough we’ll definitely be back 👍👍👍
cameron s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Hi Cameron, thank you for your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Sunset Ridge Cottage - it was our pleasure to host you and your guest 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
It was very peaceful and quiet. Our daughter loved the pool and all the space.
Carly H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb, 2022
Hi Carly. Thank you for being our guests at Sunset Ridge Cottage over the New Year. It was our pleasure to host your family including your two four-legged friends. We're thrilled that you all enjoyed your time at the property and we hope that you will come and stay with us again soon. With thanks from all the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
Was so quiet and peaceful, we had the place to ourselves. Rustic and comfy
Robyn H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2023
Hi Robyn, we have just read your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Sunset Ridge Cottage at Billabong Moon - it was our pleasure to host you and your guest 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
Billabong Moon - Sunset Ridge Cottage was a beautiful place to stay. Our puppy Barry loved running around outside enjoying the green grass! The place had everything we needed and very clean. Unfortunately our trip ended with car issues due to mice chewing on the electrical parts in our engine!
Louise C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2023
Hi Louise,
Thank you for taking the time to respond and review your stay at Billabong Moon - Sunset Ridge Cottage - it was very much our pleasure to host you and your guest here, and we're so pleased to hear your puppy got to enjoy the grounds! Thank you too for letting us know about the situation with the car.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave us your review and we look forward to hosting you once again.
Kind regards
Stephanie
Reservations Team - Hunter Valley Stays
About the host
Hosted by John Vanson
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.