Whispering Brook Vineyard Large House | Fireplace | Cellar Door | Hunter Valley
WHISPERING BROOK VINEYARD HOUSE — HUNTER VALLEY
Australia's only large group guesthouse on a working Portuguese varietal vineyard. Sleeping 8 to 18 guests in 5 private bedrooms, set on 27 acres of established vines and olive groves in Broke, Hunter Valley — just 2 hours from Sydney.
If your group is looking for large house accommodation in the Hunter Valley with an onsite cellar door and winery - this is it.
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THE HOUSE AT A GLANCE
Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 3.5 | Guests: 8–18 Ground level, fully wheelchair accessible Entire property for use by your group
Kitchen: Open-plan, fully equipped recycled timber kitchen. Large freestanding gas cooktop, electric oven, full appliances — everything needed to cook for 18 people, or book our in-house chef for a private dining experience.
Living: Multiple indoor living and dining areas with room for the whole group together.
Outdoor: Large covered outdoor entertaining area with gas BBQ, open fireplace, and wood heater.
Extras: Games room (table tennis), reverse-cycle air-conditioning, wood heating, washing machine, full linen provided, ample on-site parking.
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THE EXPERIENCE — WHAT SETS THIS APART
Walk to the cellar door. At Whispering Brook, your group's private wine tasting is a short stroll from the front door — not a 20-minute drive. This is the only large group accommodation in the Hunter Valley with an on-estate cellar door and winery.
Complimentary for all guesthouse guests: - Private wine and olive oil tasting at our cellar door
Premium add-on experiences available: - Fireside Portuguese Wine and Artisan Cheese Tasting ($95pp) — 5 wines, 5 Binnorie cheeses, library vs current vintages, by the fire, max 8 guests, Thursday–Saturday - Private Olive Grove Long Table Lunch - Alfresco Dining with estate produce - In-house chef for private group dinners - Walking tour of estate with 7-wine tasting flight
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THE WINES
Whispering Brook is the Hunter Valley's pioneer of Portuguese wine varietals — the only winery in the region growing and producing Arinto (white) and Touriga Nacional (red). Halliday 5-Star Winery. Small-batch, single-vineyard, estate-grown.
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THIS PROPERTY IS IDEAL FOR
Large family holidays and multigenerational family reunions Milestone birthday celebrations (40th, 50th, 60th. 70th) for groups of 8 to 18 people. Corporate retreats, team-building and off-site strategy days. Wedding guest accommodation — Hunter Valley venues nearby. Friends' group getaways with private wine tasting. Groups seeking exclusive use of a working vineyard estate. Sydney groups wanting a 2-hour escape with everything on-site.
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LOCATION
165 Hill Street, Broke NSW 2330 2 hours from Sydney CBD (F3 Peats Ridge turn-off or Cessnock) Set in Broke Fordwich — the quieter, more authentic heart of the Hunter Valley wine region, surrounded by the Brokenback Range and Yengo National Park 15 minutes to Pokolbin, Hunter Valley Gardens, and major restaurant precinct 3–4 minutes by car to world-class dining Walking distance to Whispering Brook cellar door
Recommended transport: Urban Legend Tours (urbanlegendstourco.com) for group transfers from Sydney.
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Whispering Brook. A working estate. A private retreat. The Hunter Valley as it was meant to be experienced.
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Strictly for guests booked into stay at the house
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Broke
Located in Broke, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Margan Family Wines and Stomp Wine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hunter Valley Gardens and Wollemi National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and rock climbing.
Margan Family Wines - Hunter Valley - 6 min drive
Running Horse Wines - 5 min drive
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The Willows Broke Village Store - 5 min drive
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whispering Brook Vineyard House | 10–18 Guests | 2hrs Sydney | Hunter Valley pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Brook Vineyard Large House | Fireplace | Cellar Door | Hunter Valley?
As of 30 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Brook Vineyard Large House | Fireplace | Cellar Door | Hunter Valley on 31 Jul, 2026 start from S$2,053, 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.
How much is parking at Whispering Brook Vineyard House | 10–18 Guests | 2hrs Sydney | Hunter Valley?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Whispering Brook Vineyard House | 10–18 Guests | 2hrs Sydney | Hunter Valley?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Whispering Brook Vineyard House | 10–18 Guests | 2hrs Sydney | Hunter Valley?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Whispering Brook Vineyard House | 10–18 Guests | 2hrs Sydney | Hunter Valley located?
This family-friendly Broke holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Margan Family Wines and Stomp Wine. Mount Broke Wines is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A great location, private, quiet and scenic. When we arrived the wood burner was on and it was welcoming. It suited our family gathering celebrating a milestone birthday.
Helen V.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2026
Thank you for staying at Whispering Brook. A pleasure to welcome you and your family to celebrate an important milestone birthday. Great to hear that you enjoyed the guesthouse and surrounds.
perfect place to stay for large family. close vicinity to everything you need for the perfect winery weekend away. beautiful property, lovely for leisurely walks, the complimentary wine tasting was a delight and the wines were delicious. Host was easy to contact and accommodated our needs.
The setting within the vineyard was awesome and both Susan and Linda have been great hosts. The only major headache we had was with the dishwasher, which had all labels wiped out, keys half functional, and no instruction provided. Took me many trials and errors plus fiddling to get it working. The beds were not great either as we could feel the springs on our back and the mattress sink in the middle. Love the table tennis table!
Xiaosong X.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us, and for such a thoughtful review. We're so glad the vineyard setting worked its magic for your group.
We're sorry for the frustration with the dishwasher. We've since installed a brand-new dishwasher at the guesthouse, so future guests won't run into the same issue.
We also really appreciate you flagging a problem a bed. This isn't something we've had reported to us before, so thank you for letting us know. We'll investigate and address it as a priority.
We're glad the table tennis table got a workout! We hope to welcome you and your family back to the estate.
Warmly,
The Whispering Brook Team
We loved our stay , plenty of room for all our family and extended family (16ppl in total) . We loved the outdoor entertaining area, using the Bbq and the large outdoor table. Plenty of seating in the longeroom and enough bathrooms for everyone to get ready for my Brothers wedding. Would definitely stay again if we needed accommodation in Broke. We also enjoyed our wine tasting Thankyou
Michelle D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2025
Wonderful to host you Michelle and your family. Warm wishes, Susan and Alison
Verified
8/10 Good
KELLY B.
29 Dec, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Dads 80th
We had a great time, updated bathrooms and plenty of space
13 of us enjoyed this gorgeous property, an amazing place for gathering, beautiful scenery, the roos were wonderful evening and morning entertainment and the staff were utterly gorgeous.
We will be back
Wenona K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2024
Hi Wenona, Oh wow. Thank you! It was a pleasure and lots of fun to host you and your group. Look forward to welcoming you back. Warm wishes, Susan and Alison
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Yvette S.
10 Sept, 2018
Relaxing
We had a wonderful weekend away staying at the Whispering Brook. We all comfortably stayed in the gorgeous house and then stared the weekend off with a tasting at the Cellar door. Our tour guide was fantastic! He absolutely made our morning, the best tasting of the day, not to mention the delish wine!
Thank you for having us, we will be back.
Yvette S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Hi Yvette,
So glad to hear you had such a great time on your weekend at Whispering Brook.
We look forward to seeing you again one day soon!
The team at Whispering Brook
Overall it was fantastic in every respect with the only downfall being cleanliness…..cobwebs, filthy fan blades and just not up to the standard for a property where the rental cost is huge. More focus on improving cleanliness and dicing all the scented smelly sticks in a lot of the rooms.
We had a great time at whispering Brook including a fabulous tasting with Glen on Day 1. 20 mins drive into Pokolbin but if you’re looking for someone peaceful this house is lovely. The peacock visiting was an added bonus. Ping pong was a lot of laughs! Thanks very much
Bree
Wonderful location, property and owners!
Very much looking forward to coming back and spending more time doing the same things - wine tasting, relaxing, spending time with family in a beautifully thought out property.
The resident peacock was a hit with the children and dogs too! We’ve decided to call him ‘Stuart’, and hope he’s also still there when we return :)
Nikola V.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon B.
29 Apr, 2019
Very nicely furnished and comfortable.
We enjoyed our stay at Whispering Brook country house. The setting was very relaxing and stress free. We took our older dog and she settled in ok.
It even had a Peakcock which was very friendly.
Next time I would like to try the wine tasting.
Sharon B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Hi Sharon,
It was a pleasure to have you staying with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Drop in any time Friday to Sunday to enjoy a wine tasting. Warm regards, Whispering Brook
Archival
8/10 Good
1 Jul, 2017
Good Family property
We enjoyed our stay at Whispering Brook guest house for our family group of 10 adults and 5 children. House has plenty of space in and out and is family friendly.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Hi Pauline Thank you for your stay at the guesthouse and for your lovely review - we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you sometime again the future! Cheers!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
GAVAN B.
1 Mar, 2017
Very nice guesthouse
Great place in terrific location. Hosts were extremely helpful, highly recommended
GAVAN B.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Hi Gavan, Thanks so much for your stay and review. Glad you had a terrific weekend. Cheers !
Archival
8/10 Good
Angela H.
1 Oct, 2016
Quiet and tranquil
Beautiful outlook and quiet setting. Some outdoor updates would be a huge improvement but overall, adequate and enjoyable. Beautiful surrounds and great area to explore. All within walking distance.
Angela H.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Hi Angela, Thank you for your stay and comments. We are actually in the process of developing a new outdoor space for the guesthouse which is an exciting addition to the house. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lauren M.
1 Aug, 2016
Beautiful house and surrounds
We loved our stay-perfect for our 16 Hens. Possibly more toilet paper and tea bags provided would have been good, but we were all very comfortable and the fire made the house so cosy! Beautiful, would stay again
Lauren M.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Hi Lauren, Thank you for thoughtful review. We will ensure that all our supplies are increased for larger groups from now on, thank you. We are so pleased you loved your stay with us at Whispering Brook and hope to see you again soon.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
veniece l.
1 Jan, 2016
Great family holiday!
8 great days under one roof! A few rainy days didn't put a damper on our family holiday. Plenty of space for 19 persons. Table tennis was very popular and the winery tour excellent. Back screen needs some attention.
veniece l.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Louisa F.
1 Nov, 2015
Great stay, beautiful location
Great house, we had a mix of adults and children and it worked perfectly - love the winery tour (and the wine!) thanks
Louisa F.
Archival
8/10 Good
Emma W.
1 Oct, 2015
Relaxing country house
We stayed for a few nights with a big group (13 people). There was plenty of room and the house accommodated us all comfortably.
The cellar was amazing and very generous to our group. In the morning we had kangaroos in the yard and olive grove which was lovely to see.
The location of Broke is fantastic with delicious wines and food everywhere.
Emma W.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sinead K.
1 Oct, 2015
Beautiful house and surrounds
We had 16 people stay and there was plenty of room. The team at Whispering Brook were very friendly. The house is in a quiet area surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Very beautiful and peaceful.
Sinead K.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Whispering Brook, thanks Jacqueline.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Graham L.
1 Sept, 2015
Tranquil and Rustic
Beautiful property in an ideal location. Our group of eight stayed two nights at Whispering Brook and attended a wedding on the Saturday at near by Adams Peak. We loved the house which has lots of charm, plently of room and is warm and comfortable. We highly recommend it and would have no hesitation in staying there again.
Graham L.
Archival
8/10 Good
Terina N.
1 Aug, 2015
Great place to escape!
We stayed at Whispering Brook for a Corporate function. A total of 13 adults, and there was plenty of room without getting in each others way. All facilities were perfect for our 2 night stay and catered to everyones needs. Loved the fireplace especially! The winery tour was fantastic! We all learn't something new! Would stay again if the opportunity arises!
Terina N.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gemma C.
1 Jul, 2015
Great Weekend
10 of our closes friends got together for a girls weekend away for my 30th.
We had the best time and we were well looked after by Whispering Brook.
It was the coldest weekend in the Hunter, however we were warm as toast in the house with the fire going. the wine tour was also a great experience.
Gemma C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Courtney H.
1 May, 2015
Stunning location
A group of 10 who stayed for a birthday weekend - fantastic outdoor space with BBQ, ping pong table, plenty of space, great amenities and comfortable. The complimentary cellar door tasting was lovely. Will be back again.
Courtney H.
About the host
Hosted by Susan Frazier
I grew up in regional NSW and work between the city and regional NSW. I love the natural beauty of the Hunter Valley and Whispering Brook where our guesthouse, winery, vineyard, olive grove and cellar door are located. I am passionate about sharing my love of our wine and olive business with our visitors and guests. A stay at our guesthouse enables people to escape for a short or long time to a beautiful destination with a host of worldwide attractions on the door step including gourmet agri-dining at several notable Hunter restaurants, cellar doors and wine tasting, hot air ballooning, bushwalks, bike rides, swimming to name a few. All accessible by a short car trip from Sydney or surrounds with regular flights regional and interstate flights nearby.
Why they chose this property
The estate is set amidst spectacular vineyards + olive groves with panoramic mountain views. Featuring a large onsite country house, cellar door + winery for guests to enjoy at leisure.
What makes this property unique
The views are stunning from the country house across vineyards + olive groves and mountain ranges. Complimentary tour for in-house guests of the vineyard + olive grove + winery followed by tutored tasting at the cellar door