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'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time...

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A house with a covered porch, a front door, and a small front yard.
A house with a white picket gate, a dark pathway leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.
A wooden deck with white wicker chairs, a white door, and a hedge.
A house with a covered porch, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained garden.
A kitchen with a fireplace, bar stools, and a large island.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cessnock, NSW
  • Place, Oaks Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Valley Brewhouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Saddlers Creek Wines
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

family room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time...

STAYZ AWARD FINALIST

'Tara-Lee' is a perfect location for your get-away to the Hunter Valley Wine Region. Five minutes to concert venues, gardens, wineries. This magnificent historical property (circa 1910) boasts traditional elegance and original features alongside the convenience of contemporary living. This superior home is centrally located in Cessnock and only a five-minute walk from the town centre. The property is ideal for 2 to 8 guests, for a single night through to a long stay.

'Tara-Lee' can accommodate up to 9 people in the following configuration: 3 queen sized beds, 1 king single bed, 1 sofa bed. There is also a fold-away cot.

Relax and cool off in the magnificent pool and enjoy the garden and outdoor living space.

'Tara-Lee' boasts its original timber flooring, high timber ceilings, open fire-place (now converted to gas) in the formal dining room, stained glass and patterned glass windows, french doors to the side and rear verandas, original wood-fuel kitchen stove and oven, modern kitchen appliances including gas cooktop, ducted air conditioning throughout, gas heating and a fully-equipped kitchen.

There is lock-up garage parking for 1-2 cars, subject to availability. The home is spacious and well-equipped with superior kitchen appliances and smart TV, Netflix, blu-ray, surround sound system and guest Wi-Fi. You will certainly enjoy your stay in the Hunter in this outstanding home.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF 'TARA-LEE'

*Complementary bottle of local wine and chocolates are waiting for you on arrival.
*Arrival/departure times are as follows: Check in is from 3:00pm on your date of arrival and check out is by 10:00am. Variations to allocated check-in and departures times are subject to availability.
*This property is pet friendly, fully-fenced with a secure yard, kennel, bowls for water and food supplied.
*Private, secluded yard.
*Large salt water swimming pool with water fountains.
*Lock up garage for 1-2 cars (subject to availability, EV charging and CCTV monitoring).
*Large screen SMART TV with Netflix, Blu-Ray, DVD AND CD player, surround sound.
*Free Wi-Fi.
*Selection of DVDs, books and games (including children's books, DVDs, toys and games).
*Ceiling fans
*Ducted air-conditioning
*Gas fires in Family Room and Dining Room
*Laundry facilities
*One large, Federation bathroom
*Ensuite in main bedroom
*Three large bedrooms (bed 1 - 1 queen; bed 2 - 1 queen; bed 3 - 1 queen and 1 king single. In addition: Portable cot, sofa bed all with linen supplied).
*Your linen and towels are supplied
*Dishwasher
*Fully-equipped modern kitchen with gas cooktop
*Tea, coffee and milk are supplied
*BBQ facilities
*Solar Power

Payment may be made using the on-line secure payment services provided by this booking service. A deposit is required at the time of booking. A service fee is charged by the booking agent for guests paying via the on-line secure payment service.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Games, books and toys available.
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Events

No events allowed
Maximum of 9 guests/visitors allowed.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Please ensure you clean up after your pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2325, PID-STRA-5797
Property # 9131898
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
Note from host: Maximum of 9 guests/visitors allowed.
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Cessnock

Located in Cessnock, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Hunter Valley Gardens and Werakata State Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and Binnorie Dairy. Ready for a night out? Consider Roche Estate and Bimbadgen Palmers Lane. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Cessnock, NSW

What's nearby

  • Werakata State Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Oaks Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Valley Brewhouse - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Saddlers Creek Wines - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Greta Station - 20 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Italian Cottage - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bellbird Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saddler's Creek Wines - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪West End Take Away - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time... have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time...?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time... located?

This family-friendly Cessnock holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Werakata State Conservation Area, Oaks Golf Course and The Valley Brewhouse. Saddlers Creek Wines is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Karen & John

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We love travelling, bushwalking, camping, being with family, wine and our work! We have been hosting for over 13 years now and we really enjoy making your holiday experience the best it can be!

Why they chose this property

'Tara-Lee' is a great example of a magnificent federation home in the Hunter Valley NSW. Built in 1910 by the Dunlop Family, it retains many of its original features. Its location on Convent Hill and its close proximity to the wonderful Hunter Valley Wine Regions make it a great place for a weekend getaway or longer holiday. We have loved the area for years and we feel quite at home when we stay at'Tara-Lee'!

What makes this property unique

The original Federation features of this property and the interior decoration which is also in keeping with the age of this property make this property unique. It is a comfortable, large and spacious grand old home equipped with modern amenities.

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