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Old Duninald - Historic Farmhouse Experience

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A covered outdoor area with wicker furniture and a view of a lush garden.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.
A bedroom with a large bed, two framed pictures on the wall, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of greenery through the door.
A spacious living room with a grey sofa, patterned rug, wooden dining table, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A living room with patterned sofas, a red armchair, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Breakfast included
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Self-parking included
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Paterson, NSW
  • Place, The Rail Motor Society
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Paterson

Located in Paterson, this holiday home is in a rural area. Tocal Homestead and Maitland Gaol are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Rail Motor Society and Hunter Valley Steamfest. Travelling with kids? Consider Maitland Regional Art Gallery, or check out an event or a game at Maitland Showground. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Paterson, NSW

What's nearby

  • The Rail Motor Society - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Newcastle - 38 min drive - 50.1 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 46 min drive - 61.2 km
  • Merewether Beach - 54 min drive - 59.7 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 54 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

  • Paterson Station - 2 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bushrangers Bar & Brasserie - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Paterson Tavern & Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Flying Duck Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paterson Country Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Hotel Vacy - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Duninald - Historic Farmhouse Experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Old Duninald - Historic Farmhouse Experience?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Duninald - Historic Farmhouse Experience?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Duninald - Historic Farmhouse Experience?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Duninald - Historic Farmhouse Experience located?

This family-friendly Paterson holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of The Rail Motor Society, Paterson Golf Course and Paterson Court House Museum. Tocal Homestead is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. Paterson Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous and welcoming!

Julia was a wonderful host. The accommodation was beautiful and perfectly located for the wedding we attended in Wallalong.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec, 2024
Thank you for choosing Old Duninald. You were a great guest & I'm glad you & your family enjoyed yourselves. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for family wedding, only 5 min drive to Tocal homestead. Lovely grounds to walk around, very serene. Lovely pergola to sit in and watch the birds and ducks on the dam, walk across bridge to see bulls in paddock
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekwnd

Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2023
Glad you had a good time & I hope Trudy is better. Best wishes Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully restored old house

Situated on a working property Old Duninald is well appointed and very comfortable with a sunny verandah. The host welcoming and respectful of our privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2023
Glad you had a good time. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the warmest welcome from beautiful Sophie the golden retriever. Greeted us with several zoomies and cuddles. The Farmhouse was homely and clean and accommodated six people comfortably. We were also very grateful for the complimentary milk, bread, cheese, biscuits, jam, honey, cereal and wine. Host Julia checked in on us during our stay which was also nice. Would definitely recommend staying at Old Duninald Farmhouse
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov, 2025
Dear Shannon I'm glad you were comfortable & Sophie made you welcome! Thank you for leaving the house so tidy & thank you for your kind words. Best wishes Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home

Great property in perfect location for wedding at Tocal Homestead. Old Duninald is a beautiful old homestead, tastefully renovated and decorated with all the comforts of home. Communication with Julia was easy and obliging with a lovely unexpected welcome pack upon arrival very appreciated. Perfect, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad it all worked for you & your family. Best wishes Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint getaway

I stayed here for my wedding weekend and it was beautiful. The property is lovely and quiet. Amazing scenery from the back deck. Everyone that visited the accommodation over the weekend adored the cottage. It was clean, breakfast supplies with tea and coffee was supplied and some wine as well. Couldn't rate this place higher. Thank you Julie
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2023
So glad it all worked well for you & your wedding party. Thank you for your kind words. Best wishes for a happy married life. Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An idyllic country stay

The accomodation was beyond our expectations and our hosts were extremely friendly, hospitable and accommodating, answering all our questions and making sure we felt welcome and comfortable. Highly recommend if you would love a country getaway. The gardens, summer house and bridge over the picturesque water all added to the beautiful experience. Reading the history of the house was wonderful as well. Thank you for sharing this piece of paradise and also for the welcome basket
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2022
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you. We hope to see you again. Best wishes Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay Thoughtful Touches

I had a wonderful 3night stay at this beautiful property. It was the perfect choice for attending a nearby wedding. Julia's communication before, during & after our stay was fantastic. The little extra touches really made a difference, such as the local honey and fresh bread waiting for us, as well as the thoughtful information about the history of the house. It truly felt like a special experience, and I would highly recommend this place to anyone attending an event nearby or just looking for a charming and welcoming getaway in the hunter region.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Day Accomodation

I stayed at the beautiful Duninald house with my bridesmaids and mum the night before and morning of my wedding at Tocal Homestead. The amazing hospitality and picturesque accomodation truly set the scene for a stress free and beautiful wedding experience. We can’t wait to return for weekends with the family or around our anniversary for little country escapes. The lighting and space was perfect for my hair and makeup artists when getting ready and the wrap around deck made for perfect photos. Would highly recommend to any bride to be getting married in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2023
Dear Eden I am so glad Old Duninald provided all you needed for your special event. Thank you for your kind words. My best wishes to you for a very happy married life. Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hunter Valley Wedding

We thought the property was beautiful and comfortable. It was perfect for our needs. The oven needed a clean, but apart from that the property was clean, neat and tidy. It had a beautiful feel. I found the logging in process tricky, but once logged in, communication with the owner was a breeze. We would happily recommend this property. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2024
Dear David Thank you for your feedback. I just wanted to report that the oven is now clean. The griller was not responsive to my efforts - so a new grill was purchased. It's not easy to give negative feedback but it is really helpful to hosts. So again I thank you & hope to see you another time. Best wishes Julia
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Stunning old home, however for the hefty price I was a bit disappointed with some of the cleaning. There were huge cobwebs on a lot of the walls inside and the drain in the bathroom was completely blocked making the entire bathroom flood within a couple of minutes of having the water running. Other than this, the house and location is very picturesque and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec, 2022
Dear Emma I'm sorry that the drain was blocked. We did not know & can't know unless our guests let us know. We can now check it out. I'm afraid the spiders can be very industrious & the removal of a spiders web one day does not guarantee that they will not be back the next day. Kind regards Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Divine family getaway for wedding in area

The property is exactly as described!! We stayed with our elderly parents and an interstate family member. On our first night we had extended family over for a casual dinner. There was plenty of room, seating and amenities in the kitchen. We had an absolute ball. The house is surrounded by spectacular gardens worth a walk around!! The beds and bathrooms are very comfortable, everything you need onsite, just bring you and your food/beverages. Our second night was at a wedding at Tocal, just a hop skip and jump from this gorgeous property. We loved every second and hope to return! Huge thanks Julia! Nicole
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre-wedding stay

My bridesmaids and I were lucky enough to stay in this little piece of paradise the night before my wedding and use it as our “getting ready” venue the morning of. It was beautiful and peaceful with plenty of natural light for makeup and hair and beautiful locations for photos. The one small issue we had with changing over gas bottles for the hot water system was quickly resolved by our beautiful host who went above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely stay. The accommodation was spotless and the grounds were beautiful. 100% would recommend to anyone and would come back again in a heart beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tocal's best accommodation

Nothing to add, what a great place to stay in. Thankyou Julia for your hospitality. Probably the closest accommodation to Tocal, apart from the actual Tocal property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at beautiful Old Duninald

From booking through to check out we had the best experience with Julia, she was helpful, easy to communicate with and kindly left us a welcome hamper for our stay. The property is stunning, we loved sitting out on the vernadah for a cup of tea or drink in the afternoon. The house is well equipped including shampoo and conditioner and a hair dryer! We loved our stay and will definitely be back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2022
Happy New Year - I'm glad you had a good time & we'd love to see you return. Best wishes Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved every minute

We stayed 3 nights (we were in the region for a wedding) and it was wonderful. The extensive property with lovely trees, native plants and billabong was motivation to get up early while the weather was cool to enjoy. The house itself is so beautifully restored with gorgeous interior designs and lots of amenities for those who enjoy cooking. A basket of food was also provided, including honey made by the property's bees. The air conditioning served us well when it was particularly hot. Many thanks to Julia and Poppy who welcomed us and helped us have such an enjoyable stay. A very special experience - we would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2022
Happy New Year I'm glad you had a happy time. We'd love to see you again. Best wishes Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape and re-set

Another fabulous stay at Old Duninald. The house was so welcoming, it felt like coming home. Julia is accessible for anything you need and a total pro. We returned this time with my Mum and and she really was in heaven. Something for everyone at this special property with such great day trips on offer. Thank you for having us once again Julia and team, we look forward to returning. Lisa and family xx
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec, 2021
Dear Lisa Great to have you back...thank you & your family for being a wonderful guests. Look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful country cottage

We stayed in the beautiful little cottage two nights leading up to our wedding in November. It was perfect for what we needed. Ammenities are well equipped and the grounds on which the cottage lays is stunning perfect for a stroll in the fresh air. The cottage is just bursting with quirky little charms. I couldn’t recommend this place enough even just for a weekend away. Julia is a delight to deal with and nothing was ever a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec, 2021
Thank you for your kind words. I do hope all is going well for you & you & your husband have a very merry Christmas. I hope to see you back for one of those get away weekends. Best wishes Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing host

We booked this as accommodation for our wedding. Julia was so helpful - she happily allowed us to view the property prior to our stay and even brought us down some extra tables so we could have a post wedding breakfast with extended family! The property was beautiful and well presented. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property and Julia was accessible for any questions we had

Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Our stay at Old Duninald was wonderful. Julia’s attention to the care of her guests, along with this amazing property ensured our weekend was exceptional. Chatting to Julia about the history of her home and our family connection to the area was such a delight, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2021
You & your family are very much part of the reason we wanted to have Old Duninald open for guests. We want to be able to share the history & beauty of our valley. I am so pleased the weekend was a success for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great quiet location we were able to forget the city and relax. The local supermarket and butcher were great to top up on food and the kitchen etc are well equipped. The beds were very comfortable and the ducted air conditioning a blessing when it became a little humid. Thank you Julia and Chris.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2021
Dear Caryn Glad you had a happy time..sorry I wasn’t there to look after you...but I did make enquires & heard that Poppy was making sure you were Ok. Thank you for mentioning the local suppliers.. I think it makes a difference & glad it did for you, too. Would be glad to hear of what excursions were the most successful. Have a happy year. Best wishes Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous escape

Old Duninald is a class act of a holiday experience that feels special with all the comforts you’d want - whilst still feeling like you’re getting back to basics. A serene place, with great morning/afternoon/day trips near by, and with gorgeous hosts who allow you your privacy but who I equally felt I could reach out to if we needed anything. You feel you’re part of soemthing in this special house. Thank you to Julia, Chris and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2020
Dear Lisa Thank you for your kind words. We loved having you & your family stay. I glad you felt refreshed when you left... our grandchildren loved having your children here ( as did we). I hope the term feels more normal for them. Best wishes Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Country Stay

We had a wonderful few days here and thought it was a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the lovely countryside. Julia is a wonderful host and the house is beautiful - a perfect holiday house! They had thought of everything needed for a holiday house - thank you for having us!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2020
It was a delight having Sophie & her family enjoying school holidays. They are always welcome back, they were everything one would wish from a guest.
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