Puddleduck House - Nulkaba

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A covered outdoor seating area with a pool view, a brick wall, and a painting.
A modern living room with a ceiling fan, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.
A residential house with a garage, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A swimming pool with two lounge chairs and a small table, surrounded by a stone wall and a metal fence.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden island, and black wire chairs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
This vacation home accommodates 10 guests with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes an outdoor pool, fitness center, and games for family-friendly entertainment. Enjoy the private balcony and nearby attractions such as Oaks Golf Course and Hanging Tree Wines. The stay is pet-friendly for your furry companions.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Ping pong onsite
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
Sleeps 105 bedrooms5 beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Nulkaba, NSW
  • Place, The Valley Brewhouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Roche Estate
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Puddleduck House - Nulkaba

**ENJOY AN EXTRA NIGHT ON US !**
Book 2 nights and receive the 3rd night FREE. Available for all NEW bookings only, made from 11th February 2026 for Puddleduck House and staying between 11th February 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 via STAYZ/VRBO, not available online. The FREE night will always be the lowest valued night.


Named after Beatrix Potter’s famous book, and like the beloved classic, the house features a rural farmyard. This stylish, 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom house is perfect for up to 10 guests and is set on 5 acres in Nulkaba on the edge of beautiful Hunter Valley Wine Country.

Conveniently located 5.1 kilometres from Cessnock Airport, 5.5 kilometres to Crowne Plaza Golf Course and just 15.8 kilometres from the Hunter Valley Gardens, guests will be spoilt for choice with plenty of nearby attractions and iconic cellar doors.

With loads of room for all your friends and family to relax, Puddleduck House has been thoughtfully decorated to provide guests with a sense of calm and enjoyment both inside and out. The property features a stunning pool, fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso coffee machine, dining room with combustion wood fireplace, two separate living and dining areas to gather and relax, free to air TV and Wi-Fi, and a super outdoor covered patio area with gas BBQ perfect for casual dining throughout the summer season. Puddleduck House also has a fun games room with pool table, table tennis,Pac Man Table and an extra TV to keep everyone entertained. The house has ducted, reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout and guests also have the choice of fans within the bedrooms. Internal laundry facilities are also provided.

The house sits just a short walk from popular The Mighty Hunter Valley, a great craft brewery and restaurant with delicious beer, wines, food, and outdoor beer garden and kids play area – a great option to relax on the weekend. The location of Puddleduck House makes it ideal for Hunter Valley wedding guest accommodation for those celebrating at St Patrick Church, Nulkaba, Petersons Sparkling House, Lovedale Chapel, Moravia Park, Dark Horse or Wandin Valley in Lovedale. Concert pick up is also just a stroll down the road.

Guests will enjoy the convenience of being able to visit some of the Hunter’s best Cellar Doors to enjoy tastings such as Ernest Hill Vineyard, Capercaillie Wines, De Bortoli, Hungerford Hill, Petersons Sparkling House, Lakes Folly, Allandale Wines or concerts venues such at Hope Estate, all within a few minutes’ drive of the house.

Plan your next Wine Country visit with family and friends to Puddleduck House.

**Puddleduck House is pet friendly for small dogs only, the property owners accept only small dogs under 10 kilograms on application and house rules apply. The acreage is not fully fenced and has farm fencing only. 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.**

ACCOMMODATION
Maximum 10 guests or 7 guests in individual beds

Bedroom One - 1 x King Bed or 2 x Single Beds with en-suite (2)
Bedroom Two - 1 x Queen bed (2)
Bedroom Three - 1 x Queen bed (2)
Bedroom Four - 1 x King Bed or 2 x Single Beds (2)
Bedroom Five - 1 x Queen Bed (2)

TARIFFS
Weekend - minimum 2 nights for up to 8 guests $1013 per night (Thursday-Sunday)
Midweek - minimum 2 nights for up to 8 guests $760 per night (Monday-Wednesday)

Additional guest charge (Adults or Children) are charged at $101 per person per night

Infants under 2 years are free.

A $30 per pet fee is applicable for all bookings that include pets.

Please note that a $40 booking fee is applicable for all bookings made.

SECURITY DEPOSIT
A security deposit/bond of $1000.00 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.

This Private Home is proudly Property Managed by Hunter Valley Stays on the Owner’s behalf.

PID-STRA-13830

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Small dogs under 10 kilograms
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2325, PID-STRA-13830
Property # 9520985
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 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

About the area

Nulkaba

Nulkaba is home to this holiday home. The Valley Brewhouse and Hanging Tree Wines 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 Werakata State Conservation Area. Consider Roche Estate for a night out or Hunter Valley Wildlife Park if you're travelling with kids. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Nulkaba, NSW

What's nearby

  • The Valley Brewhouse - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Roche Estate - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • The Vintage Golf Club - 15 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 18 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Italian Cottage - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oporto - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfiend - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arthur's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Puddleduck House - Nulkaba have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Puddleduck House - Nulkaba pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Puddleduck House - Nulkaba?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Puddleduck House - Nulkaba?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puddleduck House - Nulkaba?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Puddleduck House - Nulkaba located?

This family-friendly Nulkaba holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of The Valley Brewhouse and Hanging Tree Wines. Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and Oaks Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Hunter Valley Stays

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Hunter Valley Stays is privately owned and has been welcoming guests since 2003. We are not a listing site and 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 destination and will be able to provide you with first hand knowledge of the property. As fully Licensed Property, Stock and Business Agents, we are experts at managing, operating and marketing privately owned properties. 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. For this reason we happily welcome and host more than 20,000 guests annually.

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