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Shalimahs Secret-Beautifully Designed Luxe Cottage *10min to HV Gardens

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Aberdare, NSW
  • Place, Werakata National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Oaks Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Valley Brewhouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 Master (can split to 2X singles)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (can split to 2X singles)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (can split to 2X singles)

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2 Ensuite in Master

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Shalimahs Secret-Beautifully Designed Luxe Cottage *10min to HV Gardens

Perfectly designed to entertain, relax and enjoy.

Private and Close to everything.

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10mins from the world-famous Hunter Valley restaurants and cellar door and 2 mins from the local shops and supermarkets. \
Shalimah's Secret is the perfect Hunter Valley getaway.
Bedroom 1 King or 2 x singles.
Bedroom 2 King or 2 x singles.
Bedroom 3 King or 2 singles.
living room Queen sofa bed.
living room double sofa bed.
sleeps 10 or 8 in separate beds

The property was designed and fully renovated for accommodation the living spaces are perfect to entertain and spend time laughing and making memories you will love sitting around our beautifully handcrafted timber and resin slab table with all your friends and family.
or snuggle around the timber wood fire with a glass of red while everyone is playing pool and table tennis in the shed there is a space for everyone and we can't wait for you to come and enjoy it. if you have any questions at all please msg us we will instantly reply we also offer discounts to our guest for wine tours and cellar door tastings.

Guest access
Entire property.
Other things to note
14 Minutes away from he heart of the Hunter Valley Vineyards
14 Minutes from The Hunter Valley Gardens
4 Minutes from major super markets
Fully Fenced 1000sqm block

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The property is friendly for families with kids.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2325, PID-STRA-4830
Property # 9871488
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Aberdare

Aberdare is home to this holiday home. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing, cycling and mountain biking.
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Aberdare, NSW

What's nearby

  • Werakata National Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Oaks Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • The Valley Brewhouse - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Saddlers Creek Wines - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 10 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 22 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Italian Cottage - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oporto - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfiend - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caledonia Hotel - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shalimahs Secret-Beautifully Designed Luxe Cottage *10min to HV Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Shalimahs Secret-Beautifully Designed Luxe Cottage *10min to HV Gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shalimahs Secret-Beautifully Designed Luxe Cottage *10min to HV Gardens?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shalimahs Secret-Beautifully Designed Luxe Cottage *10min to HV Gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shalimahs Secret-Beautifully Designed Luxe Cottage *10min to HV Gardens located?

Situated in Aberdare, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Werakata State Conservation Area, Werakata National Park and Go Karts Go Hunter Valley. Oaks Golf Course is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Simi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and host was accomodating to personal requests, and early check in.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean modern facilities. Great space. Would stay again. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azaria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had such a lovely time and the house is perfect for a girls trip! The bathrooms were also beautiful! Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail G.

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

Comfortable home

We stayed here to attend a wedding in the region and it was comfortable place to base ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob D.

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

Excellent house + service

Amazing trip
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jigar S.

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

Amazing stay

Great stay at a very great location. House was very clean. Rooms were spacious. Pool table and table tennis weree great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laurinda K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Lovely location and view.The bathrooms were lovely and clean too.The fire place hasn’t been maintained; and there wasn’t available wood to use anyway.There isn’t a spa/whirl pool/hot tub, as mentioned in the listing. But there is a bath.And there’s just so much stuff that’s broken or about to break (the ensuite bathroom screen door is an accident waiting to happen). The most annoying was the kitchen bin that’s in a drawer that you can’t open. We knew as soon as we saw the broken swing as we entered that this was probably a lovely property 2 years ago, but the photos and price do not match expectations for today.I tried messaging the owner about where I might find a light bulb for one of the bedrooms, but I never heard from them.Overall, a very average experience, but Cessnock is a friendly and lovely town.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

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

Great location in a comfortable house

Perfect for our requirements with 2 kids and a dog. The kids loved the big garden and roasting marshmallows on the firepit as well as the pool table. The rooms were clean and beds comfortable. It really was everything we needed for a relaxing break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlie G.

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

Very nice stay

It was the perfect size for the number of people and very cosy and comfortable. The kids loved the games room. A few things missing from the kitchen drawers like a vegetable peeler and a broom for sweeping the floors, but otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

Clean, newly renovated property with comfortables beds.

Clean, newly renovated property with comfortables beds. We stayed here over the xmas and ny holidays. Open kitchen, dining and living makes it great space to enjoy with the family. Lovely hosts. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a base to explore the Hunter Valley wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Umer I.

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

Very nice and clean place and amazing host!

The property was exactly as described. We all had a lot of fun. Check-in process and communication with Courtney was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andréa R.

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

Our HV - Cessnock Family Retreat

My family and I loved this property. A beautiful modernised rustic aesthetic. Huge backyard, bedrooms and bathrooms were a great size. Great living space for a family and fully equipped kitchen. Great location, close to the Hunter Valley vineyards. We enjoyed our stay and will return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy C.

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

Beautiful House

We are impressed with the design and cleanliness of the house. Bathrooms are stylish and very clean. We also enjoyed the entrainment provided in this house plus the cost is affordable!!! Overall, we enjoyed staying in this house and will definitely recommend to others!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tay E.

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

Amazing

Clean and cosy 10 mins to vineyards Perfect for two family’s with young kids Large back yard is great for the kids to run around. Property management was 5 star service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth N.

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

Great Hunter Valley getaway.

The property has been beautifully updated. Comfortably fitted a large family group. Location is great as only a short drive into Cessnock and Hunter Valley. Communication with owners was very easy and prompt and all requests were not a problem. The games room and fire pit are fun additions. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bron P.

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

A great Hunter retreat

Lovely place to spend the weekend. Beautiful home- modern, spacious and clean. Air conditioned in living open plan area. Ceiling fans in bedrooms. Four minute drive to Cessnock for coffee. 15 minute drive to wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANYELLE T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hoi Kwan W.

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

We all loving it!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Courtney Joyce

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Born in Mudgeee NSW i moved to Cessnock and met my now wife Jade when I was 17 we married 7 years later and now have 4 kids all being raised in Cessnock, our eldest daughter is 11 and we have 3 boys, 9,6 and 3 we love the beach and spending time outside.

Why they chose this property

I love that the town is quite and the school are great, we have everything we need here it’s a safe and cost effective place to raise our family.

What makes this property unique

Big private yard and a warm cosy cottage feel, soft timber natural floors and beautiful brass finishes. We designed this house to be open, light and welcoming

Languages:

English

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