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

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A white house with a covered porch, a swing chair, and a small garden area.
A white single-story house with a covered porch, a swing chair, and a potted plant.
A white single-story house with a front porch, a small front yard, and a black fence.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view.
A neatly made bed with pillows and a green throw blanket, a bedside table with a lamp and a vase of flowers, and a window with a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Aberdare, NSW
  • Place, Oaks Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Valley Brewhouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Saddlers Creek Wines
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪45 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

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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 mountain biking, cycling and rock climbing.
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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
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peden's Hotel - ‬3 min drive

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 does it cost to stay at Shalimahs Secret-Beautifully Designed Luxe Cottage *10min to HV Gardens?

As of 23 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shalimahs Secret-Beautifully Designed Luxe Cottage *10min to HV Gardens on 10 Mar, 2027 start from S$635, 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 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 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house + service

Amazing trip
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
When we went the property was not even cleaned and we went for 2 nights and they wanted us to move to other property for one night and then come back to the original property cause they didn’t clean it. We went there to relax and enjoy our time off but when we saw the property we regretted….
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

4/10 Poor

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at this accommodation. It was a perfect fit for what we needed, a girls weekend to celebrate an upcoming weekend. I liked that instead of wardrobes the house had simple coat hooks attached to the wall that helped to maximize the room space and gave enough hanging room for a weekend’s worth of clothes. The bathrooms were beautiful. The sofa beds were so comfortable to sleep on, and comfortable to sit on when packed away, and also easy to pack up when not needed. The hosts were happy with us hosting a dinner for 20 people, which was amazing. Our one main complaint is that drawers in the kitchen were difficult to open and close. The bin was impossible to open without first opening a cupboard next to it. The drawers are push to open, but the mechanism seems a bit faulty for some of them especially the cutlery drawer. Hopefully can be fixed easily soon. I’d also recommend bringing your own knives and cutting boards if you plan on doing much cooking. But they had a lot of other utensils which was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

We all loving it!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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