Consider a stay at Absolute luxury, surprising additions, welcome hamper & wine, cheese & biscuits and take advantage of a garden, a playground and an arcade/games room. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
An absolute luxury accommodation getaway. Enjoy spa experiences that take you into a world of your own. Experience exquisite landscape and sensational mountain top views from this stunning contemporary retreat which is close to pristine wilderness and which is exclusively yours. Designed with your relaxation and wellness in mind with a guarantee that you will not want to leave. PLEASE NOTE: NO ONE NIGHT STAYS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR WEEKENDS.
This aptly named Valley View lodge boasts luxury at an affordable cost. It features a huge cathedral style ceiling in the lounge with a new five piece cream lounge suite complete with lounge recliner and 2 individual recliners (one with comfort lifting), a slow combustion log burning fire which adds a homey glow for those cooler evenings and a large flat screen 65 inch TV with a USB ready DVD player and library of movies. Floor to ceiling windows provide unending views of the Hunter Valley and Barrington Tops and the complete lodge has ducted reverse cycle air conditioning/heating for your comfort.
This magnificent lodge was architect designed and built and includes a kangaroo/bird feeder with plenty of food supplied ensuring an abundance of wildlife to enjoy from 3 different decks including kangaroos, wallabies, goannas, parrots and eagles with incredible photo opportunities. The lodge also has two mountain bikes and fishing rods for the enthusiasts wanting to explore the many trails and lagoons on the 1000+ acres where our lodge is situated.
Valley View has its own dedicated games room complete with a full-size billiard table for your enjoyment. A cupboard is filled with puzzles and games.
OTHER FEATURES: Valley View has a fully equipped kitchen including a Nespresso Coffee pod machine with ample coffee capsules (L'or) provided. A milk frother and a tea box with a wide variety of Twinings teas to choose from. A full size oven and stove top and a large fridge with freezer as well as a bar fridge for drinks. Ample cooking equipment with microwave and electric pizza oven/toaster and we provide many condiments other places lack including salt and pepper grinders, sauces, olive and cooking oils and vinegars. Two well-equipped bathrooms one with a two person spa bath, the other with a wheelchair accessible shower with a seat that can be put in if needed.
The 2 master bedrooms have king beds, readily split into king singles, with their own large LCD TVs with built in DVD players with USB capabilities. The third bedroom has a double bed with a massage recliner with massage footstool - great for relaxing reading. The fourth bedroom has a double bed, a single bed and a fold out single lounge that makes into a full-size single bed. This room also has its own large Flatscreeen TV/DVD player. The king rooms have feather mattress toppers. All the beds are fitted with electric blankets and luxurious 1500 thread count linen and new doonas with comfy mink blankets. All guests receive king size towels, hand towels and washers with extra towels provided for the outdoor hottub use. Candles sit throughout the house to add instant fragrance and ambience and incense sticks are also available. Outside is a luxury huge heated SPA under it's own private enclosure. The spa has its own ice bucket built in. One deck has a gas BBQ complete with table and chairs for enjoying an Aussie BBQ with seating for 8.. A small outdoor coal-fired pizza oven is also on deck that cooks perfect 10-inch pizzas in 5-6 minutes. We can provide our hand-made pizzas at request and provide a pizza menu should you wish to order (orders must be recieved 5 days prior to arrival). Outdoor dining setting for 8 and also a lounge setting for relaxing with the view. There is a laundry room under the house complete with washing machine and dryer, washing powder and fabric softener. A double hammock hangs from its own frame on the third verandah. Valley View is furnished to 5 star quality throughout.
FEATURE LIST
Microwave, full sized stove and oven, full sized fridge, bar fridge, dample cookware, Nutri-bullet blender, walk in pantry, coffee pod machine, pods and milk frother, selection of board games, scented candles, ceiling fans throughout, 65” TV in lounge with satellite NBN wireless internet, iron and ironing board and portacot with bedding for the young ones, wood fire, and an architect designed kangaroo/wallaby feeder to attract ample wildlife. Some will eat from your hands and we provide bins of kangaroo pellets and wild bird feed with specialised feeders. All linen is the finest quality and all beds have mattress toppers that make you feel like you are sinking into clouds.
Valley View is a spectacularly appointed lodge 25 metres from the mountains edge with uninterrupted views that will take your breath away. We have thought of everything you will need to ensure you can arrive and stay should you choose or we can provide the number of recommended shuttle bus companies to pick you up for a day of winery tours. We can also arrange special breakfast provision deals and a masseuse who can come up to the lodge to pamper you and your guests.
BREAKFAST: For $50 we offer 2 cereal choices, 500 grams butter, 2 litres milk, 2 litres juice, large tub yoghurt, loaf of bread, 1 dozen eggs from our farm and 1 kg shortcut bacon. For $65 we can add an additional kg bacon and another dozen eggs. On arrival, guests are greeted with sparkling wine, cheese, biscuits and a hamper of our handmade Belgian chocolates and gourmet preserves.
LOCATION INFORMATION
The property is 2.5 hours north of Sydney, conveniently located 12 km from Vacy and near the historic town of Paterson and Gresford wineries as well as about 45 minutes from the wineries at Pokolbin. Valley View is a privately owned and operated luxury lodge situated within the over 1000 acre Eagle Reach Wilderness Resort. Our Guests have free use of the resort's tennis court, walking trails, games room, swimming pool, outdoor fitness centre, children's playground, gas barbeques, fishing ponds, picnic areas, and 4WD tracks. Many companies offer shuttle bus pick up and drop offs to your door if you want to spend a day in the Hunter Valley wine tasting. Visit the historic Maitland and Morpeth for a great day out. There is now a cafe in the main complex of the resort open most days from 9-2.30 for brunch, lunch or coffee and a snack.
PRICING AND OTHER INFORMATION
Prices reduce for longer than 3-night stays. So why not stay longer and take advantage of this historical and beautiful area and include day trips to the wine country and Barrington Tops. A security bond of $400 for up to 4 guests and $800 for 5 or more guests is required. This bond will be refunded within 48 hours should there be no damage and the Terms and Conditions are adhered to. Terms and conditions will be emailed to guest at the time of booking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Fenced private pool
Hot tub
Massage
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Pillowtop mattress
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Billiards/pool table
Gym
Kayak
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: All children older than 6 months will be charged
Events
No events allowed
We will not refund any bond if this rule is broken
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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: We will not refund any bond if this rule is broken
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-12927
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Does Absolute luxury, surprising additions, welcome hamper & wine, cheese & biscuits have a pool?
How much is parking at Absolute luxury, surprising additions, welcome hamper & wine, cheese & biscuits?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Absolute luxury, surprising additions, welcome hamper & wine, cheese & biscuits?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Absolute luxury, surprising additions, welcome hamper & wine, cheese & biscuits?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Absolute luxury, surprising additions, welcome hamper & wine, cheese & biscuits located?
This family-friendly Vacy holiday home is located in the mountains, 11 mi (17.7 km) from Skipline Park, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Tocal Homestead and Mindaribba Weddings. Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Maitland Showground are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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Stayed with two families and had a wonderful time. House was fully equipped with lots of space for the 12 of us. The view outside the house was absolutely breathtaking and made even more special with daily visits from local kangaroos.
Stayed with two families with young kids. The house was perfect and pleasantly surprised at how well the kitchen was stocked and generally felt like 5 stars. Quality bedding and extras! Plus the wildlife feeder and provided feed was a great bonus.
Made daily visits to the resort facilities - pond, tennis court and pool. Will definatley visit again!!
What an absolutely wonderful destination for our group winter getaway! Our experience at this place exceeded all expectations. One of the standout features for us was the option to have all the King beds twinned, which was perfect for our group. The thoughtfulness of the setup truly catered to our needs.
The communication with the owner was fantastic. I had numerous questions, and I reached out through the Stayz app. The owner's responsiveness was remarkable; she promptly addressed all my inquiries and never once made me feel like I was being a bother. She went above and beyond by even providing us with information about a local masseuse, sparing us the hassle of searching online.
Opting for the pizza oven option was an absolute win, especially for our first night's dinner. The convenience of having this choice made our arrival so much smoother and allowed us to dive right into relaxation mode. The pizzas were delicious, and the whole experience set a great tone for our stay.
When I shared a few minor suggestions with the owner regarding the check-in process, she was incredibly open and receptive. It's evident that she genuinely cares about the quality of her guests' experiences and is willing to make adjustments for an even better stay.
Now, let's talk about the view—it's breathtaking. Waking up to such an awe-inspiring panorama and the friendly kangaroos was truly a highlight of our trip.
Julie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
TRENT
6 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Best place iv ever stayed.
Thank you very much
We will be back.
Wonderful location, surrounded by wildlife and stunning views. A perfect place for a weekend away, leaving your cares behind. Owners were friendly and very easy to communicate with. Will definitely be back.
What a totally amazing retreat - the view is just spectacular and the house just everything you could possibly need. Very relaxed and comfortable stay Thankyou so much.
Absolutely amazing! Didn’t want to come home! So relaxing which is everything we needed.
Just amazing. From the moment we book Janine and Jodie were fantastic! It was everything we hoped for and more, only regret was having to come home. Can’t wait to go again
This place was just absolutely breath taking. My guests were in awe with everything.
This is definitely highly recommended.
Kathryn H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
BRONWYN S.
26 May 2017
Unbelievable jProperty
Tranquill, well equipped, quality inclusions - everything that we needed for an excellent weekend away with our group of friends. Would recommend highly to consider for a stay. Oh and the spa was out of this world.
Amazing location, view and property - great with kids.
We stayed for three nights recently and Valley View was amazing, with great facilities, beautiful view in a great house.
There were 8 of us (two families) and we could have stayed for a week. Other than a minor hiccup with power and water which was addressed promptly (and the only downside) we had an amazing time relaxing, playing with the kangaroos and watching the eagles soar over the valley.
Would definitely stay there again.
We had the best weekend away at this property. The location was fabulous and the property was so cozy and had everything we needed and more! We were three couples with three toddlers and a 5 month old baby. The toddlers adored hand feeding the kangaroos and the playground. We can't wait to come back in warmer weather too! Thanks for a superb weekend!
Comfortable in every aspect and perched on top of the mountain, this beautiful retreat provided a perfect setting for our family getaway. Despite the rain all weekend, there was plenty to do and the property provided all the comforts, you could ever want or need for a little getaway. With a backdrop of stunning views all around and the company of birds, wallabies and kangaroos, we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay and we will definitely be back.
Thank you
From the moment we pulled up we knew this was a special place, with an amazing view over the valley and kangaroos to greet us. I watched a possum & baby at night and lots of bird life and lizards around.The house was set up beautifully with everything we could want. Plenty of room for 8 adults in the bedrooms, loungeroom, indoor & outdoor dining. Linen, towels, pillows, etc. all good quality. Kitchen well equipped. Toiletries provided and even enough toilet paper We made good use of the pool table and tennis court.Minor inaccuracies in the ad include: Full sized Billiard table is not, but it is a normal sized Pool table; there is no cafe onsite.
Lorrae G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mandy W.
18 Jun 2018
Mesmerising
Absolutely stunning views. The house was amazing, 5 star touches everywhere! We were so warm and comfortable inside we barely left the house! The kangaroos gave it an extra special touch, my daughter absolutely loved them, lots of cute baby joeys in their mothers pouches. Definitely coming back.
Mandy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alex T.
20 Feb 2019
Amazing view and beautiful home!!!
When we arrived we were shocked by the view it took us half a hour to even venture into the house. It was the most beautiful view we’d seen. Then when we finally made it into the house we were ecstatic to find it surpassed our expectations. Very clean and has everything you could want being away from home. It was spacious and the beds very comfortable. We stayed with friends but will definitely be back with the family.
Everything was amazing. Great location and the view was outstanding.
We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything you could possibly need was supplied. The wildlife greeted us immediately and the Roos were very friendly.
The only negative is finding the house. I would recommend offering more detailed instructions on how to find it and a reference to the rough drive up the hike. A larger car is definitely needed.
Sharon C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
RENEE H.
15 Aug 2016
Amazing home in a piece of paradise!
I organised a girls weekend away and chose Valley View as our location. No matter how many properties I searched I always was drawn to this one...and for good reason! We were greeted by kangaroos and wallabies coming up the driveway, who didn't leave the whole time we were there and enjoyed waking up to them and handfeeding!
There was a beautiful complimentary basket of goodies on the table, wine, cheese, crackers, nuts, chocolate etc. Pantry filled with sauces, oil, herbs, spreads.
Beds with quality sheets were amazingly comfortable all opening up to decks overlooking the bush/valley.
Plenty of games, pool table, not to mention the amazing spa outside with views.
Log fire, ducted air con, spa bath in one of the bathrooms...there was nothing extra we could have needed.
We fell in love with this place and didn't want to leave. We have all decided this will be our annual home away from home.
Thankyou for such a fabulous stay.
RENEE H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
PAULA M.
4 Jul 2017
Magical stay in the clouds
Don't read this otherwise Valley View will be permanently booked! Unbelievable! When we drove up to the house and the first thing we see is the expansive and majestic view over the valley, we were truly gobsmacked. Never seen my kids lost for words before. The most beautiful, perfectly kept, clean and comfortable stay at Valley View.
When they said they would take care of every little detail they meant it. We were [pleasantly greeted with a welcome basket full of biscuits, cheese, champagne, chocolate! It certainly set the scene for a most enjoyable weekend.
Not a stain, not a scrap of dirt, fresh linen and towels, we absolutely loved it. The scented candles throughout the house is divine. You can't help but relax here. Hubby kept the fire stoked which was so cosy, the house has ducted heating/air so not a toe got cold, ever! For those that need more activity, the billiard table, the spa (s), the movies, the games, feeding the kangaroos and the birds, not to mention the bushwalking kept everyone well and truly entertained.
Those beautiful kangaroos with all their joey's, so friendly! - camera clicked the entire time. Not to mention the sunrise over the valley - WOW! The beds are super comfy and the kitchen has all those things you forget to bring like condiments, cling wrap, serviettes, oil etc. Couches are super plush and plenty of room to spread out. LOVED the wrap around balcony and the BBQ and Pizza oven which we enjoyed immensely. WILL DEFINITELY RETURN!