Title: Ballarat - Perfect resting spot in the Hunter Valley Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ballarat - Perfect resting spot in the Hunter Valley ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95650000/95648300/95648265/e0c137d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95650000/95648300/95648265/cc622096.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95650000/95648300/95648265/c2309368.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95650000/95648300/95648265/33b35d8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95650000/95648300/95648265/a8527583.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in a residential area just two minutes from Cessnock CBD, Ballarat offers a comfortable stay for families or groups of friends. This four-bedroom property features ducted air conditioning, smart TV with free Wi-Fi, and fully equipped kitchen. Unwind in the private rear yard after exploring Pokolbin's wineries or enjoy dinner at one of Cessnock’s award-winning restaurants. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ballarat - Perfect resting spot in the Hunter Valley ABOUT THE SPACE Ballarat stands true to its name and is the perfect place to rest after exploring the Hunter Valley. Located only two minutes from Cessnock CBD and five minutes from all Pokolbin has to offer, everything you need, and more is right on your doorstep. THE SPACE This four-bedroom property has all the amenities required for a comfortable stay for the family, a group of friends or singles. Located two minutes from Cessnock CBD you can leave the car at home and explore Cessnock on foot. The property sits on the main road, yet the location is fabulous for exploring the region. Turn left out of the driveway and you head into Pokolbin where you can taste the many delights the Hunter Valley has on offer. Cessnock, Wollombi, and other historical towns in the area to explore. Turn right and you head into Cessnock cbd. \- 4 BEDROOM HOUSE – (all with built in storage) two rooms with queen size beds, and two with king beds \- Master bedroom has an ensuite with walk-in shower, toilet, and vanity. \- Smart TV with free Wi-Fi. \- Bathroom with Shower, bath, vanity, and toilet. \- Fully equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, and more. \- Laundry with washing machine, dryer, and clothesline in the side garden. \- Ducted Air-conditioning throughout the property. \- Lovely rear fenced private yard for everyone to enjoy. After a day exploring the Hunter Valley relax out the back with a glass of your favourite beverage be it a coffee, tea, a fragrant Hunter Valley wine or a boutique beer from one of the local distilleries, whilst you decide what is for dinner. Dinner choices are extensive being within easy walking distance to the main precinct of Cessnock or catch a Taxi or Uber and indulge at one of the award-winning restaurants within minutes of the property in the Hunter Valley. As you will find Ballarat is perfectly located regardless of what you want to do. With easy access to the Hunter Valley and the many attractions the region has to offer, or a trip into the beaches of Newcastle you won’t be disappointed. Enjoy your stay! As ‘Ballarat’ is in a residential area, we have a strict 'No parties or Events' policy and ask that all guests respect the neighbours by keeping noise to a minimum, particularly at night. ~Guest access~ Guests will have access to the whole house. Whilst some cupboards are locked, this in no way inhibits a guests stay or use of the property. ~Other things to note~ Limited amounts of essential items such as dishwashing liquid, laundry powder, toilet paper and the like have been provided. Kitchen contains basic items for guests (tea, coffee, cling wrap etc.). Milk is not supplied as everyone's preferences are different. During your stay, these will not be replenished, so if you require more of these items you will have to purchase them. No pool/beach towels are supplied. You will need to bring your own. The property is on a busy main road. Whilst the house is quiet inside, some may find that they can hear the traffic outside. The property does not provide top/flat sheets. 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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 2325, PID-STRA-42924 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Cessnock is home to this holiday home. The Valley Brewhouse and Oaks Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and Binnorie Dairy. Ready for a night out? Consider Roche Estate and Bimbadgen Palmers Lane. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Cessnock travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cessnock.dx6592) [View more Holiday homes in Cessnock](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cessnock-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6592-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-32.82573,151.35577&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vkigEqtxz%5B%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBS%40QBQBQBQBQBOBQDQDQBSDMDQDSDMFQDOFQFODMHSFMFOFMHOFOHOHMFOHIJOHOHKHOJKHKJKJOJKJKJGJMJKLIJIJKLILGJILKLILGLELILILELGNELELGLCNGLENENELANGLANANCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBL%40N%40NFL%40NDLDNDLFNBLFLDLDNFLDLHLHLDLFLHJFLLLFJHLJJHJHJJLLJFJJHJLNHJJJHJJNHJHNHNHHHNHLFNHNHNFLFNFLFRFLFNDPFNDPFLDRDPDLBRDPDPBLBRBPBPBPBP%40P%40RBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FTAPAPAPARCPAPAPCPCPCPCPCRCLEREPCPELEREPGLERGLEPGNGNGPGLGNGNINILGNILINIJINILIJKNIJKJIJMNIJKJKHMJKJKJKFMLKFMHMJKFMHMHMDMFMHMDOFMFMDMDODMBOFMDODM%40ODOBMBO%40O%40OBMBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMCOAOAOCMCOEMAOEOEMGOCMEMEMEOGMGMEMIMGMEMIMIMKKGMIMGKMKGMKKKKKKIKKKKKOKKIKKKIOIKIMKOIKGOIMIOGMIOGOGOGMIQEOGOGQEMGSEMEQESEMCQEQESCQCOCQCQCQCQAQCQAQASAQAQAQAU%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qE2jry1iSrpTwvtkvXCaV6AghFE=) Cessnock, NSW ### What's nearby - Saddlers Creek Wines - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles - Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles - Roche Estate - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles - Hunter Valley Gardens - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles - Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles ### Getting around - Branxton Station - 18 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Australia Hotel - ‬2 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk - ‪Oporto - ‬11 min walk - ‪Arthur's - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ballarat - Perfect resting spot in the Hunter Valley pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ballarat - Perfect resting spot in the Hunter Valley? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ballarat - Perfect resting spot in the Hunter Valley? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ballarat - Perfect resting spot in the Hunter Valley located? > Situated in Cessnock, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Oaks Golf Course and within 3 miles (5 km) of The Valley Brewhouse and Werakata State Conservation Area. Saddlers Creek Wines and Hanging Tree Wines are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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