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 Holiday home in Cessnock with kitchen ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95650000/95648300/95648265/e0c137d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95650000/95648300/95648265/c2309368.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) ![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 - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. If you would like these, you would need to bring them with you. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96060000/96053200/96053150/c2c1d2e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Halcyon Days the perfect getaway, Sundays late check out, pet friendly! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 ![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 - The Valley Brewhouse - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles - Oaks Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Hunter Valley Gardens - 9 min drive - 7.9 miles - Roche Estate - 9 min drive - 7.9 miles - Bimbadgen Estate - 12 min drive - 9.6 miles #### Getting around - Branxton Station - 18 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Australia Hotel - ‬2 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk - ‪Oporto - ‬11 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ballarat - Perfect resting spot in the Hunter Valley pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Ballarat - Perfect resting spot in the Hunter Valley? > On-site parking is available at the 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. Ask a question ## Ballarat - Perfect resting spot in the Hunter Valley Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### leah p. 30 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was great place very spacious great location everything we needed was right there ##### leah p. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Parul K. 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing The property is well located and cleanly maintained. Overall great stay. ##### Parul K. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belinda E. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Spot House was great and spacious. Central to everything. ##### Belinda E. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Deborah D. 4 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay Beautiful property, a bit disappointed that we had to clean all the bird poo off the outdoor table and chairs. Otherwise perfect. ##### Deborah D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sue L. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home on large block The house was lovely and clean and spacious but wish there were more kitchen items.. a larger range..more entertaining platters and bowls etc Also it would have been nice to also have a few other pantry items such as milk for coffee/tea and maybe some condiments (jams, honey, vegemite) for breakfast. The property advertised a Spa Whirlpool so we all brought up our swimmers and towels but this was not available at the home. ##### Sue L. 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