Title: Halcyon Days the perfect getaway, Sundays late check out, pet friendly! 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 # Halcyon Days the perfect getaway, Sundays late check out, pet friendly! Holiday home in Cessnock with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96060000/96053200/96053150/c2c1d2e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96060000/96053200/96053150/2a455795.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96060000/96053200/96053150/0e713309.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96060000/96053200/96053150/1f4a08cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96060000/96053200/96053150/2af4ba5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Halcyon Days, a charming cottage on the doorstep of the Hunter Valley, invites you to unwind with friends and family. Enjoy a BBQ lunch while playing cricket on the lawn or indulge in an afternoon drink on the large undercover deck amidst multiple fruit trees. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Halcyon Days the perfect getaway, Sundays late check out, pet friendly! "Halcyon Days" (Glory days) brings you the perfect getaway on the doorstep of the Hunter Valley. The cottage is perfect for families, groups of friends and is animal friendly Enjoy an afternoon drink on the large undercover deck. Pick your own oranges and mandarins from the fruit trees. Play a game of cricket on the lawn while the BBQ is cooking. It doesn't get any better than this. Pack your bags and move in for a few "Halcyon Days" Enjoy a lazy Sunday Morning with a late check out of 2pm. The space Halcyon Days is 2 min drive from the main street of Cessnock and only 10 min from the vineyards, located in a lovely quiet street away from the main road. The garden is completely fenced off making it a safe place for children to play and dogs to roam. The cottage is freshly painted and you have access to the entire house and yard. The garden has multiple fruit trees to pick your own oranges, mandarins, lemons and mangos (seasonal of course). The garden also has a wonderful designated fire pit to enjoy on those winter nights. Or hang out on our retro refurbished cane outdoor setting whilst enjoying the sunset and a glass of wine on the huge undercover outdoor deck. The house consists of a country style kitchen where you can cook your heart out and enjoy a meal in the open plan dining room. The kitchen has all the utensils and equipment you need if you choose to eat in. Halcyon days has 4 spacious bedrooms with high ceilings. 3 bedrooms have queen beds and 1 bedroom is set up with a bunk bed. The main bedroom is completed with ensuite and walk in robe, the main bathroom is located off the kitchen. A complete laundry is available with washing machine, dryer and ironing board. Guest access Guests have access to the complete house accept for the seperate studio located in the garden. Other things to note HALCYON DAYS HAS A STRICT NO PARTY POLICY! Please ensure that noise is kept to a minimum and music is turned down at 10 pm. Please respect our neighbours and keep everyone happy. Registration number PID-STRA-52629 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours 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 (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99480000/99478600/99478544/2150c7a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Florence Cottage, 10 minutes from Hunter Valley Vineyards. 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Please look after the property like it is your own, respect the neighbours ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Note from host: Your furry friends are most welcome ! ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Please contact me if you need a portable cot ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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-52629, 2325 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.82910%2C151.36548&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dQjt5XYNsxCwvFItrV94IIbJkao=) Cessnock, NSW #### What's nearby - Werakata State Conservation Area - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Hunter Valley Gardens - 13 min drive - 8.4 miles - Roche Estate - 13 min drive - 8.4 miles - Lake Macquarie - 34 min drive - 25.0 miles - Newcastle Beach - 52 min drive - 36.6 miles #### Getting around - Branxton Station - 22 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk - ‪Railway Hotel Cessnock - ‬3 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk - ‪Caledonia Hotel - ‬3 min drive - ‪Oporto - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Halcyon Days the perfect getaway, Sundays late check out, pet friendly! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking at Halcyon Days the perfect getaway, Sundays late check out, pet friendly!? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Halcyon Days the perfect getaway, Sundays late check out, pet friendly!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Halcyon Days the perfect getaway, Sundays late check out, pet friendly!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Halcyon Days the perfect getaway, Sundays late check out, pet friendly! located? > Situated in Cessnock, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Werakata State Conservation Area and within 3 miles (5 km) of Oaks Golf Course and The Valley Brewhouse. Werakata National Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Halcyon Days the perfect getaway, Sundays late check out, pet friendly! Reviews 9.0 ### 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 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Lissa B. 12 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely house. Beautiful and functional. ##### Lissa B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham N. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at Halcyon The home was very welcoming and comfortable. Everything was in place for us on arrival. A great time was had by all. ##### Graham N. 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