Title: Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes 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 # Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74630000/74628800/74628773/6f2509ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74630000/74628800/74628773/f8f1408a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74630000/74628800/74628773/w4032h3021x0y0-34fc2890.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74630000/74628800/74628773/1942cf44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74630000/74628800/74628773/eb35ae78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - - Pool - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill £268 includes taxes & fees 22 Sept - 23 Sept ## 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. ### Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes Wonga has been our beautiful home for the past 7 years and while we are off on an adventure we are offering it for others to enjoy. Built in 1860, it was one of the original homes in the area. Established gardens surround the house. Covering nearly 6000m2, there is plenty of space to walk around the garden with a glass of champagne in hand. The pool area is a delight and will provide many hours of entertainment. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Fenced private pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Tennis ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 3 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 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-31755, 2870 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-33.12554,148.16574&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:p%7DciE%7Brig%5B%3FQ%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FQ%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBQ%40Q%40QBSBQBQBQBQBQDSDMDQBSDMDQFQDOFQDOFQFOFMFOFQFOHMHOFOHMHKHOHOHKHMJKHOJKHKJKJKJMJIJMLKJKJILKJGLILKJILGLILELGLILENGLGLELGNELENCLENELANENCLANCNCNALCNAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBNBN%40LBNDL%40NDLDNBNDLDLFLDNFLFLDLHLFLDLHLFLHJJLHLFJJJHLJJJJLJHJLJJJJJJHJJNHJHLHJJNHNHJFLHNFNHLFNFPFNHLDNFPFNDPFNDPDPDLDRBPDLDRBPBPBPBPBPBR%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40R%40P%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FTAPAPARANARAPCPAPCPCRCPCPCPCPEPENCPEPENEPEPGNEPGNGPELINGNGPGNILGNINGLIJILKNIJINIJKNIJKJKJKJKJKJKLKJMJKFKJMHMFKLMFMHMFMFMFMHMDMFODMDMHMDODOBMDODM%40OFM%40O%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOCMAOAOGMAOEMEOCMEOEMIMEMEOGMEMIMGMGMGMIKGMMMGKIMKKGKKMKKMKKKKKKKKIKKKIOKKIOIKIOIMIKIMGOIOIMGOGQGOGOGMGQEOGQEOGQEQEOCQEQEOEQCQCQCQCQCSCQAQAQCQASAOASAQ%3FQAU%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RIvI0B8r3pwVFhglTiDyz8nrRzA=) Parkes, NSW #### What's nearby - Bushmans Hill Reserve - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Parkes Showgrounds - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles - Henry Parkes Centre - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile - Cooke Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Memorial Hill Lookout - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Parkes Station - 4 min drive - Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Railway Hotel Parkes - ‬4 min drive - ‪Parkes Metroplaza - ‬18 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk - ‪Wholesome Blend - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes? > As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes on 22 Sept 2025 start from £268.18, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Parkes-Hotels-Wonga-A-Secluded-Oasis-In-The-Heart-Of-Parkes.h74628773.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Parkes Showgrounds, Bushmans Hill Reserve and Henry Parkes Centre. Cooke Park and Memorial Hill Lookout are also within 2 miles (3 km). Parkes Station is 27 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 24 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry C. 17 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Stay Lovely old home with lots of character pool was an added bonus ##### Terry C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mel m. 20 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This place is our home away from home. We wouldn't stay anywhere else Owners are so easy to deal with and the property is stunning. ##### mel m. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah S. 9 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home We really enjoyed staying at Wonga. Great space with lovely surroundings and lots of room for 2 families with pets. ##### Sarah S. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine C. 8 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Wonga was a lovely winter weekender. Beautifully decorated and well appointed. A great launch pad for our visit to the “Dish”! ##### Katherine C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett R. 31 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing house and gardens, tons of space Amazing house and gardens, tons of space, perfect for a big family stay. ##### Brett R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael K. 14 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic stay Wonderful old style family home - a great place to turn 60! Refreshing morning dip in the pool a delightful extra. ##### Michael K. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally W. 6 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeously secluded space This was a gorgeously secluded space, uninterrupted sunset views and the summer sounds of cicadas through the garden making it quite magical. Great communication ands super easy going host. Thank you! ##### Sally W. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 21 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### WOW what a retreat This property is huge. The grounds are stunning. The house has all you could need, including a pool. The host - James goes above and beyond if needed. I highly recommend this property. There is alot of room and amazing facilities. The air conditioning is awesome too. ##### Sarah H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma-lea B. 19 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful home and gardens Our family had a great stay at this home for the week leading up to my wedding. A warm house with plenty of rooms and space for my family to spend the week together and beautiful gardens that I was able to get a few wedding photos in. ##### Emma-lea B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely old house on expansive grounds. Really enjoyed the peace and quiet, various features of the house, and of course the pool. Thanks. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### L M. 8 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect short break Great character property, full of charm. Just what we needed for a small break away away. James couldn’t have been helpful or accommodating. We will definitely be back! ##### L M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicen H. 9 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden gem Awesome visit - just what we needed. A charming house with great gardens to unwind and relax. Totally secluded but within walking distance to town centre and close to Showgrounds which was a great place to walk the dog! Thanks James for offering any assistance needed! ##### Alicen H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOy A. 22 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Abba Festival long weekend Had a wonderful stay. Enjoyed the strolls in the garden and the hidden treasures with each twist and turn of the paths. When rain threatened and fell on our first night we could still enjoy drinks and BBQ under the back deck and wide verandas. Owner and cleaner communications and help pre-visit were fabulous. Great to have basics like salt and pepper, garbage bags and olive oil in stock. (Missing were dishwasher tablets). If we return for the festival in a couple of years, we will very happily book Wonga again! ##### JOy A. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kasey 23 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### kasey Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn A. 19 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Old world charm Great apportunity to immerse yourself in the hustory of Parkes. Extensive garden and spacious house. Care should be taken with uneven flooring for elderly or young. Great for large family gathering with outdoor eating and pool if weather appealing. House was clean and more then comfortable for our stay. Good communication with owner who was more than happy to provide details on how to make our stay more comfortable. ##### Carolyn A. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mike r., Ararat Australia 8 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### repeat stay Brilliant, charming family home full of eclectic furnishings and treasures. Repeat stay and will stay again when next near Parkes ##### mike r. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Alf E. 22 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice old house in large garden setting Wonga was a great base for our cycling holiday. 6 bedrooms suited us well, although several of the bedrooms require access from another bedroom. ##### Alf E. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mike r., Ararat Australia 29 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Eclectic property A gracious old family home resonating with personal touches, art, antiques and family treasures. The modern appliances including sound systems in every room made our stay entertaining and intriguing. If a quite read is your choice there is a full library for all ages and subjects Importantly beds and linen were of high quality and cleanliness of the home was without fault. The gardens were mature and filled with fresh fruit and glorious flowering plants with bees and dragonflies Our host was most accomodating for a change of stay due to floods in nearby areas. A five star experience ##### mike r. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mel m. 27 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise in parkes I can't speak highly enough of everything about this property. With family out that way it's like our new home away from home ##### mel m. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie F. 9 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Beautiful large old home with pool and rambling garden to explore ##### Melanie F. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### charmaine m. 24 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### beautiful haven filled with lovely things such a gorgeous house and garden. we loved our stay, it was very comfortable and the garden was just divine. More information about the property and its history as well a how to use guide would have been helpful. Also while the house sleeps 12 it is more suitable to families than a group of friends due to the layout of the rooms and bathrooms. That said it was perfect for the five of us and we thoroughly enjoyed it. James was very happy to answer questions and was very helpful, generous and lovely to deal with. ##### charmaine m. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elena T. 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous Place Beautiful place, right next to the showgrounds. Property manager was lovely to communicate with. ##### Elena T. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla S. 16 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous home We had a fantastic time staying at this property. Our children are 11, 7 and 7 and spent all of the time that we were there in the garden exploring with our dogs while we relaxed by the inside heater. ##### Kayla S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sandy m. 14 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely old house and great yard The kids and the dogs had a blast in the huge yard and house. Parkes is lovely and the surrounding area has plenty to occupy a few days. ##### sandy m. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H. 26 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Wonga. Everything was clean and tidy. Our little Tibetan spaniel enjoyed roaming around the garden. There was only the 2 of us, but would be great for larger groups or 2 families. ##### Chris H. 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