Title: Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage 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 # Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage Riverside holiday home with private pool and kitchen ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34099100/34099089/20a3e9d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34099100/34099089/19b1e890.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34099100/34099089/436613a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34099100/34099089/643395d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34099100/34099089/2162c579.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Orchard House, a luxury homestead nestled within a private citrus orchard. Enjoy a rejuvenating spa on the shady veranda, dive into the 15-meter lap pool amidst 200 fruit trees or indulge in an outdoor kitchen with wood-fired pizza oven and grill. Each morning collect eggs from our chickens, while evenings offer hot spas and cozying up by the wood fire. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - - - Dryer ## 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. ### Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage Orchard House. 1\. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a country holiday with a group of friends. 2\. Gorgeous riverfront pavilion for weddings and events. 3\. Outdoor kitchen with woodfired pizza oven and grill. 4\. Pet friendly accommodation for 2 to 15 adults and kids. 5\. Disabled access. Orchard House is a luxury settlement style enticing homestead nestled within a citrus orchard, part of private beautifully landscaped 25 acres. Enjoy a relaxing spa on a shady wrap-around veranda or dive into the 15 metre lap pool in the middle of the orchard. The orchard boasts 200 fruit trees fruiting mandarins, finger limes, oranges and lemonades for your enjoyment during May to October. In winter indulge in a hot spa and then cosy up to the wood fire. Each morning collect newly laid eggs from our chickens. Tea, coffee, olive oil, soaps, and washing powder provided. The homestead is furnished with antiques, original artwork and Persian rugs. There are 5 comfortable bedrooms including two Queen rooms, one with ensuite, 1 double and a single plus two singles adjoining the double room making it suitable for families with young children. Quality feather quilts, bath towels, gowns, slippers, pool towels and crisp linen is supplied. The eat-in gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with an 8 seater antique table, wood stove, 90 centimetre cooktop and oven, dishwasher, microwave, espresso machine and much more. The lounge room has the finest wood heater, a sumptuous 6 seater sofa, huge flatscreen TV with Netflix, books, board games, toys, DVD'S, CD'S and formal dining table. An adorable bathroom has a claw foot bath, vintage marble-top dresser and shower. There is a separate laundry with washing machine and dryer. The veranda has a 6 burner stainless steel barbecue, perfect for the Sunday roast seasoned with fragrant rosemary from our rosemary hedge. The alfresco dining area overlooks the river and orchard with floodlights to light the garden. Relax by the pool, take a moment for some peaceful fishing off our private jetty, wander the grounds to enjoy river views, the parklike grounds with many picturesque secluded spots, native trees, flowing creek, exceptional bird and wildlife and dams. Keen birdwatchers are likely to see ever present kookaburras, blue wrens, finches, swallows, rosellas, king parrots, wedge tail eagles, cranes and ducks and occasionally at dawn and sunset wallabies and kangaroos venture into the garden. Billabong Writer's Cottage 1\. Only available for guests of Orchard House who need extra accommodation. 2\. Three queen rooms one with ensuite, 1 single and 2 bathrooms. On the opposite side of the orchard sits Billabong Writer's Cottage which consists of a spacious veranda with river views, eclectic furniture, pristine interior, fully equipped kitchen comfy beds and claw foot bath. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - 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 - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - In-room accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,691 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90270000/90264700/90264634/e5c854d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A rural retreat on 15 acres with swimming pool and direct river access. 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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 Parties and events are allowed on site Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 2324, PID-STRA-79717 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as House 160913 ## 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-32.66302%2C151.73040&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=T9cQv8MeTkqTH4cvj8m4R2MreAg=) Seaham, NSW #### What's nearby - Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles - Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - 20 min drive - 13.8 miles - Tocal Homestead - 27 min drive - 18.3 miles - University of Newcastle - 34 min drive - 23.6 miles - Newcastle Beach - 44 min drive - 28.8 miles #### Getting around - Mindaribba Station - 18 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Erringhi Hotel - ‬14 min drive - ‪Happy Ever After Coffee - ‬11 min drive - ‪Shaw's Superior Bakery - ‬14 min drive - ‪Country Cottage Cafe - ‬14 min drive - ‪Ducks in the Field - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage located? > This family-friendly Seaham holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wallaroo National Park and Columbey National Park. Columbey State Conservation Area and Nargoon Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage Reviews 9.6 ### 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 83 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 3 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Megan C. 15 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Xmas Break Beautiful, relaxing setting. The accommodation has a nice rustic charm. The pool and spa were a nice addition. I would definitely stay again ##### Megan C. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason S. 27 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful rustic home, Perfect for big groups Great location and house. Has everything you need and the peace and quiet is divine.The family loved every inch of the house and it's surrounds. We had a wonderful time and the property was even more amazing than the photos! ##### Jason S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky S. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous weekend away We were three families that stayed three nights over Easter with children aged 3-6 and it was everything we could have asked for. The kids were outdoors the whole time and and there was no need to leave once you arrived. Such a great experience and relaxing time away. ##### Becky S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Baz T., Lilydale, Victoria 3140 9 Jan 2016 #### Peaceful relaxing getaway Great pool and spa, property right on the river, very comfortable Off a quiet dirt road Dog loves it too!! Jan 2016 ##### Baz T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### C L. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property - looks even better than the images Orchard house is a great getaway location, this is our second stay and we really love the farm setting with the river, pool and bushland setting. The house is really well appointed to make some marvellous meals in the kitchen with everything you need! The outdoor porch is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the beautiful views around the property. At night there is a smart tv to watch any of your streaming services. ##### C L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anastasia A. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant Stay in a Big House Great place, owner has a small orchard that we can pick some oranges ##### Anastasia A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert M. 6 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Holiday A great place where you can do nothing and appreciate the view of the grounds or be like us and run in the abutting state forest trails followed by kayaking on the river and then time in the pool. ##### Robert M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda D. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Stay relaxing for everyone, spectacular location and property. Best review we can give - when 20 people want to do it again. ##### Linda D. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirstie T. 27 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely stunning! Gorgeous property and stunning house! We had the most amazing and relaxing weekend away for a wedding and the views were absolutely perfect! 10/10. ##### Kirstie T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn d. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sensational Family Weekend A beautiful home, gorgeous gardens, swimming pool with everything you could possibly need. Our family absolutely loved our long weekend at Orchard House. ##### Kathryn d. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne H. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ladies getaway Fabulous place to wind down and relax - fire place, home cooking, and freshly squeezed juice from the orchard - perfection. ##### Leanne H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandra M. 18 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay Beautiful house and grounds ##### Alexandra M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma Y. 6 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedded bliss Perfect in every way. Beautiful property, clean with everything we could possibly need. Judyth was fantastic to deal with ##### Emma Y. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DIANNE C. 14 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Wedding close by The property was excellent for a large family gathering. The pool was larger than we expected. Families with children from city loved the property. Feeding chickens etc. ##### DIANNE C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten T. 31 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Christmas This was a fabulous place for getting together with the extended family. One group was in Orchard House for three days, while others rented the writers cottage for a single night. We were all able to cook, eat and hang out together. There is plenty of room and lots of places to escape as well. The pool is fantastic and a big hit with the kids, as were the chickens, ducks, veggie garden and fruit trees. Airconditioning and fans as well as deep, shaded verandahs meant comfort even in the summer heat. Peaceful and private, plus beautiful river frontage. Not far from Raymond Terrace if supplies needed. Close to Newcastle Airport for those from out of state. Highly recommended for a large group. ##### Kirsten T. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren W. 23 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Event Venue!! Stunning location!! Plenty of room for a big family or group of friends. Lots of parking. Very quiet and tranquil, yet only 10 mins from the nearest shops. Many areas you can set up for any get together or weekend away. Beautiful photo spots, everything you need is catered for. Fully set up kitchen. Beautiful sunset by the river!! Clean amenities and fresh linen on all the beds, we were all very comfortable. Spa was on when we arrived also which was lovely. Only thing that would make it better would be more PowerPoints in the kids bunk room and a toilet down by the pavilion. Would love to stay again! ##### Lauren W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tithi M. 11 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was perfect! We booked the property to have a relaxing weekend and to celebrate a friend's birthday and the entire holiday was just perfect. We loved the house, the kitchen was well stocked and it was very cosy. The pool, the hot tub and the fireplace was the perfect trifecta and we enjoyed lounging on the deck. All in all, we had the best weekend and are definitely looking for more opportunities to book the property again. Highly recommend! ##### Tithi M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona R. 5 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday Weekend I celebrated my 60th Birthday at Orchard house over the weekend! Had a wonderful time in an absolutely beautiful property! ##### Fiona R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica T. 24 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect wedding venue and perfect getaway for our family I rented out this property for four days with my 10 month old and my fiancé for our small wedding ceremony with four guests. The venue is very easy to find and you do not need a four-wheel-drive to access the property up a dirt road. The wrap around veranda and crystal clear steaming hot spa was breathtaking! It all felt very luxurious and refreshing. All of the grounds were freshly mowed and all gardens well cared for. Access into the property was very simple and easy and all communication with the host was also easy. The super high ceilings and exposed beams throughout the house create a lovely atmosphere. Everything in this house is all antique and collectibles. It would of taken years to collect so many beautiful pieces. You won’t find a single thing in this house from target or Kmart. Everything feels very high end and country- luxury. Our beds were very comfortable and the house was very warm once the inside fire was lit. There was plenty of firewood available for our four nights and the inside fireplace was ready to go with kindling and fire starters in place. Our dog loved roaming the property and we really loved having him at our wedding. It’s hard to fault anything about this property only giving four stars for cleanliness as we did find a dead mouse in the lounge room which was starting to smell a little bit however - we are on a farm property so this really isn’t any surprise when there are livestock and chickens around. My partner was able to take him outside and bury him. No big deal. Our wedding guests were all very surprised at how beautiful our venue was all wanting to know how we heard and found out about it. Everything that you need to make a meal and cook in the kitchen was available I didn’t end up using the oven but I did notice that it doesn’t close all the way. I think the rubber seal might be on its way out. Not sure if this affects it or not. There is a coffee pod machine which was great however some instant coffee would have been great also as it would’ve been a little bit easier for our guests to use. Our favourite thing about this property was sitting outside underneath the deck with the fairy lights lit and a fire to sit by. A glass of wine in hand. A very romantic and relaxed vibe. We did have a housekeeper arrive on day three which was a little bit of a shock as we didn’t know we were to expect anyone. One downside was that the main bedroom doorknob is a little sticky and we did get locked in for about 5 minutes. ##### Jessica T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANN M. 4 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property on the river Gorgeous homestead with deck overlooking grounds and river. ##### ANN M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya K. 1 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An amazing place with beautiful features everywhere yo turn. Phenomenal ##### Tanya K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas A. 28 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property Beautiful property, very clean, communication was easy with owner. Check in and check out process was also very easy! Highly recommend this property! ##### Thomas A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emad E. 2 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay at Orchard House and Writer's Cottage We had an amazing week at this most beautiful property. First, our host Judyth was the most gracious and caring landlady who went out of her way to make our stay most enjoyable. Ours was a family holiday with my wife and I and our six children aged 15-31. We stayed in Orchard House and the delightful Writer's Cottage, with tons of room. Both were exquisitely maintained with beautiful touches everywhere. We loved the rustic ambience, the beautiful memorabilia, the meticulous care in every corner of the property, and of course, the location. The grounds were, of course, stunning. 25 acres of sheer country beauty with a lovely river, beautiful peaceful sunsets, and ample space for entertainment. The weather during our stay was glorious (thanks Judyth!). We got to enjoy the wildlife, the veggie garden, fresh eggs from the delightful chicken and duck, and the beauty of the citrus grove. The internet was excellent (NBN). We also enjoyed most of the attractions that the region offers. Overall, this was one of the best holidays we have ever had, and it brought us all together after all the lockdowns and restrictions of the past 2 years. Thank you so much Judyth and Wes for being such wonderful hosts. ##### Emad E. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa T. 26 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### River Retreat A beautiful property offering an idyllic setting by the river. Lots of space to relax and recharge. Comfortable, unique and restorative! ##### Vanessa T. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mario C. 14 Jan 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Not very good It was dusty, bed where very poor, oven was not working at it’s best door don’t close all the way. I will stop there. ##### Mario C. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022