Degen Estate - Pokolbin Hunter Valley – Home 8117332 Cottage
- 9 bedrooms
- 20 sleeps
- min stay varies
Degen Estate - Pokolbin Hunter Valley – Home 8117332
- Cottage
- 9 bedrooms
- sleeps 20
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
Description from manager
Description
As seen on Married at First Sight 2021, Awarded 2020 Trip Advisor's Travellers Choice Award and 2018/2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for providing consistently outstanding experiences and whose owners offer first-class customer service to their guests.
Whether you are looking for a luxurious country home for your family holiday, large group of friends or a corporate vine stay experience, Degen Estate will delight you and your guests.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Prior to booking Degen Estate, first confirm your reasons for wanting to stay. Any reasons, other than holiday accommodation, for example birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, functions, corporate events, retreats and reunions are not permitted without specific owner approval prior to you booking being accepted. The property has an exclusive caterer, Hunter Concierge, and no other catering provider will be permitted to cater to guests.
Degen Estate features designer interiors throughout the large open-plan house, with five bedrooms as well as two self-contained cottages, each with two bedrooms. The Estate offers 9 spacious bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms comfortably accommodating up to 20 guests.
The main house directly overlooks the vineyard of Degen Wines and is set amongst manicured lawns, an established fruit orchard and native trees. Perfect for entertaining, enjoy the wide paved verandahs, BBQ area and travertine pool terrace which leads to the stunning swimming pool. On the western side, the inviting Summer House with its deep lounges and its’ own private deck is perfect for watching the beautiful sunsets. The living room features comfortable leather lounges and is perfect for relaxing with a book or watching your favourite film on the widescreen TV. The fully equipped contemporary galley-style kitchen has European appliances, stone benchtops and everything you would need to cater for your large group. The huge custom-made 4.5m long dining table dominates the room and brings everyone together making every meal a special occasion.
Your first wine tasting of course is just a short walk away at the charming cellar door of Degen Wines.
Please note that this property is NOT pet friendly.
Please note, Degen Estate has exterior security cameras to monitor the exterior of the home only for the protection of the property. Security cameras are commonplace at many of our rural properties. Footage is private and remains the property of the owner, and will only be used for insurance liability reasons, to monitor occupancy and other policies noted in our Terms & Conditions. They, in no way, are there to infringe upon the expectation of privacy of guests in these exterior areas. To disable or obscure the cameras is prohibited and may result in loss of security deposit or eviction.
ACCOMMODATION
Minimum 18 guests up to a maximum of 20 guests or 20 guests in individual beds
HOUSE plus TWO COTTAGES - 18-20 guests
Bedroom One - King bed or two king singles
Bedroom Two - King bed or two king singles
Bedroom Three - King bed or two king singles
Bedroom Four - King bed or two king singles
Bedroom Five - King bed or two king singles
Cottage 1- Bedroom One - King bed or two king singles
Cottage 1- Bedroom Two - King bed or two king singles
Cottage 2- Bedroom One - King bed or two king singles
Cottage 2- Bedroom Two - King bed or two king singles
Degen Estate has two foldaway beds available for the main house only to take accommodation numbers to 20 if required
TARIFF
Weekend - minimum 2 nights, for up to 18 guests is $3039 per night (Use of house and two cottage - 9 bedrooms) (Thu-Fri, Fri-Sat, or Sat-Sun)
Midweek - minimum 2 nights, for up to 18 guests is $2279 per night (Use of house and two cottage - 9 bedrooms) (Mon-Tues-Wed)
Additional adults above the minimum of 18 are charged at $106 per person per night.
Additional children above the minimum of 18 are charged at $64 per child per night.
Infants under 2 years free of charge
Please note that a $40 booking fee is applicable for all bookings made.
Please note if Sunday checkin then please add $528 weekend cleaning charge
SECURITY DEPOSIT
A security deposit/bond of $2000.00 is required for your stay and is payable as a credit card pre- authorisation. This will be processed approximately 24 - 48 hours before your arrival, so please ensure the funds are available at this time.
LONGER STAYS
Please contact us for a customised quote for longer stays of 3 nights and over.
NOTES
A 1-night stay may be accepted at discretion of Management within 14 days of the prospective arrival date. A surcharge is applicable on the 1-night stay, this will be calculated by our staff and quoted to you before the booking is confirmed.
Weekend Public Holiday, Easter, Christmas, and New Year periods require a minimum 3 night stay full weekend rate.
Concert and special event weekends in the Hunter Valley will have a set minimum night requirement to stay and may attract a surcharge.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: King bed
Bedroom 4: King bed
Bedroom 5: King bed
Bedroom 6: King bed
Bedroom 7: King bed
Bedroom 8: King bed
Bedroom 9: King bed - 2 Full baths, 1 Half bath, 3 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
- Grill
- Internet access
- DVD player
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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About the manager
Hunter Valley Stays
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Calendar last updated:
- 10 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 13
- Based in:
- Australia
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 15 reviews
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15 reviews
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- 15
- Very Good
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- Average
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“AMAZING!!!”
Absolutely loved it. We have now stayed at the property three times for a corporate team offsite and every single time, the house has been amazing! The layout and the facilities are really well though… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the manager Thank you Elizabeth for your glowing review from your stay at Degen Estate. It was our pleasure to host you all again for your corporate offsite. With thanks from all the Team here at Hunter Valley Stays.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Fantastic property”
All of our guests were so happy with this property. Excellent quality. Highlight was the sunroom- so beautiful in the afternoon
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Response from the manager Thank you so much for your review - we're thrilled that you and your guests enjoyed their stay at Degen Estate and made the most of that beautiful sunroom. Please come back and stay with us again soon. With thanks from the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Awesome venue for our family holiday”
This is the nicest holiday house we have booked, suited our large family perfectly. Everything was spotless and very well set up. Beautiful home and furnishings, very relaxing and awesome position. … More
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Response from the manager It was our pleasure to host you and your family at Degen Estate and we're thrilled that you had a relaxing holiday. Thank you for recommendations and we do look forward to welcoming you back again as our valued guest. With thanks from the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Luxury Rothbury stay.”
We had a lovely time at Degen Estate on the occasion of my daughter's wedding. By utilising both cottages and the main house we had our whole family together including the bridesmaids which made … More
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Response from the manager Thank you Robyn, it was our absolute pleasure to welcome you to Degen Estate on the occasion of your daughter's wedding. We're thrilled that your large group all enjoyed the property and hope that we will be able to welcome you back again as our valued guest. With thanks from all the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“The perfect getaway!”
We booked both the Degen Estate and Hillcrest house to celebrate our wedding weekend with a group of our closest friends. It was absolutely perfect for us and the staff at Hunter Valley Stays were mor… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for your glowing review Daniel, it was our absolute pleasure to host you for your wedding weekend at Degen Estate. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. With thanks from the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A special weekend away”
“The property was magnificent and was exactly as we expected from the pictures on the internet. We had my parents 60th wedding anniversary over the weekend and it was ideal. The kitchen was amaz… More
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Response from the manager It was our pleasure to host you and your guests at Degen Estate for this very special milestone anniversary. We were delighted to read that you were wowed by the property, inside and out. We look forward to welcoming you back again as our valued guest. With thanks from the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Perfect!”
What a beautiful place to come together with family as I prepared for my wedding Every room was incredible and every need was accommodated for. Thank you for an amazing stay. We will definitely b… More
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Response from the manager It was our absolute pleasure to host your family for your wedding weekend and we are delighted that you enjoyed the property. We look forward to hosting you again very soon. With thanks from the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“The house was amazing and the service exceptional”
The property was excellence in every aspect. The booking and extra service from John was amazing. The personal attention and phone calls were really appreciated. Cannot speak highly enough of the who… More
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Response from the manager What a wonderful review for Degen Estate Kerrie. It was our absolute pleasure to host you and your team at the property for your retreat and we're delighted that the environment could not have been better! We look forward to welcoming you back. With thanks from the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Amazing!!”
Degen Estate was more than I expected, great place to escape the city and unwind,stone throw from Pokolbin,Cessnock down the road, 50+ acres of bliss, house catered for all, didn't want for anyth… More
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Response from the manager What a terrific 5 Star review, thank you Tony. It was our absolute pleasure to host you and your guests at Degen Estate earlier this month and we can't wait to welcome you again. With thanks from all the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A weekend to remember”
A truly beautiful property, inside and out, luxuriously fitted out with and with every possible amenity. The service both before and during our stay was also outstanding. We celebrated a significant b… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for your glowing review of Degen Estate Sigrid. It was a pleasure to host you and your guests and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon. The Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with the property manager through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send the property manager an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact the property manager?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view the property manager's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send the property manager a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send the property manager an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to the property manager. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from the property manager through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. the property manager will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call the property manager before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact the property manager to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send the property manager a message.
If the property manager agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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