Thistle Hill Guest House

3.5 star property

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Property entrance
Two Bedroom Cottage | Interior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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591 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, NSW, 2320
  • White Barn Pokolbin
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Bimbadgen Estate
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Garden View

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Villa

  • 280 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Villa, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 25
  • 7 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds

Panoramic Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Villa, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • 15 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 46
  • 14 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pokolbin

Located in Pokolbin, Thistle Hill Guest House is in a provincial park, a 3-minute drive from IronBark Hill Brewhouse and 11 minutes from Roche Estate. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Hunter Valley Gardens and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Hope Estate.

What's nearby

  • White Barn Pokolbin - 14 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Roche Estate - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 23 min drive - 18.8 km
  • The Vintage Golf Club - 24 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 12 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huntlee Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Meltdown - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Leogate Estate Wines - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪IronBark Hill Brewhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪4 Pines at the Farm - Hunter Valley - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Thistle Hill Guest House

Family-friendly guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and a winery
Thistle Hill Guest House offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Pokolbin guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including an attached winery and bicycles to rent. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
At Thistle Hill Guest House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage. Planning an event in Pokolbin? This guesthouse has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Thistle Hill Guest House has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle tours
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tours
  • Winery
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Pool gate
  • Private pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 646 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - November 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Ice maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 25 and December 26.

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 26 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: AUD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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