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Madigan Cottages | The Homestead

Lovedale accommodation with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Dining
TV
TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lovedale, NSW
  • Place, Moorebank Vineyard
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Vintage Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hungerford Hill
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lovedale

In Lovedale .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Lovedale cottage, you'll find Moorebank Vineyard and Horner Wines. Lucy's Run Wines and Hungerford Hill are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Moorebank Vineyard - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • The Vintage Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hungerford Hill - 3 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Peterson House Winery - 3 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Peterson House - Hunter Valley Winery - 3 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 11 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fudge Factory - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy Joans - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪NINETEEN Hunter Valley - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blaxlands Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Amanda's on the Edge - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Madigan Cottages | The Homestead

Whether you’re after a romantic weekend away, an escape with friends or catching one of the many concerts the Hunter Valley is now famous for, Madigan has a cottage to suit.

Originally built as the owner’s house, The Homestead is perfect for large groups and families.

The Homestead was originally built as the owner`s residence and is ideal for accommodating large groups and families. It can comfortably sleep up to 12 people, with 3 queen bedrooms, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, and a 5th bedroom featuring a queen bed and 2 single beds. Quality linen is provided for guests` comfort. Additionally, guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and streaming-enabled TVs. The spacious kitchen/dining area is perfect for communal meals, and there is an additional lounge room for relaxation. Furthermore, guests can unwind with a pool table and use the gas BBQ for outdoor cooking.

Room Configurations:

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Two Single Beds
Bedroom 5: One Queen bed and 2 single beds
Additional beds can be booked by contacting the managers.

The Homestead is free standing, self contained house. There is a large area around to kick a ball, go on a nature walk to see kangaroos, rabbits and lots of bird life. You can see the horses agisting in the paddock next to The Homestead.
There are also seats on the dam which are lovely to sit on as you watch the sunset.

Madigan is a self-check-in property with a check-in time after 3pm. After booking, details of the check-in process will be sent to you. We always strive to accommodate early check-in and late check-out requests, so please inform us if you plan to arrive earlier than the set check-in time.

Madigan Cottages has 5 self contained cottages on 100 wide open acres. We also have Stomp! Wine operating their cellar door on site. You`ll find lot of nature including kangaroos and rabbits as well as waterbirds on our dams. We have some paddocks with agisted horses - to look at not touch :)

You`ll need a car to get around Hunter Valley, however, there are small bus operators that service the wine region and are happy to drop into Madigan to pick you up

There is lots of land to walk, ride or just sit on your verandah or the dam wall to read a book or watch the sunset.

Important: Before you arrive you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Superhog. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Superhog will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process. You will also be given the choice between a security deposit or a non-refundable damage waiver.
By booking with us you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in our Rental Policy and agree to follow our HOUSE RULES:
- No smoking anywhere inside the property
- Report any breakages or damage
- Check-out by your agreed time
- Portacot and high chair are available upon request.
- Respect our neighbours by keeping noise to a minimum after 10pm
- Follow our STRICT NO PARTY POLICY.
If you are in any doubt as to this policy, please contact us immediately.
Breaking these rules may result in charges being incurred as detailed in our terms and conditions. If you respect the property as you would your own home, you can relax and enjoy your stay.

Important: Before you arrive you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Truvi. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to receive check in instructions. You will be given the choice between a security deposit or a non-refundable damage waiver.

In the event of a cancellation by a guest, refunds will be processed according to our cancellation policy, minus any applicable credit card processing fees.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

By booking with us you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in our Rental Policy and agree to follow our HOUSE RULES: - No smoking anywhere insi

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

260164

Frequently asked questions

How close is Madigan Cottages | The Homestead to the airport?

This cottage is 36.8 mi (52-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Madigan Cottages | The Homestead?

As of Dec 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Madigan Cottages | The Homestead on Jan 4, 2026 start from $462.63, excluding 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 for more accurate prices.

Does Madigan Cottages | The Homestead have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Madigan Cottages | The Homestead offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Madigan Cottages | The Homestead?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Madigan Cottages | The Homestead?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Madigan Cottages | The Homestead?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Madigan Cottages | The Homestead have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Madigan Cottages | The Homestead have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Madigan Cottages | The Homestead to downtown Lovedale?

This cottage is 2 mi away from Lovedale.

Madigan Cottages | The Homestead Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Prabesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was very good

So good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024