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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

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Seaham, NSW
  • Popular LocationWallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaitland Showground22 min drive
  • Popular LocationTocal Homestead23 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)55 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
2691 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 twin/single bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    4 twin/single beds
Bedroom 4
    1 double bed
Bedroom 5
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 2
    Shower

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About the neighborhood

Seaham

On river.At this Seaham vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve and 6 miles (10 km) of Wallaroo National Park. Columbey National Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue - 11 min drive
  • Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - 17 min drive
  • Maitland Showground - 22 min drive
  • Tocal Homestead - 23 min drive
  • John Hunter Hospital - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Mindaribba Station - 18 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Leo's - 14 min drive
  • Clarence Town Sport and Rec Club - 14 min drive
  • Clarence Town Bowling Club - 14 min drive
  • Ducks in the Field - 17 min drive
  • Adams R&P - 3 min walk

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 and Billabong Writer's Cottage
Perfect for a romantic getaway or a country holiday with a group of friends. Pet friendly accommodation for 2 to 15 adults and kids. Orchard House is a luxury settlement style homestead set well back from the road. This enticing homestead nestles on private beautifully landscaped acreage. The rate quoted is for 4 adults. There is an extra $40 per night per person for additional guests.

On the opposite side of the orchard is Billabong Writer's Cottage which has 3 queen rooms, 1 single and 2 bathrooms and 1 ensuite. A verandah with river views, eclectic furniture, pristine interior, fully equipped kitchen, claw foot bath. The cottage is only available for guests who rent Orchard House and need extra accommodation. There is an additional rate of $480 per night for 4 adults. Extra $40 per night per person for additional guests.

Orchard House
Enjoy a relaxing spa on a shady wrap-around veranda or dive into the 15 metre lap pool nestled in a beautiful citrus orchard. The homestead is furnished with antiques, original artwork and persian rugs. There are 5 comfortable bedrooms, two Queen rooms, one with ensuite, 1 double and a single plus x2 bunk bed rooms adjoining the double room making it suitable for families with young children. Quality feather quilts, towels and crisp linen is supplied. The eat-in gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with an 8 seater antique table, wood stove, Kleenmaid electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, espresso machine, stereo 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. A gorgeous bathroom has a claw foot bath, vintage marble-top dresser and shower. Also a separate laundry with washing machine and dryer. The verandah has a 6 burner stainless steel barbecue perfect for the Sunday roast, alfresco dining area overlooking the orchard and floodlights to light the garden. Relax by the pool, wander the grounds and enjoy many picturesque secluded spots.

Beautiful landscaped property, river views, exceptional birdlife

25 acres of parklike grounds, native trees, flowing creek and dams. Swim in the pool or river in summer or in winter indulge in a hot spa and then cosy up to the wood fire. Each morning collect newly laid eggs from our chickens. The orchard boasts 200 fruit trees fruiting mandarins, oranges and lemonades for your enjoyment during May to October. Cut some fragrant rosemary from our rosemary hedge perfect for roast lamb. Tea, coffee, olive oil, soaps, and washing powder provided.
Enjoy peaceful fishing off our private jetty or plunge into the billabong.
Keen birdwatchers are likely to see ever present kookaburras, blue wrens, finches, swallows, rosellas, king parrots, wedge tail eagles and ducks and occasionally at dawn and sunset wallabies and kangaroos venture into the garden.
The house also has disabled access.

Property manager

Judyth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • 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

  • Washing machine

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.
  • Wheelchair 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 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-4366

Property is also known as

House
160913

Frequently asked questions

How close is Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.1 mi (27-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage to downtown Seaham?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Seaham.

Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Beautiful house and grounds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedded bliss
Perfect in every way. Beautiful property, clean with everything we could possibly need. Judyth was fantastic to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tithi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Weekend
I celebrated my 60th Birthday at Orchard house over the weekend! Had a wonderful time in an absolutely beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property on the river
Gorgeous homestead with deck overlooking grounds and river.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022