Hotels near Cessnock Airport - CES, Cessnock

So much to see … definitely need to book cafes & restaurants as very popular. Easy to get around. Cafe Enzo & Goldfish Bar are a must delicious food & great cocktails … Goldfish also has complimentary transfers which is a bonus

Lovedale is a nice and pleasant part of the countryside. There are plenty of wineries, cafes, cellar doors, restaurants and places to walk. It is fairly central to all the other main Hunter hot spots but you need a car and someone to drive who does not drink

The Pokolbin region is scenic in autumn. My favourite places were: MaCaffery's Estate wine and cheese tasting. It was very good value compared to some other well known wine tastings which provided only wines and charged $10 more for their wine tasting. Hunter Belle Cheeses are delicious. The Ben Ean patisserie bakes their own products on site (usually sold out just after lunch). The mixed fruit tart not only looked good, it was delicious. There's a lovely courtyard which overlooks the Lindeman vineyards and the staff are friendly. The Blaxland Inn restaurant and Cafe Enzo offer a good range of meals at $$-$$$ prices.

This location is easily accessed either by the motorway or the back street. Approximately 15 minutes from Kurri Kurri and Cessnock. Breakfast supplies were more than generous. Milk, eggs, bacon, orange juice and teas and coffee. You can also experience the Australian bush sitting on the back balcony. Some kangaroos even greeted us on the road as we were arriving. The cabin is very well appointed and good value for money. The bed is comfortable with lovely linen. The whole cabin was spotless. You can cook in the Kitchen, as I did, it has everything you need. In my opinion, give Lovedale Cottages preference if looking in that area. In the cabin itself there are many brochures, on what is available in the area, there are spectacular wineries just up the road.

Loved the variety of things to do in Pokolbin. great selection of wineries nearby! Also, bike hire, shopping, the HV gardens, Cheese factory, Chocolate factory, motorbike/trike tours, etc., so there are also plenty of things to do if you aren't a drinker! Loved the beautiful landscapes and natural wildlife everywhere - kangaroos will frequently appear and stand, watching you while you take pictures. The best area to stay in the Hunter Valley, in my opinion.

How to rate Vine Hill as on booking.com it says it’s 3 1/2 stars which says it’s four stars it certainly a long way behind ridges for half a star for the price for the night. It wasn’t too bad however it was very rundown and probably not a place I’d recommend.