Located just a 2-hour drive from Sydney, Lochinvar House offers accommodations in an historic Victorian homestead overlooking Loch Katrine. Hunter Valley wineries, restaurants and vineyards are within a 20-minute drive of the property. A free cooked breakfast is provided each morning Guests can relax on the veranda, admiring the views, or take a swim in the year-round outdoor pool. You can play a game of billiards at the property, or make use of the BBQ facilities. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 24 mi from the property. Newcastle is a 45-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.1
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  • A
    Anonymous
    France France
    The setting, tranquil, no stress, rural views of cows, horses, green grass, lake
  • Kristalina
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful property. We have the 2 bedroom cottage. Absolutely beautiful
  • Ho
    Singapore Singapore
    nice host good breakfast nice room free parking

Host Info

Company review score: 9.1Based on 105 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We enjoy meeting new people, introducing them to our beautiful location and helping them discover the wonderful experiences available in the Hunter Valley.

Property info

Lochinvar House (1841) is an early Australian colonial homestead. We offers grand accommodation in an historic Georgian-Victorian country house overlooking an 88 acre Hunter River estate. The hallways are wide, the ceilings high, the rooms large and furnished with antiques. Guests accommodation consists of five bedrooms in the homestead with queen size beds, and the Family room has 2 single beds in addition to the queen bed, while the 4-Poster room has a double sofa bed in addition to the queen bed. There are 2 share bathrooms in the Main House, a large dining room (with original fire place) provides a relaxed sitting for breakfast, a large lounge (with original fire place) and a billiard for guests to use. Our verandah overlooking Loch Katrine. You can see sunrise in the morning, or the magnificent reflection of moonlight into the loch at night. There is a big olive tree in the garden, which probably is the oldest in the Hunter Valley. Just outside the Main House is our BBQ area, where guests are welcome to do the cooking. There is a swimming pool with spa outside, with its own shower and toilet. Lochinvar House is just 2 hours from Sydney, 5 minutes from Lovedale.

Neighborhood info

Nearby wineries included Tranquil Vale, the Lovedale area and the Pokolbin area about 20 minutes drive towards Cessnock. Many fine restaurants can be found within a short distance, together with hotels and cafes offering a diverse cuisine. Maitland, the regional centre, offers a wide range of services including a cinema complex.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Lochinvar House

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Pool table
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    • Saltwater pool
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Lochinvar House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Lochinvar House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that cooking is not permitted inside but guests are welcome to use the BBQ facilities located outside the main house.

    Visitors to the property, who are not staying will be charged. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Lochinvar House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    License number: PID-STRA-19507-1, PID-STRA-19507-2