Surgeon's Cottage

171 Swan Street, 2321 Morpeth, Australia – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>87</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
87 reviews

Cute. Loved the high ceilings. Beds very comfy. Great location right in heart of the area - good for taking breaks to rest when needed. Quiet spot with restful gardens & nice water dragons.

Debra Australia
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Surgeon's Cottage

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Surgeon's Cottage is located in the historic village of Morpeth, which today is considered the Hunter Valley's premier shopping venue. The cottages are conveniently located across the road from the Hunter River, with all the cafes, boutiques and galleries right on your doorstep. Accommodations options include the Surgeon`s Cottage with 2 bedrooms and the Loft Cottage which has the flexibility of booking the cottage with the use of 1 bedroom or 2 bedrooms. The cottages are 2 hours drive north of Sydney. 5 minutes drive from East Maitland Railway Station, 40 minutes from Newcastle airport. 10 minutes from Wallalong, Tocal and Woodville. 30 minutes drive from the wineries of Pokolbin. 35 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Newcastle, 45 minutes from the marinas at Port Stephens.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Debra
    Australia Australia
    “Cute. Loved the high ceilings. Beds very comfy. Great location right in heart of the area - good for taking breaks to rest when needed. Quiet spot with restful gardens & nice water dragons.”
  • Mel
    Australia Australia
    “I didn't know what it was going to be like as we have shockers. but walking up and opening this cute lovely cottage was beautiful. Omg the bed was like floating on a coud”
  • Tiana
    Australia Australia
    “Perfect perfect perfect cannot fault anything , brilliant location , warm and inviting, best bed and facilities… loved it.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.1Based on 82 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Surgeon`s Cottage Is a beautiful sandstone cottage built in 1845 which is situated right amongst the boutiques, galleries and cafes in the heritage village of Morpeth. This charming cottage is self catering on an exclusive-use basis, for up to 4 people, with open fires, modern kitchen and bathroom, comfortable beds with luxurious linen, ducted air-conditioning. A delightful rear fountain garden with barbecue, a sandstone verandah across he front of the cottage with views beyond the river and paddocks to the Brokenback Range. Loft Cottage. Is a quaint unique cottage in the garden of the Surgeon`s Cottage, catering on an exclusiv-use basis for up to 4 people. The Cottage is air conditioned, and has ceiling fans in both bedrooms. One bedroom, bathroom, lounge/dining and kitchen is downstairs, the other is a loft bedroom up sharp stairs, which requires some agility to access. Across the front of the cottage is a large verandah overlooking the serene garden and barbecue area. Additional in both cottages. Laundry with washer, dryer, iron, ironing board, and clothes line. Pets (small dogs) are welcome, please advise when booking as there is an additional charge and conditions.

Neighborhood info

Morpeth is a charming and historic village settled in the early 1800`s, and today is National-Trust classified. Idyllically situated along the banks of the Hunter River with its unique combination of history, heritage and beauty, this country village is the ideal base to explore all the Hunter region has to offer. While wandering along the stone paved streets, taking in the interesting assortment of specialty stores, cafes, galleries, featuring everything from local craft, antiques, unique jewellery, gourmet cheese chocolate and lolly shops, all of which are right on your doorstep. Across the road from the cottage is the river and boat ramp, ideal for kayaking or fishing off the jetty. The Cottages are 2 hours drive north of Sydney CBD 5 minutes to East Maitland golf course 15 minutes to Tocal 30 minutes to Pokolbin wineries 35 minutes to Newcastle beaches and airport. 40 minutes to the marinas of Port Stephens

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Morpeth Woodfire Pizza
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Pizza
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Amenities of Surgeon's Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

Until 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.

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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed by request
AUD 40 per child, per night
Crib by request
AUD 40 per stay
3+ years
Extra bed by request
AUD 40 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

The hosts will meet guests to provide access to the cottage. Please call the property with your time of arrival to arrange this. Contact details can be found on your booking confirmation.

Please note that pets must be kept on a leash and can't be left unattended indoors or outdoors.

Please inform Surgeon's Cottage 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

License number: PID-STRA-14866

FAQs about Surgeon's Cottage

  • Surgeon's Cottage is 0.8 miles from the center of Morpeth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Surgeon's Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Surgeon's Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Surgeon's Cottage has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #2
    • Morpeth Woodfire Pizza

  • Check-in at Surgeon's Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Room options at Surgeon's Cottage include:

    • Bungalow
    • Vacation Home

  • Surgeon's Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours