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The Carriages

4.0 star property
Colonial bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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The Carriages, beside a golf course, offers an upscale vineyard experience. Sample local wines in the tasting room, relax in two spa tubs, or explore the grounds via horseback riding, hiking, and biking. A seasonal pool with sun loungers completes this bed & breakfast retreat.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Verandah Room | Terrace/patio

Verandah Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dining table
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Verandah Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes

Verandah Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Dining table
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Gable Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes

Gable Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Dining table
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
112 Halls Road, Pokolbin, NSW, 2320

What's nearby

  • PepperTree Wines - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Roche Estate - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Hope Estate - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 17 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fudge Factory - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oak & Vine - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oscars - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blaxlands Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brokenwood Wines - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Carriages

Luxury upscale bed & breakfast near Hope Estate
Located close to PepperTree Wines and Brokenwood Wines, The Carriages provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Sip on a glass of local wine at this bed & breakfast offering a vineyard and a tasting room. In addition to a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Carriages have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like separate sitting areas and high-speed internet.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2320

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Carriages Country House
Carriages Country House B&B
Carriages Country House B&B Pokolbin
Carriages Country House Pokolbin
Carriages Boutique Hotel Pokolbin
Carriages Boutique Hotel
Carriages Boutique Pokolbin
Carriages Boutique Hotel & Vineyard Greater Newcastle/Pokolbin
Carriages B&B Pokolbin
Carriages Pokolbin
The Carriages Country House
The Carriages Pokolbin
The Carriages Bed & breakfast
The Carriages Bed & breakfast Pokolbin

Frequently asked questions

Does The Carriages have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Carriages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Carriages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Carriages?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Carriages?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Carriages located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury bed & breakfast is within 2 mi (3 km) of PepperTree Wines, Hope Estate, and Roche Estate. Hunter Valley Gardens and Brokenwood Wines are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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