The Convent Hunter Valley, a luxury Baroque hotel housed in a beautifully refurbished 1909 convent, is nestled amidst gardens and vineyards in Pokolbin, Australia's Hunter Valley Wine Country. Located in the historical district, it's approximately a 2-hour drive from Sydney. The hotel offers 19 air-conditioned rooms, each luxuriously appointed with unique furniture pieces, French doors, and private balconies or patios that overlook the gardens and vineyards. Guests can enjoy pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, iPod docking stations, minibars, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers. In-room entertainment includes LCD TVs, cable programming, DVD players, and complimentary wireless internet. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, hairdryers, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. For added comfort, rooms also include blackout curtains and daily housekeeping. Guests can savor local cuisine at one of the hotel's two restaurants, including Restaurant Eighty Eight, or enjoy a fresh coffee at the on-site cafe. A rich country breakfast is available daily for a fee. Unwind with a tasty beverage at one of the two bars/lounges. Recreational opportunities abound with an attached winery, an outdoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. The hotel provides complimentary wireless internet access throughout, concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a guest lounge with a fireplace. Featured amenities include express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry service. Planning an event? The hotel offers 8611 square feet (800 square meters) of space, including a conference center and meeting rooms. Complimentary self-parking is available onsite. The property maintains a completely smoke-free environment. The Convent Hunter Valley is within walking distance of PepperTree Wines (approximately 3 minutes) and Tower Estate Winery (approximately 5 minutes), and a short stroll from Robert's Restaurant and Circa 1876 restaurant. Hunter Valley Gardens is a short drive away. Guests can also enjoy a range of activities in the area, including hot air ballooning, golf, bushwalks, horse riding, 4-wheel-drive tours, and cheese tasting at the Hunter Valley Cheese Company. Facial, massage, and body treatments are available at Heavenly Hunter, a 10-minute drive away. The hotel's ticket service and tours can assist with arrangements. The preferred airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), is approximately 64-67 km (40-41 miles) away.
