If you love wine, Pokolbin is the perfect place to visit. Innumerable wineries are spread across the area, such as the Pokolbin Brothers Wines or Pepper Tree Wines. Krinklewood Cottage is a cosy accommodation only an 8 minutes’ walk from the Pokolbin Brothers. If you prefer Pepper Tree Wines, stay at the Convent Hunter Valley Luxury Boutique Hotel, which is in the Hunter Valley Wine Country and is a posh choice with not only a restaurant and bar, but also with its own winery.

If you fancy a stroll in the biggest park of the southern hemisphere, stay at the Hunter Valley Gardens, where you will find a shopping village, eateries and vineyards. The Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens is a 4-star superior hotel located in the heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country and is about a 4-minute walk from Pokolbin Village, which is at the centre of Hunter Valley Gardens. Harrigan’s Irish Pub & Accommodation is another 4-star alternative that is located on the other side of Hunter Valley Gardens and offers a pool, breakfast and a bar.

If you are looking for a place to play golf, the Chateau Elan At The Vintage is a 5-star golf resort where you can improve your handicap before tasting delicious wine at the hotel’s bar – or have a glass delivered with room service. After an exhausting day on the course, you can relax at the spa area or swim some laps in the pool.

Stay on the eastern side of the city if you want to be close to the B82 Wine Country Drive, as it disembogues into the Pacific Highway which will lead you to Sydney in just over 2 hours. The Windarra Lodge is a 5-minute drive from the B82 and offers free parking for your car and BBQ facilities. Chezvous Villas is a 4-star alternative which is equally close to the main road, but bear in mind that it is an adults-only accommodation.

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If you need to be flexible during your stay, try the Elfin Hill Country Accommodation which, apart from a 24-hour front desk, features an indoor and outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast and free parking. The Estate Tuscany, The Mill & Brokenback Bar is another 4-star hotel with a 24/7 front desk that also offers a swimming pool, massages and a bicycle hire.

Pokolbin is dotted with fancy resorts, but there are some slightly cheaper options, too, like the Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill. It has all the amenities you need for a proper vacation, such as a swimming pool and restaurant, but is still reasonably priced for what you get. Pokolbin Village Hotel is another cheaper choice, also with a pool and free parking.

Treat yourself to a pamper session and stay at the Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, a 4-star superior accommodation offering full villas for your luxury holidays. On site you will find a swimming pool, a fitness centre and, of course, an extensive spa area with a hot tub and sun loungers.

The Vintry is a posh hotel that offers rooms for disabled people with a shower chair, raised toilet and grab rails. Beyond that, BBQ facilities and fully-equipped kitchens await you in the units, so you can fully enjoy your vacation.