Estate Tuscany
Enjoy a taste of Italy in the heart of the Hunter Valley at Estate Tuscany, nestled into the rolling green hills of Pokolbin. Surrounded by olive groves and 26 acres of beautiful countryside, this boutique retreat whisks you away from everyday life and into a Tuscan-inspired dream. Take a leisurely stroll from your room to The Mill restaurant, where Executive Chef William Townsend whips up chef-hatted fare to a backdrop of picturesque mountain views. Brokenback Bar is the perfect spot for a post-dinner glass of local wine, before retiring to your room and keeping an eye out for local wildlife grazing by your front door.
Estate Tuscany is located in Pokolbin, in the heart of the Hunter Valley. There’s a chef-hatted restaurant, bar and cellar door onsite, meaning venturing out is entirely optional. If you do wish to explore, local wine tours are readily available, while Tomaree National Park, Stockton Beach and Barrington Tops National Park are all within a two-hour drive. Newcastle Airport is less than an hour’s drive away, while Sydney is approx 2.5 hours by car. Transfers are not included, please plan accordingly.
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The Hotel – A taste of Tuscany in the heart of the Hunter Valley
Experience a unique blend of Tuscan charm and Australian country style at Estate Tuscany, located in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region. Spread across 26 acres of lush grounds and surrounded by olive groves and sprawling vineyards, this is a welcome break from reality, where everything revolves around fine wine and great food.
Days here appear to stretch as far as the panoramic mountain views, with leisurely mornings in the gardens, casual long lunches at Brokenback Bar and fine dining at chef-hatted onsite restaurant, The Mill. Take a bottle of wine from the cellar door back to your room and enjoy on the terrace, keeping an eye out for grazing kangaroos and wallabies. If you’re looking to explore, you’ll find fantastic wineries close by, with regular vineyard tours available – simply ask the estate’s friendly staff for recommendations.
Local Tips – Want to know more about the Hunter Valley?
Our insider travel guide includes handpicked places to eat and drink, the best activities in the area, and special experiences to make your trip memorable.
Your Handpicked Inclusions – Daily breakfast, dining credit for the chef-hatted onsite restaurant, local discounts and more
A warm welcome awaits at Brokenback Bar, where you’ll enjoy canapés on arrival. Gaze out over the surrounding mountains and maybe treat yourself to a glass of local wine to celebrate (additional cost).
Mornings begin in The Breakfast Room with a choice of a Continental or Tuscan-plated breakfast. The first option features berries with yoghurt, cereal and freshly baked pastries, while the second includes eggs your way with bacon and sausages, or a vegetarian-friendly frittata with tomato chutney.
Let the epicurean adventure continue with A$30 dining credit per room, per stay, to use at the estate’s chef-hatted The Mill restaurant. The finest local produce is sourced daily, including herbs, spices and edible flowers to create delicate flavours in every dish. The menu changes with the seasons but could feature freshly shucked oysters, lobster tail, 72-hour slow-cooked beef short ribs and lemongrass panna cotta.
The Hunter Valley region is too good not to explore, which is why you’ll also receive discounts on local experiences. Enjoy 30% off a vineyard shuttle mini wine tour and a special offer entitling you to a free bottle of wine when you purchase six at Allandale Winery.
To sweeten your stay just that little bit more, your package also includes free Wi-Fi and a later checkout time of 11am.
Extended Stay Bonus: Stay three nights or more and receive A$30 dining credit per room, per day. That means you could try a new dish at The Mill every single day!
- The Mill chef-hatted restaurant
- The Breakfast Room
- Brokenback Bar
- Thomas Wines cellar door
- Outdoor pool (unheated)
- Wi-Fi
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services
Valid for travel until 1 April 2022 (bookings must be made before 1 February 2022).
Blackout Dates Apply. Dates are identified in the Booking Calendar.
Weekend Surcharge: A non-refundable surcharge per room applies to all Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and is payable at the time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar.
Check Availability: To confirm your dates of stay at purchase, click on ‘Check Availability’ and select your preferred package. Use the calendar to browse and select available dates. Dates with a surcharge are identified.
Buy Now, Choose Dates Later: If you want to secure this offer and don’t know when you want to travel please select ‘Buy Now, Choose Dates Later’. This will secure your package and give you the flexibility to choose your travel dates — within the book by and validity period and subject to availability. To select dates post purchase, simply select ‘My Escapes’ under the ‘My Account’ tab and follow the prompts.
7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for Tour bookings and flights) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 21 days prior to the check-in date.
Feel Like Changing Your Dates? No Worries… If your booking is with a property located in Australia or New Zealand you can make unlimited changes to the date of your hotel booking, as long as it’s at least 21 days before your original check-in date. If the property is located in any other country you may make unlimited date changes up to 1 day before check-in. This is provided you choose dates that are of an equal value and are available. Any change to booking dates is subject to availability and must be made online in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. Please note unlimited changes are not applicable for flights.
Please Note:
- Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
- Dining Credit: The included food credit is for use at The Mill only and must be used during your stay. Any unused credit will be forfeited and cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. No minimum spend required.
- Local Discounts: can be organised through reception on arrival.
- Free Wi-Fi has a 100MB limit per room.
- Self-Contained Stay: Service of the room not included, towels changed on request
The property, facilities and dining are subject to government regulations and restrictions. Please check the property website for the most up-to-date information as some of the services may be impacted.
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