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Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage

Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage

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Orchard House: Tranquil, Peaceful.
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Overview of Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Seaham, NSW
  • Popular LocationWallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaitland Showground22 min drive
  • Popular LocationTocal Homestead23 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage


Orchard House and Billabong Writer's Cottage
Perfect for a romantic getaway or a country holiday with a group of friends. Pet friendly accommodation for 2 to 15 adults and kids. Orchard House is a luxury settlement style homestead set well back from the road. This enticing homestead nestles on private beautifully landscaped acreage. The rate quoted is for 4 adults. There is an extra $40 per night per person for additional guests.

On the opposite side of the orchard is Billabong Writer's Cottage which has 3 queen rooms, 1 single and 2 bathrooms and 1 ensuite. A verandah with river views, eclectic furniture, pristine interior, fully equipped kitchen, claw foot bath. The cottage is only available for guests who rent Orchard House and need extra accommodation. There is an additional rate of $480 per night for 4 adults. Extra $40 per night per person for additional guests.

Orchard House
Enjoy a relaxing spa on a shady wrap-around veranda or dive into the 15 metre lap pool nestled in a beautiful citrus orchard. The homestead is furnished with antiques, original artwork and persian rugs. There are 5 comfortable bedrooms, two Queen rooms, one with ensuite, 1 double and a single plus x2 bunk bed rooms adjoining the double room making it suitable for families with young children. Quality feather quilts, towels and crisp linen is supplied. The eat-in gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with an 8 seater antique table, wood stove, Kleenmaid electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, espresso machine, stereo and much more. The lounge room has the finest wood heater, a sumptuous 6 seater sofa, huge flatscreen TV with Netflix, books, board games, toys, DVD'S, CD'S and formal dining table. A gorgeous bathroom has a claw foot bath, vintage marble-top dresser and shower. Also a separate laundry with washing machine and dryer. The verandah has a 6 burner stainless steel barbecue perfect for the Sunday roast, alfresco dining area overlooking the orchard and floodlights to light the garden. Relax by the pool, wander the grounds and enjoy many picturesque secluded spots.

Beautiful landscaped property, river views, exceptional birdlife

25 acres of parklike grounds, native trees, flowing creek and dams. Swim in the pool or river in summer or in winter indulge in a hot spa and then cosy up to the wood fire. Each morning collect newly laid eggs from our chickens. The orchard boasts 200 fruit trees fruiting mandarins, oranges and lemonades for your enjoyment during May to October. Cut some fragrant rosemary from our rosemary hedge perfect for roast lamb. Tea, coffee, olive oil, soaps, and washing powder provided.
Enjoy peaceful fishing off our private jetty or plunge into the billabong.
Keen birdwatchers are likely to see ever present kookaburras, blue wrens, finches, swallows, rosellas, king parrots, wedge tail eagles and ducks and occasionally at dawn and sunset wallabies and kangaroos venture into the garden.
The house also has disabled access.

Property manager

Judyth

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property registration number PID-STRA-4366

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seaham

Located in Seaham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Winter Art Bazaar are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Maitland Showground. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Seaham, NSW

What's nearby

  • Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue - 11 min drive
  • Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - 17 min drive
  • Maitland Showground - 22 min drive
  • Tocal Homestead - 23 min drive
  • John Hunter Hospital - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Mindaribba Station - 18 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Leo's - 14 min drive
  • Clarence Town Sport and Rec Club - 14 min drive
  • Clarence Town Bowling Club - 14 min drive
  • Ducks in the Field - 17 min drive
  • Adams R&P - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Exceptional country holiday, wedding, event venue on magical riverfront acreage located?

This family-friendly Seaham holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wallaroo National Park and Columbey National Park. Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue and Columbey State Conservation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous weekend away
We were three families that stayed three nights over Easter with children aged 3-6 and it was everything we could have asked for. The kids were outdoors the whole time and and there was no need to leave once you arrived. Such a great experience and relaxing time away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedded bliss
Perfect in every way. Beautiful property, clean with everything we could possibly need. Judyth was fantastic to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding close by
The property was excellent for a large family gathering. The pool was larger than we expected. Families with children from city loved the property. Feeding chickens etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
This was a fabulous place for getting together with the extended family. One group was in Orchard House for three days, while others rented the writers cottage for a single night. We were all able to cook, eat and hang out together. There is plenty of room and lots of places to escape as well. The pool is fantastic and a big hit with the kids, as were the chickens, ducks, veggie garden and fruit trees. Airconditioning and fans as well as deep, shaded verandahs meant comfort even in the summer heat. Peaceful and private, plus beautiful river frontage. Not far from Raymond Terrace if supplies needed. Close to Newcastle Airport for those from out of state. Highly recommended for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Event Venue!!
Stunning location!! Plenty of room for a big family or group of friends. Lots of parking. Very quiet and tranquil, yet only 10 mins from the nearest shops. Many areas you can set up for any get together or weekend away. Beautiful photo spots, everything you need is catered for. Fully set up kitchen. Beautiful sunset by the river!! Clean amenities and fresh linen on all the beds, we were all very comfortable. Spa was on when we arrived also which was lovely. Only thing that would make it better would be more PowerPoints in the kids bunk room and a toilet down by the pavilion. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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Hosted by Judyth

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