Round Up the Crew—This Provincial Hunter Valley Farm Stay Is Peak Country Romance

Sometimes you just want to splash out on something a little spesh (and if there’s a spot of Hunter Valley wine-tasting involved too then so be it). Trundle on up to The Cottage at Berry House and you might just have found your new Airbnb bestie.

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This heritage-listed pad used to be servants’ quarters for the Berry House Estate, which dates back to 1865 and sits on a sprawling five acres near Morpeth, around 40 minutes' drive from Newcastle. Fast forward to today, and it makes one hell of a getaway. 

The self-contained cottage sleeps four and it’s pet-friendly so the Fluffy One is welcome too.

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The Airbnb has attracted perfect ratings from families who’ve booked a stay. It’s easy to see why. The legends that own this place provide books and toys to keep the littlies entertained, and there’s a tempting fenced pool, complete with sunloungers so you can keep an eye on the rascals while they splash around.

Take a toddle around the gardens and you might find farm-fresh eggs to collect, or say g'day to the friendly sheep you can feed if you fancy. Oh, and the hosts provide bikes in case a gentle cycle calls.

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Later, you can leave your plus one to look after the kids while you take a trip to the shared on-site sauna and soak in the silence.

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After that? How about firing up the barbecue for a steak feast? Gather around the fire pit as night falls and toast those s’mores.