Q. Is breakfast included?
A. Breakfast provisions are an optional extra at Blackwattle, giving guests the option to either enjoy the local cafes for breakfast, order the gourmet breakfast package at $40 per couple for two nights, or bring their own provisions, These options have enabled us to keep rates at the same rate, without any price rise for 2011 and means that guests can enjoy accommodation of a high standard and save themselves some money!
Q. How far are the retreats from each other?
A. 100 metres apart. The retreats have been designed for maximum privacy. Olive trees and native Australian plants have been planted between each building, and each deck faces a different direction for as much privacy as possible. (please see Blackwattle slideshow). The back of each cottage can be seen from the other cottage.
Q. How far is Blackwattle from all the wineries and cellar doors?
A. Blackwattle is located in the heart of the vineyard district of Hunter Wine Country. In 5 -15 minutes, you can drive to up to 80 or so cellar doors scattered around the immediate area, including Brokenwood, Tyrrells, Tempus Two and de Bortoli as well as the fabulous Lovedale cellar doors.
Q. Are there any shops nearby?
A. Mojo's Deli and take away coffee cafe is situated about 5 minutes away. Greta, Branxton and Cessnock shopping villages are between 7-15 minutes drive for all necessities, pharmacies etc.
Q. Does the concert shuttle bus pick up from Blackwattle?
A. Yes, the Rover Shuttle Bus can pick you up from the front gate and drop you hope again for $20 per person.
For bookings, go to www.rovercoaches.com.au
Q. Why is there a 2 night minimum?
One night stays on a weekend are sometimes available at the last minute and will be advertised when available on our home page, or check our availability calendar. It is simply not viable for us to offer a one night stay on a weekend for accommodation of this standard and size.
PETS
Q. Do you accept pets?
A. Unfortunately we are no longer able to accept pets.
If arriving with an unannounced pet, your accommodation will be available to you,
however we are sorry to say that your pet will have to be put in nearby boarding kennels.
Please visit http:winecountry.com.au for pet friendly accommodation in the Hunter.
For more information from Tourism NSW about travelling with pets please visit www.visitnsw.com
The following dog boarding kennels are nearby:
Lochinvar Pet Motel - highly recommended by locals!!!
Akuna Pets Boarding