Near Belford and the gateway to Hunter Valley wine region, the very highly rated, and intriguingly titled Block Eight Farm (there’s a rather mundane explanation for the name!) has luxury self-catering cottages on its 100-acre, wine and olive oil producing, slice of rural paradise.
THE ACCOMMODATION:
The accommodation really sets a high standard for other farm stays in NSW to follow.
They have double-bedroom villas that are extremely well-appointed, stylish, and modern, but still retain something of a homely country farmhouse feel.
They are all extremely spacious, with top-of-the-range kitchens and comfortable, stylish lounge areas with traditional wood burners.
The bathrooms too are outstanding and come with underfloor heating.
Outside you’ll have a private verandah from where to admire the beautiful views, with one of their complimentary bottles of wine perhaps, and there is a barbecue at your service, too.
Along with the wine you will also receive complimentary gourmet breakfast hampers, Nespresso coffee pods, a selection of Hunter Valley cheeses, and some other little treats too.
PRICES:
Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here.
THE FARM & VINEYARDS:
Though having great success with luxury agritourism Block Eight is still a fully working farm and vineyard.
It has been producing quality wine for many years, specialised in Semillon, Shiraz Rose and Frizzante.
They produce a line of extra virgin olive oil, too, from their ten acres of frantoio olive groves.
You can sample the produce and, of course, buy some to take home as you wish.
There are many animals at the farm, both wild and tame, with dozens of wallabies, kangaroos, swans, and goannas, for example.
You’ll also find, amongst others, their own domestic pigs, goats, and hens.
Note: To keep a peaceful atmosphere this farm stay can’t accommodate children or pets!
THE LOCATION:
The farm is in a beautiful setting and you can feel free to wander around both the farm and the bushland that surrounds it. Outside the farm boundaries, there is a wealth of places to discover and things to do.
The area is the famous Hunter Valley, which these days attracts nature and food lovers not only from Sydney, but all around Australia, and the world.
It is a perfect place for a rural escape with swathes of beautifully peaceful green countryside, and an increasing wealth of food tourism.
You’ll find farmer’s markets, top restaurants, boutique wineries, and organic food producers all around.
It has some charming and sometimes lively towns too: Singleton, Maitland, and the area’s largest, Cessnock, for example.
The friendly staff at Block Eight will have good recommendations and can also arrange all sorts of tours, activities, and shuttle services around the Hunter Valley, including bespoke tours.
There is also some tremendous wild scenery in this part of NSW. Barrington Tops National Park to the north of Hunter Valley or the Watagans National Park near Cessnock are just two examples.
Hunter Valley, and this farm stay, are also conveniently close to Sydney, around two hours away by car; much nearer still is the city of Newcastle.
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