Thistle Hill Guest House

Property class: 3.5
Family-friendly guesthouse with winery, near IronBark Hill Brewhouse

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Thistle Hill Guest House features a winery and puts you just a 5-minute drive from IronBark Hill Brewhouse. After splashing around at one of the 2 outdoor pools, guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A terrace, a garden, and a bike shuttle are other highlights.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
The current price is $153
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and two windows with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There are windows with curtains and a view of greenery outside.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Villa

A neatly made bed with a black headboard, two bedside lamps, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Luxury Villa

  • Garden view
  • 280 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There are windows with curtains and a view of greenery outside.

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Cottage

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a wooden cabinet above the bed.

Panoramic Cottage

  • Vineyard view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Villa, Multiple Beds, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a dresser, a chair, a window with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

Superior Villa, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 25
  • 7 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Villa, Multiple Beds, Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There are windows with curtains and a view of greenery outside.

Luxury Villa, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 15 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 46
  • 14 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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591 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, NSW, 2320

What's nearby

  • White Barn Pokolbin - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • IronBark Hill Brewhouse - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Piggs Peake Winery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • James Estate Wines - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tintilla Estate Vineyard and Olive Grove - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 55 min drive
  • Branxton Station - 12 min drive
  • Singleton Station - 18 min drive
  • Greta Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Branxton Fish & Chippery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Royal Federal Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Huntlee Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Oak & Vine - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Steamhouse Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Thistle Hill Guest House

  • Thistle Hill Guest House features a winery and puts you just a 5-minute drive from IronBark Hill Brewhouse. After splashing around at one of the 2 outdoor pools, guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A terrace, a garden, and a bike shuttle are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 26 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Off-leash area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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Reviews

Thistle Hill Guest House Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Pet friendly and we really enjoyed it
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10/10 Exceptional

We were contacted around the time of check-in and advised we were upgraded from a small queen room to a lovely cottage. The air-conditioning was left on for us and we were surprised with a beautiful complimentary dessert wine.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hunter Valley stay at Thistle Hill

Great spot to explore the Hunter Valley from. Beautiful grounds, great area to relax by the pool. Breakfast on site would have been fantastic or a breakfast basket in the room but other than that a perfect spot for a short break with our dog.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay, with great service. Would definitely stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful elegant room and a super comfortable bed. The grounds and gardens were delightful. Our host was lovely and helpful. My only negative is the horrible acrylic blankets on the bed, hot and uncomfortable to sleep under. We will be back with byo blankets.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is just beautiful
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10/10 Exceptional

Great position

Lovely position for exploring the Hunter Valley
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10/10 Exceptional

Romantic

Beautiful property. Will consider staying there again when I visit the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

John & Jan are fantastic hosts at this beautiful property, where nature and accommodation combine to provide a stay you won’t forget. Would definitely stay again. Maree & John.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a delightful stay. The room was lovely with many extras and the breakfast was great. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend staying here. Would definitely book again. Highly recommended
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful spot!

Our stay at Thistle Hill Guest House was incredible - it’s such a beautiful property, and we were upgraded, which was such an amazing and very special surprise. We were blown away. We’d highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!
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10/10 Exceptional

All the small touches and attention to detail made this a most marvellous and enjoyable stay. Would recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy a weekend at the Vineyards. Beautiful rooms, super quiet and well maintained overall. Great fire pit area also. We give it a 10/10.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a fabulous stay! The property is stunning, 3 beautiful accommodation options (the guesthouse and 2 individual homes). Wide open spaces to walk around and enjoy nature, pet friendly, easily access to nearby restaurants and wineries. We stayed in the Luxury Villa (an unexpected upgrade from the owner - thank you) and it was wonderful. Spacious home, beautifully appointed kitchen, master bedroom and en-suite, multiple living rooms to choose from and a lovely alfresco area and sparkling pool. The Guesthouse was completely booked out the weekend we stayed there (boys golf weekend) and even though they were celebrating on the Saturday night, the noise was not excessive and they were friendly and polite. They even offered us some fab good they were cooking up in the bbqs (thanks again guys, so tasty). We would absolutely recommend this property and will stay there again in the future.
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8/10 Very good

In the middle of the nature

Lovely spot surrounded by nature. What we found strange was that according to hotels.com the booked room was INCLUDING breakfast. However upon arrival we where informed that the breakfast would be 2 x 20 AUD extra, as the breakfast was not mentioned on the booking. I checked on my own receipt from hotels.com and also didn't see breakfast on it. Not a big problem for us, we just drove into the next Cafe in the morning as we aren't huge breakfast eaters anyway. It's just confusing and I suggest that this should be worked out and clarified.
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10/10 Exceptional

Thistle hill is a little slice of heaven

Greeted by beautiful hosts Donna and Stewart, and their 3 lovely dogs. This is a must stay for all travellers going to the Hunter Valley . You could stay overnight but we found one is not enough and we needed more time. Donna and Stewart can not do enough to make your stay more comfortable. Rooms are very clean with everything you need and there is a great pool to take a dip In on those hot days. There are plenty of places to sit under a tree with your favourite drink and admire the view or simply watch the sunset. We didn’t feel like going out for dinner so Donna and Stewart suggested to cook us up a homemade pizza and it was beautiful and it was not a bother for them. Donna and Stewart are a wealth of information and have plenty of suggestions on what you can do if you need some direction. Breakfast was a huge assortment of anything you want all freshly made but I highly recommend you ask you a Stewart specialty “brekkie pie”. A call this place a little place of heaven and we will be returning again and again. Thank you Donna and Stewart for a perfect weekend away for my husband and myself.
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10/10 Exceptional

We want to thank jo and jo for there assistance, the place and service and location was ten out of ten. We will be heading back there soon Thanks thistle 😊
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8/10 Very good

Very pleasant stay lovely property and it is well maintained . Owner Jo meant us on arrival and made us feel very welcome .
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10/10 Exceptional

Great welcome. Breakfast very nice and personalised
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, quiet and quaint property. Would recommend and stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning!

Stunning place to stay, we love every minute we were there. Would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly owner and beautiful garden setting. Very convenient spot to go around hunter Valley.
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8/10 Very good

The stay itself was amazing however a slight misunderstanding with our booking. My stay was booked for the 18th of March to the 20th however Jo had it in her calendar for the 19th. We were still given a room however not the one we paid for Jo was very apologetic. The room we were given on the 19th was beautiful and lots of nice touches. Freshly baked biscuits, a cheese platter and wine.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very enjoyable setting, great location and friendly attentive hosts.
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10/10 Exceptional

Thistle Hill is set back from the road, and so peaceful. The owners Jo and John are genuinely friendly people. There was complimentary wine and cheese in the room, plus they brought a bottle of bubbly around as it was my birthday. The rooms were quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was included, and the perfect start to the day. The grounds were picturesque, and the pool refreshing. An absolute delight to stay there.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely gateway

It was home away from home. Jo and the team were really accommodating and lovely. They go above and beyond to ensure that we had an amazing time.