As seen on Married at First Sight 2021, Awarded 2020 Trip Advisor's Travellers Choice Award and 2018/2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for providing consistently outstanding experiences and whose owners offer first-class customer service to their guests.
Whether you are looking for a luxurious country home for your family holiday, large group of friends or a corporate vine stay experience, Degen Estate will delight you and your guests.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Prior to booking Degen Estate, first confirm your reasons for wanting to stay. Any reasons, other than holiday accommodation, for example birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, functions, corporate events, retreats and reunions are not permitted without specific owner approval prior to you booking being accepted. The property has an exclusive caterer, Hunter Concierge, and no other catering provider will be permitted to cater to guests.
Degen Estate features designer interiors throughout the large open-plan house, with five bedrooms as well as two self-contained cottages, each with two bedrooms. The Estate offers 9 spacious bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms comfortably accommodating up to 20 guests.
The main house directly overlooks the vineyard of Degen Wines and is set amongst manicured lawns, an established fruit orchard and native trees. Perfect for entertaining, enjoy the wide paved verandahs, BBQ area and travertine pool terrace which leads to the stunning swimming pool. On the western side, the inviting Summer House with its deep lounges and its’ own private deck is perfect for watching the beautiful sunsets. The living room features comfortable leather lounges and is perfect for relaxing with a book or watching your favourite film on the widescreen TV. The fully equipped contemporary galley-style kitchen has European appliances, stone benchtops and everything you would need to cater for your large group. The huge custom-made 4.5m long dining table dominates the room and brings everyone together making every meal a special occasion.
Your first wine tasting of course is just a short walk away at the charming cellar door of Degen Wines.
Please note that this property is NOT pet friendly.
Please note, Degen Estate has exterior security cameras to monitor the exterior of the home only for the protection of the property. Security cameras are commonplace at many of our rural properties. Footage is private and remains the property of the owner, and will only be used for insurance liability reasons, to monitor occupancy and other policies noted in our Terms & Conditions. They, in no way, are there to infringe upon the expectation of privacy of guests in these exterior areas. To disable or obscure the cameras is prohibited and may result in loss of security deposit or eviction.
ACCOMMODATION
Minimum 18 guests up to a maximum of 20 guests or 20 guests in individual beds
HOUSE plus TWO COTTAGES - 18-20 guests
Bedroom One - King bed or two king singles
Bedroom Two - King bed or two king singles
Bedroom Three - King bed or two king singles
Bedroom Four - King bed or two king singles
Bedroom Five - King bed or two king singles
Cottage 1- Bedroom One - King bed or two king singles
Cottage 1- Bedroom Two - King bed or two king singles
Cottage 2- Bedroom One - King bed or two king singles
Cottage 2- Bedroom Two - King bed or two king singles
Degen Estate has two foldaway beds available for the main house only to take accommodation numbers to 20 if required
TARIFF
Weekend - minimum 2 nights, for up to 18 guests is $3039 per night (Use of house and two cottage - 9 bedrooms) (Thu-Fri, Fri-Sat, or Sat-Sun)
Midweek - minimum 2 nights, for up to 18 guests is $2279 per night (Use of house and two cottage - 9 bedrooms) (Mon-Tues-Wed)
Additional adults above the minimum of 18 are charged at $106 per person per night.
Additional children above the minimum of 18 are charged at $64 per child per night.
Infants under 2 years free of charge
Please note that a $40 booking fee is applicable for all bookings made.
Please note if Sunday checkin then please add $528 weekend cleaning charge
SECURITY DEPOSIT
A security deposit/bond of $2000.00 is required for your stay and is payable as a credit card pre- authorisation. This will be processed approximately 24 - 48 hours before your arrival, so please ensure the funds are available at this time.
LONGER STAYS
Please contact us for a customised quote for longer stays of 3 nights and over.
NOTES
A 1-night stay may be accepted at discretion of Management within 14 days of the prospective arrival date. A surcharge is applicable on the 1-night stay, this will be calculated by our staff and quoted to you before the booking is confirmed.
Weekend Public Holiday, Easter, Christmas, and New Year periods require a minimum 3 night stay full weekend rate.
Concert and special event weekends in the Hunter Valley will have a set minimum night requirement to stay and may attract a surcharge.
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