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Kulang Retreat in charming Broke with Large Swim Spa and games room suits up to 14 guests

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Game room
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

7 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Broke, NSW
  • Stomp Wine
    3 min drive
  • Margan Family Wines
    3 min drive
  • Mount Broke Wines
    7 min drive
  • Cessnock, NSW (CES)
    27 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Broke

Located in Broke, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Stomp Wine and Margan Family Wines. .This vacation home is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Hunter Valley Gardens and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Mount Broke Wines.

What's nearby

  • Stomp Wine - 3 min drive
  • Margan Family Wines - 3 min drive
  • Mount Broke Wines - 7 min drive
  • Krinklewood Vineyard - 8 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Singleton Station - 23 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mount Broke Wines - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Running Horse Wines - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Margan Family Wines - Hunter Valley - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nightingale Wines & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Motty's Farm Cuisine - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kulang Retreat in charming Broke with Large Swim Spa and games room suits up to 14 guests

Enjoy the delights of the beautiful country setting and soak up the view from the veranda at this perfectly maintained retreat. With an amazing heated spa/plunge pool, this is sure to be the most serene local destination you are to experience. Situated on 2 acres at the edge of Broke Village you'll find a peaceful, quiet and relaxing place, just perfect for exploring the delights of Hunter Valley Wine Country.

Kulang Lodge is ideal for exploring all that the Hunter Valley has to offer, being just minutes from the neighbouring vineyards around Broke and a leisurely 15 minute drive to the Hunter Valley Gardens area. Relax and enjoy the outdoor spa after a day out in the vineyards or get competitive with your friends in the games room! This newly styled home certainly is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

The lodge has a recently completed games room with a pool table, poker table, darts and other games. The TV in the main lounge room also offers Foxtel & Netflix for guests to enjoy.

Kulang Retreat welcomes you to bring along your furry friend. Please note pets are only allowed to be brought with written approval and only outside dogs are allowed.

THE Important Stuff - Kulang Retreat offers bedding for 14 guests

Lodge has 4 bedrooms offering bedding for 8 guests
Bedroom 1 - Queen
Bedroom 2 - Queen
Bedroom 3 - Queen
Bedroom 4 - 2 singles

Cottage has 3 bedrooms offering bedding for 6 guests
Bedroom 1 - Queen
Bedroom 2 - Queen
Bedroom 3 - 2 Singles

How We Price: The booking price is based on a minimum number of guests. Any guests above this number are chargeable on a per person/per night rate. The system will automatically calculate the correct rate when you enter the required number of guests. Reductions in guest numbers are non-refundable.

Arrival Details: Access to the property is made easy for you. We will send you an access code just before 2 pm on your arrival day via SMS and you will use this code for the duration of your stay.

Linen: 1 set of full bed linens and 1 bath towel per person are supplied. Guests may wish to bring extra towels depending on the length of their stay. Pool/Lake/Beach towels are BYO

Guest Amenities: We are Eco-Friendly - to help reduce wastage, we supply a single bottle of 3in1 shampoo/conditioner/body wash in all showers. In addition, guests are advised to bring their own personal preferred bathroom products/amenities.

Wifi is provided complimentary on behalf of the owner. It is intended to be used in an appropriate manner by all guests. As the service is provided by an external 3rd party, Weekenda cannot and do not guarantee the speed or efficacy of this property's wifi connection nor do we pay any compensation for interruption of service for any reason.

Pets: Pets are welcome at this property on completion of the below standard pet regulations in writing finalised prior to arrival:
Guests supply pet bedding, food bowls & disposable waste bags.
Pets are strictly prohibited from being on any furniture, rugs, carpeted areas, beds & bedding/linen inside & outside the property.
At no time are pets to be left alone, locked inside a property. Your pet must remain in your possession at all times.
Guests bring pets at their own risk understanding we can commit to the validity of fencing, access to natural waterways, rural properties pest control with chemicals and surrounding neighbours pets or livestock.
A Bond will be charged for any damage caused by pets and any non-adherence of the pet regulations.

Pools: If the property has a Swimming Pool then it will be opened for swimming for the start of the NSW September School Holidays and closed and Winterised immediately after the NSW Easter School Holidays have been completed.

Fires and Firewood: Internal wood fireplaces and outdoor fire pits only operate after the NSW Easter School Holidays up to before the NSW September School Holidays in line with NSW state fire restrictions. Please note we will normally supply enough firewood, kindling & fire-starters for between 1-2 nights of your stay. For guests wishing to have additional fires, we suggest BYO Firewood, Kindling, and Starters which can be easily purchased from the local service stations.

No Party Policy: All reservations operate under a Strict No-Party & Non-Excessive Noise Policy as prescribed in the NSW Short-Term Letting Legislation and Local Council Laws. This property is in a Residential Area. Failure to comply can put the security bond into jeopardy and may lead to police-assisted eviction and/or extra charges being levied. We hate to have to note this but the reality is that so far this year we have had to evict 3 groups for overstacking/bad/anti-social behavior.

Extra Guests / Visitors: The number of people nominated on your booking is the maximum number of people that are allowed to be on the property at any one time, including visitors. Visitors may be requested and if approved must be approved in writing with Weekenda staff. Simply put, if Mum and Dad want to come over for a BBQ then we are likely to approve. If 10 extra people want to stop by we are unlikely to approve, which could put your booking at risk. We will always try to be reasonable with reasonable people within property constraints and House Rules.

Cameras and Noise Monitoring: There are 3 external security cameras installed at this location presently but the owner reserves the right at any time to install additional external cameras at their discretion. Cameras are positioned to view driveway, backyard, carport orchard facing areas for external security monitoring only. All cameras are installed in line with local regulations. A noise monitoring device is installed - fines apply to guests found to have disconnected, removed or damaged the noise device. These devices are used to monitor and maintain ours and guests responsibilities under the NSW STR Code of Conduct.

Guest Registration / ID Check: Weekenda requires every guest to complete and sign an electronic guest registration prior to arrival which will ask for photo ID i.e. a copy of your Drivers Licence or Passport. The primary booker will also be required to complete a list with the guests names and actual mobile numbers. In the event we are unable to reach the primary booker, it is very important we can get a hold of other guests. These documents will be deleted after your departure. Access Codes are only released to Registered and Verified Guests.

Critical Update: Due to an unprecedented influx of fraudulent bookings, we are forced to impose a policy that protects our clients, industry and community against those attempting to commit fraud and theft. Any booking made within 5 days of arrival is required to provide a photo of a valid credit card in the same full name of the primary guest to match the supplied identification document. Failure of these documents matching will result in the booking being cancelled and all funds processed returned to the original card assumed as stolen and thus a fraudulent transaction. We trust we have our honest and genuine customers understanding this policy is in place to protect all parties.

Insurance: As always, but ever so more due to recent times, we strongly encourage any holidaymakers to obtain a very inexpensive 3rd Party Domestic Travel Insurance Policy to cover you for all manners of matters which may restrict travel. This is particularly helpful for things like Hunter Valley Concert cancellations, Covid or Medical and Other Emergencies for which we don't provide refunds, and anything which falls under our standard Terms & Conditions irrespective of the reason. We suggest reviewing policies with 'Cover-More' or 'Travel Insurance Direct' or 'Insureandgo'

This property is managed by Weekenda, a licensed real estate. Weekenda staff are available 7 days a week to assist from your initial enquiry through to your departure and everything in between.

We look forward to having you stay with us.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a spa tub and a sauna. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Weekenda

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2330, PID-STRA-19159

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Kulang Retreat in charming Broke with Large Swim Spa and games room suits up to 14 guests Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kalang retreat
Great location, loved the games shed and extra accommodation, lots of room for our pops 80th bday. We didn’t appreciate the camera in back yard. Not necessary, invade of privacy. A lot of people wouldn’t come back cause of this. Overall lovely house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding stay
Very pleasant stay. The weather was beautiful and the country side serene and picturesque. Came for a family wedding from Melbourne. House all very comfortable and clean, well stocked and cared for. Thanks for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hunter stay
Great place to stay, house was clean and tidy. Loved the activities room and having the space for a game of cricket. Very relaxing would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kulang - York review
We had a wedding in a great reception place nearby. The reception and the properties stayed at were world class. The property was presented in an immaculate state and it completely fitted our families brief. I would highly recommend the property and thank the owners for the privilege of staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Pip B.

Everything you need in one place
Overall a fabulous stay here. After a day of wine country we had no need to venture out again - we hung out playing pool, darts, chilled out in the various spaces and comphy couches the watched the sunset from the spa. Do note that people probably have pets indoors - there were dog hairs on beds and if you want to lounge around watching TV its difficult as netflix and foxtel don't work as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Heather G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed experience
Overall looked very nice as we approached But unfortunately there were several disappointing things through out our stay! Tap in kitchen detached several times dirty fry pans in cupboard used for breakfast Oven instructions unavailable took a while to work out as we cooked dinner one night Dirty placemats on dining table Broken and rotten hand rail on side front entrance steps which was a problem as one guest had broken foot and needed to use rail Hot tub far too hot 42 degrees could not sit in it should be 37 degrees Fire kindling not small enough to light fire and fire wood too big for small wood burner Shocked at request from a guest who left behind ice blocks and insulin in fridge at a $150 handling charge when they just wanted to pick up from house weekend of 19th-21st May Not very cooperative All in all Disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Broke
Perfect place for a relaxing few days away for a wedding. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely be back.
We stayed for one night with friends and had the best time. Super comfortable beds/rooms, the games room was great and the outside round dining table was the perfect place to sit back, feast and chat. The spa Lived up to the expectation too. Communication line with Weekenda was consistent and they offered early Checkin and checkout. 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant Property
The only thing I could fault this property on was that It was a shame that the hot tub wasn’t heated. The rest of the house is exceptional and the outside barn is brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Caterina D.

Appauling
Unfortunately, our stay was nothing like we were promised. I went back and forth with the property manager for 6+ weeks regarding the spa and was assured it would be working in time for our stay. The ‘brand new spa’ was faulty and not heating. The oven was also not working. This led to having to fork out even more money and venture into town late at night (with a heavily pregnant woman with us) in order to grab a last minute pub meal (more money and time). After spending all weekend discussing this with weekender (instead of enjoying the planned trip), sending multiple photos and videos of the property, nothing was even looked at (as promised). The customer service from weekender was awful. One one occasion I was yelled at by a woman on the phone who was less than interested in helping. Will absolutely not be booking through this company again! Highly recommend you seek other avenues and forms of accomodation as this place is not what has been listed. Big thumbs down to the weekender on how they ‘handled’ the situation. It costs nothing to be kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in a great location
Neat and tidy house with plenty of room for a group stay. Close to wineries and easy drive into Pokolbin. The only down side is the spa isn't heated and it was too cold to stay in for very long in the April weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

SARAH W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Stay
Overall, the accommodation was good for a family of 8 adults. However, the spa bath did not work which would have been disappointing if the weather was warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021