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Abernethy House - Historic 15 bedroom pub-stay, perfect for large groups

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Pool
15 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

15 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 30

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Abernethy, New South Wales
  • Place, Werakata State Conservation Area
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Werakata National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Abernethy

Located within a 5-minute walk of Werakata State Conservation Area, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Werakata National Park. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Werakata State Conservation Area - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Werakata National Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 21 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Lake Macquarie - 28 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 51 min drive - 35.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lochinvar Station - 34 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Railway Hotel Cessnock - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oporto - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Caledonia Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪West End Take Away - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Abernethy House - Historic 15 bedroom pub-stay, perfect for large groups

Enjoy the grandeur of yesteryear when you choose to stay at historic Abernethy House. Once a former country pub, now a guest house thats exclusive to you and your group of friends or family. Set on a private 4-acre property, Abernethy House offers unique accommodation for groups of up to 30 guests all just a 2-hour drive from Sydney, in the beautiful Hunter Valley. This fine 1920s building has been lovingly restored and features 15 guest rooms.

Unwind at Abernethy House with the following bedding configuration:

1 King bedroom

9 Queen bedrooms

5 Twin share bedrooms

The old beer garden is a great place for outdoor entertaining and is large enough to seat all guests in complete comfort. The country gardens are calling you to take a relaxing stroll and the swimming pool ideal for a summer time splash! Relax on the wide shady verandahs, which are an enticing place to sit for a while with a good book and a glass or two of Hunter wine.

Abernethy House is truly a unique Hunter Valley getaway destination that is just perfect for your next large group trip, conference, wedding or special celebration (Bucks and Hens bookings require prior written approval from management).

Please note: Bathroom access within the main building is from the external verandahs or beer garden.

The minimum booking rate is based on up to 20 guests.

Additional guests beyond 20 are charged at a per person, per night rate. Please enter your guest numbers to obtain accurate pricing for your group.

Looking for something larger? Abernethy House Cottage sleeps up to 34 guests, and may be the perfect choice! To view property details, just CLICK HERE.
The vacation home features a kitchen and 8 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 15 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 15 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-18344

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.

Property is also known as

AU-2903-listing-92
Abernethy House Historic Hunter Valley Pub stay

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Abernethy is within a 10-minute walk of Werakata State Conservation Area and Werakata National Park. Go Karts Go Hunter Valley is also within a driving distance of 3.7 mi.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), which is about 26.3 mi away.

Abernethy House - Historic 15 bedroom pub-stay, perfect for large groups Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome accomodation with so much space for our group of 20. The bedrooms were perfect for our group and beds very comfortable. The accomodation had a fully functioning kitchen for us to use. We had a catering company come in one evening and they were able to cook and use all the plates utensils etc from the well stocked kitchen. The dining area was fabulous for the large group. We made great use of the outdoor area and pool. I would highly recommend Abernethy house for a group function .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful weekend stay here with family. It had ample kitchen equipment, good size dinning and lounge room space for all af us to relax. The outdoor spaces were good too. I would say that there isnt 15 bedrooms there is only 14 and this needs to be updated on the website. I would definitely stay here again probably in warmer months to then take advantage of the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilai B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great joint

Awesome old place for my large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

I stayed here with my extended family, and we all had a really nice time. Lots of space and the garden was great. It was the middle of winter, so it was quite cold, which was fine, but you have to go outside on the balcony to access the toilets and bathrooms. This isn’t clear on the property listing, so something to consider if you are going to stay in winter. The house could do with a bit of attention, but nothing major. It’s missing a few basic things like a corkscrew, hairdryer, and enough firewood. Several appliances in the kitchen didn’t work, batteries in the remote were flat, things like that. It is old with peeling paint and a few quirks, but not uncomfortable and quite charming. Overall a really lovely weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

LINDA X.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent setup

Abernathy house was an excellent setup with perfect surroundings The whole process was so smooth and place was exactly as described Hope to return again soon cause was perfect for our family get together Would highly recommend Have some amazing pictures on the grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Stay

I stayed here with a group of friends for our annual holiday. The place has everything you could want for a large group; ample rooms for people to sleep, a huge kitchen with multiple fridges, a pool, 4 acres of manicured lawn, and an undercover courtyard(which was especially convenient as it rained for the majority of the time were there). I would definitely stay here again if the opportunity presented itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harrison B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great base for the wine country!

Had a great time at abernethy house with a large group. Location is nice and secluded whilst being an ideal base for wine tours - had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Family Stay

Great venue for a large group. Definitely a sense of history staying in such an old pub. Grounds large and attractive. The surrounding neighbourhood had no amenities and is a little isolated. We were attending a wedding so this was not a problem for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends weekend away

Abernethy house was perfect for our weekend away. We all had our own room and there were plenty of different areas to hang out and relax throughout the property. The pool was a game changer and made the stay all the more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend to friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dual birthday celebrations

Hosted a combined 30th & 60th birthday celebrations. Venue was great and really helped everyone relax and get in the party mood. Beds were comfy, kitchen facilities were excellent and the formal dining and courtyard area really helped with our theme night.

8/10 Good

Cal M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome for big groups & families

Awesome spot.

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Bev M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect venue for large group

Loved staying at Abernethy House. A family group of 20 people for a post xmas get-together and we chose the perfect location. Loved having the pool and our own 'beer garden'. Will definitely re-visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019