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TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT Includes Mountain Bike trail / 8km loop on the property

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Fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 7154 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT Includes Mountain Bike trail / 8km loop on the property

Two story country pole frame barn with 2 queen bedrooms, 2 single beds in upstairs sitting area large undercover upstairs deck kitchen bathroom open plan living with combustion fire and outdoor campfire amongst the gum trees and native wildlife. See our resident Kangaroos It has the feel of being isolated. But its only 30 mins from vineyards 20 mins from Lake Macquarie10 mins from M1.
8km Mountain bike trail on the property .Family friendly
45 mins from Newcastle.
A peaceful space for a relaxing getaway
Wifi ...DVDs and smart tv & selection of board games

Property manager

Jan and Garry Brown

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1658 sq ft (154 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 not allowed

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
Note from host: ALL extra guests to pay $100 per head per night
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 PID-STRA-4927, 2323

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Tranquil Bush Retreat
Tranquil Bush Retreat Brunkerville
Tranquil Bush Retreat Private vacation home
Tranquil Bush Retreat Private vacation home Brunkerville

About the neighborhood

Map
Brunkerville, NSW

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 34 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Speers Point Park - 36 min drive - 18.2 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 43 min drive - 29.0 km
  • University of Newcastle - 44 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 60 min drive - 47.2 km

Getting around

  • Teralba Station - 30 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Holmesville Hotel
  • ‪Old Oak Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • Blue Bell Takeaway
  • ‪Holmesville Takeaway - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Fitz & Chips - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT Includes Mountain Bike trail / 8km loop on the property pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT Includes Mountain Bike trail / 8km loop on the property?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT Includes Mountain Bike trail / 8km loop on the property?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT Includes Mountain Bike trail / 8km loop on the property located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from Watagans National Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Macquarie and Sugarloaf State Conservation Area. Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area and Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery are also within 12 mi (20 km).

TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT Includes Mountain Bike trail / 8km loop on the property Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

clint e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Relaxing Trip Away
My Family and i really enjoyed the long weekend staying here..
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
the perfect nature retreat
excellent and just what I needed and imagined, fire hearth inside that Garry had prepared for us as well as the fire pit. This had everything we needed and was simply perfect thank you Garry and Jan!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Best place to relax and enjoy time with family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi R., Sudney

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place
This was my second stay here, and it was just as wonderful as the first. The place is amazing—clean, welcoming, and perfect for relaxing. It’s also a great spot for enjoying fireworks. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Tranquility!
Gary and his Wife were very accommodating! Very pleasant and personable. I would highly recommend and would love to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect winter escape
Generous but cozy barn-style accommodation in a rural setting, surrounded by forest. Great outdoor fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway for Kids Birthday
Jan and Garry were the perfect hosts and their property is stunning. We stayed for 4 days for the kids birthday and had a great time. Everything was as described and the couldn't have been made feel more welcome. I would highly recommend a stay at this place. Jan and Garry thank you so much for having us and fingers crossed we'll be back at some point.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to stay
We had the most beautiful, relaxing few days away. The property was perfect for a relaxing break with our kids. Fire kept the cabin cosy and warm and we loved spending time in the evening cooking and playing board games. Although the weather wasn’t great it didn’t dampen the holiday, our kids loved riding in the puddles getting muddy and getting wet. Garry was awesome we arrived to the fire started in the late afternoon and his attention to his guests is wonderful, he even helped our boys with a few bike issues and made sure we had plenty of wood to keep warm. It was such a nice break away that we needed and we’d love to go back in spring or summer. Great location, great host and everything you needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape to the bush
Fabulous to spend time in the bush- wildlife, fire pit, fire place and no distractions.Thanks Garry and Jan
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two nights wasn’t enough, we will be back
Great place to stay with family, Plenty of space, more than I thought it would be, very close to the hunter valley. Jan & Garry was so beautiful and welcoming We will definitely come back! Thank you very much ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Property was exactly as described and was absolutely beautiful! We got to see kangaroos and wombats on several occasions. We can't say enough about Gary and Jan, they are wonderful hosts! Very friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable about the surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Brunkie Barn
Delightful property set in beautiful natural bush lands.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful bush retreat
We loved our stay at Brunkerville. The house was lovely and rustic. The fires were a highlight. Our two sons (5 & 9) loved the bike track. Gary and Jan were accessible and helpful as we needed. It was a great place to unplug and reset after a busy term.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bush sanctuary.
We loved our stay. Place was beautiful and clean, had all the amenities and plenty to entertain the kids inside and out. Jan and Garry were wonderful hosts and very helpful when needing assistance with our trailer. It was very peaceful and lovely being surrounded by nature, will definitely return in the future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

indika B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
really good nice and quiet location we enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tat J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot!!
What an amazing find! Its quiet but has all the entertwinment you need- wallabies, birds, and lovely Honey- the staffie:))) balcony is perfect for brunch and lunch. Firepit is a great spot to chill and the house!!!!! We loved it!!!! Well equipped kitchen helped with all our cooking needs:))))
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
Beautiful property with cosy and spacious home complete with everything you need. It is peaceful, quiet and relaxing for our family to enjoy some down time and also close to national park and Hunter Valley. Gary the host was there to greet us and kindly accompany our 12y son for a mountain bike trail on the property. Thank you for sharing your property with us and the supply of eggs. We feel well rested and ready to face the new year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linh N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique experience
We really enjoyed the unique experience that this property offers. The host is super friendly and helpful with showing us the local points of interest. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break away. Beautiful setting.
Good place to stay. Well equipped home from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend
A beautiful relax place for a weekend. Lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic retreat
What a fantastic place and well looked after. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, as always.
Has been my third time at the Bush Retreat and I'm looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rolly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place, very peaceful and quiet. Good facilities and clean. We did get a bit of a surprise when you rocked up Sat evening to check if all was good. We did hear a bit of the music from your son's place at night, but apart from that all was good. Thank you both.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suk Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful break
Lovely spot, ideal setup. Kids loved bike trails and nightly campfires. Much enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023