The Hermitage Lodge offers 4.5 star award winning 4.5 star hotel accommodation nestled on 25 acres in Pokolbin, in the heart of the Hunter Valley vineyards.
Winner of the 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2004 HMAA (Hotel, Motel & Accommodation Association) Industry Awards for Excellence, The Hermitage Lodge Pokolbin is within easy walking distance, a leisurely bike ride or short drive to many of the area's popular wineries, cellar doors and Hunter Valley tourist attractions. The Hunter Valley Gardens and Pokolbin town centre are a 15 minute walk away. Two championship golf courses, 'The Vintage' and 'Cypress Lakes', are just minutes away, while four other courses are within a twenty minute drive.
The Hunter Valley Hermitage Lodge offers a choice of 20 Hotel rooms, suites and studios all featuring a private deck deck or veranda offering views over the property's own Shiraz vineyard and small lake. All are large, non smoking, comfortable and tastefully decorated with a great deal of attention to detail, further offering reverse cycle heating and air conditioning, private ensuite bathroom with shower, hairdryer and Free toiletries, a lounge/ dining area with dining table/ chairs, comfortable armchairs or sofa, FREE satellite TV, ironing facilities, tea/ coffee making facilities and a fully stocked minibar. Provisions for a continental breakfast are included in the tariff.
Hermitage Lodge is the home to the famous Italian restaurant, Il Cacciatore, open 7 nights a week, which serves Northern Italian cuisine and has a separate dining area with a spacious deck for al fresco dining. The cosy guest lounge features plush sofas and an open fire during winter.
Further guest facilities and services include FREE Wi-Fi access, FREE luggage storage, FREE on-site car parking, an outdoor swimming pool, guest laundry facilities, bar/ lounge, landscaped garden, non-smoking rooms, facilities for disabled guests, sun terrace, room service with special diet menus (on request), concierge service, ice machine, interconnecting rooms, tour desk, daily housekeeping, massage and cot hire. Children under 5 years STAY FREE OF CHARGE when using existing beds.
Business facilities include FREE WIFI in all rotel rooms, suites, studios and throughout the property, faxing facilities, photocopying services and conference/meeting facilities.