The Homestead
The Homestead at Sweetacres (formerly Billabong Moon) is the must stay location on this very special and unique property located on the famous Hermitage Road.
The largest of Sweetacres’ accommodation offerings, The Homestead will make you feel instantly relaxed and welcome. Privately tucked away behind a forest of Casuarina trees, this well-appointed and spacious residence is high on style and ideal for a small group of up to 10 family, friends, concert, or wedding guests to stay together.
Featuring 4 stylish bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, the interiors are beautiful and deliver high style and comfort. Featuring an open plan gourmet kitchen, living, and dining room with vaulted ceilings with French doors that opens to The Homestead’s generous wrap around verandas with views to Sweetacres’ billabong. Entertaining is a joy with a gas BBQ, outdoor dining table and lounge chairs - perfect for a sunset meal or finding a tranquil spot to read a magazine with a glass of wine in hand on warm evenings.
In the cooler months, snuggle up and reminisce about your Hunter adventures or watch a movie by the wood burning combustion fireplace in the living room and enjoy the comfort of reverse cycle air-conditioning to keep you toasty at night.
The Homestead at Sweetacres offers so much peace, relaxation, and enjoyment for guests onsite as well as being ideally located to take advantage of the many cellar doors, restaurants, attractions, and activities within moments of your cottage. Sample the delights of Hermitage Road and dine at Botanica, and Piggs Peake. Sample excellent food and brew at The Farm where you can horse ride, take a Segway tour, or meet the animals! Enjoy terrific hospitality whilst wine-tasting at neighbouring Hunter Wine Lab, Wombat Crossing, Thomas Wines, Ironbark Hill Brewhouse, Keith Tulloch or Tintilla. Wedding guests will love being only moments from signature reception venues including Enzo, The White Barn and Greystone Estate. Sweetacres is only 7 minutes’ drive to the Hunter Valley Gardens, The Vintage Golf Course, Roche, and Hope Estates as well as all food and wine delights of Hermitage, Broke and Deasys Roads.
For the active at heart, take a bush walk around Sweetacres’ walking tracks past the billabong and the casuarina woodlands or, wander across the lawn to enjoy The Deck leisure area or a dip in the refreshing shared Guest saltwater pool. You may also like to hire a bike and take the Hermitage Road cycle track to explore the best this destination has on offer.
We know you’ll love staying at The Homestead and already be planning your next stay before you depart.
Please note The Homestead at Sweetacres is NOT pet friendly.
DISCOVER THE HOMESTEAD
Accommodation
Maximum 10 guests or 7 guests in individual beds
Bedroom One - 1 x King Bed (only) plus 1 King Single Bed and 1 Trundle Bed (on request only) with en-suite (4)
Bedroom Two - 1 x Queen Bed with en-suite (2)
Bedroom Three - 1 x King Bed or 2 x King Singles (2)
Bedroom Four - 1 x Queen Bed (2)
Tariff
Weekend - 2 night minimum up to 8 guests, $960 per night (Thu-Fri or Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun)
Midweek - 2 night minimum up to 8 guests, $720 per night (Mon-Thurs)
Infants under 2 are free.
Please note that a $40 booking fee is applicable for all bookings made.
Security Deposit
A security deposit/bond of $500 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.
Facilities
4 Bedrooms & 4 Bathrooms
Air Conditioning - Reverse Cycle
BBQ
Bathrooms
Bathtub
Blue Tooth Speaker
Ceiling Fans
Clingwrap & Aluminium Foil
Coffee Machine - Nespresso Pod Machine
Cooking pots, crockery, cutlery, glasses, platters, Cooktop - Electric
Freshly laundered towels, bed linen and tea towels
Fridge
Golf Putting Green
Hairdryers
High Chair & Portacot Iron/ironing board
2 x Kitchenettes with microwave
Linen provided for the stay
No Pets
Outdoor entertainment area - Games - Corn Hole/Finska
Oven
Romantic Stay
Self Catering
Shampoo, conditioner and body wash
Swimming Pool - Resort/Estate Pool
TV - Free to Air
TV - Streaming apps (guests own login)
Tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper & long-life milk
WiFi internet - Free
Wheel Chair Accessible Ramp, Shower Chair and Toilet Safety Arms available on request
THE GROUNDS
Indulge in the exclusive amenities at Sweetacres, available to all guests across our diverse accommodation venues on the property. The allure of our beautiful surroundings is yours to enjoy. Take a refreshing dip in the pool, unwind on the picturesque deck with an afternoon wine and cheese platter, or partake in leisurely activities like putting on our small golf green and exploring the nearby bush walks. At Sweetacres, every guest is treated to a seamless blend of comfort, luxury, and natural splendour, creating an unforgettable retreat for all.
THE GROUNDS
Indulge in the exclusive amenities at Sweetacres, available to all guests across our diverse accommodation venues on the property. The allure of our beautiful surroundings is yours to enjoy. Take a refreshing dip in the pool, unwind on the picturesque deck with an afternoon wine and cheese platter, or partake in leisurely activities like putting on our small golf green and exploring the nearby bush walks. At Sweetacres, every guest is treated to a seamless blend of comfort, luxury, and natural splendour, creating an unforgettable retreat for all.