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Thistle Hill Guest House

3.5 star property

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Two Bedroom Cottage | Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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591 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, NSW, 2320
  • Place, White Barn Pokolbin
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Bimbadgen Estate
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Garden View

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa

  • 280 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Villa, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 25
  • 7 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds

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Luxury Villa, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • 15 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 46
  • 14 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds

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About the area

Pokolbin

Located in Pokolbin, Thistle Hill Guest House is in a provincial park, a 3-minute drive from IronBark Hill Brewhouse and 11 minutes from Roche Estate. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Hunter Valley Gardens and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Hope Estate.
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What's nearby

  • White Barn Pokolbin - 14 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Roche Estate - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 23 min drive - 18.8 km
  • The Vintage Golf Club - 24 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 12 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huntlee Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪NINETEEN Hunter Valley - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪IronBark Hill Brewhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Leogate Estate Wines - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪4 Pines at the Farm - Hunter Valley - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Thistle Hill Guest House

Family-friendly guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and a winery
Thistle Hill Guest House offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Pokolbin guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including an attached winery and bicycles to rent. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
At Thistle Hill Guest House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage. Planning an event in Pokolbin? This guesthouse has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Thistle Hill Guest House has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle tours
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tours
  • Winery
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 646 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - November 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Ice maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 25 and December 26.

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 26 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: AUD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Thistle Hill Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mathew, Waterfall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great position

Lovely position for exploring the Hunter Valley
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diorne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic

Beautiful property. Will consider staying there again when I visit the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hunter Valley stay at Thistle Hill

Great spot to explore the Hunter Valley from. Beautiful grounds, great area to relax by the pool. Breakfast on site would have been fantastic or a breakfast basket in the room but other than that a perfect spot for a short break with our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful spot!

Our stay at Thistle Hill Guest House was incredible - it’s such a beautiful property, and we were upgraded, which was such an amazing and very special surprise. We were blown away. We’d highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a delightful stay. The room was lovely with many extras and the breakfast was great. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend staying here. Would definitely book again. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay, with great service. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John & Jan are fantastic hosts at this beautiful property, where nature and accommodation combine to provide a stay you won’t forget. Would definitely stay again. Maree & John.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the small touches and attention to detail made this a most marvellous and enjoyable stay. Would recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy a weekend at the Vineyards. Beautiful rooms, super quiet and well maintained overall. Great fire pit area also. We give it a 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is just beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We want to thank jo and jo for there assistance, the place and service and location was ten out of ten. We will be heading back there soon Thanks thistle 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Anita

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay lovely property and it is well maintained . Owner Jo meant us on arrival and made us feel very welcome .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome. Breakfast very nice and personalised
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet and quaint property. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning!

Stunning place to stay, we love every minute we were there. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eunkyung

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owner and beautiful garden setting. Very convenient spot to go around hunter Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

MARIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay itself was amazing however a slight misunderstanding with our booking. My stay was booked for the 18th of March to the 20th however Jo had it in her calendar for the 19th. We were still given a room however not the one we paid for Jo was very apologetic. The room we were given on the 19th was beautiful and lots of nice touches. Freshly baked biscuits, a cheese platter and wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable setting, great location and friendly attentive hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thistle Hill is set back from the road, and so peaceful. The owners Jo and John are genuinely friendly people. There was complimentary wine and cheese in the room, plus they brought a bottle of bubbly around as it was my birthday. The rooms were quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was included, and the perfect start to the day. The grounds were picturesque, and the pool refreshing. An absolute delight to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021