iyla Estate-Your exclusive Vineyard & Cottage stay

Entire cottage in Pokolbin, Australia

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Poonam
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

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Extra spacious

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Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Experience the privacy of your own luxurious cottage on a 28-acre vineyard in the heart of Pokolbin. With no shared spaces and an exclusive stay on the estate, enjoy stunning vineyard and mountain views, kangaroos grazing, and ducks paddling in the dam. Personally managed by owners, the cottage has 4 bedrooms (2 ensuites) and is well-equipped for a relaxing stay. Centrally located, you’re close to wineries, restaurants, wedding & concert venues – the perfect base for your Hunter Valley getaway.

The space
Welcome to your exclusive Hunter Valley escape - a luxurious, privately hosted cottage nestled on a 28-acre working vineyard in the heart of Pokolbin. Unlike properties managed by agencies or booking platforms, this is a truly private stay with no shared spaces and direct contact with the owners for a more personal, seamless experience. Expect warm hospitality, generous spaces, and serene surroundings.

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation, the home features four spacious king bedrooms - two upstairs with private ensuites and Juliette balconies overlooking the vines, and two downstairs with tranquil views of the dam. A third large bathroom downstairs includes both a bath and shower, perfect for groups and families.

Enjoy open-plan living with sweeping views of the Brokenback Ranges, the dam, and surrounding vines. The generous lounge comfortably seats 8 and features a cozy slow-combustion fireplace (BYO firewood). There’s also indoor dining for 8, and an outdoor entertaining area with dining and a Weber BBQ - ideal for relaxed meals overlooking the vineyard.

The fully equipped gourmet kitchen includes a stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine (with pods), refrigerator, kettle, and a full set of utensils and cookware, making self-catering effortless.

Additional comforts include:

-Ducted air-conditioning.
-NBN wireless internet.
-55” Smart TV and Google Home.
-Board games and books.
-Fresh linen, towels, and toiletries.
-Washing machine.
-Portable cot and high chair (on request).

Professionally deep-cleaned and sanitised before every stay, this peaceful and private retreat is loved by guests for its immaculate presentation, spacious layout, and peaceful surroundings.

Centrally located just minutes from the region’s best wineries, restaurants, wedding and concert venues - it’s the perfect base for your Hunter Valley getaway.

We’re proud to open our home to guests while we’re away - not just as a place to stay, but as a chance to experience a self-sustaining lifestyle on a boutique working vineyard. Powered by solar energy and solar hot water, the property runs entirely on rainwater (filtered through a two-stage purification system), and uses a 100% eco-friendly on-site sewage system.

As a small vineyard transitioning to organic practices, your stay directly supports us in managing the high costs involved in the shift to more sustainable farming, and in caring for the land and its native flora and fauna.

Other things to note
1) There are gorgeous kangaroos grazing around the property. They are still wild animals so please keep a safe distance from them.

2) If you are into a bit of vineyard history, the iyla Estate has the oldest vines in the Hunter valley region. The 1 ha of Cabernet sauvignon was planted in 1974 and 1.5 ha of Traminer the following year. "The Cabernet Sauvignon has been a consistent medal winner at Hunter shows." -JAMES HALLIDAY

3) Apart from the two vineyards (Cabernet vines) seen from the front and side of the property there is another third (Traminer vines) which can be accessed by walking past the bushes in the middle of the property towards the mountains. You can walk and bike around the 28 acres enjoying the views. Check out our walking trail map on our tips page.

4) Look up at the night sky on a clear day to catch the beauty of gazillion stars.

Registration details
PID-STRA-4981

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Vineyard view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 105 Mbps
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 81 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia
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Neighbourhood highlights

Pokolbin is a gorgeous town in the heart of the beautiful Hunter Valley. You’ll discover some of the best scenery in the Hunter Valley, cellar doors at award-winning wineries, elegant vineyard restaurants, an exciting events calendar filled with music, food, wine and fun and even meet the wine makers at family-owned cellar doors.

iyla Estate is on the 'Around Hermitage' Wine and Food Trail.

Checkout our website for attractions around iyla Estate: https://www.iylaestate.com.au/attractions

Here are few of the highlights for your convenience.

Wine & Dine

Foodies will find a tantalizing array of farm-fresh produce and artisan foods, as well as top-notch restaurants (Hunters Quarter, Circa 1876, Muse kitchen)offering everything from multi-course tasting menus to rustic country lunches and high tea.

Boutique award winning vineries like Capercaillie, Keith Tulloch wines and Tyrell's wines are just minutes drive away from the property.

The Hunter Wine Theatre and the Hunter Valley Wine School offer fascinating insights into the winemaking process from vineyard to the bottle. You’ll watch a 30-minute film in the theatre before tasting wines, while the wine school is a two-hour tour, including a cellarmaster tutorial.

Plenty of Family Fun

Luckily, there is lots to do in this area for both adults and kids just minutes away from iyla Estate !!
You can rent bicycles (Grape mobile, Hunter valley cycling) and ride around the serene open vistas of the 28 acre iyla Estate property or explore the Hermitage Road Food and Wine trails.

The concert venues of Hope Estate, Bimbadgen Estate and Tempus Two are just a 5-minute drive away.

The Hunter valley is also famous for its picturesque vistas, elegant day spas, golf courses, and the World Heritage wilderness areas of Wollemi and Barrington Tops National Parks.

Other activities

Horseback riding (Hunter Valley Horses, Murchesson's equine wine and dine )
Hot air ballooning (Beyond ballooning)
Segway tours (NSW segway tours)
Aqua golf
Hunter valley zoo
Hunter valley gardens

Meet your host

Superhost
81 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
I'm obsessed with: Science
Lives in Pokolbin, Australia
Hi! I am a cardiac scientist by profession and science is my passion. My family and I moved away from the hustle and bustle of the city seeking the peace and quiet of farm and vineyard lifestyle at iyla Estate. As a host I will endeavour to make your stay at our home as convenient and joyful as possible.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 p.m.
Checkout before 10:00 a.m.
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water