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4.3 of 5 guest rating
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Verandah Suite
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Gable Suite
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1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury bed & breakfast with 2 spa tubs and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

Located in Pokolbin, The Carriages is in the historical district, just a 3-minute walk from PepperTree Wines and a 3-minute drive from Roche Estate. This golf bed & breakfast is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Hope Estate and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Hunter Valley Gardens.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring minibars. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Dip into one of the 2 spa tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this Colonial bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.

Satisfy your appetite at the bed & breakfast's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 8:30 AM.

Featured amenities include luggage storage and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 2
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Vineyard
  • Tasting room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Uncovered parking
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 10

Internet

Available in all rooms: High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Carriages offers 10 accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and dining tables. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • High-speed internet access
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Dining table

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 8:30 AM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 20

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Front desk opens daily at 8 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Renewable energy source - solar

Grey water recycling system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Guests must provide health documentation

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Humane animal treatment

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Hotel Names

  • Carriages Country House
  • Carriages Country House B&B
  • Carriages Country House B&B Pokolbin
  • Carriages Country House Pokolbin
  • Carriages Boutique Hotel Pokolbin
  • Carriages Boutique Hotel
  • Carriages Boutique Pokolbin
  • Carriages Boutique Hotel & Vineyard Greater Newcastle/Pokolbin
  • Carriages B&B Pokolbin
  • Carriages Pokolbin
  • The Carriages Country House
  • The Carriages Pokolbin
  • The Carriages Bed & breakfast
  • The Carriages Bed & breakfast Pokolbin

We should mention

Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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