Nu Leaf Retreat  

Tucked into Pokolbin in Hunter Valley — roughly a 15-minute drive from Hunter Valley Gardens. You're a short stroll from IronBark Hill Brewhouse (0.5 mi), Piggs Peake Winery and Tintilla Estate Vineyard & Olive Grove. This bed & breakfast sits in wine-country countryside with free on-site parking.

A small B&B with 10 air-conditioned rooms that lean toward relaxed, local style. Rooms feature private patios, separate sitting areas and flat-screen TVs. Private bathrooms offer tubs or showers plus complimentary toiletries and hair dryers; safes and housekeeping on request round out the comforts.

Soak in the indoor pool or the seasonal outdoor pool, then unwind in the spa with massages, body treatments and facials. Stay fit in the gym, grill in the barbecue area or picnic on the grounds. Tour/ticket assistance helps you plan winery stops and local outings.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property and free self parking. Luggage storage and a safe-deposit box are available at the front desk.

An on-site restaurant serves local cuisine, and continental breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Plenty of nearby wineries and a local brewhouse make for easy tasting-and-dining outings.