Voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley  

In Pokolbin’s Hunter Valley wine country, set across 70 acres of manicured gardens with rolling countryside and the Brokenback Ranges on the horizon. Close to Saddlers Creek and Lindemans wineries, this 4.5-star hotel puts you steps from cellar doors.

Elegant, stylish rooms and suites (71 total) open onto sunny balconies with wine-country views. Rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with minibars, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, desks and coffee/tea makers.

On-site highlights include an indoor pool, spa tub and sauna, plus sweeping gardens, fire-pit evenings and pop-up cellar-door events. Concierge service, babysitting/childcare and free self-parking make stays easy. Expect bespoke wine-country experiences and one of the Hunter’s standout high teas with bubbly.

A business centre and meeting-friendly grounds support corporate retreats and private events. Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout keeps teams connected.

Two restaurants and a café champion a paddock-to-plate ethos, accompanied by a bar/lounge and 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available for a fee, and local wines and cheese boards are front and center.