Title: Bracken Ridge Vineyard - The Athabascan - Villa 5 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bracken Ridge Vineyard - The Athabascan - Villa 5 Vacation home in Rothbury with kitchen and balcony ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84520000/84513500/84513486/bd0785a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84520000/84513500/84513486/9b19c392.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84520000/84513500/84513486/87968e11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84520000/84513500/84513486/8fbf41d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84520000/84513500/84513486/e4cccf60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Bracken Ridge Villas, a serene country estate nestled in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Relax on your private verandah or unwind by the dam, surrounded by expansive lawns and vineyards. 6.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bracken Ridge Vineyard - The Athabascan - Villa 5 Bracken Ridge Villas is a relaxing country estate set on a working vineyard in the heart of the Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia. The natural beauty of the Brokenback mountain range peeps over the vines. Relax on your private verandah or sit down by the dam and watch the abundant wildlife. A destination for all seasons Bracken Ridge Villas is set on a 25 acre estate of expansive lawns and Semillon and Shiraz vineyards. Private gardens surround each two-story loft-style villa. Each well-appointed self-contained villa comes complete with a fully fitted kitchen and clean quality bed and bath linen are supplied for your vacationing comfort. There are intimate villas that also feature a romantic spa bath for two. Relax and enjoy the cozy log fire in winter and air conditioning in summer. The Athabascan A private and cozy country villa for a small group of 6 – 8 people. This well appointed 3 bedroom villa is the perfect design. One ground floor Queen bedroom and 2 large second storey bedrooms, each with a Queen bed and extra single bed. The open plan lounge and dining area with crackling log fire allow for long conversations with friends. The secluded private garden of this larger villa leads out to the rolling manicured paddock and the Shiraz vineyard. Coming to a concert? Did you know that Rover Coaches will pick your group up (and drop you back to your holiday home) directly from this location? Pretty cool! Cost approx. $20-$25 per person return. You simply need to secure the correct route via the Rover Coaches website and contact them directly to arrange the location pick-up. THE Important Stuff - This is a 3 bedroom home offering bedding up to 8 guests. Our base/standard price is for 4 guests. Extra guests are chargeable. Bedroom 1 - Queen Bedroom 2 - Queen + 1 Single Bedroom 3 - Queen + 1 Single Please note: This is a rural property which runs on tank water. Whilst the water is filtered for cooking and bathing, some guests may prefer to bring bottled water for drinking purposes. How We Price: The booking price is based on a minimum number of guests. Any guests above this number are chargeable on a per person/per night rate. The system will automatically calculate the correct rate when you enter the required number of guests. Reductions in guest numbers are non-refundable. Arrival Details: Access to the property is made simple. You’ll receive an access code via SMS just before 3pm on your arrival day, which you’ll use for the duration of your stay. Standard check-in is at 3pm. While an earlier arrival may be possible, it cannot be confirmed until the afternoon prior to your arrival. If an earlier check-in is available, we will send you an SMS by 4pm the day before to confirm. Linen: 1 set of full bed linens and 1 bath towel per person are supplied. Guests may wish to bring extra towels depending on the length of their stay. Pool/Lake/Beach towels are BYO. Guest Amenities: We are Eco-Friendly - to help reduce wastage, we supply a single bottle of 3in1 shampoo/conditioner/body wash in all showers. In addition, guests are advised to bring their own personal preferred bathroom products/amenities. Fires and Firewood: Internal wood fireplaces and outdoor fire pits only operate after the NSW Easter School Holidays up to before the NSW September School Holidays in line with NSW state fire restrictions. Please note we will normally supply enough firewood, kindling & fire-starters for between 1-2 nights of your stay. For guests wishing to have additional fires, we suggest BYO Firewood, Kindling, and Starters which can be easily purchased from the local service stations. No Party Policy: All reservations operate under a Strict No-Party & Non-Excessive Noise Policy as prescribed in the NSW Short-Term Letting Legislation and Local Council Laws. This property is in a Residential Area. Failure to comply can put the security bond into jeopardy and may lead to police-assisted eviction and/or extra charges being levied. We hate to have to note this but the reality is that so far this year we have had to evict 3 groups for overstacking/bad/anti-social behaviour. Extra Guests / Visitors: The number of people nominated on your booking is the maximum number of people that are allowed to be on the property at any one time, including visitors. Visitors may be requested and if approved must be approved in writing with Weekenda staff. Simply put, if Mum and Dad want to come over for a BBQ then we are likely to approve. If 10 extra people want to stop by we are unlikely to approve, which could put your booking at risk. We will always try to be reasonable with reasonable people within property constraints and House Rules. Cameras and Noise Monitoring: There are no external security cameras at this location presently but the owner reserves the right at any time to install external cameras at their discretion. Any camera install will be in line with local regulations. A noise monitoring device is installed - fines apply to guests found to have disconnected, removed or damaged the noise device. These devices are used to monitor and maintain ours and guests responsibilities under the NSW STR Code of Conduct. Guest Registration / ID Check : Weekenda requires every guest to complete and sign an electronic guest registration prior to arrival which will ask for photo ID i.e. a copy of your Drivers Licence or Passport. The primary booker will also be required to complete a list with the guests names and actual mobile numbers. In the event we are unable to reach the primary booker, it is very important we can get a hold of other guests. These documents will be deleted after your departure. Access Codes are only released to Registered and Verified Guests. Critical Update: Due to an unprecedented influx of fraudulent bookings, we are forced to impose a policy that protects our clients, industry and community against those attempting to commit fraud and theft. Any booking made within 5 days of arrival is required to provide a photo of a valid credit card in the same full name of the primary guest to match the supplied identification document. Failure of these documents matching will result in the booking being cancelled and all funds processed returned to the original card assumed as stolen and thus a fraudulent transaction. We trust we have our honest and genuine customers understanding this policy is in place to protect all parties. Insurance: As always, but ever so more due to recent times, we strongly encourage any holidaymakers to obtain a very inexpensive 3rd Party Domestic Travel Insurance Policy to cover you for all manners of matters which may restrict travel. This is particularly helpful for things like Hunter Valley Concert cancellations, Covid or Medical and Other Emergencies for which we don't provide refunds, and anything which falls under our standard Terms & Conditions irrespective of the reason. We suggest reviewing policies with 'Cover-More' or 'Travel Insurance Direct' or 'Insureandgo' This property is managed by Weekenda, a licensed real estate. Weekenda staff are available 7 days a week to assist from your initial enquiry through to your departure and everything in between. We look forward to having you stay with us. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 2320,PID-STRA-6536 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 1\_607 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.71051%2C151.28656&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cytf_i9c39rW6JRdt8ra3CUJYs8=) Pokolbin, NSW #### What's nearby - White Barn Pokolbin - 4 min drive - 2.0 km - The Vintage Golf Club - 14 min drive - 9.2 km - Bimbadgen Estate - 16 min drive - 10.4 km - Roche Estate - 20 min drive - 14.2 km - Hunter Valley Gardens - 21 min drive - 15.0 km #### Getting around - Branxton Station - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪NINETEEN Hunter Valley - ‬15 min drive - ‪IronBark Hill Brewhouse - ‬14 min drive - ‪Leogate Estate Wines - ‬20 min drive - ‪4 Pines at the Farm - Hunter Valley - ‬16 min drive - ‪Spike Bar - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bracken Ridge Vineyard - The Athabascan - Villa 5 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Bracken Ridge Vineyard - The Athabascan - Villa 5? > As of Oct 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bracken Ridge Vineyard - The Athabascan - Villa 5 on Nov 3, 2025 start from CA $684.34, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Rothbury-Hotels-Bracken-Ridge-Vineyard-The-Athabascan.h84513486.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Bracken Ridge Vineyard - The Athabascan - Villa 5? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bracken Ridge Vineyard - The Athabascan - Villa 5? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Bracken Ridge Vineyard - The Athabascan - Villa 5 located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Macquariedale Estate and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Lucy's Run Wines. Piggs Peake Winery and IronBark Hill Brewhouse are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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