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| The Peppers Convent Hunter Valley Experience |
Two hours north of Sydney in the Hunter Valley is this serene and unique retreat offering the ultimate experience for those guests wishing to truly indulge themselves. This romantic retreat was once home to the Brigidine Order of Nuns. After careful reconstruction it now sits amidst magnificent landscaped gardens and vineyards. Positioned within the Pepper Tree Complex, Peppers Convent is only a short stroll from the renowned Robert's Restaurant and Pepper Tree Winery and tasting barn.
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Accommodation
- 17 rooms,
Check in - 2 PM, Check out - 11 AM
Offering 17 elegant guest rooms, all are decorated in a lovely French Provincial style. French doors and deep verandahs with views over the Hunter Valley, huge double beds and original furniture. You’ll find all the Peppers luxuries you envisaged. A room is provided for people with disabilities with a modiified bathroom, hand rails and ramp.
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Dining
Including the National Trust listed 1878 Pepper Tree Cottage, Robert's Restaurant has been described as the Hunter Valley's most beautiful dining room. With award-winning executive chef Jamie Hartcher at the helm, the menu at Chez Pok is a direct reflection of its regional surrounds featuring a unique Australian style influenced by French, Asian and Italian cuisine. Befitting their location in the heart of one of Australia’s premier wine producing areas, both restaurants showcase an extensive wine list consisting predominantly of locally produced wines. The Pepper Tree Winery and Tasting Barn
also provides superb wine only a few footsteps from your room.
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Activities
The Retreat features an outdoor swimming pool, heated spa pavilion, tennis court, boules, bicycles and, to assist in recovering from all this activity, relaxing massage facilities. Relax and unwind from your everyday stresses in the warmth of the Spa Pavilion, with full length windows it provides delightful views of the surrounding gardens - open 24hrs, towels provided. The friendly staff can easily arrange a host of other local activities such as Winery tours, Cheese & chocolate factory tours, Cycling, Golf, Horse riding, Horse & carriage rides, Hot air ballooning, Scenic flights and even Skydiving.
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Hotel Facilities
24hr reception, Car park, Lounge & fireplace, Massage & beauty treatments, Safety deposit box
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Room Facilities
Air-conditioning, Bath, Bathrobes, Clock radio, Ensuite, Hairdryer, Heating, Iron & ironing board, Mini-bar, Refrigerator, Tea & coffee facilities, Telephones DD/STD/ISD
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Events/Conferences
- capacity 45
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The Chapel, a renovated Welsh Baptist Church dating back to 1888, is located a short stroll from Peppers Convent and seats up to 45 delegates theatre style, 30 delegates classroom style and 20-25 delegates in U-shape. They also provide full business services and on-site leisure and team building activities, as well as special events & themes. Peppers can also provide an Outdoor Cinema at the end of a long day of conferencing. This new and exciting event combines an outdoor cinematic experience, with gourmet food and wine.
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Getting There
Located 170km north of Sydney Airport, approximately 2hrs by road or 45 mins by air to the on-site helipad. Peppers Convent is situated just past Cessnock and accessed via the Sydney-Newcastle Expressway turning off at the Branxton-Singleton road. Transfer options include scheduled flights between Sydney and nearby Maitland, by coach or limousine.
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Golf
The Hunter Valley Golf and Country Club is located nearby. This 18 hole golf course stretches across the Hunter Valley countryside.
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Children
The retreat can arrange baby sitting and child minding services. There is a charge of $25/night for children 12 years and under sharing a room with adults.
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