It turned out to be an AirBNB. Promised breakfast and had to cook myself. Not a good choice. Told by owner I could go out somewhere else to have breakfast!!!! Why when I have paid for it? Shower over spa tub in bathroom so not easy getting in and out. Tear in one of pillow slips. Furniture not very nice.

It's great for couples, not alot to do for children but we found a few options. Perfect for a weekend getaway and of course a wedding which is why we were there. Super impressed with Brokenwood and the changes they have made.

Pokolbin has quite a few things to do and a number of accommodation options at your disposal. It's just a matter of how much you can afford to spend and how much time you have to see everything. We drove around as this was easiest for a family, although you had the expensive horse and carriage or cheap electric bike hire as other options. The wineries are always a winner, but the Chocolate & Fudge Factory and Cheese Factory are good to visit as well. Take a look at Pepper Tree Vineyard. They offer free use of their gardens/vines for a picnic opportunity, but you do need to book this.

Hunter Valley Gardens was the best. Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort was horrific. Only those visitors who booked with Oaks could use facilities others could not even though we paid the same amount. We were deprived of the use of major facilities at the resort as we booked through booking .com. It was a humiliating experience, awful for my daughter. Heartbreaking. The woman at Oaks reception was vile when explaining the disaster to me.

There are so many activities in Pokolbin, wineries, ballooning, bike riding, bushwalking, the gardens, chocolate, cheese to name a few. It is also a peaceful place to visit if you want to curl up and read a book.

Stopping off at the Information Centre was a great idea as the staff was so helpful and full of suggestions to suit our plans. They were able to recommend a great cafe, Cafe Enzo, and booked a table for us so we wouldn’t miss out, recommended a winery and art gallery, Winmark, as well as a few other wineries and cafe, Jimmy Jones in Lovedale. They were all amazing and really made our trip. Just wish we could have stayed one more night to explore more!