Broke Estate

Stay/ The Cottage

FARM STAY COTTAGE · BROKE, HUNTER VALLEY · 2.5 HRS FROM SYDNEY

The Cottage. A slow country house.

Two king bedrooms, each with its own ensuite. A slow combustion wood fire and a kitchen that wants to be cooked in. The verandah does most of the work in the afternoon, the firepit takes over after dark.

The Cottage at sunset with the verandah lights on, Bella the border collie sitting on the deck
The Cottage living room with the wood stove lit and sofas pulled in around itA king bedroom in the Cottage with morning light across the bed
Sleeps4 guests
Bedrooms2 king
Bathrooms2 ensuite
Minimum stay2 nights
The house

A country house, not a country resort.

The Cottage sits behind its garden with the paddocks beyond, on a working cattle farm. From the verandah you look south to Yellow Rock, and the cattle are usually a paddock over. Bernadette and Max live in the homestead about fifty metres away; you're unlikely to see them unless you want to.

Inside, the slow combustion wood fire does winter properly, sofas pulled in around it. The kitchen is fully stocked and the working kind, with a pod coffee machine for slow mornings. Two bedrooms at opposite ends of the house, the living room between them, both with king beds and their own ensuites.

Tea, coffee and the basics are stocked before you arrive. Beyond that, the house is yours.

Early morning sun along the Cottage verandah, table and chairs on the deck and the paddocks beyond
The whole place

Every room, before you commit.

The Cottage living room, wood fire at one end and the dining table at the other
Bedroom one at the Cottage, a king bed with the ensuite through the door
Ensuite one at the Cottage, a walk-in shower tiled floor to ceiling
Bedroom two at the Cottage, the second king bed behind a timber door
The second bathroom at the Cottage with a corrugated-iron shower
The slow combustion wood fire in the Cottage lounge, wood stacked beside it
The Cottage dining table set in timber-lined walls, with the undercover verandah and cattle paddocks through the window
The Cottage verandah from the garden, wine barrels and wildflowers in late sun
The other end of the Cottage living room, deep leather sofas and framed prints
The Cottage kitchen, gas cooktop and a work table to gather round
The pergola beside the Cottage with bikes, wildflowers and paddocks past it
A long table on the Cottage verandah under the iron roof, paddocks and the ranges beyond
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What's here

The honest list.

Everything you'd hope is here. A few things you might not expect. If something matters to your stay and isn't listed, email and ask.

Inside

  • Two king bedrooms, each with its own ensuite
  • Slow combustion wood fire
  • Central heating and cooling
  • Fully stocked kitchen, pod coffee machine
  • Smart TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Professionally laundered linen and towels

Outside

  • Verandah that catches the afternoon sun
  • Large undercover outdoor dining area
  • Weber BBQ
  • Firepit
  • On-site parking beside the Cottage

For families

  • Children welcome
  • Portacot and high chair on request

Good to know

  • Two-night minimum
  • Self check-in via lockbox from 3pm, check-out 11am
  • The roads in are dirt, fine for any car
  • No pets
  • A few steps and uneven ground; not wheelchair accessible, call us for an honest picture.
"Bella, the sweetest dog, ran out to greet us as soon as we arrived and instantly stole our hearts! The house is cosy, spotless, and full of thoughtful touches that make it feel like home."
Eve · October 2025
"At the time we arrived, the hosts Bernadette and Max had the fireplace going for us and created a relaxing and cosy atmosphere. The house is very well kept and visually stunning."
Simon · June 2026
"We loved our stay at the Cottage, everything was perfect! Loved that the cottage is an original part of history and has been lovingly restored by the current owners and is tastefully decorated. The combustion fire was our favourite feature."
Lynn · June 2026

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The firepit at the Cottage, cut wood waiting and hot-air balloons over the ranges at dawn
Where on the property

Near the homestead, a long way from everything else.

The Cottage is the closest of the three stays to the homestead, about fifty metres away. The Bell Tent and the Caravan sit in their own paddocks, further out.

2–2.5 hours from Sydney, 1 hour 15 from Newcastle, 15 minutes from Pokolbin's cellar doors. The last stretch of road is dirt, and fine for any car.

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Availability

Book the Cottage.

Pick your dates for live availability and a total. Booking direct means the reply comes from one of us, not a platform. Questions first? Email info@brokeestate.com.au or call (02) 4088 8883.

MinimumTwo nights. Long weekends and holidays can carry a three-night minimum.
Check-inSelf check-in via lockbox from 3pm. Check-out 11am.
ChildrenWelcome. Portacot and high chair on request.
PetsNo pets. It's a working cattle farm with working dogs.
Fire & firepitSeasonal, closed over the warmer months. We'll confirm for your dates when you book.
AccessA few steps and uneven ground; not wheelchair accessible. Call us for an honest picture.
CancellationFull refund five or more days before arrival; 50% up to one day before.
Before you book

The things people ask us.

Anything else, email info@brokeestate.com.au and one of the family will answer.

How far is the drive, and are the roads sealed?

2–2.5 hours from Sydney, 1 hour 15 from Newcastle, 15 minutes from Pokolbin's cellar doors (see what's nearby). The last stretch in is dirt and fine for any car, including low-clearance ones. Drive slowly; there are cattle and kangaroos about.

Is there a minimum stay?

Two nights. Long weekends and holiday periods can carry a three-night minimum; the booking calendar will tell you when.

Can we bring children?

Yes, children are welcome in the Cottage. A portacot and a high chair are available on request; ask when you book.

Can we bring the dog?

No pets on any of the stays. It's a working cattle farm with our own working dogs. Bella, the border collie in the reviews, is ours, and she takes the greeting side of things seriously.

What's the cancellation policy?

A full refund if you cancel five or more days before arrival, and a 50% refund up to one day before.

What's check-in like?

Self check-in via lockbox from 3pm, check-out by 11am. We send directions ahead of time and the code on the morning of your arrival, and we're usually on the farm if you need us.

Is the Cottage accessible?

There are a few steps and some uneven ground, so the Cottage isn't wheelchair accessible. Call us on (02) 4088 8883 and we'll give you an honest picture of whether it will suit.

When you book, you book with the family.

No platform, no call centre. Your booking, your questions, and the reply all come from one of the four of us. Email info@brokeestate.com.au or call (02) 4088 8883.

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