Sweetacres - Billabong Cottage

**ENJOY AN EXTRA NIGHT ON US !**
Book 2 nights and receive the 3rd night FREE. Available for all NEW bookings only, made from 24th March 2026 for Sweetacres Billabong Cottage and staying between 24th March 2026 – 31st August 2026. **This offer is not available on Long Weekends, Public Holidays or any Special Events in the Hunter (such as concerts etc.), or in conjunction with other offers or discounts. The FREE night will always be the lowest valued night.

Billabong Cottage atSweetacres offers so much peace, relaxation, and enjoyment for guests onsite as well as being ideally located to take advantage for many cellar doors, restaurants, attractions, and activities within moments of your cottage. 

Billabong Cottage is perfect for up to four guests and is exclusively positioned on the edge of the Sweetacres’ stunning natural billabong. Surrounded by casuarina woodlands, your days will be spent enjoying this idyllic location watching the ever-changing view of the billabong as it reflects the sky. The cottage features two well-appointed ensuite rooms with fans, a fully self-contained kitchen, air-conditioned open-plan sitting room with a cosy combustion wood fire. The extensive entertainment sun deck reaches out into the billabong and makes you feel like your cottage is floating. Teaming with birds, natural wildlife, and fish, it the perfect spot for a BBQ lunch, or a lazy afternoon in the sun. Guests are welcome to throw in a line or go for a relaxing row in the billabong boat and float away.

Moments away from Billabong Cottage, sample the delights of Hermitage Road and dine at Botanica, and Piggs Peake. Sample excellent food and brew at The Farm where you can horse ride, take a Segway tour, or meet the animals! Enjoy terrific hospitality whilst wine-tasting at neighbouring Hunter Wine Lab, Wombat Crossing, Thomas Wines, Ironbark Hill Brewhouse, Keith Tulloch or Tintilla. Wedding guests will love being only moments from signature reception venues including Enzo, The White Barn and Greystone Estate. Sweetacres is only 7 minutes’ drive to the Hunter Valley Gardens, The Vintage Golf Course, Roche, and Hope Estates as well as all food and wine delights of Hermitage, Broke and Deasys Roads.

For the active at heart, take a bush walk around Sweetacres’ walking tracks past the billabong and the casuarina woodlands or, wander across the lawn to enjoy The Deck leisure area or a dip in the refreshing shared Guest saltwater pool. You may also like to hire a bike and take the Hermitage Road cycle track to explore the best this destination has on offer. 

Please note Billabong Cottage at Sweetacres is NOT pet friendly and children must be supervised at all times.
 
Please Note: Sweetacres is not fully compliant for accessibility requirements, however we do have a Wheel Chair Ramp, Toilet Seat Safety Rails and a Shower Chair available (provided on request only). Please contact us to discuss your needs and we can advise if we can assist. 

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodates a maximum 4 guests or 2 guests in individual beds
Bedroom One - Queen Bed (2)
Bedroom Two - Queen Bed (2)

TARIFF 
Weekend - 2 night minimum up to 2 guests, $380 per night (Thursday-Sunday)
Midweek - 2 night minimum up to 2 guests, $285 per night (Monday-Wednesday)

Additional guest fee (Adults or Children) are charged at $101 per person per night. 
Infants under 2 are free. 

Please note that a $40.00 booking fee is applicable for all bookings made.

SECURITY DEPOSIT
A security deposit/bond of $400 is required for your stay and is payable as a credit card pre-authorisation. This will be processed approximately 24 - 48 hours before your arrival, so please ensure the funds are available at this time.

LONGER STAYS
Please contact us for a customised quote for longer stays of 3 nights and over.

NOTES 
A 1-night stay may be accepted at discretion of Management within 14 days of the prospective arrival date. A surcharge is applicable on the 1-night stay, this will be calculated by our staff and quoted to you before the booking is confirmed.

Weekend Public Holiday, Easter, Christmas, and New Year periods require a minimum 3 night stay full weekend rate.

Concert and special event weekends in the Hunter Valley will have a set minimum night requirement to stay and may attract a surcharge.

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