Accommodation at Peppers Guest House
Peppers Guest House offers 48 deluxe accommodation rooms and suites, each tastefully furnished in Peppers' distinctive boutique style. Guest rooms are more contemporary in flavour, with olive bed covers, cushions piled on the beds, woven cane and chocolate-coloured furnishings and sparkling, all-white bathrooms.

All rooms are non smoking and offer colour television, STD/ISD direct dialling, alarm clock, radio, mini bar, refrigerator, hairdryer, separate bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities.

Classic Rooms - located on the ground floor and have a king-size bed and French doors that open to the verandah.

Vintage Rooms - located on the first floor, and feature a king size bed and ensuite bathroom with views over the surrounding bushland, vineyards or gardens.

Heritage Suites - charming and spacious king-sized rooms offering an ensuite and also a separate lounge area with a comfortable lounge suite.

Homestead - located only a short stroll from the Main House, the Homestead offers a classic country house escape. Decorated in comfortable, rustic style, the house is fully self-contained with 4 twin/double rooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining and living room, wide verandahs, a private courtyard with BBQ and children's play area, open fire, private pool and access to all services and facilities.

Peppers Guest House Facilities • Concierge • Laundry and valet service • Room service • Courier service • Iron and ironing board • Mail and postal facilities • Babysitting • Car rental and limousine service • Indoor pool • Spa and sauna • Massage • Bikes • Tennis • Boules Business Services • Facsimile • Typing • Photocopying • Secretarial services including word-processing Dining Peppers Guest House is one of the Hunter's best loved retreats. At the heart of the resort is Chez Pok - the most awarded restaurant in the Hunter Valley, with a menu strong on robust country flavours, served in the warm, relaxed atmosphere of the French-provincial style dining room complemented by the beautiful setting. The restaurant head chef is famous for his ability to blend regional delicacies, matching them to local wines to create intense flavours. The menu at Chez Pok emphasises modern Australian cuisine with French, Asian and Italian influences and herbs picked from the retreat's own garden. The extraordinary wine list reflects the best of the region. Chez Pok offers an intimate fine dining experience in a warm, relaxing atmosphere. Chez Pok is open 7 days. Bookings are essential at time of reservation. Conferences at Peppers Guest House Set in New South Wales' renowned Hunter Valley wine country, Peppers Guest House offers the ideal conference and meeting venue with 48 guest rooms including our executive retreat, The Homestead, fine dining in our renowned Chez Pok restaurant and conference room facilities for up to 120 delegates. • 48 contemporary classic style rooms • 2 main meeting rooms leading out to a verandah, both with natural light • Morning and afternoon tea options • Guest lounges for breakout areas • Full business centre • Presentation equipment • Broadband Internet access • Exceptional cuisine from Chez Pok • 2 hours drive from Sydney • Team building activities and training programmes Weddings Set in peaceful country gardens in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country, Peppers Guest House is the ideal venue for your wedding day. Our friendly, relaxed and unobtrusive service, three elegant reception options, charming accommodation and cuisine from Chez Pok, a Hunter Valley classic, combine to offer you the perfect wedding package. You can choose from the French provincial style of Chez Pok, the beautifully appointed Tallawanta Room for up to 110 guests, or an outdoor wedding in the delightful grounds of the retreat. With the expertise of our wedding coordinator, you make the decisions and leave it to us to remove the planning pressures so that you, your family and your friends will experience Peppers' warm, relaxed atmosphere on this memorable occasion. Hunter Valley Events Peppers Guest House is the ideal getaway to enjoy the many annual festivals and events held in the Hunter Valley including Opera in the Vineyards, Jazz in the Vines, the Hunter Valley Wine Country Harvest Festival, Lovedale Long Lunch, Dine in the Vines and a host of gourmet food and wine weekends. But remember to book your accommodation and tickets early for these events! Things To Do On Site Whether your holiday agenda calls for leisurely relaxation or some more active pursuits both Peppers Guest House and the Hunter Valley region provide a variety of activity options. Peppers Guest House facilities include swimming pools, sauna, boules, tennis court and bicycles. There's also an endota spa on-site offering signature health and beauty treatments. Swimming pools, spa and sauna - Take dip in our indoor or outdoor pool and then relax and unwind in the spa and sauna. Bikes - For those who enjoy a little exercise, ask about hiring a bike and explore the beautiful surrounding country side at your own pace. Endota spa - a visit to Peppers Guest House wouldn't be complete without a massage, facial or special body treatment at Endota spa. Here you'll find a fresh and personal approach to spa treatments including traditional Hawaiian hot stone therapy to realign the body's chakras (energy centres) and endota's signature 'drenched' treatment. Tennis Court - Why not enjoy a game of tennis during your stay. To avoid disappointment, contact reception to reserve the court. Racquets and tennis balls are available from reception with our compliments. Boules - This continental sport is the perfect summer game - with the boule in one hand and a cool drink in the other, this is a delightful way to spend a warm afternoon.

Golf - The Vintage golf course has been created specifically to complement the area's unique natural environment. The course gently winds around undisturbed wetlands, water carries, eucalypts and the Bimbadgen vineyards. Step onto the impressive practice range to warm up before a round or improve your technique with lessons from qualified instructors.

Winery tours and wine tastings - With over 100 wineries the Hunter Valley is one of Australia's premier wine growing regions offering guests an opportunity to visit tiny, boutique wineries such as Audrey Wilkinson Vineyards, Ivanhoe Wines and Vinden Estate Wines or taste the wide selection made by some of Australia's largest wine producers such as Lindemans, McGuigan Cellars and Rothbury Estate.

Hunter Valley Cheese Company - While on a wine tasting tour why not stop off at one of Australia's finest handmade cheese factories. The maturation rooms are open daily enabling you to inspect the production process. A fine array of cheeses are available for sampling and purchase.

Picnic Hampers - Ask Chez Pok to pack you a gourmet picnic hamper before you set off to explore the country side. Your destination will be all the more enjoyable with one of these delightful baskets of delicacies. Please request your hamper the night prior.

Hot Air Ballooning - See the vineyards from above! Balloon Aloft Australia operate sunrise flights featuring spectacular 'bird's-eye-views' of the wineries and the surrounding region followed by a champagne breakfast.

Helicopter Flights - Flights from the grounds of Peppers Guest House will grant further opportunities to see the Hunter Valley and beyond, from above. A breathtaking ride!

Horse and Carriage Rides - Visit the local wineries or experience an exhilarating cross country run in a delightful carriage. This unique activity is sure to enhance your Hunter Valley experience and is available for up to 16 passengers.

Hunter Valley Wine School - Commencing every day at 9am, this unique experience will give you an insight into the winemaking process of some of the best 'drops' in the region, from the vine to the bottle!

Mountain Biking - Experience the great outdoors on a mountain bike through the beautiful Hunter Valley countryside. There are plenty of opportunities for the experienced fit biker as well as the more leisurely rider.

Location
Ekerts Road, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, New South Wales

Peppers Guest House is located in the Hunter Valley, approximately 2 hours drive north of Sydney on the F3 Freeway. Distance is 220 kilometres.

Transfer options include
• Limousine transfers from Sydney or Newcastle with Wine Country Limousines
• Helicopter directly onto the lawns of Peppers Guest House
• Direct flights to Newcastle Airport (Williamtown) are available from Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne with Virgin Blue and Jetstar.
• Transfers can be organised for the 30 minute drive from Newcastle Airport to Peppers Guest House.
• Scheduled airline service between Sydney and Maitland
• Luxury coach transfers with Wine Country Express departing from Sydney Airport (must be pre-booked), Sydney Coach Terminal, Circular Quay and Chatswood.