Hunter Valley Stays is the No.1 Short Stay Accommodation and Property Management Group in the Hunter Valley, NSW Australia. We like to think of ourselves as accommodation match makers and listen to what you need for your stay. When you stay with Hunter Valley Stays, you can unlock the doors to our collection of more than 80 individual and review worthy, self-catering properties located in Pokolbin, Rothbury, Lovedale, Broke Fordwich, Wollombi, Millfield, Gresford, Elderslie and the Yarramalong Valley. Whether it be for large group accommodation for family and friends, wedding accommodation, a romantic break in one of our snug Hunter Valley cottages, a corporate escape to rest and grow, a fitness and wellness retreat, or an ultra-luxe destination for a milestone celebration – there’s a property to suit your needs. In season all year round, there’s a property for every taste, and we cater to those who wish to spend a little or indulge a lot. Hunter Valley Stays are contactable 24 hours, 7 days a week and we respond to enquiries 365 days of the year. We offer After Hours guest services for in-house guests.

SECURITY DEPOSIT A security deposit/bond of 400.00 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. Privately nestled within a 100-acre property, Scarborough Cottage is the definition of an authentic vineyard stay, perfect for up to four guests seeking a peaceful location to take in the best of the Hunter Valley. Located on Wine Country Drive in Rothbury, guests will immediately feel a sense of place when they turn into the rose-edged entrance and traveling along the native bushland driveway, arriving at the country chapel-like, 2-bedroom cottage within the house paddock of Scarborough family’s Sunshine Vineyard. This winemaker’s cottage has the charm of yesteryear with the fusion of comforts you would wish for to create a very special and memorable rural escape. Casual, charming in style and deeply comfortable, staying at Scarborough Cottage is an opportunity to relax, take a breath and feel at ease as you and your guests enjoy the beauty that only nature and the wide-open space can give. Scarborough Cottage has a classic layout with a country kitchen, separate living and dining rooms, two king bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, BBQ deck with views as well as a petite, sun-drenched deck off the dining room, reverse cycle air-conditioning, laundry with washer and dryer, and Wi-Fi. As part of your stay, guests will also be able to enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at the iconic, Scarborough Wine Co. Cellar Door on Gillards Road in Pokolbin (bookings required), and experience excellence in Hunter wine and heart-warming hospitality.

Scarborough Cottage is conveniently located only just 28 kms from the Hunter Expressway, the Historic town of Branxton and Huntlee Shopping Centre, as well as 7.3 km to Hunter Valley Gardens, 6 km to Scarborough Wine Co. Cellar Door, 3.5 km to Cessnock Airport and, even closer to The Vintage Greg Norman designed Golf Course, Bistro Nineteen, major concert and wedding venues as well as restaurants such as Muse and Amanda’s on the Edge. Tour operators will happily collect you from this property so you can experience the luxury of a private driver and fully enjoy the tasting experiences the valley is famous for.