Spicers Guesthouse
Hunter Valley - NSW
Why we love it
Spicers Guesthouse in the Hunter Valley offers a modern elegance where wine & exploration is the talk around the table. A five star hotel located in the heart of the Hunter Valley. You’ll feel a sense of relaxed luxury as soon as you arrive.
The Guesthouse has been an iconic destination within the Hunter Valley for 35 years (circa 1984). Having undergone an 18 month revitalisation the retreat has an inviting, homely feel that envelops guests once inside. The upgrade reflects a fresh contemporary uplift while the welcoming spirit of the original Guest House has been preserved.
Food
Modern contemporary Italian created by hatted Executive Chef Cameron Matthews. Cam, as he’s fondly known as at Spicers, spent his first ten years as a Chef in an Italian kitchen and after months of connecting with local producers and trialling one of a kind dishes the Éremo experience are exceptional. The menu is complemented by a well-travelled wine list, including some of the Hunter Valley’s best vintages and a selection of those from further a field. Our stunning private dining room can be booked for up to 14 guests.
Destination
While the Hunter Valley is recognised as a world-class wine and food destination, the region is actually made up of a number of smaller subregions. Each has its own secrets to reveal and subtle nuances in terms of wine characteristics. You can discover them individually or as part of the Hunter Valley wine and food trail.
It’s only a 40-minute drive from one end of the Hunter Valley to the other so you can easily take the time to explore some of the small villages, larger towns and other hidden gems around the region.
Experiences
A range of experiences have been designed to make the most of the lush grounds and the picturesque hunter region. From beautiful picnic spots, where the team will set up your private picnic with a lovely rug and pillows, ideal for relaxing long into the afternoon to your very own helicopter tour of the Hunter Valley through to Newcastle. Starting in the Hunter Valley you will take off from the Cessnock Aerodrome and fly above the myriad of vines, olive groves, wineries and the Brokenback Mountain Range. From here you will pass over Lake Macquarie, Australia’s largest coastal salt water lagoon then along the spectacular Newcastle coastline before returning back to Cessnock.
Getting there
Take a 2 hour drive from Sydney, you will find Spicers Guesthouse in the Hunter Valley wine region.
If you are looking to travel in true style (or can afford to!), Cessnock Airport is the closest airport, based in the heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country. However it is accessible by private charter & helicopters only.
For domestic flights, Newcastle Airport is approximately 45 minutes drive from Hunter Valley Wine Country. Flights depart from Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane & Melbourne daily direct to Newcastle.
Accommodation
The luxuriously appointed rooms at Spicers Guesthouse feature a classic contemporary feel, drawing upon the natural colour scheme of the Hunter region as inspiration.
The Cottage - Located a short stroll from reception, The Cottage is a classic country one story home decorated in a warm rustic style. The house is fully self-contained with four bedrooms, kitchen, dining and living room with open fire, verandahs & private courtyard.
