FAQs - Frequently asked questions
•How close are you to the vineyards?
Misty Glen Cottage is in Pokolbin the heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Country. You can walk to Misty Glen Wines for wine tasting. Other cellar doors are within 5 - 10 minute drive.
We recommend the Around Hermitage Wine and Food Trail
http://www.aroundhermitage.com.au/tours
•How far are you from the concert venues?
Misty Glen Cottage is 5 minutes from the venues of Bimbadgen, Hope Estate and Roche Estate. Rover Coaches provide a shuttle service to the concerts, fees apply, must be pre booked.
Routes: Wine Country Shuttles http://www.rovercoaches.com.au phone 02 4990 1660 ask for a pick up from Misty Glen Cottage, alternatively nearest pick up point is opposite Woolshed Hill Estate, Deasys Road.
•Can we bring pets?
Yes, well behaved pets are welcome. They must be vaccinated and flea treated. Pets are allowed inside. The garden is fully fenced. Please refer to additional pet friendly house rules .
•What does fully self contained mean?
Misty Glen Cottage is set up so that you can prepare all your own meals. The kitchen has a full size oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, plenty of pots and pans, serving dishes etc. There is a gas BBQ outside. The pantry is stocked with basic necessities such as olive oil, salt and pepper, herbs.
A breakfast starter pack is provided, including eggs and bacon, fruit juice, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, bread and butter, cereals.
•Where is the nearest supermarket?
There is an IGA at Maitland Street, Branxton just off the New England Highway.
There is a Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and IGA in Singleton and Cessnock.
Basic provisions can also be purchased at the General Store at Pokolbin Village on Broke Road and also at the store at the Hunter Valley Gardens complex.
Cheeses and antipasto can be purchased at the Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen, the Smelly Cheese shops located at Pokolbin Village and Tempus Two, also at Binnorie Dairy on Hermitage Road. Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen also sells meat for the barbeque.
Locally grown olives and olive products at Tintilla Estate on Hermitage Road and Pokolbin Estate on McDonalds Road.
BBQ meats: Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen, general store at the Hunter Valley Gardens complex, Blaxlands Inn (Broke Road). The Branxton Butchers is also recommended.
•We are not into wine, what else is there to do?
There is plenty to do even if you are not into wine or need a break from wine tasting.
How about:
a round of golf at the Vintage or Cyprus Lakes
visit Hunter Valley Gardens
visit hunter Valley Zoo
art and sculptures at Mistletoe on Hermitage Road
day spas at Spicers Vineyards Retreat, Chateau Elan and the Golden Door at Cyprus Lakes
horse riding and much more...
We are happy to advise.
•What can we do with the kids?
There are several child friendly activities:
Hunter Valley Zoo
Hunter Valley Gardens has a special themed area for children and has extra activities during school holidays.
Most restaurants are child friendly. Cellar doors welcome children and many have activities to occupy them whilst you are wine tasting.
http://www.winecountry.com.au/things-to-see-do/childrens-activities
•Where can we eat out?
There are several restaurants within 5-10 minutes drive of the cottage to suit all budgets and tastes.
Please ask for recommendations.
Bookings are often required at weekends or busy periods.
http://www.aroundhermitage.com.au/hunter-valley-restaurants-cafes/
Restaurant Transfers: Vineyard Shuttle 4991 3655 / 0408 327193 / Sutton Estate 0448 600288 / John Cormack 0408 745 639 / Cessnock Radio Cabs 4990 1111
•Can we book a wine tour?
There are several wine tour operators providing half day or full day tours. You can pick from horse drawn carriage tours, small / large groups or private limo tours.
http://www.aroundhermitage.com.au/hunter-valley-tours/
http://www.winecountry.com.au/toursandtransport
If you would like to hire a bicycle we recommend Grapemobile www.grapemobile.com.au, Electric bicycles Sutton Estate Deasys Road Phone: 0448 600288
•How close are you to the vineyards?
Misty Glen Cottage is in Pokolbin the heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Country. You can walk to Misty Glen Wines for wine tasting. Other cellar doors are within 5 - 10 minute drive.
We recommend the Around Hermitage Wine and Food Trail
http://www.aroundhermitage.com.au/tours
•How far are you from the concert venues?
Misty Glen Cottage is 5 minutes from the venues of Bimbadgen, Hope Estate and Roche Estate. Rover Coaches provide a shuttle service to the concerts, fees apply, must be pre booked.
Routes: Wine Country Shuttles http://www.rovercoaches.com.au phone 02 4990 1660 ask for a pick up from Misty Glen Cottage, alternatively nearest pick up point is opposite Woolshed Hill Estate, Deasys Road.
•Can we bring pets?
Yes, well behaved pets are welcome. They must be vaccinated and flea treated. Pets are allowed inside. The garden is fully fenced. Please refer to additional pet friendly house rules .
•What does fully self contained mean?
Misty Glen Cottage is set up so that you can prepare all your own meals. The kitchen has a full size oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, plenty of pots and pans, serving dishes etc. There is a gas BBQ outside. The pantry is stocked with basic necessities such as olive oil, salt and pepper, herbs.
A breakfast starter pack is provided, including eggs and bacon, fruit juice, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, bread and butter, cereals.
•Where is the nearest supermarket?
There is an IGA at Maitland Street, Branxton just off the New England Highway.
There is a Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and IGA in Singleton and Cessnock.
Basic provisions can also be purchased at the General Store at Pokolbin Village on Broke Road and also at the store at the Hunter Valley Gardens complex.
Cheeses and antipasto can be purchased at the Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen, the Smelly Cheese shops located at Pokolbin Village and Tempus Two, also at Binnorie Dairy on Hermitage Road. Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen also sells meat for the barbeque.
Locally grown olives and olive products at Tintilla Estate on Hermitage Road and Pokolbin Estate on McDonalds Road.
BBQ meats: Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen, general store at the Hunter Valley Gardens complex, Blaxlands Inn (Broke Road). The Branxton Butchers is also recommended.
•We are not into wine, what else is there to do?
There is plenty to do even if you are not into wine or need a break from wine tasting.
How about:
a round of golf at the Vintage or Cyprus Lakes
visit Hunter Valley Gardens
visit hunter Valley Zoo
art and sculptures at Mistletoe on Hermitage Road
day spas at Spicers Vineyards Retreat, Chateau Elan and the Golden Door at Cyprus Lakes
horse riding and much more...
We are happy to advise.
•What can we do with the kids?
There are several child friendly activities:
Hunter Valley Zoo
Hunter Valley Gardens has a special themed area for children and has extra activities during school holidays.
Most restaurants are child friendly. Cellar doors welcome children and many have activities to occupy them whilst you are wine tasting.
http://www.winecountry.com.au/things-to-see-do/childrens-activities
•Where can we eat out?
There are several restaurants within 5-10 minutes drive of the cottage to suit all budgets and tastes.
Please ask for recommendations.
Bookings are often required at weekends or busy periods.
http://www.aroundhermitage.com.au/hunter-valley-restaurants-cafes/
Restaurant Transfers: Vineyard Shuttle 4991 3655 / 0408 327193 / Sutton Estate 0448 600288 / John Cormack 0408 745 639 / Cessnock Radio Cabs 4990 1111
•Can we book a wine tour?
There are several wine tour operators providing half day or full day tours. You can pick from horse drawn carriage tours, small / large groups or private limo tours.
http://www.aroundhermitage.com.au/hunter-valley-tours/
http://www.winecountry.com.au/toursandtransport
If you would like to hire a bicycle we recommend Grapemobile www.grapemobile.com.au, Electric bicycles Sutton Estate Deasys Road Phone: 0448 600288
