TO THE HUNTER VALLEY
Nestled just two hours north of Sydney, the Hunter Valley region is a picturesque haven renowned for its stunning vineyards, lush landscapes, and charming country atmosphere.
As one of Australia’s oldest and best wine regions, the Hunter Valley is home to over 150 wineries, with award-winning wines produced here since the 1800s.
Beyond wine, the region is rich in culinary delights, with gourmet restaurants, artisan cheese producers, and fresh local produce. Visitors can explore the rolling hills, enjoy scenic hot air balloon rides, or embark on leisurely bike rides through the vineyards.
With its blend of natural beauty and vibrant experiences, the Hunter Valley is perfect for wine enthusiasts and anyone seeking a peaceful escape.
SPICERS GUESTHOUSE
Luxury in the heart of the Hunter Valley
Spicers Guesthouse offers an experience unrivaled in the region with 45 rooms, a four bedroom cottage, numerous event spaces, and a modern Italian restaurant.
ACCOMMODATION
Luxurious guesthouse in the heart of the Hunter Valley
45 rooms over five room types:
King Room (26 - 2 accesible)
King Deluxe (15)
Garden Suite (2)
Hunter Suite including bath (2)
Four bedroom Cottage
EACH ROOM FEATURES
Spicers signature bed
Modern designer furniture
Bottled still and mineral water
Television
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron, ironing board and hair dryer
Bose Bluetooth Soundlink
Mini Minibar
Ensuite with rain shower
SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Concierge/porterage service
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary onsite parking
Guest lounge
RECREATIONAL OPTIONS
Swimming pool & heated spa
Helicopter rides & hot air balloon rides
Close to the finest Hunter Valley wineries
Complimentary bicycle use
Picnics & wine tastings
Electric bike hire
Tennis court
RESTAURANT AND BAR
Modern Italian onsite
restaurant - éRemo
Wine wall featuring the best Hunter Valley wines
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
CONFERENCES
AND EVENTS
Six venue spaces catering to a maximum of 120 people
Private lounge spaces
Private dining room
Complimentary audio visual
equipment
Complimentary Wi-Fi
WEDDINGS
Variety of locations to create every bride’s dream wedding
Dedicated wedding and events coordinator
Catering for groups of 14 to 120 people
Assortment of dining options made onsite by our chefs
Exclusive use available
LOCATION
Spicers Guesthouse is located within the heart of Australia’s oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley, close to some of Australia’s most iconic vineyards
TRANSPORTATION
Transfers available upon request
1 hour from Newcastle Airport: 70 km
2 hours from Sydney Airport: 180 km
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éRemocelebratesthepassionanddeeplyrootedtraditionsofItaliancuisine,withChefJaydenCasinelli’s contemporaryflairbringingthemenuintothepantheonofmoderndayAustralianculinaryclassics
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Thewinelistisextensiveandinspiring,offeringgueststhechancetotrysomethingnew–ararevintage perhaps–orselectfromtheverybestoftheHunterValley.Otherwineregionsarecelebratedin abundancesuchasAdelaideHills,MargaretRiverandtheYarra.AliberalselectionofqualityItalianand Frenchwinescompletestheenticingselection
HeadChefJaydenCasinelli embracestheendlessopportunitiesforinventionéRemoofferstodiners.His focusisonlocalproducefromlocalgrowersandsupplierslikeHuntervaleHensforfree-rangeeggs,Ali Farmforzucchiniflowers,andPokolbinProteinsfortop-qualitymeats
“Thebeautifulspace,thekitchen,thegreatproduceandever-changingmenus,andouramazingstaffare allwhatIloveaboutthisplace,”saysJayden “Ourclienteleareverydiverseandhaveabroadpalette,which makeséRemoablankcanvasforourcooking.”
THE CONVENT
Timeless elegance
Set amongst beautiful gardens and vineyards in classic Australian wine country, The Convent Hunter Valley is picture perfect.
Lavish décor has been handsourced and the dining options would rival any found around the globe. The retreat is just a short stroll from the renowned Circa 1876 Restaurant.
ACCOMMODATION
Luxury accommodation in the Hunter Valley 19 intimate guestrooms and suites to choose from Deluxe Room
Superior Room
Premier Room
Garden Suite
EACH ROOM FEATURES
Queen and king-sized beds
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Concierge service
Ironing facilities
Hair dryer
Safe
Tea & coffee making
facilities
Mini fridge
RECREATIONAL OPTIONS
Swimming pool
Tennis court with complimentary tennis equipment
EV charging stations available for in-house guests
Rental bicycles
RESTAURANT AND BAR
One of the Hunter Valley’s most iconic restaurantsCirca 1876
Open 5 days a week
CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
Two event spaces with a maximum capacity of 30 people
Complimentary Wi-Fi
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Hunter Valley Gardens
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
Hunter Valley Golf
Winery tours
Hot air ballooning
Food and wine trails
Segway tours
Horse riding
Local breweries and distilleries
Hunter Valley Chocolate Company
Hunter Valley Cheese
Factory
WEDDINGS
Variety of locations to create every bride’s dream wedding and unique atmosphere
Dedicated wedding coordinator
A variety of reception packages
LOCATION
The Convent is nestled within one of Australia’s premier wine regions, Pokolbin, in the Hunter Valley, located just 2 hours’ drive from Sydney CBD
TRANSPORTATION
2 hours and 20 minutes from Sydney Airport: 180 km
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Ashortstrolldownthetree-lineddrivewayisCirca1876,oneoftheHunterValley'smosticonicrestaurants-locatedaside thehistoriccottageonthepicturesquegroundsofRoscreaEstate,surroundedbyourrichproduce-filledkitchengardens
ExecutiveChefJoeyIngram'smenuoffersarefined,yetrelaxeddiningexperience,guidedbytheseasonsandonsite garden Theexperiencecanbedescribedas"unbuttonedfinedining"withfoodthatishonest,thoughtful,andcomfortdriven;ahyper-localwinelistandservicethatsurprisesanddelights IngramcomestoCirca1876fromfouryearsasheadchefatMarganRestaurant,whereheretainedachefs’hateveryyear. Hehasanincrediblefine-diningbackgroundinrestaurantswithahostofchef’shatsandMichelinstars.
Circa1876hasacelebratedhistoryintheHunter,“Ilovethebuilding,theteamandthehistory,”saysIngram,“Somany amazingpeoplehavepassedthroughthesehalls”
IngramhasmuchrespectforregionalwinemakersincludingAndrewMargan,PJCharteris,AndrewThomas,MikeDe LuliisandIainRiggs Ingramsays,“thesemenreallyhavehoned-inontheirstyleandhowtomakethebestwinethatthey canfromthebestfruit”
Amongthetreesandvinesoftheestateisahugekitchengarden,andarunfortheflockofmagnificentchickens Every courseofIngram’ssuccinctanddiversemenuoffersanexcellentbalanceofmeat,seafoodandvegetariandishes.
ThepresentationonshowatCirca1876ismasterful,practicalandnotatallfussy.Thecaretakenwithplatingaddstothe appreciationoftheingredients Thedishesspeakofimpeccableattentiontodetailandanexpert,lighttouchwithclassic Frenchrecipesandtechniques,alongsideacertainrusticcharm
Circa1876offersanextraelementofcharacterandlocalingredientsonitsseasonalmenu,likethewagyurumpcapwith parsley,horseradishandoystermushroomsfromartisanproducerMotherFungus,onthemid-northcoastnearTaree The brightredfleshofthewagyuispresentedonathickbedofparsleypureeandjus,theperfectsteakcrownedwithahalo clusterofmushrooms
Fordessert,pictureamillefeuilleofpoachedpear,lovinglyencasedbycircularlayersofrhubarb,vanillaandwalnut,just achingforaforkorspoontocrackapartthecarefulconstruction.
TheConventHunterValleyandCirca1876giveyoueveryreasontovisitandexplorethecharmsandpleasuresofthe HunterValley,whetheryouwanttoloungeintheshadeafteroneofthebestmealsyoucanrememberorexplorethe exceptionallocalwineriesandartisanfoodproducers
SPICERS VINEYARDS
The Hunter’s home for romance
A luxuriously appointed estate set on a private vineyard and surrounded by native bushland, Spicers Vineyards
Estate is perfect for food and wine lovers exploring the Hunter Valley.
ACCOMMODATION
Luxurious guesthouse in the heart of the Hunter Valley
12 suits all with spa facilities
8 King Spa Suites and 4
Luxury Spa Suites
Four-bedroom Vineyards
House with private pool
EACH ROOM FEATURES
Large bedroom, bathroom and living area
King-size bed
Lounge with open fireplace
Granite ensuite with spa
Flat screen TV and DVD player
Tea and coffee making facilities
LUXURY SPA SUITES ALSO FEATURE
Underfloor heating
Dual hand basins
Rain showers
Spa bath enclaves
SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Concierge service
Guest lounge with games and books
DVD library
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary onsite parking
RECREATIONAL OPTIONS
Spa Anise onsite day spa
Swimming pool
Life sized chess & checkers
Vineyard strolls, wine tastings and picnics
Hot air balloon and helicopter rides with stunning views of the Hunter Valley
The region’s finest wineries
Complimentary bicycle use
RESTAURANT AND BAR
Award-winning Restaurant Botanica
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
2 venue spaces with a capacity for 50 guests
Restaurant capacity for 80 people for weddings and events
Private lounge space
Private dining room
AV equipment included
Complimentary Wi-Fi
LOCATION
Located on our own private vineyard in Pokolbin, with views rolling out to the stunning Brokenback Mountains, Spicers Vineyards
Estate is the ideal base from which to explore everything the Hunter Valley has to offer
TRANSPORTATION
Transfers available upon request
Newcastle Airport: 80 km
Sydney Airport: 190 km
Botanica’sheartfelttakeontheclassicbistroboastsconsidered,generousandplayfuldishes,thebest dropsfromtheHunter,avibrantcocktaillistandwarmhospitality
IntheheartofPokolbin,therestaurantshowcasesAustralian-growningredientsandutilisesclassicand modernFrenchtechniques Guestscanexpecttoseelocallysourcedsourdoughbread,freshmarket crudites,thebestcutsofbeef,freshseafoodandacelebrationofroasted,pickled,preservedandbaked vegetablescomplimentedbydecadentdessertsandcarefullycraftedveganandvegetariandishes.
Aswouldbeexpectedofsuchanestablishment,thewinelistiseducatedandextensive Guestsareinvited toexplorethebestoftheregion,andtheteamisalwaysreadytoimparttheirexceptionalwineknowledge andtohelppairthedisheswiththeHunter’siconicwines Thecocktailofferingiscarefullycurated,using hand-selectedingredientsfromtheon-sitekitchengardenandbotanicalspiritsincludingalcohol-free alternativestocreateanexperiencethatwillpleaseall.
HeadChefAdamFrey‘suniquequalificationsincludearareappreciationofexceptionalproduceanda careerspentcookinginmarvellouscountrylocations.UnderFrey,thequintessentialmodernAustralian diningstyleofBotanicahasevolvedwithinfluencesfromaroundtheglobe,andcloserconnectionstolocal wineproducers Hispreferredcookingtechniquesalsoreflectapassionforsimplicityandlow-techcooking throughfermentation,picklingandemulsification,andsousvideisalsoonthelist,asamasterful techniqueforshowingrespecttothewholeanimal.
SALTER BROTHERS HOSPITALITY COMPANY PROFILE 2024
Salter Brothers Hospitality is a subsidiary of Salter Brothers, a globally recognised Australian owned fund manager with a diverse focus spanning hotels, property, private equity and credit Salter Brothers’ hotel platform, established in December 2015, has a proven track record of acquiring, developing, and skilfully managing top-tier hotel properties across Australia and the USA. With an impressive portfolio of over 5000 rooms spanning 33 hotels, Salter Brothers is recognised as Australasia’s second largest hotel owner.
Salter Brothers Hospitality operates a portfolio of exceptional, luxury hospitality brands across Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. The portfolio comprises 17 exceptional luxury retreats, hotels and lodges, more than 20 exquisite restaurants and bars, 7 premium spas and the renowned Scenic Rim Trail, Queensland’s only inclusion in the Great Walks of Australia
SPICERS RETREATS
NEWSOUTHWALES
SpicersPottsPoint
SpicersGuesthouse
SpicersVineyardsEstate SpicersSangomaRetreat
QUEENSLAND
SpicersTamarindRetreat
SpicersClovellyEstate SpicersBalfourHotel
SpicersHiddenVale
SpicersPeakLodge
ScenicRimTrail
INDEPENDENTS
NEWSOUTHWALES
TheConvent
EchoesBoutiqueHotel
TheHydroMajestic
RESTAURANTS&BARS
eRemo
RestaurantBotanica
RestaurantAmara
SPA ANISE
Spicers Vineyards Estate
Spicers Sangoma Retreat
Spicers Clovelly Estate
Spicers Peak Lodge
TheTamarind
TheLongApron
BalfourKitchen&Bar
HomageRestaurant
ThePeak
LilianfelsBlueMountainsResort&Spa
MiltonParkCountryHouseHotel&Spa
ParklandsCountryGardens&Lodges
SOUTHAUSTRALIA
KingsfordTheBarossa
RESTAURANTS&BARS
Circa1876
EchoesRestaurantandBar
BoilerHouseRestaurant&TheWintergarden
Darley’sRestaurant
HordernsRestaurant
OrleanaRestaurant