The Charles at Broke - House

The Charles is located in Broke and is ideal for those guests attending Weddings or Events in Broke, Wollombi, or the Hunter Valley.  Or those who are looking for a relaxing escape with great views & exploring what the Hunter Valley has to offer.

The Charles named after Sir Charles Broke-Vere, the namesake of Broke is set on four private acres on the outskirts of the Broke village and has some of the best expansive views in the Hunter Valley. The Charles is surrounded by farmlands, and local vineyards and minutes from all the cellar doors and restaurants in the area including the award-winning Margan, Krinklewood, 1813, Winmark, and Kawal Rock Distillery are a few of our favourites. 

In the Broke Village, we have a new café Magooneys for coffee or a bite to eat and the Broke General Store for all those last-minute food & drink needs is just minutes away.

The accommodation comprises five bedrooms; one king and three queen bedrooms, and a bunk/ single bedroom. The wrap-around verandas create several seating nooks where you can slip away for a quiet coffee, drink, and enjoy a good book.

The chef’s kitchen is fully equipped with double ovens and an induction cooktop, outside you’ll find a new 6-burner BBQ. There is a large fridge and a wine fridge to keep your local wine purchases chilled and ready to enjoy. There is a Nespresso coffee pod machine and slow cooker to assist you in cooking while you’re out exploring the Broke Fordwich region. https://brokefordwich.com.au/

Designed for group enjoyment, The Charles has polished timber floors, high-raked ceilings, a spacious lounge, and a dining room with a large table and multiple outside entertainment areas, all with panoramic views over the local farms, vineyards, ranges, and the magical yellow rock.

At The Charles, we provide absolutely everything your group could need with a huge 55-inch smart TV in the main lounge room and another 55-inch smart TV in the 5th bedroom, free WIFI, books and games. With fully ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans, and an inbuilt gas fireplace, the amenities make The Charles the perfect retreat for all occasions and all seasons. You can kick back with your favourite wine and enjoy the spectacular scenery.

The property houses both a house and a barn. The barn is not available for rental yet and this area is not accessible to house guests.  The barn is used by the owners.  The house provides private and luxurious accommodation for up to 11 people.

The Charles summary:

• 5 bedrooms all with fans
• 3 bathrooms (2 walk-in showers and 1 bath)
• Full ducted reverse cycle air conditioning – cooling and heating
• Open living room with 55-inch smart TV and built-in fireplace
• Dining table for 10 people / outdoor tables for extra dining
• Chef’s kitchen with
• Double ovens
• Cooking pots, crockery, cutlery, glasses, platters
•  Cooktop – Induction
• Dishwasher
• Island bench with seating for 4  also external servery bench seats 4
• Wine fridge
• Nespresso coffee pod machine for your daily fix
• Sliding doors that open to the large entertaining deck
• Stacker kitchen bench window that opens onto an outside breakfast bar with seating for 4
• 6 burner BBQ with roasting hood and side burner
• Wrap around covered verandas, and multiple seating areas to make the most of views and weather
• Wi-Fi Internet - Free
• Smart TVs - Free to air, Netflix, Stan, etc (login with own account)
• All windows and doors have screens
• Sports equipment, Books & Board Games
• Laundry with washing machine and dryer
• Outdoor firepit with seating for the winter months (April – Sept or as per RFS rules)
• Multiple outdoor covered entertainment areas
• Freshly laundered towels and linen
• Hairdryers
• Iron/ironing board
• Tea, coffee, sugar, salt, and pepper

ACCOMMODATION

Maximum 11 guests

Bedroom One, King bed (2) with ensuite, walk-in robe, and private rear veranda

Bedroom Two, Queen bed (2) with French doors opening to the front veranda

Bedroom Three, Queen bed (2)

Bedroom Four, single beds (3) bunk bed and single bed

Bedroom Five, Queen Bed (2) with TV & sliding door to the rear veranda 

MINIMUM STAY

Weekend - 2-night minimum (Thu-Fri or Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun)

Midweek - 2-night minimum (Mon-Thu)

GUEST ACCESS

At The Charles, guests have access to the entire house (5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and the outdoor entertaining decks and firepit). The guests can also stroll through the three acres of grass, gardens, and olive trees while enjoying some of the best uninterrupted views in the Hunter Valley. You may even meet some of the local animals including Cows, Horses, Sheep, Kangaroos, Wallabies, and Kookaburras.

The Barn is also available for separate rental and sleeps 8 - 10 guests. 

SECURITY DEPOSIT

For direct bookings, a security deposit/bond pre-authorisation of $1,500 is required for your stay and is payable as a credit card pre-authorisation. This will be processed approximately 24 hours before your booking commencement, so please ensure the funds are available at this time and it will be released 24 hours after your booking ends.  This is not required for Airbnb bookings, but they do incur extra Airbnb fees. 

NOTES

3-night minimum for long weekends, Easter, Xmas and New Year bookings.

The Charles has exterior security cameras to monitor the exterior of the property. All recordings are private and the property of the owner, recording will only be used for insurance and legal purposes and to monitor occupancy and other policies noted in our Terms & Conditions. They, in no way, are there to infringe upon the expectation of privacy of guests in these exterior areas. To disable or obscure the cameras is prohibited and may result in loss of security deposit or eviction.

Here are some of our suggestions;

You will discover Broke's exceptional Wineries & Restaurants including:

• Margan Wines & Restaurant - 4 min drive
• 1813 Wines - 4 min drive
• Whispering Brook Cellar Door and Winery - 5 mins drive
• Mount Broke Wines & Restaurant - 5 mins drive
• Winmark Wines and Art Gallery - 5 mins drive
• Greenway Wine - 5 min drive
• Talits Estate Vineyard - 7 mins drive
• Krinklewood Organic Estate - 9 mins drive

You can also enjoy some of our favourite spots around the Hunter Valley;

• Broke Skate Park - 1 min drive
• Starline Alpacas – 5 min drive
• Hunter Valley Gardens - 16 mins drive
• Hunter Farm & Adventure Centre - 17 min drive
• Cafe Enzo - 18 min drive
• Hunter Valley Aqua Golf – 19 min drive
• Roche Estate - 19 mins drive
• Fawk Foods - 20 min drive
• Bimbadgen Estate - 20 mins drive
• Maison Dieu Mountain Bike Park - 25 mins drive
• Hunter Valley Zoo - 25 mins drive
• Pioneer Mountain Bike Park - 27 mins drive
• Wollombi Markets - 28 mins drive
• Settlers Kitchen @Mulla Villa - 30 mins drive
• Go Karts Go Hunter Valley - 36 min drive
• GJ's by the lake - 50 min drive
• Bushwalking at Yengo National Park - 60 mins drive
• Dungog Common Mountain Bike Park - 86 min drive

Or a round of golf courses:

• Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club – 19 min drive
• Singleton Golf Club – 22 min drive
• The Vintage Golf Club – 23 min drive
• Hunter Valley Golf Club – 24 min drive
• Branxton Golf Club – 29 min drive

Explore the area by car, bike, wine tour, or private transfer for Relaxing, Weddings, Concerts, or Dinner Reservations.

Or explore on an electric bike;

• Starline Alpaca resort in Broke  - 5 m in drive