Grand Mercure The Vintage Accor Vacation Club Apartments
Leave the city behind for a laid-back, self-catering escape in the heart of the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions and a foodie’s paradise. Enjoy a weekday getaway staying in a spacious apartment at Grand Mercure The Vintage Accor Vacation Club Apartments, fitted with resort facilities including an 18-hole championship golf course, an award-winning restaurant and a heated outdoor pool. Your escape includes a complimentary drink per person at Legends Bar & Grill, convenient late checkout at 12pm, winetasting at Tyrell’s Wines, tastings at Hunter Distillery and Pukara Estate, plus a AU$20 credit each for Heavenly Hunter Massage Centre.
Getting to Hunter Valley is easy. The resort is located 55 minutes’ drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) or two hours and 30 minutes’ drive from Sydney Airport.
Flights to Sydney depart regularly from major gateways including Singapore (approx flight time of 7.5 hours), Hong Kong (approx flight time of 9 hours), Dubai (approx flight time of 13.5 hours) and Bangkok (approx flight time of 9 hours).
Transfers are not included in your package. Please contact the hotel directly if you would like to arrange (additional costs apply).
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Discover the serene beauty and vibrant rolling hills of the striking Hunter Valley wine region, brimming with gourmet delights and stunning vineyards. Create your own epicurean adventure and enjoy the best of both worlds: the freedom of a self-catering escape with the perks of a resort at Grand Mercure The Vintage Accor Vacation Club Apartments. Whether you’re after a romantic escape indulging in everything the Hunter Valley has to offer, or a chilled-out country escape with family or friends, you’re sure to find these stylish apartments make the perfect base.
What You’ll Love…
The Resort – A picturesque setting framed by the soaring Brokenback Ranges
Just over a two-hour drive from Sydney in the heart of the sought-after Hunter Valley wine region is Grand Mercure The Vintage Accor Vacation Club Apartments, home to a collection of modern apartments boasting countryside views, together with exceptional leisure facilities including an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Greg Norman, an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, a fitness centre and an award-winning restaurant. Holiday at your own pace, eating in or out as you please and exploring the beautiful surrounding region at your leisure.
The Apartment – A home away from home
Spacious and contemporary, the resort’s air-conditioned One Bedroom Apartments offer all the facilities you might need for a comfortable self-catering escape, including kitchen and laundry facilities, an LCD TV, a furnished terrace and even a garage so you can park on-site. Apartments are serviced on departure to ensure privacy and relaxation during your stay.
Family or Friends Upgrade: Upgrade to the spacious 111sqm Two Bedroom Apartment, featuring plenty of space for a family or group of four. Features one king-sized bedroom and one bedroom with twin single beds.
See & Do – A gastronomical paradise awaits
Foodies will love this Hunter Valley escape, which is home to more than 150 wineries and restaurants serving paddock-to-plate fare, not to mention spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife. Sample local nectars on a tour of cellar doors, breweries and distilleries, browse the local markets, take a hot air balloon ride, go horse-riding, browse the local art galleries—the choice is yours.
Across the way, in Polkolbin, you’ll find some of the area’s top cellar doors. Join a wine tasting tour and visit local favourites like Harkham Wines, Ivanhoe Wines, the Waverley Estate and more. Once you’ve tried your share of delicious wines, head to the Hunter Valley Gardens, a gorgeous spot for leisurely strolls.
Enjoy savings and exclusive offers at attractions in the vicinity with your included Experience Passport, featuring complimentary tastings of local produce, spa credits and more. At Hunter Distillery, enjoy a complimentary tasting plus 10% off all purchases made. Tyrrell’s Wines will have you enjoy a complimentary winery tour while Pukara Estate will provide a tasting experience of an extensive range of olive oils, vinegars, mayonnaises, dukkahs, relishes and tapenades. Lastly, unwind with a AU$20 credit each to use on treatments of one hour or more at Heavenly Hunter Massage Centre.
The Hunter Valley Zoo affords the opportunity to get up close and personal with native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos, and is a great option for those travelling with children.
If you have time, take a detour to Newcastle on your way home, a harbour city in New South Wales and around an hour’s drive from the Hunter Valley. From walks on Stockton and Nobby beaches to the ocean baths and the views along the Newcastle Memorial Walk, it’s well worth a stop here.
- The Legends Grill
- Parking
- Heated pool
- Outdoor pool
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Car rental desk
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Internet services
- Bell staff/porter
- Room service
- Currency exchange
- Outdoor parking
- Security
- Meeting facilities
- Fitness center off-site
- Fitness center on-site
- Outdoor tennis courts
- 18 hole championship golf course designed by Greg Norman
- Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services
Valid for travel from 1 December 2019 until 31 August 2021 (bookings must be made before 30 June 2021).
Blackout Dates Apply. Dates are identified in the Booking Calendar.
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7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for Tour bookings and flights) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 21 days prior to the check-in date.
Feel Like Changing your Dates? No worries… You can make one (1) change to the date of your booking provided the change is made no less than 45 days before the start of your original booking date and provided you choose dates which are of an equal value and are available. Any change to booking dates is subject to and must be made online in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. Change of date not applicable when package is purchased with flights.
One Bedroom Apartment - Packages are valid for two adults.
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is four people.
Extra Guest Policy: Two additional guests (aged 12 years and over) may stay for a surcharge of AU$30 per person, per night, sleeping on a sofa bed with accommodation only. Payable directly to the resort.
Baby Policy: One infant (aged one year and under) may stay free of charge and will count towards maximum room occupancy. A cot can be provided by the hotel for a surcharge of AU$20.
Two Bedroom Apartment - Packages are valid for four adults.
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is five adults or four adults and two children.
Extra Guest Policy: An additional guest (aged 12 years and over) may stay for a surcharge of AU$30 per night, sleeping on a sofa bed with accommodation only. Payable directly to the resort.
Child Policy: Up to two children (aged 11 years and under) may stay for a surcharge of AU$30 per child, per night, sleeping on a sofa bed with accommodation only. Payable directly to the resort.
Baby Policy: One infant (aged one year and under) may stay free of charge and will count towards maximum room occupancy. A cot can be provided by the hotel for a surcharge of AU$20.
Connecting rooms are not available.
Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
Please note: Massages at Heavenly Hunter Massage Centre require advanced bookings. Please call directly on 0438 010 359 and provide the booking code LUX2019 to do so.
Please note: The winery tour at Tyrrell’s Wines runs at 10:30am every day. No bookings are required.
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