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Noonaweena is a breathtaking blend of luxury and comfort, nestled in a beautiful natural backdrop. It is a stunning 100 acre property overlooking Yengo National Park boasting exquisite views over the valley below. At the heart of Noonaweena is the soul of the Australian bush. You'll feel it as soon as you arrive; a real sense of 'place' surrounded by an intense spiritual tranquility. While Noonaweena offers your group the style and comfort you'd expect from a five star retreat, the solitude and beauty of the surrounding landscape provides the perfect space for both renewal and reflection.
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English
Location
1442 George Downes Dr, Kulnura, New South Wales 2250 Australia
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The property was amazing and was perfect for our large group. The scenery was gorgeous. The commerical kitchen made our life so much easier and to top it off the property manager rod was an absolute pleasure to deal with and made our stay so much better. Highly recommended to others and we will definitely be coming back
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Noonaweena is a perfect place to step away from the everyday and recharge.
Our large group was diverse in personalities and abilities, and everyone departed reluctantly having been so well catered for and spoilt.
Adam and Sean have an amazing team who find no request too difficult, and also went above and beyond with customer service and kindness.
The food was amazing with dietary needs taken into consideration and choices to suit everyone.
The rooms were clean and relaxing, and the venue itself nestled in a bushland setting with pool, spa, tennis court, well appointed common areas and walking tracks gave plenty of options to keep active or relax. Rodney the resident peacock was also a star attraction.
I can't recommend Noonaweena highly enough and I am looking forward to our next stay.
Many thanks Adam, Sean & team!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Â Although self-catering is available, treat yourself to the gourmet food from the kitchen
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My husband and I stayed in the Treetops Suite for 4 nights between Christmas and NY and we loved Noonaweena. We were welcomed by the lovely Simone, one of the retreat managers, who showed us around the accommodation and was very helpful and friendly. The accommodation itself is much better than it looks in the photos: gone is the purple wall pictured in the photos of the bedroom, and most of the boldly coloured artworks throughout. Instead there are lovely throws and bedding that are neutral and have a (very tasteful) Australian vibe that goes well with the lovely bush surrounds of the suite. The treetops suite is huge! This includes the enormous outdoor deck and bbq area. We spent loads of time in the jacuzzi on the deck, which is great for enjoying a glass of your favourite tipple while watching the sunset. The jet spa bath in the bathroom was also a big hit with us. There were lots of lovely touches that went with our stay, a chilled complimentary bottle of bubbles (and glasses) on arrival, and loads of other complimentary goodies including Byron Bay cookies, Lindt balls, a lovely Christmas pudding and generous breakfast provisions (eggs, bacon, mushrooms, bread, tomatoes, muesli, yoghurt, fresh juice...couldn’t ask for more!). Also robes and slippers to use during our stay. This is lovely place to stay any time of year, and so easy for a luxurious weekend getaway from Sydney. We will definitely be going back.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Simone Pemberton, General Manager at Noonaweena Accommodation
Responded 10 Jan 2022
Thank you for your beautiful review Sonia :) It was an absolute pleasure to host you both! Adam and I are delighted to hear you were impressed with your accommodation, "Treetops", provisions and our hospitality. We value your feedback and would be delighted to host you again in the future! Kindly, Simone
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We found Noonaweena on hotels.com when looking for accommodation within close proximity to a family wedding being held close by. My brother and his friend are visiting from the USA for the event and we were looking for a villa that would ensure we were all together for a special family weekend. When we typed our numbers and dates into the hotels.com search engine, the Gymea House at Noonaweena popped up with 5 bedrooms for a discounted rate. I forwarded the link to my mum and brother in the USA and we agreed to book it in. This was in August 2019 for our event in May 2020. In January 2020, one week after the invitations have been received for the event, we receive an email from Rob Forsythe telling us that we have booked a single room in our villa for 6 adults and a child, and we will need to book the rest of the rooms at the same rate. I phone him immediately and he stands by his story - we have booked a single room in the Gymea House. Frustrated I email him our booking confirmation clearly showing that we have booked the entire house. He responds saying he has tried to do the same thing on the website and the rate he got was 5 times higher. Having worked in hotels I now realise that the property has either uploaded their information into the hotels.com website incorrectly when we booked OR he has had an increased demand for rooms from the wedding down the road and realises he can get a better rate. We have been emailing back and forth and he maintains that the error is ours and he will not honor our booking. The best he can offer is a rate that is 4 times higher than what we have booked, and that if we are not prepared to pay that he suggests we take up the free cancellation policy on the hotels.com website. Rod's attitude and appalling customer service will ensure that we let everyone we can know about our disgraceful experience with this property.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Â Don't book this property.
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Response from Rod F, Manager at Noonaweena Accommodation
Responded 11 Jan 2020
Hi Megan, I'm really sorry we couldn't work out a soulation that was acceptable to you , I can't understand how you were able to book 6 adults and 1 child into 1 bedroom . The accommodation is still vacant and the offer of 50% reduced rate is available should you change your mind . I hope you find alternative accommodation within your budget and you have a great and memorable wedding Rod Forsythe
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We stayed here the night before and the night of our wedding, and were completely blown away. It is such a gorgeous place, with everything you could need (right down to the catering kitchen, the ice machine, the STUNNING infinity pool and spa) and even a second house far enough away from the main house that my family and their kids could sleep soundly while our friends could continue to listen to music and dance. Everyone was completely blown away how gorgeous it was, and the little touches made by staff with the bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen were hugely appreciated. But most of all - the gorgeous generosity and hospitality of the wonderful managers Adam and Sean. We hugely appreciate everything you did to make it such an easy perfect day, thank you X a million!! We will absolutely be back!!
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Adam Forsythe , General Manager at Noonaweena Accommodation
Responded 18 Jan 2023
Dearest Sasha & Patrick, It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your families for your wedding weekend. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and most of all you felt welcome and at home. We wish you both the greatest joy in your future together and we do hope that you can join us again in the future. Many thanks again for sharing your kind words, it is greatly appreciated. Kind Regards Adam & Sean
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We stayed for a long weekend in late October, following the relaxation of Covid restrictions in NSW.
A group of 12 adults and 10 kids, we found Biram Lodge to be perfect for our needs. Plenty of room, great fun cooking together in the communal kitchen. The kids spent all weekend in the pool and the hot-tub. It was great fun.
People commented on the comfortable rooms and luxuriant nature of the lodge. We enjoyed use of the tennis courts, pool table and ping pong. It was great eating together al fresco and enjoying the beautiful sunsets.
On our last night, it was cold enough to light the open log fire and we had a great evening sitting around with a few wines.
Adam and Simone were very accommodating hosts. Pre-arrival communications were quick and clear. Adam also made delicious cocktails for us which we enjoyed by the pool on our first evening.
Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: October 2021
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We were fortunate enough to be able to celebrate our wedding at Noonaweena. From our initial enquiry to departing the morning post wedding, our host's Adam & Sean were nothing short of professional. Their attention to detail was unbelievable
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â We came away with only positive thoughts as did our guests
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An incredible location, accommodation, food and staff. The facilities were immaculate, lovely gardens, infinity pool and spa. Recreation lounges, outside decks and peaceful surrounds make for a wonderful place for a getaway or conference. Plenty of room to relax and enjoy. The food was excellent and plenty of it. A great range. Nothing was too much trouble for our primary hosts Adam and Simone, all of the staff were exceptional. I would highly recommend Noonaweena.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Room Tip:Â Banksia room had views of the pool and outlook over the mountains.
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Beautiful setting .Rooms spacious and well appointed . Staff very friendly . We had a meal there on Sunday night and food and service was excellent . Beautiful setting looking out over the valley . Infinity pool was lovely to use in the winter weather .
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Take your own pillow
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Response from Adam Forsythe , General Manager at Noonaweena Accommodation
Responded 10 Sept 2022
Dear Louise, Many thanks for your kind words and review. It was a pleasure to welcome you and your family, Sean & I are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay & your private dining experience. Please know, thanks to your kind feedback, we are currently working on a pillow menu to ensure a great nights rest for all guests. Many thanks again, we look forward to welcoming you back. Kind Regards Adam
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I was privileged enough to win 2 stays at Noonaweena. It's an amazing, quiet, tranquil and relaxing setting. The fridge was fully stocked with Breakfast foods which we barely got through. The decor in the Treetops room was unbelievable. I wanted to take home the huge rustic dining table. Very modern technology. Breakfast on the balcony listening to nature was very memorable. The bed, spa, lounge and kitchen all wonderfully presented and clean. A stroll around the grounds is a definite must. I have lovely photos that captured the season. Make sure you look through the website. The staff are all welcoming and friendly and can't do enough to make you happy and content. The servo down the road serves the best burgers, there's a mini market, an arty shop, and fresh fruit & veg grown locally. We stopped at the Macadamia farm where the people were very friendly. Just down the road we bought bags and bags of oranges for the juice fest when we arrived home. The drive is awesome. A leisurely drive toward the Hunter Valley or Singleton will take you to a large pub/cafe where there is a spectacular arty model of ants on a car. Very fascinating. You can dine, pick up some jam, talk to the locals, listen to a band or just stop for coffee. Noonaweena itself is secluded and access is very private and secure. The pool area is wonderful and you can take great photos. Perfect for an intimate wedding reception, and accommodation for guests on the premises. Amazing place. Thank you for your hospitality and making us feel like family.
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Date of stay: February 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â I'd go for the Treetops room if there's just the two of you.
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Response from Jacquie A, General Manager at Noonaweena Accommodation
Responded 24 Mar 2017
Thank you Verica for your beautiful review. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to describe to future guests all the magical things you loved about our venue and our local area.
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There are more places to choose from in the Kulnura area.
LOCATION
AustraliaNew South WalesKulnura
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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