Hunter Valley, AustraliaPokolbin
Spicers Vineyards Estate
Fireside vineyard lodge
Pokolbin Hunter Valley, Australia
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Local WellnessOutside the door
The house
Spicers RetreatsFireside vineyard lodge
Just a dozen suites share the eight-acre vineyard, running like a private country home warmed by open fireplaces.
“a 12-suite, adults-only boutique hotel that’s absolutely perfect for a romantic weekend away.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Breakfast delivered to the bedroom and room-service dinner hampers stocked with regional cheeses.
Notable
Restaurant Botanica plates dishes with vegetables gathered daily from its on-site kitchen garden.
Listed
Waterlily botanical rituals at Spa Anise alongside an outdoor pool overlooking the vines.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
With just 12 rooms and suites it’s modestly sized, and thus effortlessly maintains an intimate atmosphere.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Brokenback Range rises on the horizon, and Hermitage Road connects neighboring cellar doors within an easy bicycle ride.
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The rooms
Every suite has a wood-burning fireplace and an en-suite spa bath, looking out over the vines or native bushland.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated spa tub connects to the unheated swimming pool, where sun loungers look out across the vineyard.
The spa
Spa Anise has two timber-floored treatment rooms with private courtyards, using Australian Waterlily products for aromatherapy massages.
Restaurant Botanica
The dining room opens onto a verandah overlooking the vines, serving French-influenced Australian dishes and Hunter Valley wines.
The hotel's 12 guest rooms and suites sit between the property's eight-acre vineyard and natural bush—so when you look out your window, it'll feel more like a real escape.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.