Situated within 41 km of Hunter Valley Gardens and 27 km of University of Newcastle, Surgeon's Cottage features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Morpeth. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. All units are equipped with a terrace or a balcony, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, DVD player, a well-appointed kitchen and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. At the property, there is an in-house family-friendly restaurant serving dinner and a selection of vegetarian options. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go walking tours nearby. Energy Australia Stadium is 30 km from the bed and breakfast, while Newcastle International Hockey Centre is 30 km from the property. Newcastle Airport is 28 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Abbott
    Australia Australia
    Location was great, staff very helpful, highly recommend
  • Welch
    Australia Australia
    Great location, very cute cottage. Exceptionally clean and convenient location.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Location Ideal. Facilities Very Good at the Loft. Enjoyed looking at shops.
  • Jacob
    Australia Australia
    The styling and character. The location was perfect
  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    Such a quaint place in a lovely location. I wish we'd been able to stay longer. located in the middle of Morpeth action, regional with lively countryside yet close enough to the city to get the best of both worlds in a holiday.
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    Great location. Gorgeous retro / vintage interior. Bed very comfortable, beautiful garden surrounds.
  • Emma
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful cottage and well appointed. The beds were super comfy! We loved the open fire.
  • Bernadette
    Australia Australia
    Locale was perfect. Very well presented. Good coffee machine. Very good wine glasses. Fresh milk in fridge for tea/coffee.
  • Debra
    Australia Australia
    Cute. Loved the high ceilings. Beds very comfy. Great location right in heart of the area - good for taking breaks to rest when needed. Quiet spot with restful gardens & nice water dragons.
  • Mel
    Australia Australia
    I didn't know what it was going to be like as we have shockers. but walking up and opening this cute lovely cottage was beautiful. Omg the bed was like floating on a coud

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.8Based on 81 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Surgeon`s Cottage Is a beautiful sandstone cottage built in 1845 which is situated right amongst the boutiques, galleries and cafes in the heritage village of Morpeth. This charming cottage is self catering on an exclusive-use basis, for up to 4 people, with open fires, modern kitchen and bathroom, comfortable beds with luxurious linen, ducted air-conditioning. A delightful rear fountain garden with barbecue, a sandstone verandah across he front of the cottage with views beyond the river and paddocks to the Brokenback Range. Loft Cottage. Is a quaint unique cottage in the garden of the Surgeon`s Cottage, catering on an exclusiv-use basis for up to 4 people. The Cottage is air conditioned, and has ceiling fans in both bedrooms. One bedroom, bathroom, lounge/dining and kitchen is downstairs, the other is a loft bedroom up sharp stairs, which requires some agility to access. Across the front of the cottage is a large verandah overlooking the serene garden and barbecue area. Additional in both cottages. Laundry with washer, dryer, iron, ironing board, and clothes line. Pets (small dogs) are welcome, please advise when booking as there is an additional charge and conditions.

Neighbourhood information

Morpeth is a charming and historic village settled in the early 1800`s, and today is National-Trust classified. Idyllically situated along the banks of the Hunter River with its unique combination of history, heritage and beauty, this country village is the ideal base to explore all the Hunter region has to offer. While wandering along the stone paved streets, taking in the interesting assortment of specialty stores, cafes, galleries, featuring everything from local craft, antiques, unique jewellery, gourmet cheese chocolate and lolly shops, all of which are right on your doorstep. Across the road from the cottage is the river and boat ramp, ideal for kayaking or fishing off the jetty. The Cottages are 2 hours drive north of Sydney CBD 5 minutes to East Maitland golf course 15 minutes to Tocal 30 minutes to Pokolbin wineries 35 minutes to Newcastle beaches and airport. 40 minutes to the marinas of Port Stephens

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Morpeth Woodfire Pizza
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Pizza
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Facilities of Surgeon's Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Surgeon's Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per child, per night
Cot upon request
AUD 40 per stay
3 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

The hosts will meet guests to provide access to the cottage. Please call the property with your time of arrival to arrange this. Contact details can be found on your booking confirmation.

Please note that pets must be kept on a leash and can't be left unattended indoors or outdoors.

Please inform Surgeon's Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

License number: PID-STRA-14866

FAQs about Surgeon's Cottage

  • Surgeon's Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Walking tours

  • The prices at Surgeon's Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Surgeon's Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Room options at Surgeon's Cottage include:

    • Bungalow
    • Holiday Home

  • Surgeon's Cottage has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #2
    • Morpeth Woodfire Pizza

  • Surgeon's Cottage is 0.8 miles from the centre of Morpeth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Surgeon's Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.