The Mudgee Homestead Guesthouse — Hotel in Buckaroo

2nd time visiting with friends - this time hiring the whole guesthouse for a winter's long weekend. In summary - delicious, warm, comfortable, and can't wait to do it again! Hosts: Sean and Karen are very hospitable, warm hosts who welcome you like old friends. Their afternoon teas and breakfasts are legendary - as are they!

Accommodation: 7 guestrooms all with shower/toilet ensuites with the basin and mirror in the bedroom (informed one also has its own sitting room and one a bath - not sure if it is the same room) and balcony access. Hard soap for shower, liquid soap for sink, hairdryer, shampoo and conditioner sachets, makeup remover sachets, separate face washer for makeup removal, tissues, towels, hand towels and wash cloths all provided in room. Extra blankets in wardrobe (not needed). Plenty of wooden coat hangers, half of which also have clips for skirts/trousers. Individual reverse cycle aircon. No TV (talk to people!). Desk with welcome bottle of wine and 2 chocolates.

Common areas main level: Extensive verandah around 3 sides with lounges, tables and chairs scattered along. Loungeroom with open fire, port, books, games and daily newspapers. Dining room with communal table. Tea/coffee nook that has guest full size fridge with freezer, microwave, 2 kettles, bean (not pod) coffee machine for freshly ground coffee, wide selection of tea bags, refillable glass bottles of water on bench and in fridge, fresh milk (dietary options catered with advance notice), selection of glasses, cups, mugs, bowls and a cupboard containing various dinner/serving plates, serving/cutting boards, cutlery, cooking implements (e.g. sharp knives, servers etc) all for self-catering, iron and ironing board. Plastic containers for dirty dishes for washing (there is no sink). There are always beautiful fresh flowers from the garden in the common areas. Lots of interesting art on the walls.

Self-catering options: BBQ and pizza oven downstairs, microwave in the nook on the main level. Order from town (think only pickup rather than delivery). We had very nice wood-fired flatbreads from Cade Kitchen and Bar in town. N.B. The property kitchen is not available to guests due to insurance.

Technology: Wifi (automatically connected from the last visit with no issue); TV only in bar/games room downstairs; arcade games.

Bar/games room: Downstairs and contains bar, bar fridge, sink, some glasses, pool table, TV, old-style video games (Pacman!), lounge, chess, reverse cycle aircon, toilet.

Outside downstairs: Firepit (not necessarily available all year round depending on fire restrictions in summer etc.), outdoor tables and plenty of chairs to seat all 14 guests.

Food: Dietary needs are catered to with advance notice. Breakfast has self-serve continental breakfast elements and a (delicious) hot dish that changes each day. Approx 4 types of cereals, yoghurt, fresh fruit salad, usually at least 2 types of preserved fruit (cherries, plums, apple) and 2 jams and 1 marmalade all usually made from their own farm produce. One morning there was hot porridge as well. Self-serve toast (fruit bread, soughdough and square white) and fruit juice. Jugs of tea and coffee are brought around during the meal. Beautiful afternoon teas served each day on the verandah if weather is nice, otherwise inside. Home-made cakes that change each day (we had a date cake with lovely crunchy oat topping, and peach and raspberry sponge tray cake that was like eating a cloud), fresh whipped cream, tea and coffee. Sat dinner: A chef is on site to provide dinner; canapes are served in the lounge (there were 3-4 different types served) with wine, then 3 courses are served in the dining room, with port and chocolate in the lounge after.

View: Vineyards, lawn with kangaroos at dusk, expansive countryside, sunsets.

This is a singles/couples property only unless whole...

We recently had the pleasure of staying at Mudgee Homestead, located a short drive from the town centre, which was a highlight of our trip. There was eight in my party, travelling together for the first time, so I felt some anticipation not having stayed previously. Sometimes what you see is not always what you get, so I am very pleased to say that what you see on the website is exactly what you get… only BETTER!.||From the minute we were greeted by Karen, (one of the owners), we knew we were in great hands. Karen is warm, classy, and welcoming, and makes you feel at home instantly, without feeling like you are staying in someone else’s house. The delicious breakfast selection on offer was different each day, freshly prepared, cooked to perfection, and beautifully presented. The meticulous detail of the table décor, and matching fresh flower arrangements did not go unnoticed, and afternoon tea was next level delicious. ||To explore the beautiful Mudgee region, (including cellar doors located within a few minutes’ drive), or to sit and relax in the private lounge or stunning veranda, is the most taxing decision you will need to make during your stay. The property has been very well thought out with the guests comfort in mind, with Karen and Sean residing close by, making your stay feel private but not isolated, a perfect balance.||The property itself is magnificent, perched high up on a hill that can be seen from many cellar doors, boasting spectacular views from the wrap around veranda, and containing many special period features throughout this magnificent home. ||The warmth, connection and genuine hospitality Karen and Sean share is a real credit to them both, and two more well suited hosts you could not hope to find! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and were taken such good care of that it was hard to leave. Suffice to say we have already made our...

We booked out the whole place for a long weekend with friends and loved it.

A gorgeous homestead on a farm with lovely views of the countryside and hills, not far from some of the best vineyards in Mudgee. The homestead has 7 bedrooms, each with an en-suite, doors out onto the verandah and a large dining and living room to share.

Breakfast is served, as is afternoon tea. We also had a three course dinner served on Saturday night, starting with canapés and wine and ending with port & chocolates in the lounge. Food here was great and there was plenty of it, especially at breakfast. Home made preserves, preserved fruit from their orchards, hot and cold options.

Karen & Sean are amazing hosts and very accommodating. You never went hungry here and most things were catered for. The rooms were clean and well stocked. The common kitchen had plenty of tea and coffee and you could buy snacks and wine from them if you wanted.

Down below the house is a large games room with big TV, wet bar, pool table, darts and arcade games. A great space to enjoy and hang out.

Loved it here and would come back again with friends for a few days. Great location close to Mudgee and their land has so many kangaroos you can see at...