Welcome to the Vicar's House

Your Hosts - Bruce and Margaret

We have travelled and lived both in Australia and overseas. In addition to English, Bruce speaks some French, German and Afrikaans. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our visitors and look forward to giving you the same experience reflected in our guest comments....

The Vicar's House

The Vicar's House is a one hundred year old home on the Convict Trail next to St Luke's Anglican Church, opposite the famous Rising Sun Inn. Many original features such as high ceilings, leadlights and open fireplaces have been retained.

Additional Features Include:

Rural views and abundant birdlife
Indoor and outdoor activities (eg indoor games, library, music, walks, photography)
A magnificently restored pianola and other musical instruments for your use
Close to everything the area has to offer: galleries, antique shops, convict relics, historic hotels, state forests, wetlands, golf, vineyards, restaurants, horse riding.

Your Facilities

Our 3 main guest rooms have queen size beds. (Two have an extra single bed and ceiling fans). There is a smaller room available at a lower rate for a single traveller.

All linen including ample towels and face washers are provided, as well as electric blankets, extra pillows, "teddy bear" and tartan robes. Our guest lounge and dining room have open fireplaces and there are verandah and garden retreats.

An iron and hairdryers are available. Guests share 2 bathrooms, or by arrangement may have exclusive use of a bathroom. Midweek guests have dedicated bathrooms.

We can give details of a range of nature based activities such as forest walks, drives and photographic sites, as well as information on the native plants and animals of the Wollombi catchment areas and nearby state forests. We also have current information on local wineries, restaurants, events and exhibitions.