Whispering Brook Guesthouse — Private Vineyard Estate for Groups of 8–18, Broke Fordwich, Hunter Valley
Sleeps: 8–18 guests
Bedrooms / Bathrooms: 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Location: 165 Hill St, Broke NSW 2330 — 2 hours from Sydney, 45 minutes from Newcastle
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Pet friendly: Yes
On-site: Working vineyard, olive grove and cellar door — a short walk, not a drive
Book direct and receive: A complimentary Estate Welcome Collection valued at $450
Rates: From $850 per night (2-night minimum). Travelling as a group of 10? Price is $110 per person, per night weekends — often less than a hotel room each — for your own private vineyard estate.
Whispering Brook Guesthouse is a private, 5-bedroom country house set across 27 acres of vineyard and olive grove in Broke Fordwich, sleeping 8 to 18 guests. It's one of the largest group houses in the Hunter Valley, with its own on-estate cellar door just a short walk from the front door — no driving required. Book direct and your stay includes a complimentary $450 Estate Welcome Collection: artisan cheese and charcuterie, estate-bottled wine and olive oil, and a private tutored tasting.
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Who it's for
Whispering Brook is built for group getaways. It regularly hosts:
Family reunions and milestone birthdays — 40ths, 50ths, 60ths, big anniversaries
Hens and bucks weekends
Wedding guest accommodation — for weddings at nearby Hunter Valley venues
Wine weekends with friends
Corporate retreats and offsites
The house
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 open plan bedrooms, sleeping 8–18 guests
- Open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas
- Large gas and electric oven and stove, dishwasher, large fridge and freezer
- Large covered outdoor entertaining area with BBQ, open fireplace and wood heater
- Large games room with table tennis
- Reverse-cycle air-conditioning and heating throughout
- Crisp white linen and towels included
- Washing machine
- Wheelchair accessible, with plentiful on-site parking
- Dog friendly
What's included when you book direct
Complimentary Estate Welcome Collection (valued at $450): artisan cheese and charcuterie, estate-bottled wine and olive oil
A private, tutored tasting at the on-estate cellar door
A guided walk through the vineyard and olive grove
Location
Whispering Brook is in Broke Fordwich, in the heart of the Hunter Valley, 2 hours from Sydney and around 45 minutes from Newcastle. Take the Peats Ridge turn-off from the F3 to Broke, or continue to the Cessnock turn-off. The cellar door is a short walk from the guesthouse. Urban Legend Tours (urbanlegendstourco.com) is recommended for group transport from Sydney or around the Hunter Valley.
Transportation
If you are coming from Sydney or around the Hunter Valley, we highly recommend Urban Legend Tours urbanlegendstourco.com
FAQ
How many guests can Whispering Brook Guesthouse accommodate?
Whispering Brook sleeps 8 to 18 guests across 5 bedrooms, 2 open plan bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Brook Guesthouse?
Rates start from $850 per night, with a 2-night minimum stay. For a group of 10 travelling on a weekend, that works out from around $110 per person, per night — often less than a hotel room each.
What is the minimum stay?
2 nights.
Is Whispering Brook Guesthouse pet-friendly?
Yes. Outdoor areas and covered carport.
What do you get when you book direct with Whispering Brook?
Direct bookings include a complimentary Estate Welcome Collection valued at $450 — artisan cheese and charcuterie, estate-bottled wine and olive oil, and a private tutored cellar door tasting.
How far is Whispering Brook from Sydney?
About 2 hours' drive from Sydney, and around 45 minutes from Newcastle.
Can you host a wedding, hens weekend, or corporate event at Whispering Brook?
Yes. Whispering Brook regularly hosts wedding guest accommodation, hens and bucks weekends, milestone birthdays, family reunions and corporate retreats.
Is Whispering Brook wheelchair accessible?
Yes, and there is plentiful on-site parking.
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Includes complimentary tutored wine & olive grove tour and tasting.
Wheel chair accessible and plentiful onsite parking for in-house guests.
