Mulla Villa
Location: 3174 Great North Road, Wollombi, New South Wales, 2325, Wollombi, AU
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Outdoor Pool and Garden View
On-Site Dining Options
Complimentary Breakfast
Book now to experience luxury at Mulla Villa, just a 5-minute drive from Wollombi Endeavour Museum. Enjoy the outdoor pool, on-site dining, and complimentary breakfast during your stay.
Important Information
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 4 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 4 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Free breakfast
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free self parking
- Free English breakfast
Rooms Available
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Standard Room (David Ensuite Spa)
1 Queen Bed
Balcony/patio with valley views
Relax - Private hot tub
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Private spa tub
- Balcony or patio
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- No housekeeping
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Standard Room (Georgina Room)
1 Double Bed
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- No housekeeping
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Standard Room (Heritage Room)
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- No housekeeping
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Standard Room (Eliza's Ensuite Spa)
1 King Bed
Balcony/patio with valley views
Relax - Private hot tub
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Private spa tub
- Balcony or patio
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- No housekeeping
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Cottage, Kitchen (Self Contained)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Balcony/patio with valley views
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Relax - Fireplace
Entertainment - DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board and double sofa bed; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Sofa bed
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- No housekeeping
Guest Reviews
- Clare (10/5): - Quaint and cute guesthouse with amazing scenery and history. Rooms were decorated beautifully in theme with the historic background but with some nice modern twists. Although we only stayed for one night they were so helpful and had every resource we needed, we didn’t get to eat at the lovely cafe on premises but were provided with a delicious continental breakfast. Can’t wait to come back with more time to take in and explore all there was to see.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Quaint and cute guesthouse with amazing scenery and history. Rooms were decorated beautifully in theme with the historic background but with some nice modern twists. Although we only stayed for one night they were so helpful and had every resource we needed, we didn’t get to eat at the lovely cafe on premises but were provided with a delicious continental breakfast. Can’t wait to come back with more time to take in and explore all there was to see.
- Chene (10/5): - Really nice and fun activities to do. Very picturesque.
- judy (8/5): Very cosy and comfortable - Excellent staff, could not have been more helpful. We were surprised to have air conditioning as we were not expecting this in such an older property.
- Eccles (8/5): - We paid a higher price for a room with an ensuite which turned out to be a very small grotty bathroom. The windows looked out on a kitchen preparation area (not mentioned in advertising or booking).Room has no TV and internet access was poor. The Wollombi Markets were smaller than usual so people crowded out all the nearby cafes, including Mulla Villa who were caught unawares by the crowds wanting meals and coffees etc. The impact on the guest house was that the room was not cleaned or refreshed on the Sunday, nor on the Monday. The owner supplied towells and tea supplies when it was brought to her attention. Similarly, the owner realised that no breakfast items had been left out for the Tuesday morning and arranged supplies. On the positive side, the dining room and kitchen staff were very obliging and welcoming in every other aspect.They worked hard to ensure that the dining room fire was kept alight and gave very personal service. As dinner is only served at the guesthouse on Friday and Saturday evenings, the only local alternative is the Wollombi Tavern, which owing to the massive demand on Sunday, was looking somewhat worse for wear on the Sunday evening where at 5.30pm, plates of half eaten food and general mess did not invoke confidence in buying any food! Alternatively, guests must spend a weekday at other locations, dine at Cessnock or the winery area, then return to basically, just a room at Mulla Villa!
- Allan (8/5): The place to stay in Wollombi - Staff were great, got an early check in!!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We stayed in the 3 bedroom cottage. It was very warm & cosy, particularly on a cold winters night the log fire was a bonus.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Room was absolutely tiny with barely any space to move around in. Bathroom was very dated with lots of grout. Not sure how the $240 price is justified. We grabbed lunch here and despite being one of two small tables, we waited almost half an hour for simple sandwiches with overcooked meat and very average for the price. Breakfast the next day wasn't any better, a big breakfast was $24 and it was the plainest big brekkie I'd had in years - fried egg, a bit of bacon and white bread.
- C (10/5): Cosy historical guesthouse - Cosy, welcoming accomodation. Staff very friendly and helpful. Bonus historical site which gave us some unexpected options for exploration of the home and bush walks around the property. We stayed in Georgina room. A little smaller than we expected. Only downside was being unable to open window to outside for fresh air. Room was quite stuffy due to ducted air shared throughout the accomodation, rather than individually controlled. Lovely food at the cafe/restaurant and nothing was a hassle to the staff. Would definately stay again, maybe in a larger room and for a little longer so we can explore more of the property and learn more about the history.
- Alexis (10/5): Hidden gem - We were in the area for a wedding and we just thought we were booking a basic bed. How wrong I was. On arrival the staff were welcoming and helpful. Room was lovely with an added bonus of its historical significance for the area. Food was delicious. I would recommend anyone to make Mulla Villa their accomodation in the hunter
- Rick (10/5): A great little country getaway - Nice quiet area, not to far from the centre of the township - 1km.
- SusanO (6/5): No value for money - For $320 for 1 night, my husband and I expected luxury. It was ok
- Angie (10/5): nice place - Couldn’t have asked for a better place the staff were so friendly .. the service was excellent the food was lovely.. I will go back there
- Gregory (4/5): Disappointing ! - We booked an ensuite room a.d our bathroom was down a public hallway through a door! Coarse cheap.bedsheets. Good generous food.
- Suey (8/5): Was pleasant - The accommodation needs updating and refreshing. Breakfast was disappointing, the sausages were dried out and ineatable. The eggs Benedict had melted cheese on top?? The staff are very pleasant and the accommodation is comfortable. The bathroom could do with a refresh to very functional. It is an old building and has heritage features which may effect the refurbishment of rooms.
- Fayis (8/5): Very Good Experience - Very cosy and comfortable place to stay. Extremely friendly staff. When my friend who was staying in the other room left his wallet behind after checking out, the lady at the motel, even went to the extent of bringing the wallet all the way to the wedding reception which we were attending. This would not have happened in Sydney..
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Honest staff who delivered my wallet that I had left behind
- Karen (8/5): Cosy and relaxing - A great place for unwinding and taking in the serenity.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Stately manor set on a hill - This old gem of circa 1835 has seen better days. Tired run down but charging like a wounded bull. The room we had was called the Heritage Room we knew this by the tacky plaque on the door, the lighting was appalling and trying to put any makeup on was a challenge, the single bed had seen way better days and was not fit for sleeping in. The window was heavily curtained and when we tried to let some natural light in we were disappointed as the old return verandah by that window was a dumping ground for old fridges, doors, cupboards etc. The historical building was complete with an old convict jail below that was locked, the staff did open it on request, the cells were full of interesting bits and bobs which could have been displayed properly around the garden instead of the junk that was lying around, like old doors, hoses, wd40 etc. Apparently it is for sale at an over inflated price! The staff were pleasant enough but really didn’t seem to know what they were doing, confirming my booking was almost impossible leaving numerous messages that were not returned. It is such a shame to see such a beautiful old building in such disrepair, the price per night certainly did not reflect this. Oh and if you’re scared of ghosts this probably is not the place for you. Hopefully someone will buy this old beauty and give her the love she deserves.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great getaway. - Perfect place for a relaxing getaway in the country. Plenty of room in the spacious 2 bedroom cottage. Full breakfast included each day. The cottage was spotless with everything we needed, comfortable bed with crisp white sheets, plenty of pillows, blankets and aircon in the bedrooms.
- nerada (10/5): beautful country retreat - The staff were very friendly welcoming service was wonderful thank your u to all wish we could have stayed longer
- Verified traveler (10/5): Charming historic hotel - I love the character of the place, drenched in history and beautiful gardens and restaurant setting
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Lovely staff and owners, food was exceptional. Except for the room was terrible, toilet was running and refilling all night. Bedding wasn't very clean either.
- michelle (10/5): Relaxing and peaceful - We were only staying overnight for a wedding, but the room was great and tge staff were very friendly, and the breakfast was awesome, will definitely recommend Mula villa to people.
- Verified traveler (10/5): More than just accommodation - Loved the surprises! beautiful open fire, convict quarters underneath, Indigenous caves at the top of the hill, man made well. Just a lovely experience with genuine history.
- Bob (10/5): Get away from it all! - Mulla Villa provided the opportunity to get away from it all, (even limited mobile reception), although the wifi int he dinning room is excellent when you need it. Staff are friendly and the breakfast was fresh and laid out even though we were the only one staying there.
- Family of four (10/5): A wonderful stay - The staff at Mulla Villa were gorgeous and went out of their way to accommodate us. I hope we have another excuse to go to Wollombi so we can visit again!
- Jackie (6/5): - The accommodation is dated. Restaurant has a nice fireplace and a good cook. Staff could be happier.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Great location - Would recommend to a friend,great friendly staff. Beautiful location
- Robert (8/5): Historic venue in pleasant surrroundings - Friendly service and a great breakfast with extra effort taken to provide Gluten Free alternatives.
- Dr John (10/5): - My family loved the cottage. Very comfortable with combustion stove heating. The staff are very kind and helpful. You feel very welcome and enjoy the fine food and wine. This is a definite destination for peace and relaxation while enjoying the Aussie countryside. 5 star treatment all the way. Thanks!
- Kalola (8/5): My first experience with Mulla Villa - I was quite impressed. It was better than what I expected. The cottage was large and clean. Friendly and accommodating staff and hotel owner. The kitchen was well equipped to new coffee machine and appliances overall. Very homely fee. I recently stayed over Christmas in a well known chain and didn't compare at all! The only thing I didn't like was the bugs were swapped at the front door where there was a light so if you opened the door, they came in easily after you. They need to do something about that! I would definitely go back.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Colonial surprise - We were upgraded to the cottage and the staff went out of their way to make sure everything was just right. We were sooo comfortable. The food was delicious and plenty of it and the prices made our trip affordable. A beautiful spot to relax in
- Verified traveler (10/5): A rarity - Mulla Villa is a gem ... But let's first get its name right; it is not "GuestHouse Mulla Villa" , it is "1840 Mulla Villa", and the difference is importance. "Guest house" has a misleading vibration about this place. "Lodge" would be a much more fitting term, but the proprietors have justifiably gone instead to emphasise the rich Heritage aspect of the establishment. You won't find a much older hotel than Mulla Villa; or one as old as this that has experienced such respectful renovation and renewal. And that is reason enough to seek it out ... But perhaps a still more singular attraction is the utterly charming Maitres De Maison that the Villa is blessed by ...With people such as these, there's hope yet for Australia, truly ... One pleasant upshot of their easy grace is truly individual attention you will be paid by all the staff ... To conclude I would only add that the Villa is set deep in the Wollombi valley, where natural and cultivated beauty harmonise .. This is one of The Places to Go To Before You Die, definitely .
- Verified traveler (8/5): Caves and kangaroo - Amazingly warm hosts. We saw kangaroo on the wild. Dinner and wine were amazing.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Welcoming - Recenetly stayed 1 night in Eliza's room, was welcomed in and given a complimentary site tour (1840s convict built house and convict accomodation, loved the history of the house. nice and quite perfect for a quite couple of days. Find the town just down the road also.
- Jim (10/5): Living History - I'd driven past here many times when I was a boy and to finally get to spend some time at Mulla Villa is a tick in my personal bucket list. This is truly one of those places where you are always thinking, "if only these walls could talk . . ." A sense of history pervades everything. The sandstone walls alone show the pick marks that would all have an individual story of their own. Absolutely wonderful!
- Tired traveller (2/5): No room at the inn - Because of lack of wifi communication, there was no room actually available even though Wotif gave us an assured booking. The staff did find us alternative (and excellent) accommodation, which was terrific since Wollombi is small and comparatively isolated.
- Verified traveler (2/5): Nightmare - Thank god for the chef !!! Only thing that made our stay .. ok
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Beautiful guesthouse and restaurant. The outside area needs some attention and cleaning up but otherwise a beautiful place and I will definitely stay again
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great food & cosy stay. - Probably the best stay we have had while visiting the Hunter Valley. Rooms are beautiful and very comfortable. We had dinner in the restaurant which was absolutely delicious, and we're amazed at the breakfast which was included in the price. Finally a place in the Hunter which was worth every penny.
- Peter (10/5): Historic Wollombi - We visited out of tourist season and where the only people at the B & B. The owners must have been away as the lady who greeted us knew very little about the historic house or area.
- Stace B (10/5): This place is beautiful! - We had the best weekend at Mulla Villa! From the second we pulled up we were greeted by the owner Don and felt right at home from then on. The staff literally could not do enough for us! From teaching our son to cook marshmallows on the fire to the chef offering suggestions for breakfast for the kids! The cottage is absolutely gorgeous and so spacious! The grounds are just beautiful too! I highly recommend this place!
- pradip (10/5): Superb location. Best place to go - Loved it everything Great staff Great service Great food Great stay Nothing to complain I would go back
- Verified traveler (8/5): Comfortable with great history. - A significant old sandstone house with colonial history highlighted. Hosts make every effort to make your stay comfortable.
- Ross (6/5): Good value (if) at the right price - This is a country B&B and works well as such. Breakfast was a little haphazard, but the evening dinner was delicious and the waitresses' service was fantastic. Puzzled that only half of the wines were local, and there were no local (i.e. Hunter Valley) beers. We got a last minute deal, and it felt about the right price
- Jeffery (10/5): Historic in lovely rural setting - Relaxing stay libel historic building. Lots of kangaroos on early morning walk.
- Verified traveler (8/5): More than we expected - We booked this hotel because it was the only place we saw available on a busy, concert weekend however we were pleasantly surprised. Staff were very accommodating. .. Especially after we turned up late. Tim was more than comfortable and filled with interesting historic features. Loved being able to go under the house in the morning to see the old prison
- Verified traveler (8/5): Enjoy a piece of history - We received a warm welcome and the staff were always helpful. The Villa is beautifully maintained for such a historic building. Our bed was comfortable but on the firm side, in case you prefer softer mattresses. My wife is the coffee drinker, had two coffees, but only enjoyed one of them. The breakfast was pleasant but my omelette was a little overdone, perhaps a 6/10.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The hosts were very obliging and the restaurant was very good with an attentive and very capable chef. A splendid oasis in the lower Hunter Valley.
- Grham & Rory (10/5): Romantic weekend - great location and very spacious grounds. Staff wonderful making our experiece excellent
- Bill (10/5): Mulla Villa - Just had a terrific weekend stay, lovely atmospheric colonial villa with friendly and accommodating hosts. Top notch cooked breakfast (included in room rate) and an excellent steak dinner, spend some time on the delightful verandah and imagine 180 years of history passing by on the Convict-built Great North Road. Great base for an assault on the Hunter wineries. Looking forward to coming back again soon for another go, way too many cellardoors to fit in one weekend!
- Verified traveler (4/5): They can't even cook eggs! - The food made us feel sick. The wifi rarely worked. The manager was unable to produce me a tax invoice and appeared irritable. On the plus side, we found a nice restaurant a 5-min drive away.
- oze (8/5): Lovely old house with modern cafe attched. - Very relaxing place. Nice rooms with charm and locely bath. Ate dinner Nd breakfast at the cafe/restaurant. Dinner was OK but breakfast was excellent. Room very comfy and i sat mainly on the verandah relaxing
- Verified traveler (8/5): Interesting history - We stayed at Mulla Villa as part of a weekend in the Hunter. It was an interesting property with lovely features. Very friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed a walk around the property which was peaceful and quiet. On the downside, the room did not have a shower and the breakfast was ok but nothing special.
- LM (10/5): lovely quaint stay in the country - We were in Wollonbi for a wedding and wanted something close by - and we were pleasantly surprised at how sweet Mulla Villa was - very clean, comfortable and old world (in a great way!)
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great aspect in nature - Very friendly staff who gave us interesting information about the history and future plans for Mulla Villa and Wolombi.
- Andrew (8/5): Lovely Country Retreat - Set in a historical 1840's homestead, the accommodation was modern, spacious and well appointed. The staff were all extremely helpful, and keen to make our stay a pleasant one. I would strongly recommend this accommodation to anyone seeking to escape the clinical, characterless chain hotel / motels in the Hunter Valley, it offers character, style, good facilities, and excellent views of the local scenery.
- Keith (8/5): Historical - Mulla Villa is a very nice place to stay. An historical guesthouse built of sandstone. The owners are really nice friendly people. The food served in the restaurant was delicious. The chef and his team do a good job. We will not hesitate to stay there again. We felt really welcome by everyone there. Great sitting by a generous open fire. The owners have great plans for this place and I will watching their progress with interest.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great place and fantastic staff-really made you feel welcome
- jason (10/5): historic hotel with heaps of charm - Enjoyed the stay well priced comfy bed friendly staff that had all the historic knowledge on the house & surrounding area. Had a beautiful meal in front of a open fire topped off with marshmallows around fire & a nice bottle of wine. ill be back thats for certain
- steve (6/5): - Facilities: Tired, not awesome; Value: Acceptable price, under construction; Service: Below average, owners left the site; Cleanliness: Pleasant, clean sheets and towels; local restaurant just east a mile @ county store awesome lamb curry
- Nina (10/5): - Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Homely;
- Ian (10/5): - Facilities: Above average; Value: Economical; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Pristine;
- Ben (6/5): - Value: Over-priced; Lovely cafe/bar in Laguna
- Ruth (6/5): - Facilities: Tired, Old, Bellowing cows close by; Value: Average price; Service: Below average, rushed ; Cleanliness: Lacking, needs dusting on verandah; You need to inspect the facilities before booking online. That is vital.
- Warwick (4/5): - Facilities: Horrible; Value: Could be better; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Smelly;
- Jim (10/5): - Facilities: Nice ; Value: Fantastic; Service: Remarkable;
- Mike (10/5): - Facilities: Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless;
- Meagan (10/5): - Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Beautiful set up; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Beautiful;
- Stacey (10/5): -
- Lucinda (10/5): - Value: Bargain; Service: Go the extra mile, Personal and friendly; Cleanliness: Spotless;
- yi (10/5): - Facilities: Nice ; Value: Cheap, Economical; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Beautiful;
- Hunter (10/5): - Facilities: Distinctive, historic home; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile, generous with knowledge; A privilege to stay in a house of historical significance and discover the convicts trail.
- DOUGLAS (4/5): - Facilities: Shabby, Run-down, Bare minimum; Value: Excessive, Unreasonable; Service: Respectful, Friendly, Courteous; Cleanliness: Grubby, Run-down and shabby; I feel bad writing such a negative review, because the hosts seemed like nice people making the most of a pretty lousy venue
- Sean (10/5): -
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