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Property #0438 - Luxury villa on Greg Norman golf course in the heart of wine country, Australia
Luxury villa on Greg Norman design golf course in the heart of wine country
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
20 credits
5 day minimum stay

Available from 23 Dec 08 to 30 Dec 08 for 21 credits

Available from 30 Dec 08 to 6 Jan 09 for 21 credits

Vacation home exchange in Australia Hunter Valley/New South Wales - Villa

Grand Mercure Hunter Valley is a lavish, four and a half star resort built on the spectacular Greg Norman designed championship golf course and surrounded by the Pokolbin vineyards-the jewel in the crown of Australia's world renowned vineyards.

The villa is two bedroom/two bathroom with luxury king sized beds. The fully contained designer kitchen includes Smeg appliances. Living /dining area features large picture windows, fireplace and two balconies with Bar B Q. It comes with all modern amenities including satellite TV's/high-speed internet/DVD/movies/CD and Hi Fi. Common area amenities include gym/two swimming pools/tennis courts/health spa and children's games facilities.

The onsite Legends Grill restaurant is open 7 days for breakfast and lunch. Diners will find a culinary delight on Wednesday through Sunday nights featuring a sophisticated modern Australian menu and an abundance of Hunter Valley wines.

The Grand Mercure is the ideal base to experience all that the Hunter Valley has to offer....the wineries the vineyards and the golf courses together with many fabulous restaurants and events that the region hosts every year. The region is increasingly attracting outdoor concerts and staged events around the perfect ambience of the vineyards.

Grand Mercure Hunter valley is a comfortable 2 hour drive North West from Sydney. The drive includes about 1 hour on highway F3 and a pleasant 30 -40 minute drive from the highway through the small towns to the destination. Alternatively it is possible to take bus/ taxi and there is a local airport about 15 minutes from destination for private aircraft. Mostly people would travel by car.

Car necessary: no; Car useful: yes.

Local Activities
Sports :
Swimming (onsite)
Horse Riding (20 minute drive)
Golf (onsite)
Tennis (onsite)
Hiking / Walking (40 minute drive)
Bicycling (onsite)
Other :
Shops (25 minute drive)
Restaurants (onsite)
Culture (20 minute walk)
Gym/Fitness Center (onsite)
Amusement Parks (30 minute drive)
Wildlife Viewing (onsite)
Facilities
Bedrooms :
Bedroom 1 - 1 king double
Bedroom 2 - 2 double's
sleeps a maximum of 4

Bedroom notes : There is a fold down couch in the lounge that can be used as a bed.

Bathrooms :
Bathroom 1 - bath with overhead shower, shower, jacuzzi, toilet
Bathroom 2 - bath with overhead shower, toilet, shower, jacuzzi
General :
central heating
air conditioning
fireplace
telephone
internet access
linen
towels
sofa bed
Hair dryer
Computer available
Wireless broadband
Gym
Kitchen :
oven
hob / stove
dishwasher
washing machine
clothes dryer
fridge
freezer
microwave
toaster
iron & ironing board
condiments/essentials
Cookware & Utencils
Entertainment :
tv
vcr
cd player/hi-fi
dvd player
Cable / Satelite TV
External :
parking
balcony/terrace
outdoor grill
garden furniture
Garage
Vacation Theme
: Rural, Romantic, Mountains, Activity.
Suitability and Special Instructions
: No Smoking Inside, No Infants, No Pets.
Credits
: 20 credits.

This includes final cleaning.