Does 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time... have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time... located?

This family-friendly Cessnock vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Werakata State Conservation Area, Oaks Golf Course, and The Valley Brewhouse. Saddlers Creek Wines is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time... Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviane

Nov 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful house with character and perfect for family weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Feb 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Journey Back in History

Such a beautiful period home, true to the photos posted on the StayZ website!!! Such a privilege to be amongst it's history. Such wonderful and very helpful hosts!!! Would love to stay there again and again!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki B.

Oct 14, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Complimentary wine and chocolate was so thoughtful!

Real character to the property! Wished we could have utilised the pool as did look spotless and thoroughly enjoyed the wine!

10/10 Excellent

Long N.

Dec 29, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in the Hunter Region

Our family stayed her over the Christmas Holidays. Everyone loved the house. It was beautifully decorated with a classical antique vibe. Very spacious, multiple dining areas, big kitchen. The pool was amazing and the kids stayed it in most of the day. The location is excellent, 5 minutes away from everything, shops, supermarkets, various churches. The host is very responsive and very understanding. Thank you for providing my family a 2022 Christmas we will never forget.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Caitlin L.

Jun 13, 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Bit surprising

Location was great, check in easy. However when we arrived, one of the beds appeared to have been slept in and there were dirty towels on the bathroom floor which hadn’t been cleaned. I called the owner and left a message, who never responded. We changed the sheets ourselves and attempted to tidy up the bathroom. Other than that the place was great

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlie W.

Jan 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our amazing overnight family getaway at Tara lee

From the moment we stepped into Tara lee we were all amazed at how well preserved and renovated this beautiful old house was, it welcomed us with a charm like no other holiday stay has ever done before. The wine and Chocolates on arrival was a nice touch that made us all feel very special and welcome. The magnificent large rooms accommodated all our family very well and the house was equipped with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The kids loved swimming in the beautiful in ground swimming pool as my partner and I relaxed in the comfortable chairs around the pool. Even thou it was a short stay we felt like we stayed allot longer as we we’re totally relaxed in our surroundings, we will definitely be back for a longer stay in the future and we’d recommend this holiday stay to anyone looking at visiting the beautiful wine region. Thanks Karen and John for a wonderful experience

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow! Wow! Wow!

As soon as we opened the front door we couldn’t believe it. Wow was all we could say. Smelt gorgeous and looked fresh and super clean. A generous and thoughtful touch with the wine and chocolates left for us to enjoy (and we did, thankyou!) This property is in immaculate condition and we loved the decor and reading about its history. The pool was stunning and a real bonus in this hot weather. The kitchen was the best equipped holiday let kitchen we’ve ever seen. Best sleep I’ve had in ages, beds were so comfy and beautifully made with crisp, fresh linen and neighbourhood is extremely quite. This property is very close to everything we needed. A gorgeous home. We had a lovely time and we’ll certainly be back!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michelle D., Mid North Coast

Aug 12, 2015

Comfortable Stay

A comfortable 2 night stay @ Tara-Lee. Property is close to the main street of Cessnock & walking distance to shopping, restaurants & pubs & a short drive to wineries & various other tourist attractions. I would recommend Tara-Lee to family, friends & clients for a group, family or couple stay & for those who like to holiday with their pooch. Property has all the comforts of home & is clean & well equipped for all, including the pooch. The back verandah, rear yard & pool area is safe & secure for children & dogs & is a very relaxing space. The Owners are a pleasure to deal with & have thought of everything, making your booking, check in & stay a breeze......... only draw back was our stay was not long enough. We hope to return for a longer stay @ Tara-Lee in the near future. Many Thanks...... Michelle, Gary, Susanne, Andrew, Nanette, Mike, Bella & Maya

4/10 Poor

Helen M.

Jan 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Weekend with family and friends

The property was cute, neat, tidy and quirky. It was tricky to organise sleeping arrangements when not all persons are a couple. More single bed options would be handy. The house was lovely but due to floor plan, and thin walls, noise easily carried through each room which made sleeping for some problematic. It was also hard to fit everyone in one room for board games. Upon check in, the host was hostile and unprofessional as she changed check in and departure times the night before without warning and it differed to all previous communications. When we arrived, well after advertise check in time, they weren’t ready, we were made to wait outside for 40 minutes after a long drive, the host and cleaner continued to argue with me and made us feel very unwelcome. I had my 84 year old mother with me who just wanted to use the toilet and enter the property but we were told to go away. As she charges a premium, I was shocked and disgusted by her attitude, this situation could have been managed so much better and nicer. Her text messages were also rude, inappropriate and unhelpful. I had to ask for information about the key and entry details into the property as I was waiting on any communication from the host prior, there continued to be no communication except for argumentative texts from host upon arrival. She then continued to ‘punish’ us by texting me stating we had an earlier check out time just because she wanted to be nasty, this was confusing us once again as to what was the actual check out time. I personally think the host is in the wrong profession, she was so cranky, unorganised and commutations were inaccurate. We did however try our best not to let this ruin our holiday. But if you’re going to charge people through the roof for 2 nights accommodation there is a certain level of service expected.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabella F.

Sep 4, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We had such a nice stay at Tara Lee. Everything is so well thought out and was made so easy. Would definitely return

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Apr 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great house with great character. Location was perfect as well. All round great

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trudy K.

Mar 20, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A (beautiful) step back in time!

The heritage-like property was clean, spacious, and so very well equipped. Large timber deck looking over the perfectly manicured greenery and a stunning sandstone pool. Cafes, restaurants, and shopping all about a 500m walk away. Highly accommodating owners just to top it off. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Mar 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

We have family visiting from the UK so wanted to get out of the city for a few days. The property perfectly accommodated 4 adults and 2 little ones, we also brought the dog. The house had everything you can think of, the cleanliness was exceptional, beds comfortable and sheets so soft. The kids enjoyed the pool, despite the rain. The location was perfect in terms of proximity into Cessnock and the wineries. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenys G., Sydney

Mar 4, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a getaway for R&R

Beautiful Home with everything you could ask for. Very nice and clean Pool. Convenient location and our Puppy enjoyed the Garden. Hope to return later in the Year

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Feb 13, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for people and dogs alike

Very secure property for our small dog. Garden gorgeous after all the rain. Was perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette c.

Jan 31, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tara Lee Cessnock

Perfect location, exceptional home slept 8 in comfort with everything you need. Beautiful weekend away

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail M., Blue Mountains NSW Australia

Jan 13, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Holiday Stay

We had a wonderful time at Tara-Lee. The property is very well appointed, clean, beautifully furnished and the pool is fantastic. Check-in and communication with Karen was very easy and the chocolates and bottle of wine was a lovely touch. Couldn't recommend Tara-Lee highly enough.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

Nov 15, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Accommodation

We loved our stay at "Tara-Lee". The property was just amazing. Very relaxing, Beautiful pool, great secure backyard for our puppies. The house has been beautifully restored and there was plenty of room for our family of 6 adults. Shops and Restaurants were just a 10 minute walk away. I would highly recommend this accommodation and will hopefully return when next in the Hunter Valley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Apr 18, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Just a nice 5stars place to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

Mar 29, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cessnock Gem

Excellent property, beautifully restored and maintained in early C19 condition....was a pleasure staying there. We would definitely recommend it and return at any time with pleasure.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 15, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Loved the character and how spacious the home is with not taking away the coziness of the property

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 27, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent stay

lovely home - very unique charm while also very comfortable with everything you might need. highly recommend it to others！

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Proser R.

Mar 7, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend

We had a great weekend in this property. Good location, clean house and we love everything vintage.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B., Narrawallee, Australia

Jan 22, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate Home

Even before we arrived to Tara-Lee I knew I would feel at home. Karen and John were an absolute to deal with and went above and beyond to make sure we had all the information and answer any questions before we arrived. When we opened the door to Tara-Lee you immediately fee the warmth of a home and notice the attention to detail. The home was immaculate, and welcoming. It was extremely comfortable to house 7 adults and 2 children and we had our own privacy with the property boasting multiple living and dining settings. The pool was very clean and inviting. Would return without hesitation and if I could I would give it 6 ⭐️! Great location, close to town and only a short drive to a number of award winning wineries. Thanks again Karen and John for sharing your slice of heaven.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annie A.

Jan 2, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and cosy

Pool is an awesome feature great for the kiddies. Lovely home deco and fittings, complete with amenities would recommend for anyone to stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

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