A new way to connect with the unique nature of Hunter Valley wine country.
Heart of wine country
Located on one of Bimbadgen's award winning vineyards on Palmers Lane in Pokolbin, The Lane Retreat is the Hunter Valley's newest accommodation destination. Featuring 60 premium studio retreats, each designed for you to experience the natural beauty of your surroundings.
Nestled on 15 hectares of secluded vineyard and natural bushland, you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Broken Back Range as the backdrop to the perfect wine country experience.
Connect with nature
Through strong sustainable practices and an environmentally light footprint, The Lane Retreat has an ongoing commitment to responsible tourism.
Energy conservation is demonstrated through our use of renewable energy, water conservation through efficient irrigation systems that recycle rainwater and the provision of eco-friendly amenities for guest rooms.
New native trees are regularly planted on property to encourage the establishment of indigenous plants on the grounds and to support local wildlife habitat.
Intimate events, meetings and celebrations
Escape and connect.
With a variety of dynamic spaces and experiences, including poolside cocktail hour, The Lane Retreat can elevate your next corporate event. From flexible indoor settings to picturesque outdoor areas, our venues provide the perfect backdrop for workshops, team-building activities, and memorable gatherings. With adaptable layouts and tailored services, we ensure every event is seamlessly executed, leaving a lasting impression on your attendees.
Gourmet experiences on our doorstep
Getaway with friends or family and enjoy the hundreds of local wineries and eateries right on your doorstep. Enjoy complimentary transfers between our sister venues, Bimabadgen Estate and Cellar Door, Esca Restaurant, Alter Wines and Emma's Cottage.
Should you have your own vehicle, The Lane Retreat is a 3 minute drive to Bimbadgen Estate Cellar Door (Wine Tasting, Esca and Bimbadgen Pizzeria) and an 8 minute drive to Emmas Cottage (Alter Wines and function venue).
Guest Reviews
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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot - simply cannot - praise this place highly enough. Modern, homey, spanking clean, perfect location for vingeeeks. Greeted with a complimentary bottle of wine, and stocked breakfast for the two days. Ample, sufficient, perhaps more bottled water would’ve been nice. Fluffy towels, bed amazingly soft, showers oh the SPACIOUS SHOWERS 🚿 💖💘🩷🧡🩵💙💜 plenty strong hot water too. Lovely balcony seating. Yes, you will spot kangaroos in the area. Very very prompt and cherry email replies. Was too cold for us to pool tho. Free parking big plus. Not much diff in rooms with diff view types, we felt. Appreciated the self check in and out. TEN STARS!!!!!!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Perfect place to stay in the hunter. Individual Cabins all face west so u can watch the setting sun over the hills of Pokolbin. Awake to that view but without the glaring sun. We chose to reject daily service of our room and received a nice bottle of red but when we were running low on teabags etc I just rang and they were there. Actually replaced some towels and put our washing up away whilst Restocking our supplies. Nice surprise. And then the courtesy bus dropped and Picked us up for an End of day Wine tasting with Emma at emmmas and dinner at Esca. Amazing food and views. And at the End of the day when it’s rather warm the pool Was a god send. Highly recommend this place.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Auf unserem Roadtrip von Sydney nach Cairns hatten wir einen kurzen, aber sehr feinen Zwischenstopp im Hunter Valley – denn: Heißluftballon-Plan stand auf dem Zettel. 🎈🔥 Und dafür habe ich uns in The Lane Retreat eingebucht… und Leute… das war nicht „Hotel“, das war Pinterest in Echtzeit. 😄✨ Ankunft? Zack – wir rollen rein und stehen plötzlich in einer Bungalow-Oase, bei der man automatisch leiser spricht, weil’s so friedlich ist. 🌿🤫 Überall Weite, Natur, Ruhe – und diese Anlage ist so schön angelegt, dass du dich fragst, ob hier irgendwo Kameras laufen und du gerade bei „Australia’s Next Top Retreat“ mitmachst. 😅📸 Lage & Setting? 11/10! Mitten in den Weinreben, dazu ein See, alles super weitläufig – du schaust aus deinem Bungalow raus und bekommst direkt dieses „Ich bin im Urlaub angekommen“-Gefühl in die Blutbahn injiziert. 🍇🌊🌅 Unser Bungalow? Modern, clean, stilvoll – so ein Design, wo du sofort denkst: „Okay, hier könnte ich auch 3 Nächte bleiben und so tun, als wäre ich ein entspannter Mensch.“ 😄🧘♂️ Und das Bad? Richtig hochwertig. Kein „ja passt schon“, sondern wow, hier wurde mitgedacht. 🚿✨ Sauberkeit? Tiptop. Alles wirkte frisch, gepflegt und einfach… edel ohne geschniegelt zu sein. ✅👌 Der einzige Haken? (Und der tut weh.) Wir waren leider nur eine Nacht da und hatten viel zu wenig Zeit, diese Anlage wirklich zu genießen. Das ist so ein Ort, der schreit: „Bleib. Trink Wein. Schau auf den See. Mach langsam.“ Und wir so: „Sorry, wir müssen weiter…“ 🥲🚗💨 Mein Fazit: The Lane Retreat ist der perfekte Spot fürs Hunter Valley, wenn du Natur, Stil und Ruhe willst – und dich kurz wie in einem Luxus-Retreat fühlen möchtest, ohne dass es geschniegelt oder steif ist. Wenn du hier bist, mach nicht unseren Fehler: Nimm dir Zeit. Mindestens 2 Nächte. 😄🍷🌿 📍 The Lane Retreat – Hunter Valley 🎈 Perfekt als Base für Heißluftballon & Wine-Vibes 💯 Klare Empfehlung! YOUTUBE: MrUniqueOnTourPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stayed two nights for a wedding. Accommodation excellent as well as their wedding venue and the staff.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We stayed at the Lane Retreat for two nights. It was peaceful and a great place to unwind and experience what the local area had to offer. Rooms were very well appointed and clean, breakfast supplies were a nice touch. The highlight was sitting on the deck in the morning eating breakfast with a coffee overlooking the mountains and vineyards. We were initially a little worried we wouldnt have a nice view as we could only get a standard view unit, however, I wouldn't let this deter you as it is still very much worthwhile and you still get amazing views.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing place , for someone who is picky like myself , I loved this place. Clean, beautiful and rooms are great. Friendly staff and very helpful. local to everything . Will definitely come back herePosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stayed here with my dad a few weeks ago and we absolutely loved it! Firstly, at the time of the booking Rachael was so lovely and accommodating with our requests. Made me look forward to the trip even more. And once we got there it was beautiful! The location is ideal - so peaceful and quiet. And the kangaroos and horses in the area made the trip so memorable! The room itself was lovely and the perfect size. The beds were so comfy! We loved the breakfast options, however we weren’t really a fan of the coffee. But a short walk to the lane pantry, taking in all the views, and we could get good coffee there so it didn’t bother us too much! I would recommend this to a friend and will be back myself!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I recently shared a very special life achievement. To celebrate, we chose a nearby escape, ‘The Lane Retreat’ in our beautiful Pokolbin, Hunter Valley. ‘The Lane Retreat’ is located on one of Bimbadgen’s award-winning vineyards in the heart of wine country. ‘The Lane Retreat’ is one of our newest accommodation destinations with sixty (60) premium studio retreats, each designed to complement the natural beauty of the surroundings. A BIG shoutout to the Hotel designers for their bedding and mattress selection. Finally a 5 star accommodation that get's it...quality starts from exceptional rest. There are so many accommodation options that have poor or below standard bedding and mattresses. This is not the case when staying at the Lane Retreat. Nestled on 15 hectares of secluded vineyard and natural bushland, we enjoyed calming panoramic views of the Broken Back Range and convenient access to many well-known surrounding attractions. I must also mention that this premium accommodation provides premium bedding, which is greatly appreciated. We extend our sincere gratitude for the leadership and customer service extended to us by the Hotel Manager, Amanda. Thank you Amanda. A huge shout-out to Amanda’s team, including Trent and Joel, and the two ladies from room management, whom we had the pleasure of spending time with. Stay safe, TLR-Team, until we see you again soon.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely stunning lake views – easily the highlight of the stay! I highly recommend booking one of their lake-view rooms; you will not regret it. The modern room design is gorgeous, and having two showers, two mirrors, and two separate sinks felt so luxurious and practical (perfect for couples who don’t want to fight over bathroom space in the morning!). Everything was spotless and thoughtfully laid out. Worth every penny for that view alone.
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