Peppers Convent Retreat Pokolbin

General Information

Built in Coonamble in 1909, the escape now known as Peppers Convent was once home to the Brigidine Order of nuns. In 1990 it was relocated approximately 600 km east to the Hunter Valley.

This privately-owned and romantic property sits among magnificent terraces, the plantations of grapevines of Pepper Tree Wines and the prestigious Robert’s Restaurant.

Peppers Convent proposes the unsurpassable experience for those customers wanting to indeed indulge themselves.

Its intimate fashion, elegance and first-class tranquil location ensure the retreat’s continuing popularity with both Australian and international guests.

At Peppers Convent there are just 17 luxuriously appointed visitor apartments, every with its own bathroom. All open onto a terrace or terrace and look out over the retreat’s terraces to the plantations of grapevines behind. There are 2 apartment kinds, Deluxe (pictured) and Superior, which incorporates a confidential hall region.

The hall regions at Peppers Convent are both lavish and invitingly cosy and, during the winter months, visitors able to admire the cosiness of a crackling fire.

Robert’s Restaurant is well-known for its fine cuisine and a vault which reflects the Hunter’s status as one of Australia’s premiere wine growing areas. Situated only a short ride from Peppers Convent is Pepper’s acclaimed restaurant, Chez Pok.

One of the enjoyment of a visit at Peppers Convent is the smorgasbord, which able to be taken in the light and graceful dining room or on the wisteria covered verandah.

Guests usually begin the evening with drinks and canapés in the hall, then wander to the region’s most-awarded Robert’s Restaurant, which is situated on the Estate.

The award-winning Pepper Tree Wines is on your door, offering wine tastings and a glimpse into the winemaking process.

Facilities at Peppers Convent comprise an open-air pool, open-air heated thermal, tennis courts, boules and mountain bikes.

Peppers Convent is the main basis from which to tour other wineries and to discover everything the Hunter district can offer. Guided wine tours able to be organised with your choice of chauffer- driven, horse and carriage rides or gastronome bicycle tours.

At the on-site endota day thermal, visitors able to enjoy a surplus of fascinating therapies purposed to comply with the senses. Be treated to a huge variety of therapies that comprise hot stones mass’ah’ge, multi-vitamin power facial, drenched stand out treatment and billabong footbath. It’s the ideal place to nourish body, mind and spirit.

Peppers Convent Hunter Valley

Peppers Convent Hunter Valley serves a mouth-watering state breakfast dishes and cafeteria every morning in the enchanting sunroom.

Each evening unwind with pre-dinner drinks and canapes catered in the Guest Lounge.

Chez Pok at Peppers Guest House

Located only a short ride from Peppers Convent, is the Hunter Valley's most given restaurant, Peppers' highly own Chez Pok.

With award-winning administrative cook Jamie Hartcher at the helm, the carte menu at Chez Pok is a straight reflection of its regional surrounds featuring Australian fashion gourmand cuisine influenced by French, Asian and Italian.

Befitting its serene location in the center of one of Australia's premier wine producing districts, Chez Pok showcases a large wine catalogue consisting predominantly of locally produced and shop wines.

Chez Pok proposes a private prime dining experience in a warm, informal atmosphere. Peppers personnel pride themselves on providing discreet yet considerate service, synonymous with the Peppers name.

Peppers Guest House is open seven days for lunch snack and dinner.

The personnel at Peppers Convent will be pleased to organize your conveyance between the 2 retreats.

Robert's Restaurant

Located only a mere walk from Peppers Convent is the prominent and much-awarded Robert's Restaurant. Including the 1878 National Trust listed Pepper Tree Cottage, Roberts features been described as the Hunter Valley's most alluring breakfast room. And certainly the food is divine. Cook Robert Molines proposes sumptuous joy from his vine-leaf fuelled forest fired oven and the carte menu is complimented by a broad wine listing, showcasing one of the best of the Hunter Valley wines, and no doubt wines from the Pepper Tree Winery.