Enjoy a short break in the Hunter at The Lane Retreat this spring

The Lane Retreat, Bimbadgen

Spring is the perfect time to plan a short break in the Hunter, and The Lane Retreat Bimbadgen is the perfect choice of premium accommodation, set among 15 hectares of secluded vineyard and natural bushlands in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country. To celebrate Spring, The Lane Retreat has just released a great-value Spring Escape package available from September 1st to November 30, 2024.

The Spring Escape package is priced from $330 per night when staying a minimum of two-nights in a premium studio retreat. The package also includes a bottle of sparkling rose on arrival, breakfast provisions for two people, a wood-fired pizza at Bimbadgen Pizzeria for two (lunch or dinner), two tickets to Hunter Valley Gardens, and a complimentary wine tasting at Alter Wines for two people. Subject to availability. Some blackout dates may apply. Valid for stays from September 1st until November 30, 2024. Book online at www.thelaneretreat.com.au

Developed by property and hospitality group Mulpha Australia in the grounds of Bimbadgen’s 50-year-old vineyards, The Lane Retreat has been designed to provide a unique accommodation offering to complement the brands Palmer Lane wedding and events venue and the winery and restaurants at Bimbadgen’s home vineyard on McDonald Road. Guests also have access to the Mulpha-owned Emma’s Cottage Vineyard boutique winery nearby.

The Lane Retreat offers 60 luxurious studio retreats with outdoor decks offering panoramic views of the Broken Back Range or Bimbadgen vineyards. Cocooned in comfort, guests will enjoy a rare combination of privacy, curated luxury, and connection to wine country.

Each studio retreat has king bedding, a bathroom with double rain head showers and Hunter bathroom amenities, a kitchenette with coffee maker, toaster, microwave and mini bar, and gourmet breakfast provisions supplied daily.

The property already boasts three stunning gathering sites for ceremonies and celebrations, but now has access to a new luxury swimming pool and amenities, along with a bespoke store and pantry offering espresso coffee, gourmet cheese and grazing food options, wines, spirits, and other gourmet goodies along with bespoke gifts.

Guests will enjoy VIP access to Bimbadgen’s flagship restaurant Esca, its Woodfired Pizzeria and Cellar Door, and Emma’s Cottage Vineyard boutique winery nearby. The Lane Retreat will also offer vineyard tours hosted by Bimbadgen winemakers.

Mulpha’s Regional General Manager of Hospitality, Sophie Andrews, said:

“The Lane Retreat has been designed to offer all the luxury and amenities guests can expect while ensuring the Hunter wine country and the natural environment remain the stars of the show.

“This is a retreat for people to experience our wonderful Hunter wine country in their own way and make their own memories in a unique piece of Australia.

“It will appeal to anyone looking for a genuinely restful, private retreat to recharge the batteries, as well as for weddings, family functions and corporate retreats just 2 hours’ drive from Sydney, and many miles from the hustle and bustle of the city.”

The Lane Retreat, Bimbadgen is the newest addition to the growing hospitality portfolio of owner Mulpha which has extensive venues in some of Australia’s premier locations. These include InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort with its renowned restaurant Fireplace, InterContinental Sydney with its new restaurant Pont Brasserie, InterContinental Hayman Island and Bimbadgen winery and its award-winning Esca restaurant, wedding venue Palmers Lane and Emma’s Cottage Vineyard in the Hunter Valley. Mulpha has also recently opened Bar Messenger and Pont Brasserie at Circular Quay, Sydney and Isla Cantina, Edgewater Dining, Ioesco Cucina and Cove Tavern in Queensland.