Chateau Elan at The Vintage Five-Star Gourmet Hunter Valley Escape 2 Nights from AUD$379/room

The luxury spa suites and villas at Chateau Elan at The Vintage are the perfect place from which to explore the Hunter Valley’s famous gourmet food and wine scene, relaxing spas and world class golfing. What You’ll Love… The Hotel – In the heart of the Hunter Valley Situated on a secluded 100-acre property in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Chateau Elan is a peaceful five-star hotel where you can truly unwind within easy reach of the gourmet delights of this world-class wine region. Start each day with your daily cooked buffet breakfast served in the elegant Vintage Café where you can enjoy views of the golf course’s 18th hole before practicing your swing at the hotel’s award-winning, 18-hole Greg Norman golf course where you can enjoy 25% off green fees. Your Room – Couples and family options available Stay in a 58sqm Villa Studio featuring a stylish 58sqm open-plan layout complete with lounge area, king bed, spa bath and glass door leading out onto your balcony or terrace. Plus, relax for longer with a guaranteed midday checkout on your last day. Upgrades: For even more relaxation and romance, upgrade to a 60sqm Spa Suite located by the hotel’s spa and featuring an Ergomotion king bed offering multiple massage therapies and ‘zero-gravity’ function. Or, if you’re travelling with family, two kids stay free in the 96sqm One Bedroom Villa Apartment complete with separate dining and living area, a two-way fireplace and an outdoor balcony or terrace where you can see and watch the kangaroos bounce past. See & Do – Gourmet delights and nature collide The Hunter Valley truly is a place for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Sample some top-shelf spirits at the Hunter Distillery or head to one of the areas of many wineries – nearby Brokenwood Wines, Piggs Peake Winery and Tyrrell’s Wines are our favourites – to taste the local wine. Try some amazing local produce including mayonnaise, vineyard and tapenade at Pukara Estate or simply head to a cosy pub like Goldfish Hunter Valley Restaurant, Circa 1876 and Harrigan’s Irish Pub for a hearty meal. Nature lovers might also want to arrange an early morning hot-air balloon ride, go horse riding or explore one of the area’s many walking or cycling trails. Perfect for couples and families With a room type for everyone, whether you’re looking to escape the city for a romantic minibreak somewhere peaceful or you want to spend some time with the family in a place where there’s plenty to do, the Hunter Valley is the ideal spot for your escape.