Château Élan at The Vintage
Château Élan brings a little piece of Europe to the Hunter Valley with laidback country elegance and high-end gastronomy. Indulge the senses with daily plated breakfast, complimentary wine and cheese tasting at McLeish Estate Wines, a wine and cheese appreciation course at Hunter Valley Cheese (with purchases at exclusive members-only prices), a spirit tasting at Hunter Distillery, a complimentary Pukara Estate wine tasting, a welcome cocktail each, two A$25 spa credits to put towards individual treatments and 25% off green fees at The Vintage Golf Club.
Château Élan is located approximately a two-hour drive from Sydney or a one-hour drive from Newcastle. Airport transfers are not included in your package, please plan accordingly.
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A weekend spent wining and dining in the world-famous Hunter Valley is a weekend well spent — and when it’s at Château Élan, you can expect sheer decadence. Home to over 150 wineries and more than enough cellar doors to keep you busy, Hunter Valley is the stuff of a wine lover’s dreams with rolling green hills and sprawling vineyards.
What You’ll Love…
The Hotel — Award-winning decadence surrounded by vines
Rolling vineyards, manicured fairways and a fabulous location in the heart of the Hunter Valley meet under one Tuscany-worthy roof at Château Élan. Situated on an idyllic 100 acres, this award-winning property is a romantic rendezvous within two hours of Sydney or just a one-hour drive from Newcastle Airport.
Château Élan will leave you wanting for nothing, with one of Australia’s finest integrated golf courses designed by Greg Norman (with a 25% discount on green fees), a Wine Lounge, an indulgent spa where you can put two A$25 credits towards individual treatments of 50 minutes and longer, and so much more.
The Accommodation – Lush green views and a spa bath
Sprawling views over The Vintage fairways and Hunter Valley through glass doors that open onto the balcony or terrace await in your Villa Studio, featuring a lounge area, a king bed or twin singles, a spa bath and an indulgent 58sqm of space. Enjoy a well-deserved sleep in on your final day with late 12pm checkout, subject to availability.
Spa Indulgence Upgrade: For even more relaxation and romance, upgrade to a 60sqm, adults-only Spa Suite located by the hotel’s spa, featuring a spa bath and an Ergomotion king bed offering multiple massage therapies.
Family Upgrade: Travelling with the family? Two kids (aged 12 years and under) can stay free in the 92sqm One-Bedroom Villa Apartment complete with separate dining and living areas, a two-way fireplace and an outdoor balcony or terrace, where you can often see kangaroos bound past.
The Food — Daily plated breakfast and a welcome cocktail
Begin your wine region retreat with a welcome vodka tonic cocktail each, available at the country-chic Legends Bar from Thursday to Saturday or takeaway Sunday to Wednesday.
Start each day with a daily plated breakfast served in the elegant Legends Grill, where you can enjoy views over the lush, 18-hole golf course.
See & Do — Enjoy A$25 each to use at the spa and complimentary cheese and wine tastings
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 with a guided tasting and 10% off any purchase, and head to one of the local wineries to taste the fruits of this prestigious region. Enjoy an included wine and cheese tasting at the nearby McLeish Estate Wines, a wine and cheese appreciation course at Hunter Valley Cheese (with purchases at exclusive members-only prices) and a complimentary tasting at Pukara Estate.
Practise your swing at the hotel’s award-winning 18-hole golf course designed by Greg Norman, where you’ll enjoy 25% off green fees (two rounds per person) during your stay. If you’d rather unwind, head to the blissful spa at Château Élan and enjoy A$25 each to spend on rejuvenating treatments of 50 minutes or more.
Nature lovers may also wish to arrange an early-morning hot air balloon ride, go horse riding or explore one of the area’s many walking or cycling trails (additional charges apply).
- Award-winning 18-hole golf course
- Spa and salon
- The Vintage Café
- Legends Grill and Bar
- Lobby lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Children’s playground
- 24-hour fitness centre
- Two tennis courts
- 25-metre lap pool
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services
Free cancellation: You can cancel your booking for Scoopon credit up until 45 days prior to the original check-in date. This can be done via self-service in your ‘My Escapes’ account. Your Scoopon credit will be valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation. Credits are not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
Please note this does not apply to insurance or flights booked with Scoopon. Flight fulfilment is provided by the airline(s) selected at the time of finalising the booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s).
Valid for travel until 31 August 2022 (bookings must be made before 30 June 2022).
Blackout Dates Apply. Dates are identified in the Booking Calendar.
Weekend Surcharge: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night, applies to all Friday and Saturday nights and is payable at time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar.
Check Availability: To confirm your dates of stay at purchase, click on ‘Check Availability’ and select your preferred package. Use the calendar to browse and select available dates. Dates with a surcharge are identified.
Buy Now, Choose Dates Later: If you want to secure this offer and don’t know when you want to travel please select ‘Buy Now, Choose Dates Later’. This will secure your package and give you the flexibility to choose your travel dates — within the book by and validity period and subject to availability. To select dates post purchase, simply select ‘My Escapes’ under the ‘My Account’ tab and follow the prompts.
7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for Tour bookings and flights) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 21 days prior to the check-in date.
Feel Like Changing Your Dates? No Worries…
You can make one (1) change to the date of your booking provided the change is made no less than 45 days before the start of your original booking date and provided you choose dates which are of an equal value and are available. Any change to booking dates is subject to and must be made online in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Villa Studio — Packages are valid for two adults.
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two adults. No additional guests can be accommodated.
Baby Policy: One baby (aged two years and under) may stay free of charge and will not count towards the maximum room capacity. A cot can be provided by the hotel for a surcharge of A$20 per night. Payable directly to the hotel.
Spa Suite (adults-only) — Packages are valid for two adults (aged 18 years and above).
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two adults. No additional guests can be accommodated.
One-Bedroom Suite — Packages are valid for two adults.
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is three adults OR two adults and two children.
Extra Guest Policy: One additional guest (aged 13 years and over) may stay for a surcharge of A$79 per night, sleeping on a double sofa bed with accommodation and breakfast only. Payable directly to the hotel.
Child Policy: Up to two children (aged 12 years and under) may stay free of charge, sleeping on a double sofa bed with accommodation only. Breakfast can be included for a surcharge of A$20 per child, per day. Payable directly to the hotel.
Baby Policy: One baby (aged two years and under) may stay free of charge and will not count towards the maximum room capacity. A cot can be provided by the hotel for a surcharge of A$20 per night. Payable directly to the hotel.
Connecting rooms are not available.
25% discount on green fees at The Vintage Golf Course can be used for a maximum of two rounds per person throughout your stay and must be booked in advance.
Spa credits can only be applied to individual treatments of 50 minutes or longer and cannot be combined or exchanged for cash.
Included welcome vodka tonic cocktail is available at Legends Bar on Thursday to Saturday only, or takeaway from Sunday to Wednesday.
Upon check-in, guests will receive a voucher for each of the inclusions listed. The vouchers must be provided at each outlet in order to redeem the inclusions.
Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.
