On Hermitage Road in Pokolbin, a working olive grove ringed by vineyards makes the setting here — the Hunter Valley, as the owners put it, without the noise. Two stays share the property: a five-bedroom homestead and a two-bedroom cottage, both self-contained and built for gathering. There is a swimming pool, fire pits, an EV charger and outdoor dining that looks toward the escarpment. Booked directly with hosts Rachael and James, it suits families and groups after country space and privacy.