Meet The Owners

WE LOVE THE HUNTER VALLEY, ITS WINE COUNTRY AND PARTICULARLY OUR SMALL HAMLET OF BROKE, AS IT IS QUIETER THAN POKOLBIN BUT STILL CLOSE ENOUGH TO ACCESS THE WINERIES, RESTAURANTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS.

Having both lived and worked in Sydney most of our lives, its now time to spend more time in Broke , watch our grandkids grow up in nearby Singleton and do a little travelling around Australia.

Maranda & Bonn Abbey have been popular guesthouses for many years. Having recently acquired them, we have been slowly refurbishing both and enjoy this aspect of hosting guests immensely.

We hope you also enjoy your stay in Maranda or Bonn Abbey and please do not hesitate to give us your feedback so we can keep improving each property.

Caring for country

Meet Brooke

I am the bookings & guest relations manager for Hunter Valley Country Escapes.

THE WAY WE ARE TREATED WHEN BOOKING A HOLIDAY CAN STAY WITH US FOREVER, THE COMMUNICATION, EASE AND FRIENDLINESS GOES A LONG WAY IN MAKING THE STAY & EXPERIENCE MORE MEMORABLE.

I love to travel and explore new places so to get to help others book their holidays feels more like a hobby then a job. My career highlights to date have been in acting and women’s health, I teach yoga and have a passion for learning new things and keeping fit and healthy.

I look forward to chatting to you and helping you plan your trip with friends, family or solo adventures for rest and relaxation in the beautiful Hunter Valley country air.