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Spicers Guesthouse is a hotel destination wedding venue in Pokolbin, Australia, hosting 120 at dinner and 150 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about A$18,000 (our estimate). Best months: April, May, August, September.

Spicers Guesthouse

PokolbinNew South Wales, Australia

Set in Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley, Spicers Guesthouse is a 49-room hotel with gardens, a pool, mountain views and on-site parking for guests travelling in.

Guests
120 at dinner150 standing
Rooms
49 rooms
Cost
About A$18,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Aug–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
NTL

About the venue

Set in Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley, Spicers Guesthouse is a 49-room hotel with gardens, a pool, mountain views and on-site parking for guests travelling in.

Couples can marry legally on site outdoors with an indoor backup space held in reserve, seating up to 80 for the ceremony before moving to a reception for up to 120 seated or 150 standing, with a dance space and an on-site bar.

Catering is handled in house and a Wedding & Events Coordinator works with you throughout, with per-head packages from AUD 210 to 230 covering reception space, catering, drinks and rooms.

Off-season dates start from AUD 195 per head, and a full buyout is available if you want the property to yourselves, though it is never required.

  • 49 rooms on site, from Deluxe King and Garden Suites to The Cottage sleeping up to 8
  • Legal ceremonies on site: outdoor ceremony space for up to 80 seated, with indoor backup
  • Reception indoors or outdoors for 120 seated or 150 standing, with dance space and on-site bar
  • Per-head packages of AUD 210-230 including reception space, catering, drinks and rooms

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
120 guests
Standing reception
150 guests
Ceremony, seated
80 guests

Staying over

Rooms
49 rooms
Room types
7 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: best
  5. May: best
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: good
Best weatherGoodWeather does not tell you whether a date is free.

Getting there

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Nearest airport
NTL
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The ceremony space seats up to 80. For the reception, the venue accommodates 120 guests seated for dining or 150 standing.
What does the per-head price include?
Packages run from AUD 210 to 230 per head and include the reception space, catering, drinks and rooms. Off-season pricing starts from AUD 195 per head. For a 80-guest wedding we estimate a total of around AUD 16,800 to 18,400, though your final figure will depend on your date and inclusions.
What happens if it rains on the day?
The outdoor ceremony space is backed by an indoor alternative, and receptions can be held either indoors or outdoors.
Can we book the whole property exclusively?
Yes, a buyout is available, but it is not required and exclusive use is not a condition of booking.
Who do we contact to enquire?
The Wedding & Events Coordinator can be reached at events.guesthouse@spicersretreats.com or on +61 1300 590 075.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 120 guests

    “The Tallawanta Room seats up to 120 guests, or around 150 for a cocktail reception, with its own bar, veranda and bi-fold doors onto a vine-edged terrace.”
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  • Standing reception: 150 guests

    “The Tallawanta Room seats up to 120 guests, or around 150 for a cocktail reception, with its own bar, veranda and bi-fold doors onto a vine-edged terrace.”
    Read the source for standing reception

  • Ceremony, seated: 80 guests

    “Lovedale Room is a light filled event space, suitable for wedding ceremonies or relaxed cocktail style events for up to 80 people.”
    Read the source for ceremony, seated

  • Rooms: 49 rooms

    “A variety of locations for both the wedding and reception are available with 49 rooms including a four bedroom cottage for guests to stay overnight.”
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  • Room types: 7 listed

    “Deluxe King Room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Tailored wedding packages are available, including exclusive use of the property.”
    Read the source for whole property to yourselves

  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Select spaces can be reserved for a private and tailored celebration.”
    Read the source for whole property must be taken with the wedding

  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Celebrant for your 15-minute elopement-style ceremony with your own vows, and all legal paperwork handled”
    Read the source for legal ceremony on site

  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Indoor and outdoor spaces cover both the ceremony and the wedding reception, and tailored packages include exclusive use of the property.”
    Read the source for outdoor ceremony

  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “Tailored wedding packages bring together catering, beverages, styling and a suite for the wedding night, and a reliable wet-weather option means the day holds its shape in any season.”
    Read the source for indoor option if it rains

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “The team at éRemo restaurant, led by acclaimed chef Cameron Matthews create dishes that are more of a dining experience than a wedding dinner, while our sommelier Cameron Brooksby perfectly matches wines to elevate the experience further.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The Tallawanta Room seats up to 120 guests, or around 150 for a cocktail reception, with its own bar, veranda and bi-fold doors onto a vine-edged terrace.”
    Read the source for bar on site

  • Price: A$210 to A$230 per head

    “Available any time at $210pp, this package features a grazing table, three mains, two desserts, sides, a 5-hour classic beverage package, room hire, and a complimentary stay in a King Deluxe room on the wedding night.”
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  • Off-season price: From A$195 per head

    “Available Mon-Thurs at $195pp, this package includes a grazing table, two mains, two desserts, sides, a 5-hour classic beverage package, room hire, and a complimentary stay in a King Deluxe room on the wedding night.”
    Read the source for off-season price

  • Included: Reception space, catering, drinks and rooms

    “Available any time at $210pp, this package features a grazing table, three mains, two desserts, sides, a 5-hour classic beverage package, room hire, and a complimentary stay in a King Deluxe room on the wedding night.”
    Read the source for included

  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Select spaces can be reserved for a private and tailored celebration.”
    Read the source for exclusive use required

  • Nearest airport: NTL

    “NTL”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Complimentary onsite parking is available for all guests.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Indoor and outdoor spaces cover both the ceremony and the wedding reception, and tailored packages include exclusive use of the property.”
    Read the source for reception indoors

  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Indoor and outdoor spaces cover both the ceremony and the wedding reception, and tailored packages include exclusive use of the property.”
    Read the source for reception outdoors

  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “The Lovedale Pavilion opens through glass doors onto green lawns and carries a high-pitched, white-beamed ceiling, giving high ceilings and room for a dance floor.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Beyond the vineyards, visitors can also enjoy local produce tasting, hot air ballooning, horse riding, golf, and the exquisite on-site pool.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Upon arrival, guests are gently embraced by the modern country farmhouse ambience: the sandstone walls and fireplace, soft luxurious furniture, sculptured gardens and pergolas spilling with vine leaves all create an atmosphere where a healthy obsession with indulgence is encouraged.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “Along with the refurbished guest rooms, the landscape was also overhauled and work included the addition of a new pool and function lawns with mountain vistas.”
    Read the source for mountain view

  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “A dedicated wedding team supports each celebration, with a wedding coordinator on hand from the first enquiry through to the wedding day.”
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About A$18,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate

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