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At ‘Somewhere Unique’ we are always seeking improvement and a higher standard for our guests, and so we were extremely fortunate to recently work with international fashion photographer, Lee Oliveira, to update and upgrade many

2020 has been our most challenging year yet, but it has also been our most successful and our most rewarding. We overcame these difficult times only through ongoing positive support from returning guests and those

If the success of the 2020, ‘Sculpture in the Vineyards, The Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival’ is any indicator, potential visitors should book their accommodation now at ‘Somewhere Unique’ for the 2021 Sculpture Festival to be

Although most guests at ‘Somewhere Unique’ are content to enjoy the luxury and tranquility of their retreat, for those who wish to explore, the Wollombi valley is fortunate to be located within one of the

At 'Somewhere Unique' we are proud and humbled to have received the ‘2020 Travellers’ Choice Award’. This award affirms that reviews from Tripadvisor travellers have placed ‘Somewhere Unique’ in the top 10% of hotels worldwide.

Guest health, safety, and comfort has always been our absolute priority at ‘Somewhere Unique’. Although internationally Coronavirus struck suddenly, we have consistently remained pro-active in providing a safe environment for our guests. We continue to

At ‘Somewhere Unique’ we are constantly seeking new innovative ways to offer our guests a greater range indulgent experiences through the ongoing sourcing and support of local businesses. One of our most popular guest packages

It was only a mere six months ago that we were excited to be reopening following an assault by ferocious destructive bushfires. The Wollombi valley had been in peril and was only saved by the

The national lockdown, as a result of the Coronavirus, happened swiftly and definitively. Although at ‘Somewhere Unique’ we had always maintained a meticulous cleaning and hygiene regime, and although we have never had a check-in

The following article appeared in The Newcastle Herald on Tuesday March 30 2020: Coronavirus forces wedding postponements in Wollombi but COVID-19 can't derail one Sydney couple's honeymoon Krista Nicholas and Michael Kreltszheim had big plans

Having fully recovered from the bushfires, we are now all involved in unusual circumstances again. Rest assured, however, that 'Somewhere Unique' is open and that we will continue to welcome you while respecting all current

A classic advertisement from Australian television depicts a lonely farmhouse on drought-ridden flats. The craggy old farmer sits on the downstairs veranda looking out into the shimmering heat, and suddenly he hears raindrops falling on