the argyle hotel is a perfect place for a week from sydney. the trip is a manageable 2 hours 50 minutes in peak traffic on Friday. the hotel is really comfortable, recently decorated, with fireplaces in public areas, good beds, and beautiful bathroom products. it has a great bar and restaurant. the meals are delicious, well made and excellent quality. they make their own baked and brot in front of place. the wine list is excellent and source from less well-known regions and weep. the staff is very friendly and, rarest things in new South Clouds, they are dog friendly! taralga itself is charming. there are enough things to occupy half a day or day, as for example to go to the city and see the historic buildings, visit the orchard gallery, look through the business of the hotel (via the street, or with a coffee or wine tasting at 36 obstgarten. there are many walks and drive around and goulburn is just 38 minutes away.