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Banksia Cottage, pretty cottage with garden

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Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, fireplace, books, offices

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Banksia Cottage, pretty cottage with garden

Banksia Cottage is a perfect getaway in the heart of the Blue Mountains. Great for couples, friends & families looking to take a break but still stay in easy reach of everything the area has to offer. Close to local walks, lookout points and historic towns, you will not be short of activities. With a newly renovated bathroom with a bath, and a cozy lounge with a gas fireplace, you can really put your feet up and unwind no matter if you’re looking for an active break, or one that’s slower paced.

In its own private setting, Banksia Cottage has everything you’ll need to enjoy your break either getting out in nature or curling up in front of the fire with a book. With two ample queen rooms plus a seperate workspace or nursery room, you will be comfortable with friends, family or taking a working break. The cottage boasts a newly renovated family bathroom with bath (Jan 2023), fully equipped kitchen-dining and a cozy lounge with gas fireplace so you can relax and enjoy.

The large backyard is perfect to take a break from the busy itinerary, if only to catch your breath. Complete with a cubby house, slide and swings spend some quality time with yourself or your loved ones. The property is set in 4000 SQMs of conservation land and is available to be explored directly from the rear of the property.

The property has a separate laundry with washing machine, ironing facilities, dryer and clothes hanging. This is a shared facility with Bottlebrush Cabin and free for guests to use.

Professionally serviced linen and towels, toiletries, tea, coffee and basic cooking supplies are all provided and free unlimited NBN-connected wi-fi, is available for guests

Self-check-in via key lockbox.

Guests have access to the entire cottage. There is parking available in the driveway at the top of the property however please note that the driveway is shared with our sister property, Bottlebrush Cabin, so must remain available for all to use. Strathearn Road is very quiet with plenty of street parking available. The bushland, garden and laundry is shared with guests at Bottlebrush Cabin but both properties are completely sperate. The garage is locked and not accessible to guests.

Guests will be sent all details required for private enjoyment of their stay.

Leura is arguably the prettiest village in the Blue Mountains filled with character heritage homes and gardens. The vibrant town centre has a host of cafes and restaurants alongside eclectic homewares, fashion and antique shops. Located just east of Katoomba, on the edge of the Blue Mountains National Park, you can soak up the magical views at Sublime Point lookout, picnic at Leura Cascades or take one of the countless other walks in the area.

Banksia Cottage is a 15 minute walk into Leura or a 2 minute car ride.

Banksia Cottage sits in large grounds alongside its sister property, Bottlebrush Cabin. While Banksia Cottage is completely separate and private for its guests, it can be booked together with Bottlebrush Cabin for groups of up to 6 adults.

Banksia Cottage is for quiet enjoyment, we do not cater to parties.

On departure, the cottage must be left in the same clean condition as found on arrival.

Dogs are allowed at the property, but guests are to note that the grounds are bush land and are not fully fenced and sealed. Due to its size, the cabin would not be suitable for large dogs or multiple animals. No dogs are to be left or tied up outside the property to disturb the enjoyment of other guests.

Property manager

Michael

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots are available on request at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2780, PID-STRA-51471

Property is also known as

170338

About the area

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Leura, NSW

What's nearby

  • Leura Mall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Leura Cascades - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Three Sisters - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Echo Point Lookout - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Leura Station - 17 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old City Bank Brasserie - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sanwiye - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Leura - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Station Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Banksia Cottage, pretty cottage with garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Banksia Cottage, pretty cottage with garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Banksia Cottage, pretty cottage with garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Banksia Cottage, pretty cottage with garden located?

This family-friendly Sydney holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Leura Mall and Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Fortress Rock are also within 3 miles (5 km). Leura Station is 17 minutes by foot and Katoomba Station is 24 minutes.

Banksia Cottage, pretty cottage with garden Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ilana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
Lovely property, perfect for a small family. I stayed with my toddler and baby and everything we needed was there, from the crib to toys and plastic plates. The heating worked well and there were also heaters in the bedrooms which I only used for the baby one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MichelleNurman E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
The cottage was as described and well appointed wirh everything you need for a relaxing and cosy stay. Downtown Leura is conveniently about 5 mins drive. Michael was really easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage, clean, cozy with all amenities
We stayed here for 2 nights. The cottage is small, but perfect for our family of 4 with 2 children under 7. Communication with the owners was great. They provided us with all the information we needed and checked in with us via email during our stay. The cottage was clean, tidy and the gas fireplace heated the house really well. Although the kitchen was the original so quite outdated, it was stocked with all the kitchen appliances we needed. View from the main bedroom looking out at the tree tops was beautiful. I walked into the main village of Leura on one occasion, it was about a 18min walk (brisk walk) and I had to cross over the freeway and walk up a hill. So its definitely not a leisurely walk that young kids would be happy to do! Overall we were really happy with this place and I would highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023