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Mountain Ash cottage

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Welcome to Mountain Ash cottage
Looking out from the kitchen
Snug up on winter eves next to the gas log fire
Living area
Small cottage; big kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2538.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Leura, NSW
  • Leura Mall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Three Sisters
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Katoomba Scenic World
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain Ash cottage

Delightful little cottage - used to be on an old dairy farm, these days it's residential. Close to Leura shops/restaurants & a short drive from the magnificent escarpment views - or walk down the road to MineHaHa Falls for a picnic.

The front verandah looks onto a lovely front courtyard with a fish pond and fountain & the back deck is shaded by a huge old tree fern. Heat your soup looking onto the grove of lovely mountain ash trees. Settle in for a winter evening next to a big gas log heater. Springtime puts a splendid show on with maples, cherry blossums and lots of natives. Escape the excesses of the summer heat, with cooler nights.

Quiet and private (although it is in a residential area, so there are houses around, including another cottage on the property where the owners live, including a dog). Set on just under an acre. It's a simple, cosy retreat.

Mountain Ash is a self-contained cottage, with its own direct driveway access, and its own verandah and back deck.

Restful weekends away. It's a terrific base for bushwalking or writer's retreat or just doing nothing.

Property manager

Geraldine Vaughan
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Property registration number PID-STRA-5431-2

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leura

Located in Leura, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Katoomba Scenic World and Blue Mountains National Park. Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Mount Victoria Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with horse riding, ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Leura, NSW

What's nearby

  • Leura Mall - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Leura Cascades - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Three Sisters - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Echo Point Lookout - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Leura Station - 16 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Ash cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Ash cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Ash cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Ash cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Leura Mall and within 3 miles (5 km) of Blue Mountains Cultural Centre and Leura Cascades. Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Prince Henry Cliff Walk Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km). Leura Station is 16 minutes by foot and Katoomba Station is 24 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dianne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Lovely setting

The house is set amongst gum trees , has a lovely outlook and feels rural , but only 2km into Leura Mall. Unfortunately we didn’t receive one of the emails which apparently provided the change of access code and the owners contact details. Luckily she lives adjacent to the property and appeared as we were deciding what to do next!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Restful stay, good location for bushwalking, back verandah great for reading
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni C., Drummoyne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely cottage with everything you need

A lovely cottage with everything you need. All the amenities are covered and it is the perfect space for two adults. We loved being a short drive to both Leura and Katoomba and seeing the chickens in the backyard. The owner is lovely and very responsive. We have stayed here multiple times and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Brittany L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cosy but in need of some TLC

We loved the fresh eggs and cosy look of the cottage. The location was great and Geri was easy to communicate with and gave us some great tips for places to eat. We wish there were more windows that could have been opened and utilised with a fly screen as the cottage needed some airing out. We were also quite disappointed when half way through making dinner we realised the oven didn't work and most of the burners required matches to light. A lovely, cosy home, but in need of some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous little cottage

Great location, loved the gas fire! Great kitchen with a lovely view too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, quiet, warm and peaceful A++

I was very impressed with this property. It was just as pictured, if not better. It was incredibly clean, warm, inviting and a wonderful place to stay for a little mountain break. Very close to shops and walks. Geraldine is lovely, accommodating and I found her information about local restaurants really helpful! I love the chickens! 5*
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toni C., Drummoyne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage with everything you need including a gas log fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to Relax

Gorgeous cottage with everything at hand, the fire is divine. Central Location to explore and the perfect base to come back to...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

christine p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Geri was very welcoming and we appreciated the eggs from the “hollywood” girls. The cottage was comfy and good for a couple. Would benefit from some maintenance outside and finishing off. Wouls recommend as value for $
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

JULIE-ANNE T., Sydney NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cosy cottage in a great location.

The cottage had everything we required. Very clean. Lovely views from the kitchen and outside areas to relax. Great location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin for a couple

Great location, just a short drive to central Leura. Had a lovely stay, very cosy and were very lucky to see the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage for a winter getaway

Thank you Geraldine for making our stay so enjoyable. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed. The fireplace was brilliant and perfect for relaxing after our hikes.

10/10 Excellent

Kara-Lee A., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm cosy little cottage

The photos don’t do it justice! The kitchen gets beautiful sunlight and you can watch the sunset from the big kitchen windows. The gas heater heats up the place very quickly and gives it just the cosy feeling I was looking for. There is a little table out the front where I ate breakfast and watched the sunrise. And after mentioning I was a frontline healthcare worker, Geraldine even left a beautiful bunch of flowers and a card which was a lovely surprise! Overall great location, comfort, cleanliness and facilities. Would definitely recommend.

6/10 Okay

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall good,,close to shops and conference centre

I think it would be better if there was some air conditioning instead of just fans which were inadequate to cope with the heat
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Mountains getaway

Perfect location and just what I was looking for. Comfy cottage in lovely quiet surrounds with Katoomba, Leura and the rest of the Blue Mountains attractions just a short drive away. Many thanks also to Geri for all the tips about places to eat out in the the local area :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Narineh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and welcoming

We loved our stay . Perfect little cottage for a weekend getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cosy Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage has a really nice feel to it and Geri the owner was fantastic to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Georgie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect stay

This place is perfect for a little get away. The owner is very nice and welcoming and the community is great! The location is perfect as it is peaceful, a nice walk to the shops and a short drive to the walking tracking around Leura!

8/10 Good

Glen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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Lovely quiet area to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to get away & recharge

Cottage was private, very comfy & very thoughtfully equipped - perfect for resting up after long days hiking or simply exploring in stunning blue Mtns. Setting of cottage was lovely ... couldnt help but relax while enjoying outlook. Thank you Geri!

10/10 Excellent

Richard W., Balgowlah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Romantic weekend away

Had a wonderful weekend at the cottage. Located in a quiet road, a short drive away from Leura village and Katoomba shops. Well equipped kitchen (look out for the tomato sauce and mustard bottles), cosy living room and warm and comfortable bed and pillows. Perfect place for a quiet getaway. Thanks to Geraldine for all the local tips, we took her recommendation for dinner at the Avalon and was not disappointed. Great collection of books as well, could easily stay longer, but had to get back to the kids ....
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., Sudney

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I needed a relax and it was perfect. Thanks to Geraldine

Easy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., CRANEBROOK;NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend

We stayed for two nights and had a great weekend. Beautiful little cottage with a cozy fire to cuddle up in front of. Close to walks and main mountains towns. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable cosy cottage with great facilities

Lovely accommodation great location. Very comfortable bed and good linen. Would certainly recommend this cosy cottage for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding experience in Leura

We had an amazing stay in this property.Could not fault it.Our host Geri was excellent and very accommodating. The cottage was very welcoming and was well equipped for our 3 night stay. Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Geraldine Vaughan

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