Cherry Cottage - Leura

Leura, New South Wales, Australia

Cherry Cottage - Leura

Cherry Cottage is a tranquil, luxury Blue Mountain escape set amongst cool climate show gardens. The Cottage is located in South Leura just a short walk away to Leura Mall where you can wander and enjoy the delights of the many boutiques and restaurants. The Cottage is centrally heated and has a gas fireplace. We have 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, a large deck with outdoor dining and seating. Free WiFi also available.

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The Space:
This luxury mountain retreat is perfect for couples or a group of friends to enjoy whilst relaxing in a private idyllic setting. It is the ideal choice for a holiday, weekend getaway or mid-week break away from all the hustle and bustle but it is an easily accessible drive (1.25 hours) or train ride from the city of Sydney.

The cottage has been designed to incorporate the feel of the Blue Mountains with its natural aesthetics of the rich timber tones of the interior, accented with crisp white bed linen and contemporary style furniture. Externally it is set amidst incredible landscaped gardens with cool climate flowering plants and shrubs. It is an ideal location for weddings, baby showers, hens weekends and romantic celebrations. Combine this with elegant and modern interiors and you have the perfect destination for those special occasions or a great getaway.

Cherry Cottage is ideally situated for guests to enjoy year round with every amenity provided for a relaxing getaway or for the more adventurous it provides easy access to the Blue Mountains stunning backdrop of natural wonders and sandstone escarpment.

Conveniently situated in the village of Leura, Cherry Cottage provides the best of both worlds being just minutes away from some of Leura's best walking tracks and escarpments. It is also a two minute drive or leisurely walk to Leura Mall and with its historic streetscape lined with cherry blossom trees, and fine dining restaurants, as well as some of the best cafes, gourmet deli's, and fashion and home ware boutiques.

The House

The cottage is centrally heated and has a gas fire place. The generous master bedroom contains a king size bed with an ensuite bathroom,fluffy white towels and luxury bed linen.

The second and third bedrooms provide a queen and twin beds, which are similarly equipped and share a second full bathroom (bath tub and shower). Upon request, the twin beds can be joined to make king bed (please make sure to include this request in your booking form).

The lower level features a contemporary style living room with a gas fire place and a dining room that accommodates up to 8 dinner guests.

Cherry Cottage has a complete entertainment system with more than 150 DVD titles and a 50 inch television and DVD player. WiFi is also available.

If you feel like cooking the kitchen is fully equipped with luxury modern appliances and crockery as well as some basic cooking ingredients.

Finally, the balcony overlooking the back garden includes an outdoor sofa and coffee table, perfect for enjoying a glass of wine in the evening, as well as an outdoor dining table which seats up to six people.

Facilities

Luxury Bedding
All Linens & Towels Supplied
Central Heating
Gas Fire Place
Fully equipped Kitchen
Coffee Machine & Pods
Microwave
Refrigerator
150+ DVD Titles
DVD Player
Digital Television Reception
Washing Machine
Clothes Dryer
Iron and Ironing board
Undercover Parking
WiFi
Guest Access:
Entire House and Garden
Interaction with Guests:
We're available by phone, text or email for the duration of your stay.
The Neighborhood:
THE LOCALS GUIDE TO LEURA

Ollie and I love to eat at Cafe Bon Ton, Leura Garage, Zest, Vesta, the Yellow Deli and Petalura. The first three are located in Leura Mall which is a short walk from the Cottage or a 2 minute drive if you prefer. The Yellow Deli http://yellowdeli.com/katoomba is located in Katoomba (note it is closed on Saturdays), and Petalura is in Mt Wilson http://www.petalura.com.au/.

If you are visiting in September, October or November and headed to Blackheath, be sure to check out the Campbell Rhododendron Gardens (http://rhodogarden.org.au/?page_id=13) and have a lunch at Vesta http://vestablackheath.com.au/).

Blackheath is also home to Ollie’s favourite walking track – the Grand Canyon Track (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/grand-canyon-track). This walk is amazing but you will encounter many stairs and a long climb back up the escarpment. For a more leisurely walk with breathtaking views, you should consider the walk from Govetts Leap to Pulpit Rock (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/pulpit-walking-track).

For a more casual lunch option we love the Laughing Elephant in Wentworth Falls for good pho, Vietnamese pork rolls (banh mi) and fresh rice paper spring rolls (they also have a great selection of Asian cooking ingredients). Please note that the Laughing Elephant is only open from 9:30am - 3:30pm on Saturdays and 10am - 2:30pm on Sundays and public holidays. During the week they are open from 9am to 5pm.

A great option is to go for a hike in Wentworth Falls (the Charles Darwin Walk (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/charles-darwin-walk) or the National Pass (https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/national-pass) are lovely walking tracks, each only 1.5 hrs) and go for lunch at the Laughing Elephant afterwards. The Conversation Hut is also a good option for lunch.

You could also consider a trip to Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens which is about a 40 minute drive from the house. There is a lovely restaurant in the gardens which has stunning views and we've had a few long lunches there followed by a walk in the gardens. There is also a more casual kiosk for tea and coffee as well.
http://www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au/

Otherwise, afternoon tea at Lillianfels or Leura Everglades is pretty wonderful (make sure you book). You could also consider a spa afternoon at Lillianfels and have afternoon tea in their amazing lounge afterwards. I did this for my 30th birthday last year and it was really special.

The Hydro Majestic opened recently and has been refurbished. We've not tried the high tea (which does have mixed reviews) but we have eaten at the outdoor restaurant (the Boiler House cafe) which had great pizzas and amazing views as it is right on the edge of the escarpment in Medlow Bath http://www.hydromajestic.com.au/.

There are some amazing walks right across the road from the Cottage, if you are feeling energetic you can head to the valley floor and walk up the giant staircase. The giant staircase winds its way up one of the 3 sisters and at the top you can cross a small (very scary) bridge and stand on one of the sisters). If you are going to walk up the staircase, we recommend parking a car close to the top, because it is at least another hour to get home. This walk is not one for the faint hearted!

We have a book on the various walks at the house or if like Ollie can recommend some for you!

You can catch a movie at The Edge Cinema in Katoomba or rent one at the DVD vending machine in the Woolworths building in Leura mall and relax by the fire in the Cottage. We also have a large range of DVDs in the cottage.

If you need supplies for your weekend, Leura Woolworths is open until 10pm and there is also a small bottle shop next door (although we do prefer Leura Cellars in the Mall who have an amazing range but they are only open until 8pm). We also really like antiquing in Blackheath at the Victory Theatre Antique Centre and having a browse at Cabin and Cove also in Blackheath.

Also you must, must check out Josephans chocolates in the Mall, best chocolate ever! Whilst Ollie prefers the Coconut Rough, I highly recommend the chocolate honeycomb (in the interest of science, we have conducted a lot of research on the various chocolates available at Josephans!).

Tips for Kids:

1. Charles Darwin Walk in Wentworth Falls http://www.wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/blue-mountains-wentworth-falls/charles-darwin-walk.html

It is quite easy going (about a 5km return trip) and lots of places to stop along the way. There is also a great place to eat at the track called the Conservation Hut http://www.conservationhut.com.au/ or you can head to Wentworth Falls village where there are a few good places to eat (my favourite is the Laughing Elephant which is mentioned above).

2. Prince Henry Cliff Walk - this is a relatively easy one, you can park at Scenic World and do the walk and even take the skyway back if your kids get tired.

http://www.scenicworld.com.au/explore-our-world/our-environment/tracks-and-walks/

Also, across the road from the cottage there is the Olympian Lookout which is beautiful and you can walk all the way to the three sisters (or just turnaround when the kids get tired).

There is also a small park at the end of Olympian Parade if you turn left when you leave the Cottage and follow the road all the way to the end. Its a pretty easy walk and has a playground and BBQ facilities.

The trolley bus tour which stops near our house at the Toy and Railway Museum http://www.trolleytours.com.au/trolley-tour-ride is a fun way to see Leura and the surrounding suburbs. You can also check out the Toy and Railway Museum, our friend's six year old loved this place. It is a two minute walk from the cottage, super close and you can't miss it, just turn left once you leave the cottage, cross Leura Mall and it is a few houses along Olympian Parade. http://www.toyandrailwaymuseum.com.au/

A friend of mine took her kids apple picking at Logan Brae Apple Farm which is in Blackheath (just a short drive from Leura) and they loved it. http://loganbrae.com.au/?page_id=124

Mt Tomah Botanical Garden is also a good option with kids. They have a small cafe plus a fancier restaurant (which had great food) and the gardens are lovely and would be great for your kids to run around in. Mt Tomah's about a 40 minute drive from Leura.

The lake at Wentworth Falls is a great option, make sure to take some bread so that you can feed the ducks and there is BBQ facilities, picnic table and a play area. In warmer weather you can also swim in the lake.

Jellybean pool (Bondi of the Blue Mountains) is also a good option if it starts to heat up. The pool is in Glenbrook which is a half hour down the mountain tucked away in the national park (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/jellybean-track). Closer to home is Minihaha falls (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/jellybean-trackwww.bluemts.com.au/news/how-to-find-minnehaha-falls/). Note: Minihaha should not be undertaken with small children.

Finally, of the restaurants we've already mentioned, we wanted to highlight the kid friendly ones (for young children and babies). Leura Garage is very kid friendly and they have a decent kids’ menu as well as highchairs. The Yellow Deli in Katoomba is also kid friendly and quite an "interesting" cafe, you'll see what we mean if you go. Unique Patisserie in Katoomba is also a good option, despite the name it serves pretty good Malaysian food.
Getting Around:
We have undercover parking and there is a plenty of street parking available on Olympian Parade if needed.

House Rules:
• No smoking
• No pets
• No parties or events
• Check-in time is 3PM - 12AM (midnight)

Additional Information : double bed, oven, High Chairs, Video game system, Dryer, Smoke Detectors, Family/kids friendly, Laptop workspace