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Idlehour Cottage at Katoomba

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Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Katoomba, NSW
  • Popular LocationThree Sisters3 min drive
  • Popular LocationEcho Point Lookout3 min drive
  • Popular LocationKatoomba Scenic World4 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Idlehour Cottage at Katoomba

Lovely view, great location - the perfect place to relax or walk to everywhere. Built at the turn of the previous century, Idlehour is full of period charm mixed with modern amenities. Across from The Mountain Heritage Hotel (home of Yulefest, Spa Sublime & Jamison Views Restaurant), Idlehour offers stunning views & just a ten-minute stroll to Katoomba's cafes, shops & train station.

Enjoy a soak in the claw-footed tub in one bathroom or a shower in the second. A washer and dryer are also available for the use of our guests.

Curl up in front of the open fireplace or browse the selection of D.V.D.s, board games and books available at the property. The large backyard is equipped with a B.B.Q. and an alfresco dining table and chairs.

Idlehour is the perfect holiday home for couples, families, two small sharing families, a three-generation getaway or even a cosy book club retreat. There is off road parking for two cars as well as street parking. You will have exclusive access to the entire house and grounds.

Bedroom and Bathroom Configuration

Bedroom 1 - 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - 2 x Bunk (4 single beds)
Main Bathroom with Bath and Toilet
Laundry with a shower and toilet

Please Note, the Tariff is based on 4 Guests. If you have more than 4 staying, please enter the correct number to get the correct Tariff. Maximum 8 Guests.
All long weekends are a minimum 3-night stay, all public holidays are charged at the Weekend Tariff and Easter is a minimum 4-night stay.

Good to know

Bedding & Linen:
All beds will be made with quality linen before your arrival. Bath towels including bathmats and hand towels are also provided along with tea towels for the kitchen. Doonas/blankets pillows and blankets also included.

Access: Entire Property

Free Wifi: YES

Lounge Rm: Open wood fireplace, smart T.V. so you can signin to Netflix using your own login.

Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and gas cooking

Dining: Dining table with seating for 8 people.

Laundry: Fully laundry facilities including a washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board.

Heating: Central heating is the main source of heating along with an open fireplace | Firewood supplied June-July-August only

Cooling: Central air-conditioning

Pets: Strictly No pets allowed

Parking: Off street parking for 2 cars and ample on street parking.

Indoor Activities: T.V. and D.V.D's, board games and books

Outdoor Activities: The large backyard is equipped with a B.B.Q. and an alfresco dining table and chairs.

For further details please see the list of Amenities below

Property manager

Blue Mountains Escapes
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Languages

English

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-26850,2780

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Sydney

This vacation home is located in Katoomba, a neighborhood in Sydney, and is in the mountains. 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. Take time off to check out the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking, mountain climbing, and mountain biking nearby.
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Katoomba, NSW

What's nearby

  • Leura Mall - 19 min walk
  • Leura Cascades - 3 min drive
  • Three Sisters - 3 min drive
  • Echo Point Lookout - 3 min drive
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Katoomba Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • Station Bar - 6 min walk
  • Old City Bank Brasserie - 6 min walk
  • Sushi n Co. - 8 min walk
  • Papadino's - 6 min walk
  • The Bootlegger Bar - 8 min walk

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What an amazing place to stay. We arrived on a very cold afternoon. They floor lamps were on and the house was warm, the ambiance of the house was beautiful. The kids nearly lost their minds when they saw the bunk beds and all the stuffed toys, games and books for them to use. Everything we needed and more was provided. We highly recommend and will definitely book again for our next trip to Katoomba.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

innes f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large and cosy property
We went mid winter so great to enter the property to it being pre-heated. Great size rooms with high ceiling and an amazing view of the mountains from a main bedroom. Whilst the kids bunk beds were a bit dated the kitchen was amazingly well stocked and everything easy to operate including the house heating. Great stay and 5 mins walk from the town centre
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, location & view
House was as expected and listed. Clean and warm. Nice little weekend stay. Fully stocked kitchen, however shower was not up to standards
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idle hour
It was perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Our family spent a beautiful weekend at Idlehour. It was perfect for us, with an open fire and good size lounge room for us all to gather and play games. The house is gorgeous and very cosy with everything you could need and in walking distance to Katoomba’s Main Street, even for a 9 year old. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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