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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player - Observatory Cottage @ Leura (Leura)
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Observatory Cottage @ Leura provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Observatory Cottage @ Leura

Laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a washing machine, a balcony and a Smart TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 PID-STRA-142,2780

Property is also known as

106_128

About the area

Located in Leura, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Mountains National Park and Katoomba Scenic World. Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Blue Mountains Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and mountain climbing in the area. Visit our Leura travel guide
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Leura, NSW

What's nearby

  • Three Sisters showing landscape views and a gorge or canyon
    Three Sisters
    10 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World which includes a gorge or canyon, a gondola and landscape views
    Katoomba Scenic World
    10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Fortress Rock
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Leura Mall
    4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Everglades Historic House & Gardens
    6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Leura Station
    3 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Leura
    3 min drive
  • Lily's Pad Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Freudian Sip
    3 min drive
  • Bygone Beautys - Antique Centre & Tearoom
    3 min drive
  • Leura Gourmet
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Observatory Cottage @ Leura pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Observatory Cottage @ Leura?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Observatory Cottage @ Leura?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Observatory Cottage @ Leura located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Fortress Rock, Leura Mall and Everglades Historic House & Gardens. Blue Mountains Cultural Centre and Leura Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km). Leura Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Observatory Cottage @ Leura Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful stay, quiet, cozy, beds were super comfortable and we slept well. Hosts were helpful and kind. Wish we could have stayed a week! Fantastic dinner at Elysian restaurant.
A little afternoon rain, from the covered porch
Nearby hike
Cozy main bedroom
Porch is surrounded by trees
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dougie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely location and view, well equipped and pleasant house. Of note it’s very tight at the top of the driveway for larger cars - I managed to crush part of a small wall and damage my car by not paying enough attention at night. Grea5 place, recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Analia B.

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

Great location got lots of visits from local birds

Overall very clean, had everything we needed for the two nights stay. some small cleaning issues, curtains and some untenciles, overall a good family getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

daisy s., Sydney

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

Relaxing stay amongst nature

The property was unique, clean and comfortable. It was relaxing and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay at the house. A tip: It will be good to have some basic necessities supplied at least to start with. There was coffee, tea bags and sugar. Add salt and a little start up carton of maybe long life milk. Also a small shampoo and body wash (one of the tine ones) We do these respite stay every month and always have a start up supply and hence we did not have these and had to go shopping which is difficult if we arrive late. Having said that, it was a good experience Thanks for sharing your place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Peaceful escape

this is a very quiet, private property set in the bush. It makes a great base from which to explore the Blue Mountains
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Louise H.

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

Observatory

We enjoyed our stay at the Observatory cottage, it was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the Observatory tour and due to the weather we were not able to view the stars but the virtual tour was great and they spent the time talking and answering questions
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

JC T.

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

Relaxing stay

Relaxing, stay as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catriona M.

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

A perfect spot for a summer break

We had a much needed family break here. The house ideal for us - two parents and two high energy small boys - with a gorgeous view of Leura. Kitchen set up with everything we needed. Our tour of the observatory was magical and we recommend it. A small maintenance problem arose when we arrive and was resolved amazingly quickly. Thank you! We’ll be back :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

KAREN S.

Brilliant!

We had a very relaxing getaway in this lovely cottage.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

TIM & ROBYN W.

Wonderful Experience!

We loved the Blue Mountains Observatory Cottage. It a was peaceful bushland setting and a convenient base to explore the Blue Mountains. The highlight of our stay was the Star Gazing experience, we were blown away by all the stars, galaxies and nebulas! Thank you to Arthur and Ben who made it so enjoyable and informative. We now have a budding 7 year old astronomer!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Karen R.

No stars

We all enjoyed our stay but we where charged $715 for two nights in the advertisements the charging was $300 per night. As much as we enjoyed our stay you might look into providing better mattress on the bottom bunk and the front room mattres. I all so believe that the kitchen needs some love and attention on the cleaning side. There also needs attention to the flooring as there where a few spots that the nail heads are sticking up. You might like the check that the cleaner is actually spending the payed time cleaning.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The additional astronomy experience is a must!

I was lucky enough to come across this gem whilst searching for an observatory in the Blue Mountains area. If I were to describe to someone not only the type of accommodation I was looking for but also the experience tied to it, this would be it. The cottage itself is flawless, amazing location, beautiful inside and out, very well maintained. Bundled with the stay is an astronomy tour, do yourself a favour and experience it! It is an additional investment, but well worth it. An observing experience like no other with a professional astronomer, you will both acquire a wealth of knowledge and be marvelled by the beauty of the cosmos. With out a doubt by far our most memorable stay from home.