About Poet's Cottage

One of the very first homes built in the district, Poet's Cottage is a beautifully restored and extended 1912 worker's cottage at the edge of the Valley of the Waters in historic Wentworth Falls.

After more than a century it has been lovingly brought back to life, full of character and quietly elegant, and now offers a peaceful retreat for couples, friends and families in the heart of the upper Blue Mountains.

You'll have peace and quiet away from the tourist crowds, yet Wentworth Falls village is three minutes away, Leura five, and Katoomba's famous Three Sisters a quick drive on.

Best of all, the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park backs directly onto the property - walking tracks lead from the back gate to the historic Conservation Hut cafe and sweeping views over the Valley of the Waters.

The cottage also makes a very comfortable base for the Grand Clifftop Walk, which runs along the cliffs between Wentworth Falls and Katoomba.

Inside, the cottage is self-contained and full of pampering comforts. The open-plan lounge and dining room is warmed by a freestanding Regency gas fireplace and central heating, with polished Australian Spotted-Gum floors, sliding French doors and antique stained-glass windows giving it real soul.

The chef's-style kitchen is fully equipped, with a Smeg freestanding stove, dishwasher and a cafe-style Nespresso machine, and there are garden and bushland views out of almost every window.

There is room here for everyone. Three bedrooms - two queens, a king-single and two singles - comfortably sleep two to seven, and the oak dining table seats six with extra chairs on hand for a larger gathering.

Groups of four to six settle in especially well, whether it's a milestone birthday, a weekend away with friends or a family holiday.

Children are warmly welcomed, and a port-a-cot and highchair are available on request.

Step out onto the west-facing Merbau deck to watch honey-eaters sip nectar from native flowers or settle into the lovebird seats on the front verandah.

The expansive garden is yours to wander, and the deck is made for a glass of champagne at sunset.

When the day is done, sink into the indoor spa bath for two and let the mountains work their quiet magic.

Poet’s Cottage has been a popular holiday home since 2013, and multi-award winning across several booking platforms.

Overview

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Bedroom 1: Laura Ashley queen bed
Bedroom 2: queen bed
Bedroom 3: king single and 2 single beds
Sleeps 2 to 7. Children welcome
Pet friendly - up to 2 dogs per stay, no cats sorry. The property is fenced
No cleaning fee and no pet fee
Spa bath for two in the main bathroom
Air conditioning and central heating
Freestanding gas log fireplace
EV charger and off-road parking
Complimentary Wi-Fi and Netflix
Nespresso Creatista Plus coffee machine
Complimentary coffee pods, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Basic pantry supplies: salt, pepper, oil and vinegar
Quality linen and towels included
Washing machine and clothes dryer
Microwave and toaster
Bespoke roman blinds and boutique bathroom amenities
A port-a-cot and high chair available on request.

Finer Details

Fully renovated and restored 1912 worker's cottage on 1555 sq m property
A short 5 minute drive from Leura village. A 3 minute drive from Wentworth Falls village
Walking tracks at the back of the property lead to the historic Conservation Hut cafe/restaurant, beautiful views of the Valley of the Waters and to the Wentworth Falls waterfall - one of Australia's finest walking tracks
Central heating and a Regency freestanding gas fireplace in the lounge and dining room
Smeg free-standing stove
Fully equipped modern kitchen with microwave and dishwasher
Polished Australian Spotted-Gum timber floors, sliding French doors and antique stained-glass windows in open-plan lounge and dining room
Original polished Baltic Pine floorboards in bedrooms and kitchen
Samsung 32" Smart TV, VHS, DVD, CD player, bluetooth speaker, radio
Spotted-gum verandah overlooking front garden with lovebird seats for two
Outdoor large Merbau timber deck with round metal table and seating for four, plus four antique white timber chairs
The deck faces West and is ideal for relaxing with a glass of champagne and viewing the sunset.

Extras

There are no cleaning or pet fees.

The spa bath is an indoor bath for two adults, not an outdoor hot tub.

We do not accept bookings arriving or departing on a Saturday, with occasional exceptions depending on the time of year.

We regret that weddings cannot be accommodated.

Guests are asked to refrain from smoking indoors or in the garden, due to the property's proximity to bushland.