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Idlehour Cottage at Katoomba

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Exterior
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Katoomba, NSW
  • Three Sisters
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Echo Point Lookout
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Katoomba Scenic World
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · 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 King bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - 2 x single beds , on request can be made up as a king bed

Main Bathroom with Bath and Toilet
Laundry with a shower and toilet

Good To Know
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.

All beds will be made with quality linen before your arrival including doonas, pillows, bath towels, bathmats & hand towels. Tea towels are also provided for the kitchen.

Access: Entire Property.

Free Wifi: Y E S.

Lounge Rm: Open wood fireplace, Smart T.V. so you can sign into 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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
CCTV Outside Property

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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-26850,2780

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Katoomba

Located in Katoomba, this holiday home 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 some time off to enjoy 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

  • Blue Mountains Cultural Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Leura Mall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Three Sisters - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Echo Point Lookout - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Old City Bank Brasserie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sushi n Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Elephant Bean Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sanwiye - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Station Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Idlehour Cottage at Katoomba pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idlehour Cottage at Katoomba?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idlehour Cottage at Katoomba?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idlehour Cottage at Katoomba located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Leura Mall and Prince Henry Cliff Walk Trailhead. Leura Cascades and Three Sisters are also within 2 miles (3 km). Katoomba Station is 6 minutes by foot and Leura Station is 21 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
Great house and location Blinds are needed on the window in master bedroom and the shower head leaks at the wall Otherwise very warm and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

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

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

6/10 Okay

gai L., Earlwood

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Disappointed
The property is in a go location nice and quite and lovely views. The house was not clean and tidy the dryer was not working spoke to agent and when we left it was still not fixed very hard when it rained every day and 4 adults drying towels. The property could be really beautiful just needs a lot of TLC . We left the property very clean and tidy . It was such a shame as my son had been waiting for 2 years to go this property and he was disappointed . But overall not good value for the money. And very disappointed with the agent I have sent quite a few text messages and emails and NO reply Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountains escape
The house provided for all our needs and was in a good location. It was a short walk to town, although very hilly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Charming house with everything you could wish for. Wish we were staying for a week.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was as described
Lovely warm and cosy property with good ammenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jo v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home for family with kids
We did not want to leave. It was so peaceful. The kids loved the back yard and all the toys and games. Very clean and spacious. This lovely home had everything we needed. Short walk to Katoomba main street.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

ryan t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy house close to town
House has everything you want. A bit of that old house charm, conveniently located to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aysha O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage close to town
We had a great weekend and would definitely stay again. The house is spacious with lots of period character and is an easy walk to town. The property manager was great to deal with and fixed a minor issue with the air conditioning very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Cosy, clean lovely house to stay in. Short walk into town, great location. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

nadine1967 W.

Disliked: Check-in
4nights4friends
Cosy comfortable fairly priced House
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Well presented Beds super comfy lounge really relaxing with fire ( just hard to light the wood as no kindling) Bathrooms well presented. ( Shower head could be bigger with a lot more pressure) Adequate utensils eg all cooking, plates and glasses Garden so relaxing with a magnificent view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access to all tourist attractions
Large stylish house with everything you need to make your stay comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Georgina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy, winter wonderland
Thanks for a wonderful stay! Such a beautiful home - so cosy in Winter, great location and pretty view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

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