Poet's Cottage: clifftop walks, fire, spa bath

A beautifully restored 1912 worker's cottage at the edge of the Valley of the Waters in historic Wentworth Falls. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and quiet seclusion, with the World Heritage Blue Mountains National Park backing right onto the garden. Sleeps 2 to 7, and Leura is just a five minute drive away. No cleaning fee and no pet fee.

One of the very first homes built in the district, Poet's Cottage is a beautifully restored and extended worker's cottage tucked 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 the best of both worlds: peace and quiet away from the tourist crowds, yet just a short drive from everything that makes the mountains special. 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, sweeping views over the Valley of the Waters, and the National Pass track down to Wentworth Falls waterfall, one of Australia's finest walks. The cottage also makes a very comfortable base for the Grand Clifftop Walk.

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 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 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 the garden flowers, or settle into the lovebird seats on the front verandah. The large 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 and let the mountains work their quiet magic.

Whether it's a romantic escape, a family holiday or a base for trekkers and bird enthusiasts, Poet's Cottage offers simple elegance, real comfort and the very best of the Blue Mountains right at the back door.

We have been operating as a holiday rental since 2013 and are proud to be multi-award-winning across several booking platforms.

WHAT WE OFFER
Sleeping (sleeps 2 to 7, children welcome)
- Bedroom 1 - Laura Ashley queen bed
- Bedroom 2 - queen bed
- Bedroom 3 - king-single and two single beds
- Quality linen and towels provided
- Port-a-cot and highchair available on request (guests bring their own port-a-cot linen)

Bathrooms (2)
- Indoor spa bath, designed for two adults
- Boutique bathroom amenities

Kitchen and dining
- Fully equipped chef's-style kitchen
- Smeg freestanding stove
- Dishwasher, microwave and toaster
- Nespresso Creatista Plus coffee machine
- Complimentary coffee pods, coffee, tea and hot chocolate
- Basic pantry supplies: salt, pepper, oil and vinegar
- Oak dining table seating six, with additional chairs for larger groups

Living and comfort
- Open-plan lounge and dining room
- Freestanding Regency gas fireplace
- Cosy central heating, plus cooling
- Bespoke Roman blinds
- Polished Spotted-Gum floors, sliding French doors and antique stained-glass windows
- Original Baltic Pine floorboards in the bedrooms and kitchen

Technology and entertainment
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and Netflix
- Samsung 32" Smart TV, plus DVD, CD and VHS players, Bluetooth speaker and radio

Outdoors
- Large west-facing Merbau deck - round metal table with seating for four, plus four antique white timber chairs
- Spotted-Gum front verandah with lovebird seats for two
- Large garden on a 1,555 sqm block, backing onto the National Park

Parking and EV
- Off-road parking
- EV charger on site - 7kW (typical charge 4 to 5 hours)

Family and pets
- Children warmly welcome
- Well behaved and clean dogs welcome, up to two per stay, washed and brushed before arrival (no cats, sorry)
- No pet fee
- Fully fenced garden

Laundry
- Washing machine and clothes dryer

LOCATION AND WALKS
- A short 5-minute drive from Leura village; 3 minutes from Wentworth Falls village
- Walking tracks from the back of the property lead to the historic Conservation Hut cafe and restaurant, the Valley of the Waters lookouts, and the National Pass track down to Wentworth Falls waterfall - one of Australia's finest walking tracks
- A good base for the Grand Clifftop Walk
- Katoomba and the Three Sisters are a short drive away

GOOD TO KNOW
- There are no cleaning or pet fees.
- The spa bath is an indoor bath for two adults, not an outdoor hot tub.
- We are unable to take Saturday arrivals or Saturday departures. This means a Thursday arrival is a minimum of 3 nights, and a Friday arrival a minimum of 2 nights. Longer minimums apply during school holidays and long weekends.
- We are unable to host weddings or events.
- No smoking indoors or anywhere in the garden, please - the cottage sits right against bushland and the World Heritage National Park.
- In autumn and winter, roughly May to November, the mountains can be up to 10 degrees cooler than Sydney and the nights get seriously cold, so do pack warm clothing.