OurSecret Holiday Cottage

Last minute deal: Stay before 3 Mar 2012 for 10% off

Description

"OurSecret" is Helen's private and charming Katoomba cottage. It is self-contained and fully furnished, including a gas log fire, a modern kitchen and bathroom, and currently just one one Queen-sized bedroom (more rooms available soon). All linen is supplied including doonas and towels.

The cottage is based on an 1880s miners home with its typical Australian Edwardian-Federation timber exterior (1920s style), now decorated indoors with sensitivity to its quaint heritage character.

Kitchen: Dishwasher, electric oven, microwave, natural gas cooktop and other appliances are available and you can enjoy your meals (self-catered) in the sunny conservatory-style sitting area beside the new modern kitchen (double-glazed for winter breakfasts), or al fresco on the open deck.

The comfortable heritage lounge room includes satellite TV (ABC, 7, SBS, NITV) and local and Australia-wide touring information, with a gas logfire stove within the original sandstock brick fireplace which makes it really cosy.

ENVIRO-AWARE: Recycled materials have been used wherever possible in the renovating of this cottage, along with passive design features including double-glazing, smart lighting, solar garden lights & full insulation. The mature garden has been re-designed to be more native-bird friendly. We are also paying more to support 100% wind-powered electricity, and 100% carbon-offset for our natural gas usage (certified by Origin).

Maximum adults = 2. Minimum stays apply.

** Not suitable for children under 18, babies, or wheelchair users.

Where is "OurSecret" ? What can we do here?

The cottage is located on the tourist (south) side of Katoomba, about 900m from the station, so it is close to the main attractions, National Park bushwalks, restaurants and galleries. It faces north over its own garden, which includes a small pond, lovely Autumn colours, and unusual flowering bulbs and cherry blossoms in Spring. The mature garden has been enhanced with native flowering plants that are attracting the unique Blue Mountains birdlife. Bowerbirds and Honeyeaters, including Wattlebirds are regular visitors.

Short, near-level walks from the cottage take visitors to the Lurline Street galleries, restaurants, information centre, craft shops, and to Echo Point where the famous "Three Sisters" formation can be seen - or walked to along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. This excellent bushwalk takes in the most spectacular views of Blue Mountains National Park. Connecting tracks start as close as 100 metres from the cottage.

All the highlights of Katoomba/Leura/Wentworthfalls can be reached by Explorer/Trolley bus from a stop 50 metres away, and there is no need for a car. The new Coffee Shop at Hotel Blue in Lurline Street (just 200 metres away) sells Explorer Bus Passes - and excellent coffee! For going further there are connecting buses and trains, tour buses, car hire and taxi services available.

Katoomba township has supermarkets (one open till late), specialty stores, a multitude of restaurants and cafes, art and craft galleries, live shows, large-screen movies, churches, bush-sports and tour services, hospital, regular Cityrail trains, local buses, taxis, car hire, laundromats, Medicare/Centrelink, and similar services expected in the City.

Recommendations:

The Avalon Restaurant at the top of Katoomba Street opposite the Carrington Bar for great dinners and views. Reservation is suggested.

Lunch or coffee in the Hartley Valley. The historic Ambermere-Rose Inn is our daytime favourite, first licensed to Joseph Collits in 1846, brother of Maria, one of my ancestors!

Further afield are the Blue Mountains, Gardens of Stone, and Wollemi National Parks, plus Jenolan Caves, the Zig-Zag railway, Mudgee vineyards, Bathurst, and beautiful Hartley and Megalong Valleys which provide opportunities for bushwalking, off-road touring, horse-riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling, canyoning, and wildlife viewing. Local guiding and instructing companies can be found in the main shopping area of Katoomba. OurSecret Cottage is in an excellent position to serve as a base for seeing the Central West and Central Tablelands Regions.
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How can we make a reservation ?

All our bookings are arranged through the Stayz calendar on the right side of this page. Just "hover" over the date and you will see the correct rates, specials, discounts and availability.

Reserve your stay online at any time. A deposit is required on the day of making your booking, and is easily done online.

Just make an ENQUIRY or BOOKING and then please check your email (including your Junk or Spam mailbox!) for the automatic rapid response. After verification, confirmation deposit information will be sent a.s.a.p
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NOTE: for fairness to all our intending guests: Special Rate and Last-Minute Bookings must be fully paid for within 24 hours of when you make your reservation. Otherwise your reservation may be lost.
Payment of a deposit equal to the first night's cost is required within 24 hours to secure all other bookings.
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ASK ABOUT THE GENEROUS DISCOUNTS IF YOU ARE STAYING LONGER THAN A WEEK.

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Feature List

• Bedding (Linen)
• Cooking Facilities
• Linen Supplied
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• TV Reception
• Non-smoking
• Iron
• Nearby childrens park
• National Park walks nearby
• Scenic World & Rainforest Walks nearby
• Large Screen cinema nearby
• Close to RSL Club, Restaurants & Shops
• Gas Log Fire
• Satellite TV

Rates

Note: Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.

All our bookings are taken through the Stayz calendar which shows current prices and availability. "Hover" over the date to see the night's price and conditions. Note that: new enquiries do not block the calendar until a confirmation deposit is made.

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Prices listed based on 2 adults. Property has 1 beds and can sleep a maximum 2 people

Exceptions

The following dates have a specific tariff and will not be charged the normal price. However any discounts will be applied.

To make a reservation or enquiry, please complete the form below.

• Request a Booking