10/10 Excellent
colleen m.
28 Apr 2025
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overnight stay
colleen m.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Leura, NSW
- Leura Mall7 min walk
- Three Sisters5 min drive
- Katoomba Scenic World6 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura
ST RAPHAEL , The Property - It is a former convent and local landmark. Today it boasts three elegant, self-contained holiday accommodations set in a 6000sq. metre private estate with a rambling serene garden and views to Sydney & the Blue Mountains.
THE PRIESTS COTTAGE
The charming, sunny Priest’s Cottage sits in the leafy St Raphael grounds. It sleeps one couple (queen bed) and is ideal for a romantic escape. It also makes a cosy and peaceful retreat for one.
- The cottage has been refurbished for style and comfort with quality furniture and fittings
- eat-in Kitchenette / dining room
- Bed-sitting room and bathroom with shower
- Parking is conveniently close to the private front entrance.
- Heating is generous and under guests control & an electric blanket for cold mountain nights!
- TV/ DVD / USB Dock/ Free WIFI
Your accommodation package also includes a 2 for 1 (or 50% off) Devonshire Tea at Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms in Leura.
THE PRIESTS COTTAGE
The charming, sunny Priest’s Cottage sits in the leafy St Raphael grounds. It sleeps one couple (queen bed) and is ideal for a romantic escape. It also makes a cosy and peaceful retreat for one.
- The cottage has been refurbished for style and comfort with quality furniture and fittings
- eat-in Kitchenette / dining room
- Bed-sitting room and bathroom with shower
- Parking is conveniently close to the private front entrance.
- Heating is generous and under guests control & an electric blanket for cold mountain nights!
- TV/ DVD / USB Dock/ Free WIFI
Your accommodation package also includes a 2 for 1 (or 50% off) Devonshire Tea at Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms in Leura.
Property manager
Maurice Cooper
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Leura
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 Mount Victoria Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Leura, NSW
What's nearby
- Leura Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Leura Cascades - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Three Sisters - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
- Echo Point Lookout - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
- Katoomba Scenic World - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Old City Bank Brasserie - 3 min drive
- Red Door Cafe - 7 min walk
- Cafe Leura - 8 min walk
- The Bunker Cafe Bar Restaurant - 6 min walk
- Sublime Lounge - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jeni R.
3 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful
Jeni R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte L.
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All are good , except kitchen appliances utensils have room to improve
Charlotte L.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
John G.
21 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable break-away in Blue Mts.
John G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
9 Oct 2008
We had a wonderful long weekend experience at the Priests Cottage. It was cosy, very well laid out a
10/10 Excellent
Richard C., Australia
22 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hi
Richard C.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharen M.
17 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Midweek cottage escape
Sharen M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Zoe
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zoe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Smith H.
4 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet stay
Smith H.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra B.
29 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful + Cozy
Alexandra B.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
31 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot for a getaway
Kelly S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rodney M.
19 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Rodney M.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Judy G.
23 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
damp outside cosy inside
Judy G.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Charlie p.
15 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy stay
Charlie p.
10/10 Excellent
John d.
4 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leura
John d.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
Anthony S.
7 Mar 2019
Weekend Stay
Anthony S.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Graham B.
17 Dec 2018
Great location and facilities top draw - just us messing up number of nights should have been 2 but
Graham B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Judy H.
16 Nov 2018
Just beautiful- everything we needed - would loved to have stayed for a week!
Judy H.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
8/10 Good
Claire R.
10 May 2018
Cute and cosy, convenient. Poor wifi.
Claire R.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Lorrie B.
22 Apr 2018
Priest's Cottage
Lorrie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
Katrina E.
25 Sept 2017
Great place to stay!
Katrina E.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
14 June 2015
A beautiful place to stay
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Celia C.
6 June 2015
Perfect little cottage
Celia C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Mary Anne Y.
28 May 2015
Lovely retreat
Mary Anne Y.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
28 Apr 2013
We stayed for two nights and found the cottage flawless.The cottage is tastefully appointed with eve
About the host
Hosted by Maurice Cooper
A collection of teapots begun in 1974, when Ronald Hooper, a previous owner of my business 'Bygone Beautys' came across a special teapot. In 1992, we joined forces to create 'Bygone Beautys' and continued from there to grow the collection.
This Treasured Teapot Museum reflects and preserves the diversity of Australian tea-drinking culture. We have now become the largest private teapot collection in the world and have a reputation in the Blue Mountains.
In 2009, 2010 and 2011, Bygone Beautys have been awarded the Hall of Fame award for both peoples choice as well as community contribution on behalf of CR Daniel Myles (Mayor of Blue Mountains City Council), Dave Garner (President, BIZNET) and Randall Walker (Chair, BMLOT).
This Treasured Teapot Museum reflects and preserves the diversity of Australian tea-drinking culture. We have now become the largest private teapot collection in the world and have a reputation in the Blue Mountains.
In 2009, 2010 and 2011, Bygone Beautys have been awarded the Hall of Fame award for both peoples choice as well as community contribution on behalf of CR Daniel Myles (Mayor of Blue Mountains City Council), Dave Garner (President, BIZNET) and Randall Walker (Chair, BMLOT).
Why they chose this property
This property hold historical value in the Blue Mountains.
What makes this property unique
This property is at a prime position in Leura, Blue Mountains. Positioned at the highest point in this town, comes with a stunning and immaculate view of the World Heritage 'Blue Mountains' site. We hope to form a unique and unforgettable stay for you here.
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