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Norwood Arthouse: Listed Heritage in Blue Mountain

Norwood Arthouse: Listed Heritage in Blue Mountain

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Overview of Norwood Arthouse: Listed Heritage in Blue Mountain

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Blackheath, NSW
  • Popular LocationCampbell Rhododendron Gardens17 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlackheath Golf Course17 min walk
  • Popular LocationVipassana Meditation Centre3 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Norwood Arthouse: Listed Heritage in Blue Mountain

Norwood Arthouse, a listed heritage within the World Heritage of the Blue Mountains. Built in 1888 by the pioneering Neate family, it’s restored to its glory recently with artistic stylings and modern comforts. With spacious lounges, century-old fireplaces, private gardens, nostalgic verandas, commercial kitchen, 7 ensuite bedrooms, generous carpark & outdoor space, it’s a social hub ideal for families gathering, workshops and wellness retreat.

Norwood Arthouse has been one of the prominent landmarks on the Great Western Highway over a century in the Blue Mountains. Even the building has gone through a series of modifications, it has retained its early form and much of its external configurations. Norwood’s architectural design is classical with a front porch and a roof-top balcony at the center of the facade accompanied by symmetrical gabled roofs, cement chimneys and glass windows.

Entering Norwood Arthouse is like traveling back in time. You are stepping on the same timber floor where the pioneers used to walk on over a hundred years ago.

There are two magnificent lounge rooms on the two wings of the house after you come through the foyer. Both of them are grand and spacious to accommodate private gatherings. The South Wing is bedecked with contemporary wallpaper, sophisticated art and comfortable Furnitures in modern-country style.

The North Wing has a mini library and office space and with large TV for Entertianment, the space is perfect for coning together as group.
The four original fireplaces are the social centers in a typical Blue Mountain night. They have been infusing this group-oriented space with warmth and lights mingled with laughter's, fun and relaxations for many generations.

Next to the North Wing lounge room, it is a L-shape sunroom facing both north and west.

Here is our dining area with full sun and is replete with an array of houseplants, beautiful furniture and dinnerware. The substantial rustic table can seta a full house, making this another great space to spend time together. For group dinner, this area is large enough for 14 people to share a meal.

The middle section of the North Wing is a full commercial kitchen including a small espresso bar. This is a unique feature making private dining experience possible.

Passing the kitchen, there are 7 bedrooms all with En-suites. In total, maximum of 14 people can be accommodated. Here are the room and bed configurations:

Guest Room 1 with ensuite - 2 X Single beds
Guest Room 2 with ensuite - 1 Queen bed with Bay window
Guest Room 3 with Ensuite - 2 Single XL BedS
Guest Room 4 with ensuite - 1 x Queen bed
Guest Room 5 with ensuite - 2 X single XL beds
Guest Room 6 With ensuite - 1 Queen bed with Bay window
Guest Room 7 With ensuite - 1 Queen bed with Bay window


All these bedrooms are lavishly furnished with luxurious sheets, down duvets, French flax pillowcases and treasure objects.

Stepping outside from the North Wing, the grand veranda is set up with comfortable outdoor entertaining area. A very private and cozy spot for book and coffee or Glass of Wine.

Walking towards to the back of the house, there is a splendid garden with over 1,000 sqm in land size covered by old pine trees and surrounded by exotic mountain flora. During wintertime, the outdoor fire pits will be set up in this area. In summertime, it will be a perfect BBQ zone.

The parking space in Norwood is very generous. There are car parks on both side of the house which can easily accommodate 8 medium size cars. At entrance of the South Wing car park, there is one Tesla charging station.

Norwood Arthouse is pet friendly. There are so much for your fur friends to explore in or out of the house. Please check out our pet rule.

Norwood is conveniently located near to Blackheath village and train station.
Within 5 minutes' walk, you will access cafes, restaurants, pubs, antique shops and grocery shops. The nearby landmarks are Megalong Valley and Govetts Leap Lookout. All within 20 minutes' drive.

With indoor fireplace, gas heating and split air-conditioning system, Norwood Arthouse will ensure you a comfortable stay all year round. With Solar Panels and Tesla Electric Car Charger, we are proud to support the environment and sustainability.

Winter is the most popular season in the mountains. Many people love fireplace and firewoods. We have prepared reasonable amount of firewoods for you to enjoy during the winter months from June to August. Based on our experience, the amount of firewoods should be sufficient to get you start for your stay. If you need more firewoods, you can easily buy them from the nearby petrol station. To protect our environment, please consume firewoods responsibly.

For Summer, we have central air-conditioning system in each of our bedroom. The control panel is mounted on the wall next to the room door. It is very easy to operate and adjust temperature.

The mix of history, culture and art will make your Norwood experience unique and memorable as part of the Blue Mountains world heritage.

Property manager

Wendy Wei or Wayne Liu
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Please send request to host for events

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 22 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please contact owner for approval

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We are Pet friendly Property - Pet Friendly trained dogs are most welcome. No climbing any furniture. bring your own pet bedding and bowls

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Please send request to host for events
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

About the area

Blackheath

Located in Blackheath, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Mountains National Park and Katoomba Scenic World. Mount Victoria Railway Museum and Everglades Historic House & Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Blackheath, NSW

What's nearby

  • Campbell Rhododendron Gardens - 17 min walk
  • Blackheath Golf Course - 17 min walk
  • Vipassana Meditation Centre - 3 min drive
  • Three Sisters - 13 min drive
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Blackheath Station - 7 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hounslow - 4 min walk
  • Victory Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Station Bar - 10 min drive
  • Megalong Valley Tea Rooms - 12 min drive
  • Blackheath Fish Shop - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Norwood Arthouse: Listed Heritage in Blue Mountain pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Norwood Arthouse: Listed Heritage in Blue Mountain?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Norwood Arthouse: Listed Heritage in Blue Mountain?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Norwood Arthouse: Listed Heritage in Blue Mountain located?

Located in the heart of Blackheath, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Keith Rowe Gallery and Popes Glen Reserve. Campbell Rhododendron Gardens and Blackheath Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km). Blackheath Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anne Louise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Lovely comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend in the mountains
We had an awesome weekend at Norwood Arthouse. The best bits being all the space for my friends & I, the great kitchen facilities, many bathrooms & the proximity to trails & Blackheath town center. Made the weekend super easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a girls weekend away
The house was welcoming when we arrived with lamps on and fresh flowers on the dining table. With 6 of us on the weekend we all had a bedroom with an ensuite. We loved that there are so many different living areas and the kitchen is very well equipped if you want to do serious cooking. The garden is big with several sitting areas as well as the fire pit and sauna. There is some noise from the highway and trains at night but not enough to be a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Julia O.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Be warned! This place is not as described in the listing!
There were some positives which I note here: Could accommodate 7 of us comfortable with own ensuite Beds were comfortable and linen clean. Excellent hot water. But there were more negatives: The house is on a terribly busy main road and the traffic noise is loud and continuous, even through the night and located directly opposite the rail line so trains also contributed to noise. Subsequently, we had very little sleep The commercial kitchen was large enough to cater for a big group, but filthy ie splash back still covered in fat & had clearly not been swept or mopped properly which put us off cooking. The plates, glasses etc were all mismatched and more suited to a large catering venue rather than a luxurious home The bedrooms were dark and pokey not with furnishings as described. There were not a full set of towels in all rooms. The shower bases were disgusting, and all bathroom stuff was old. No electric blanket on bed It was a cold weekend and there were only a few logs of wood (only supplied for winter months) so we had to buy wood, kindling and fire starters. We moved a couch to find so much stuff (Christmas decorations) and mess underneath. The actual couches and other furniture were also filthy This house was quite odd and certainly does not reflect the grand descriptions portrayed. At a different price point this property may be suitable for a group, but we were expecting something really special to celebrate our 60th birthdays and were highly disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thecla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family retreat
Great property. Great experience. Things went smoothly from check in to check out. The house has a quaint old world charm. Thirteen adults enjoyed the many comfortable spaces, garden, fire pit and sauna. The location was perfect and the noise from GWH didn’t bother us much even at night as the bedrooms are at the back. Despite some previous reviews to the contrary we found the kitchen serviceable and adequate for a short stay. Family voted a return visit! Thank you Wendy and Wayne
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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