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3 bedrooms, free WiFi - Observatory Cottage @ Leura (Leura)
Observatory Cottage @ Leura provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Observatory Cottage @ Leura

  • Escape to Observatory Cottage, a charming three-bedroom holiday rental nestled in one of Leura’s most sought-after locations. Perfect for families or groups of up to seven guests, this cozy cottage offers a peaceful garden view from the balcony, providing a tranquil setting to relax and unwind.

    The combined kitchen, dining, and lounge area is fully equipped with modern conveniences including an oven, cooktop, dishwasher, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Gather around the 32" TV or enjoy the warmth of the slow combustion wood fireplace, perfect for cooler months.

    Leura’s inviting atmosphere, featuring boutique shops and laid-back cafes, is just moments away, making this the perfect base to explore the Blue Mountains. Two dedicated parking spaces are available on-site for your convenience.

    Please note that Astro Tours are currently unavailable. The property is non-smoking and includes stairs, so it is not wheelchair accessible.

    Enjoy stunning sunrises and peaceful evenings at Observatory Cottage, your ideal escape for rejuvenation and comfort in the heart of Leura.


    Bedroom and Bathroom Configuration

    Bedroom 1 – 1 x Queen bed
    Bedroom 2 – 1 x Double bed
    Bedroom 3 - 1 x Double bed
    Bathroom with Shower, bath and toilet


    Highlights
    - Slow combustion wood fireplace for year-round comfort
    - Pedestal fans provided for warmer nights
    - Quality bedding, linens, and towels provided
    - Convenient location in Leura – short drive to shops, cafes, and local attractions
    - Firewood x 1 bag including matches & Fire lighters - May, June, July, Aug, Sept only
    - Free Wi – Fi


    Good to know
    Minimum Stay: 3 nights on long weekends, 4 nights over Easter
    Public Holiday Rates: All public holidays are charged at the Weekend Tariff
    Connectivity: Please note that Wi-Fi and mobile reception may be intermittent due to the bushland location
    Parking: Off Street parking for two cars
    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 up to a maximum of 6 guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

CCTV Outside Property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property registration number PID-STRA-142,2780
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

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 Blue Mountains Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing and mountain biking in the area. Visit our Leura travel guide
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Leura, NSW

What's nearby

  • Katoomba Scenic World
    Katoomba Scenic World
    8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sublime Point Lookout
    Sublime Point Lookout
    8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Blue Mountains National Park
    Blue Mountains National Park
    16 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Fortress Rock
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Leura Mall
    3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Leura Station
    3 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Leura
    3 min drive
  • Freudian Sip
    3 min drive
  • Lily's Pad Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Bygone Beautys - Antique Centre & Tearoom
    3 min drive
  • Little Sista
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Observatory Cottage @ Leura pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Observatory Cottage @ Leura?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Observatory Cottage @ Leura?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Observatory Cottage @ Leura located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Fortress Rock, Leura Mall and Everglades Historic House & Gardens. Blue Mountains Cultural Centre and Leura Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km). Leura Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Observatory Cottage @ Leura Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and loved views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful stay, quiet, cozy, beds were super comfortable and we slept well. Hosts were helpful and kind. Wish we could have stayed a week! Fantastic dinner at Elysian restaurant.
A little afternoon rain, from the covered porch
Nearby hike
Cozy main bedroom
Porch is surrounded by trees
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dougie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely location and view, well equipped and pleasant house. Of note it’s very tight at the top of the driveway for larger cars - I managed to crush part of a small wall and damage my car by not paying enough attention at night. Grea5 place, recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Analia B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location got lots of visits from local birds

Overall very clean, had everything we needed for the two nights stay. some small cleaning issues, curtains and some untenciles, overall a good family getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

daisy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay amongst nature

The property was unique, clean and comfortable. It was relaxing and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay at the house. A tip: It will be good to have some basic necessities supplied at least to start with. There was coffee, tea bags and sugar. Add salt and a little start up carton of maybe long life milk. Also a small shampoo and body wash (one of the tine ones) We do these respite stay every month and always have a start up supply and hence we did not have these and had to go shopping which is difficult if we arrive late. Having said that, it was a good experience Thanks for sharing your place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful escape

this is a very quiet, private property set in the bush. It makes a great base from which to explore the Blue Mountains
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Observatory

We enjoyed our stay at the Observatory cottage, it was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the Observatory tour and due to the weather we were not able to view the stars but the virtual tour was great and they spent the time talking and answering questions
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

JC T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Relaxing, stay as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catriona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect spot for a summer break

We had a much needed family break here. The house ideal for us - two parents and two high energy small boys - with a gorgeous view of Leura. Kitchen set up with everything we needed. Our tour of the observatory was magical and we recommend it. A small maintenance problem arose when we arrive and was resolved amazingly quickly. Thank you! We’ll be back :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Archival

8/10 Good

KAREN S.

Brilliant!

We had a very relaxing getaway in this lovely cottage.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

TIM & ROBYN W.

Wonderful Experience!

We loved the Blue Mountains Observatory Cottage. It a was peaceful bushland setting and a convenient base to explore the Blue Mountains. The highlight of our stay was the Star Gazing experience, we were blown away by all the stars, galaxies and nebulas! Thank you to Arthur and Ben who made it so enjoyable and informative. We now have a budding 7 year old astronomer!
Archival

4/10 Poor

Karen R.

No stars

We all enjoyed our stay but we where charged $715 for two nights in the advertisements the charging was $300 per night. As much as we enjoyed our stay you might look into providing better mattress on the bottom bunk and the front room mattres. I all so believe that the kitchen needs some love and attention on the cleaning side. There also needs attention to the flooring as there where a few spots that the nail heads are sticking up. You might like the check that the cleaner is actually spending the payed time cleaning.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The additional astronomy experience is a must!

I was lucky enough to come across this gem whilst searching for an observatory in the Blue Mountains area. If I were to describe to someone not only the type of accommodation I was looking for but also the experience tied to it, this would be it. The cottage itself is flawless, amazing location, beautiful inside and out, very well maintained. Bundled with the stay is an astronomy tour, do yourself a favour and experience it! It is an additional investment, but well worth it. An observing experience like no other with a professional astronomer, you will both acquire a wealth of knowledge and be marvelled by the beauty of the cosmos. With out a doubt by far our most memorable stay from home.