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Escape to the serene Blue Mountains village of Mt Wilson and unwind at Gowan Ross Cottage. Surrounded by rainforest, garden, and large established oak trees, this secluded getaway offers a well-equipped family-style kitchen with quality appliances and outdoor dining. The cottage features stylish new bathrooms, children's books and games as well as comfortable bedrooms.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW !

Looking for a secluded getaway? Gowan Ross Cottage offers a serene escape in the charming Blue Mountains village of Mt Wilson. It features weatherboard construction and original timber flooring with both open and slow combustion fireplaces. It is surrounded by both rainforest and garden with large established oak and plane trees. The seclusion will help you unwind from the daily stresses or relax after a day exploring the mountains, canyons and garden.

Gowan Ross Cottage is situated on the rural property known as Gowan Ross, which is halfway between Mt Wilson and Mt Irvine. It is one of Mt Wilson's few remaining working properties and is home to the only permanent residents with young children in Mt Wilson. It has a number of fruiting chestnut and walnut trees as well as raspberry and blueberry bushes. Is boasts 40acres of combined rainforest, garden and pasture and is home to a small number of Devon cattle. There are a number of hiking tracks close by with spectacular views over the Wollangambe river.

* Please note that only registered guest numbers are allowed at the property. Sorry NO Pets allowed.

Features:

- Well equipped Family style kitchen with quality appliances, coffee machine and dishwasher. Basic staples such as oils, vinegar etc included

- Generous family meals area opening to rear level yard and outdoor dining

- Formal dining and lounge room with open fire, opening to front terrace and garden

- Stylish new bathroom and family bathroom with bath and heating.

- Children's books and games.

- Bedroom 1 - queen bed ( cot available )

- Bedroom 2 - queen bed

- Bedroom 3- 1 x double and 2 x singles

iRIS Property prides itself on providing Eco friendly stays throughout the mountains. We endeavour to reduce our footprint by sourcing water via roof rainwater collection and recycling waste via onsite septic facilities.

Note - Full reservation payment is due 7 days prior to check in. For Christmas & Easter periods full payment is due 30 days prior to arrival.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video game console

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether 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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types at the property

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
This property accepts credit cards
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
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-321, 2786
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.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. Mount Wilson

About the area

Located in Mount Wilson, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Blue Mountains National Park and Cathedral of Ferns reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Windyridge Garden and Yengo Sculpture Garden. Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens, Mount Tomah and Zig Zag Railway are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our Mount Wilson travel guide
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Mount Wilson, NSW

What's nearby

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    Wollemi National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • We spent yesterday arvo bush-bashing down to the Zig Zag Railway viaducts above Lithgow, NSW and looking around the place for a few hours. In this shot you can see the No. 1 Viaduct on the Top Road track. A little further down is the larger No. 2 Viaduct. And on the Bottom Road (which is the train line near the bottom of this pic) is the No. 3 Viaduct. Comprising rock cuttings, classical sandstone viaducts and tunnels, the Lithgow Zig Zag was, and remains to this day, a magnificent piece of engineering. Construction of this part of the rail system began in 1866 and was completed by the late 1890s. The line was decommissioned in 1910 with the construction of the Ten Tunnels deviation which is still in use today by state rail. Back in the early 1970s, volunteers worked to bring the line back into operation as an iconic tourist railway which ran for decades, bringing with it tourism dollars to the wider Lithgow area. In 2013, a huge bushfire swept through the area and destroyed a lot of the infrastructure and equipment used by the Zig Zag Railway. Since that day work has proceeded to slowly bring the tourist train line back into operation It is hoped it'll be up and running again in the next year or so. Follow @zigzagrailway on Insta and Facebook for updates. For more pics of this awesome area, check out the 4WD Swagman facebook page. #zigzagrailway #lithgow #stoneviaduct #railway #bluemountains #djimavicpro
    Zig Zag Railway
    28 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World which includes a gorge or canyon, a gondola and landscape views
    Katoomba Scenic World
    56 min drive - 59.9 km
  • Three Sisters showing landscape views and a gorge or canyon
    Three Sisters
    57 min drive - 61.0 km
  • Echo Point Lookout showing a gorge or canyon and landscape views
    Echo Point Lookout
    57 min drive - 61.0 km

Getting around

  • Bell Station
    30 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    133 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Grumpy Baker
    38 min drive
  • Bell Bird Cafe
    28 min drive
  • Cottage Orchard Caffe
    32 min drive
  • The Hive Berambing
    30 min drive
  • Wildwood Garden
    33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW !?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW !?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cathedral of Ferns and within 6 miles (10 km) of Windyridge Garden and Yengo Sculpture Garden. Wynnes Rocks Lookout is 5.6 mi (9 km) away.

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GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! Reviews

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Exceptional

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10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sunraj P.

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

Lovely mountain getaway!

Really enjoyed staying at this property - everything as described and situated on a beautiful piece of land! Would highly encourage a visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Beautiful quiet stay

Set on the eastern the side of the Mount Wilson – Mount Irvine range, this stay was beautiful and quiet, surrounded by a lovely garden and trees.The house is well equipped, warm and inviting.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

Beautiful & peaceful

We enjoyed our stay here - plenty of space, beautiful garden, clean and comfortable home. Note, the street is not labelled on google maps so be extra sure of where you're going before you set out if using google.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malyna R.

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

Great cottage

Cottage is beautifully presented, with all the items you would need for the weekend or short stay. Plenty of space for all the family. Suggest to have a sign where the driveway splits at the tree as we arrived late and was uncertain as you can't see the house from the driveway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sophia W.

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

Stay at Gowan Ross

Hi, my friends and I would like to say that we did enjoy staying at the Gowan Ross property and loved the cozy feel of the property and definitely had a relaxing stay. You guys nailed the getaway christmassy feel! However, it was disappointing that an important sign directing to the cottage was not in place or mentioned in the welcome pack that it was blown away. We were only told this had been blown away in our call, as we were really lost in the pitch black darkness and were relying on the faint signal from standing at the main cottage to have our call go through. I would also notify future guests that even though there is an emergency phone number there is basically no reception in the area so calls won't go through at all. Thank you,Merry Christmas!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022