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Accommodation in LeuraThe best way to experience all of Leura is to come for a night or two. When everyone else has gone home for the day, you’ll feel the deep quiet of this village emerge. As the day seeps into a star-filled evening, Leura belongs to you. When you wake, you’ll experience Leura before the day’s rush begins. Native parrots cry out noisily as they fly overhead, a solitary dog barks or you may catch a soft conversation of early morning walkers passing by. Daybreak weather in Leura can change minute by minute, for Nature controls in the Blue Mountains, and you quickly learn to adapt to her demands. But, you can count on weather being glorious, though oft times extreme. A few sleepy-eyed locals make their way to cafés on The Mall around 7 am for that first cup of coffee or tea. Otherwise, all is quiet and this is the Leura that day-trippers miss.
A number of bed and breakfast inns and large resorts welcomes guests in every season. Self-contained rentals, and there are many, are available through local booking agents who have a thorough knowledge that segment of the accommodations market. While we do not list the self-contained rentals here, please contact Leura Gateway Visitors Centre or Blue Mountains Accommodations Centre. A self-contained is a great deal if you are bringing a family. We have listed alphabetically the B&B accommodations and the larger resorts with a brief description and a number that you can call for reservations. Stay the night. Get the full experience of Leura. Leura Visitors Gateway & GalleryAddress: 121 The Mall Leura Visitors Gateway offers an inspired combination of service, information and art. Owner Cathy Denovan provides more than just an introduction to Leura and Blue Mountains accommodation. Cathy will arrange overnight reservations for your special time in Leura whether you prefer a resort, a self-contained unit or a B&B. And if you have scheduled one of Cathy’s private cultural and botanical tours, she has picnic baskets and wine glasses for sale – several cafés on The Mall provide a great gourmet picnic. Blue Mountains Accommodations CentreAddress: Shop 5, 208 The Mall Call if you need a larger space for a group of friends or a big family. A self-contained rental may be the answer. They also have listings for small cottages perfect for a romantic getaway. Argyll HouseAddress: 11a Craigend Street Argyll House, a large California Bungalow sits back from the street amidst colourful landscaping. Traditional rooms, in a private wing of the house are perfect for singles, couples or small groups. Suites with ensuite bathrooms are popular for couples who wish a bit more privacy. Breakfasts are a specialty in the morning room overlooking the gardens, and come winter, a log fire is always just the thing for cozying up with a book. Argyll is a short two minute walk to The Mall. Bethany ManorAddress: 8 East View Avenue A wide sweeping veranda catches your eye first, but then you notice the tranquil park-like setting with tennis court. This is your welcome to Bethany Manor which provides modern accommodation for adults in a charming federation style manor home. This B&B on the north side of Leura is a 15 minute walk to The Mall. Broomelea Bed & BreakfastAddress: 273 Leura Mall Behind an ornamental gate sits a grand old house, Broomelea. Enter the leadlight doors into the stylish foyer and you will immediately grasp its elegance and charm. Polished timber floors, high ceilings,fireplaces and 4-poster beds adorn the large guestrooms, and each has views out to the beautifully kept grounds and gardens surrounding the house. Inside and out, an old world luxury takes you back to an earlier area. Time slows and you relax slowly into the stillness of the mountains. Only two blocks at a leisurely pace and you are in the center of shops and cafes on The Mall. LlandrindodAddress: 272 The Mall Set on an acre of park-like grounds only, Llandridod, once home in the early 1900s to a wealthy Sydney family, is the B&B where we’d all like to spend a holiday. A guest lounge with an open fire opens into a spacious conservatory surrounded by the beautiful garden. Breakfast and afternoon tea is set in the large dining room, and in the evening, port and chocolates are served in front of the fire. Plan ahead; make your reservations early if you want to rejuvenate here. Woodford of LeuraAddress: 48 Woodford Street Framed by towering pines in a secluded section of Leura, this B&B is situated in a Paul Sorenson garden. A log fire is the centrepiece of the guest lounge. Suites or standard rooms, all with en-suites are available, complete with TV and other amenities. An unexpected feature is the indoor heated spa, large enough to accommodate four. Fairway LodgeAddress: 3 Sublime Point Road Overlooking the Leura Golf Club, this B&B is close to restaurants, bushwalks, including the magnificent Sublime Point Lookout. It is a short drive to Leura Village. All rooms have ensuite and TV/VCR. Special mid-week golfing packages apply. Leura HouseAddress: 7 Britain Street Now a guesthouse of 12 bedrooms and suites, Leura House has an epic history with Leura. Set in five acres of English-style gardens, the popular and fashionable accommodation was built before the turn of the century. Toward the end of 1950, an order of the Catholic Church purchased it as a school for girls planning to enter the novitiate. Today under new ownership, the guesthouse, with its log fire lounge and original dining room, welcomes guests once again. Megalong ManorAddress: 151-153 Megalong Street The historic bungalow, once home to the Leura Literary Institute in 1915, is today a charming B&B which offers a mellow and pleasing atmosphere. A wide verandah entry and front door opens to a welcoming lounge room of comfy overstuffed furniture where guests are invited to relax and enjoy their stay. Three luxury self contained suites provide privacy and with romantic old world charm. Ever the romantic, host Jim Mackie often sends his guests, with a bottle of wine, to an amazing escarpment sunset. White GablesAddress: 63 Railway Parade Built in 1924 as a summer retreat the historic home is situated on a secluded acre of gardens, trees and ferns. The view from the Conservatory out to Mt Solitary and adjacent valleys is impressive. A large wood fireplace occupies the lovely Guest Lounge and a surprise feature of the house: in-house massage. RESORTS
Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & SpaAddress: Echo Point Following a multi-million dollar refurbishment, Lilianfels’ 85 rooms and suites are large, comfortable and welcoming. This is an historic five star European-style country house, set on two acres of English-style gardens overlooking the Three Sisters. The stylish mahogany bar and Victorian lounge give you a quick impression of the relaxed atmosphere and the understated elegance awaiting you. A billiard room, reading room and fabulous indoor and outdoor swimming pools make your getaway perfect and as one would expect in this fabulous Orient Express Hotel, the amazing staff is superb and attentive Leura Gardens ResortAddress: Fitzroy Street Newly renovated, the Gardens Resort is set in heritage gardens and offers a noteworthy lunch with live jazz (12-3PM) each Sunday. Call for reservations. York Fairmont Resort Blue MountainsAddress: 1 Sublime Point Stop for a mument to take in the outdoor pool and lakes on your left as you enter York Fairmont. Once inside the broad elegant lobby, a second panoramic scene dominates and you are aware that Peppers has made the most of its stunning Blue Mountains setting. The resort offers a host of invigorating activities including golf, indoor and outdoor swimming and tennis and squash. Or, if leisure is your thing, relax and be pampered with facials, beauty treatments and massage. Child minding – the kind the kids will love – is available, and meals can be anything from a simple snack by the pool to a sumptuous buffet.
The Oak Spires at LeuraAddress: 100 The Mall The newest of the resorts in Leura, The Spires’ fully self contained apartments are just a stroll from Leura shops and restaurants. Some units have an uninterrupted view out to Mt Solitary. Underground secured parking is an added feature. » Back to Top « |
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