Idlehour Cottage at Katoomba
House in Katoomba
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
Lovely view, great location - the perfect place to relax or walk to everywhere. Built at the turn of the previous century, Idlehour is full of period charm mixed with modern amenities. Across from The Mountain Heritage Hotel (home of Yulefest, Spa Sublime & Jamison Views Restaurant), Idlehour offers stunning views & just a ten-minute stroll to Katoomba's cafes, shops & train station.
Enjoy a soak in the claw-footed tub in one bathroom or a shower in the second. A washer and dryer are also available for the use of our guests.
Curl up in front of the open fireplace or browse the selection of D.V.D.s, board games and books available at the property. The large backyard is equipped with a B.B.Q. and an alfresco dining table and chairs.
Idlehour is the perfect holiday home for couples, families, two small sharing families, a three-generation getaway or even a cosy book club retreat. There is off road parking for two cars as well as street parking. You will have exclusive access to the entire house and grounds.
Bedroom and Bathroom Configuration
Bedroom 1 - 1 x King bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - 2 x single beds , on request can be made up as a king bed
Main Bathroom with Bath and Toilet
Laundry with a shower and toilet
Good TO Know
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. Maximum 8 guests.
All long weekends are a minimum 3-night stay, all public holidays are charged at the weekend tariff and Easter is a minimum 4-night stay.
All beds will be made with quality linen before your arrival including doonas, pillows, bath towels, bath mats & hand towels. Tea towels are also provided for the kitchen.
Access: Entire Property.
Free Wifi: YES.
Lounge Rm: Open wood fireplace, Smart T.V. so you can sign into Netflix using your own login.
Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and gas cooking.
Dining: Dining table with seating for 8 people.
Laundry: Fully laundry facilities including a washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board.
Heating: Central heating is the main source of heating along with an open fireplace | Firewood supplied June-July-August only.
Cooling: Central air-conditioning.
Pets: Strictly No pets allowed.
Parking: Off street parking for 2 cars and ample on street parking.
Indoor Activities: T.V. and D.V.D's, board games and books.
Outdoor Activities: The large backyard is equipped with a B.B.Q. and an alfresco dining table and chairs.
For further details please see the list of Amenities below.
Enjoy a soak in the claw-footed tub in one bathroom or a shower in the second. A washer and dryer are also available for the use of our guests.
Curl up in front of the open fireplace or browse the selection of D.V.D.s, board games and books available at the property. The large backyard is equipped with a B.B.Q. and an alfresco dining table and chairs.
Idlehour is the perfect holiday home for couples, families, two small sharing families, a three-generation getaway or even a cosy book club retreat. There is off road parking for two cars as well as street parking. You will have exclusive access to the entire house and grounds.
Bedroom and Bathroom Configuration
Bedroom 1 - 1 x King bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - 2 x single beds , on request can be made up as a king bed
Main Bathroom with Bath and Toilet
Laundry with a shower and toilet
Good TO Know
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. Maximum 8 guests.
All long weekends are a minimum 3-night stay, all public holidays are charged at the weekend tariff and Easter is a minimum 4-night stay.
All beds will be made with quality linen before your arrival including doonas, pillows, bath towels, bath mats & hand towels. Tea towels are also provided for the kitchen.
Access: Entire Property.
Free Wifi: YES.
Lounge Rm: Open wood fireplace, Smart T.V. so you can sign into Netflix using your own login.
Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and gas cooking.
Dining: Dining table with seating for 8 people.
Laundry: Fully laundry facilities including a washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board.
Heating: Central heating is the main source of heating along with an open fireplace | Firewood supplied June-July-August only.
Cooling: Central air-conditioning.
Pets: Strictly No pets allowed.
Parking: Off street parking for 2 cars and ample on street parking.
Indoor Activities: T.V. and D.V.D's, board games and books.
Outdoor Activities: The large backyard is equipped with a B.B.Q. and an alfresco dining table and chairs.
For further details please see the list of Amenities below.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Garden
Map of Katoomba
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Reviews
5.0
What an amazing place to stay. We arrived on a very cold afternoon. They floor lamps were on and the house was warm, the ambiance of the house was beautiful. The kids nearly lost their minds when they saw the bunk beds and all the stuffed toys, games and books for them to use.
Everything we needed and more was provided. We highly recommend and will definitely book again for our next trip to Katoomba.
4.0
We went mid winter so great to enter the property to it being pre-heated. Great size rooms with high ceiling and an amazing view of the mountains from a main bedroom. Whilst the kids bunk beds were a bit dated the kitchen was amazingly well stocked and everything easy to operate including the house heating. Great stay and 5 mins walk from the town centre
4.0
House was as expected and listed. Clean and warm. Nice little weekend stay. Fully stocked kitchen, however shower was not up to standards
5.0
It was perfect!!
5.0
Our family spent a beautiful weekend at Idlehour. It was perfect for us, with an open fire and good size lounge room for us all to gather and play games. The house is gorgeous and very cosy with everything you could need and in walking distance to Katoomba’s Main Street, even for a 9 year old. We loved it!
3.0
The property is in a go location nice and quite and lovely views. The house was not clean and tidy the dryer was not working spoke to agent and when we left it was still not fixed very hard when it rained every day and 4 adults drying towels. The property could be really beautiful just needs a lot of TLC . We left the property very clean and tidy . It was such a shame as my son had been waiting for 2 years to go this property and he was disappointed . But overall not good value for the money.
And very disappointed with the agent I have sent quite a few text messages and emails and NO reply
Thank you
5.0
The house provided for all our needs and was in a good location. It was a short walk to town, although very hilly.
5.0
Charming house with everything you could wish for. Wish we were staying for a week.
5.0
Lovely warm and cosy property with good ammenities
5.0
We did not want to leave. It was so peaceful. The kids loved the back yard and all the toys and games. Very clean and spacious. This lovely home had everything we needed. Short walk to Katoomba main street.
4.0
House has everything you want. A bit of that old house charm, conveniently located to town.
2.5
We had a great weekend and would definitely stay again. The house is spacious with lots of period character and is an easy walk to town. The property manager was great to deal with and fixed a minor issue with the air conditioning very quickly.
2.5
Cosy, clean lovely house to stay in. Short walk into town, great location. Very comfortable.
2.0
Cosy comfortable fairly priced House
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Katoomba?
The average price for a rental in Katoomba is $232 per night. This rental is $60 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Idlehour Cottage at Katoomba. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Idlehour Cottage at Katoomba pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Idlehour Cottage at Katoomba?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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