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Sidneys Retreat

Holiday home

36 Lurline Street

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
12 mentions

Location to main shops was fab

Great location & Miner's hut of historical significance

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Very comfortable, quiet and spacious

Quiet

Clean rooms
4 mentions

The vintage style, the large terrace, the view, the fully equiped kitchen, confo…

clean

Friendly staff
3 mentions

Attentive and responsive hosts, who also kindly allowed an early check in

The staff were very responsive as well

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

free internet

Overview

Just a 5-minute drive from the Three Sisters, Sidneys Retreat is a 2-bedroom cottage featuring a balcony with lovely mountain views. The historic cottage boasts a fireplace, BBQ facilities and a fully equipped kitchen. Sidneys Retreat Katoomba is within a 5-minute drive of both Scenic World and the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. Leura Golf Club is a 10-minute drive away, and Sydney is a 1-hour and 30-minute drive. The cottage features a dining and lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and an iPod docking station. It has a coffee machine, ironing facilities and an outdoor dining area. The bathroom has a bath tub.

Traveller reviews

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Ellie

extended_group

November 28, 2025

10

Stunning and serene stay. Loved it

Stunning setting, unique house, well equips with everything you could need

J

Jacqueline

family_with_children

October 29, 2025

10

The vintage style, the large terrace, the view, the fully equiped kitchen, confortable bed, very clean, bathroom amenities,

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VIVIENNE

family_with_children

October 22, 2025

10

Beautiful central heritage accommodation

Beautiful heritage accommodation in the centre of Katoomba. So many features and thoughtful touches in the house. Very comfortable, quiet and spacious. Attentive and responsive hosts, who also kindly allowed an early check in.

K

Kenjie

family_with_children

October 19, 2025

8

It was a great little place - it was clean and quaint and bags of character

It was quaint and lovely big windows out the back! Location to main shops was fab.

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Tracey

couple

October 14, 2025

7

Great location- beds so uncomfortable.

Great location & Miner's hut of historical significance. Huge deck at back.

A

Adam

family_with_children

September 29, 2025

1

Grotty

It was rustic 30 years ago now it’s just completely run down

C

Christine

extended_group

September 25, 2025

8

Central to everything you needed. Quiet.clean.free internet.

J

Jodie

extended_group

September 1, 2025

7

Great location and cosy vibes

Location was excellent Loved the interior decorating and the big verandah

M

Melita

family_with_children

August 18, 2025

9

Lovey cozy home. Good value for a family.

The home was very clean. Care and love has been put into this old country style home. All comforts of home. Fireplace. Lovely big windows in living area.g9od music system. Close to shops.

P

Peiyan

family_with_children

June 17, 2025

9

A scenic stay in the Blue Mountains

The view during the day and the night was wonderful. We liked having the verandah area where we could have our meals and enjoy the scenery. The house was spacious, th kitchen was well equipped with a good selection of teas. We enjoyed having the wood fireplace. The location was also very near the center with many food and supermarket options nearby. The staff were very responsive as well.

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Mark

extended_group

January 16, 2025

7

A great location to enjoy Katoomba, terrific view, and a pleasant house with a 1920's atmosphere.

Entry code was very easy and worked!! The view from the rear deck is terrific. It was great to be in the heart of Katoomba, within short walking distance to all shops, cafes, restaurants and transport if required. The house has a real 1920's atmosphere with appropriate decor.

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Nick

couple

December 31, 2024

10

Not your ordinary holiday house

This is an extraordinary old house with everything in there being authentic/genuine (not fake/replica vintage style or soulless ikea furniture ) renovated for modern lifestyle, nice, clean and comfortable with stunning view, located in a quiet neighbourhood that is only 2/3 min walk to Katoomba's main street, the host was also a pleasure to communicate with ... can't wait to stay there in winter

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Mick Buck

family_with_children

November 25, 2024

7

Well located but very shoddy-needs loads of maintenance, both minor and major

Great outlook and ambience on rear deck. Good fridge. Proximity to town.

M

Monika

family_with_children

November 18, 2024

9

The house was very cosy and had every amenity imaginable. It was quite warm even with a chilly weather change. The location is great. Very comfortable beds.

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Emily

extended_group

August 27, 2024

10

Lovely stay with a good view

Beautiful house with great beds and bedding options. Made to feel like a home with great decoration and comforts. Had a lovely family weekend and do hope a chance to return in the future.

J

Joanne

extended_group

May 11, 2024

3

If the owners spent $3000 it would be worth the mone

Very quaint. Had a nice charm to it. Liked the decorations.Well positioned near the town. Loved the” tree house” feel. Lovely views. The house has “good bones”

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Wouter

family_with_children

May 6, 2024

9

Surprisingly fun

Katoomba is a great place to visit. We were bit unlucky with wheater rain and fog. But where still able to hike the entire day. The house has a great location and everything you need.

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Sara

family_with_children

April 29, 2024

5

Beautiful house with a great view in good location in Katoomba.

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Amanda

extended_group

April 21, 2024

7

Very comfortable and great location.

The location was perfect and the beds and kitchen facilities were great. The bathroom needs some work with lots of water ending up on the floor from the shower / bath. This was complicated by the fact there were no laundry facilities. Glad we weren't there in winter or we would have struggled to get towels dry. These are the only small problems we had. Location was brilliant, close to everything but quiet and everything else was really comfortable. Thanks

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Michael

extended_group

April 12, 2024

9

A place for everything and everything in its place, very easy, very cosy

Very comfortable and homely . Everything was as described , no surprises which was great. We could find what we needed , when we needed it.

Facilities

General

Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

BBQ facilities

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 9, 2024, 9:09 PM

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Sidneys Retreat - 4 Star Hotel in Katoomba