Sidneys Retreat
36 Lurline Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Location to main shops was fab”
“Great location & Miner's hut of historical significance”
“Very comfortable, quiet and spacious”
“Quiet”
“The vintage style, the large terrace, the view, the fully equiped kitchen, confo…”
“clean”
“Attentive and responsive hosts, who also kindly allowed an early check in”
“The staff were very responsive as well”
“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
Ellie
extended_group
November 28, 2025
“Stunning and serene stay. Loved it”
Stunning setting, unique house, well equips with everything you could need
Jacqueline
family_with_children
October 29, 2025
The vintage style, the large terrace, the view, the fully equiped kitchen, confortable bed, very clean, bathroom amenities,
VIVIENNE
family_with_children
October 22, 2025
“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.
Kenjie
family_with_children
October 19, 2025
“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.
Tracey
couple
October 14, 2025
“Great location- beds so uncomfortable.”
Great location & Miner's hut of historical significance. Huge deck at back.
Adam
family_with_children
September 29, 2025
“Grotty”
It was rustic 30 years ago now it’s just completely run down
Christine
extended_group
September 25, 2025
Central to everything you needed. Quiet.clean.free internet.
Jodie
extended_group
September 1, 2025
“Great location and cosy vibes”
Location was excellent Loved the interior decorating and the big verandah
Melita
family_with_children
August 18, 2025
“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.
Peiyan
family_with_children
June 17, 2025
“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.
Mark
extended_group
January 16, 2025
“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.
Nick
couple
December 31, 2024
“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
Mick Buck
family_with_children
November 25, 2024
“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.
Monika
family_with_children
November 18, 2024
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.
Emily
extended_group
August 27, 2024
“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.
Joanne
extended_group
May 11, 2024
“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”
Wouter
family_with_children
May 6, 2024
“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.
Sara
family_with_children
April 29, 2024
Beautiful house with a great view in good location in Katoomba.
Amanda
extended_group
April 21, 2024
“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
Michael
extended_group
April 12, 2024
“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
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