On the escarpment, nestled in the grounds of historic "Cloudlands" is a restored Old Writer's Retreat, offering elegant and spacious self-contained accommodation for up to 7 people.

Accommodation
Ideal for couples, groups, executive retreats and honeymoons (there are 4 bedrooms - two rooms with queen beds, one twin and one single) this atmospheric, romantic mountain lodge has beautiful timber features throughout and is set in over an acre of old terraced escarpment garden, which leads down to Prince Henry Cliff Walk.

The four bedrooms with luxurious, superior alpaca wool quilts are bathed in soft, sleep-inducing colours and are themed on Australian wildflowers. Quality linen and electric blankets are on all beds.

Other features

  • two bathrooms, (one with clawfoot bath), 3 toilets
  • separate kitchen/dining
  • verandah
  • courtyard
  • open fire and gas heating
  • Walk to the 3 Sisters, galleries and other attractions
  • Oak Panelled Lounge Room
  • fully equipped kitchen
  • separate dining room
  • escarpment verandah on back of main house (less than 7m away) with external access for guests to use television, DVD, video, radio/sound system. Selection of CD's videos and DVD's provided
  • Wide selection of books and magazines, board games and challenging puzzles
  • Resort Information
    Cloudlands beautiful oak-panelled lounge room with unusual beamed ceiling, conjures up another era, when life was a bit slower and there was time to sit by the fire reading a good book or just conversing with family and friends over tea/coffee and home-baked treats.

    Lift up the lounge room windows in Springtime and you will smell the lilac and magnolia blossoms - beyond that, the garden courtyard (with lazy steamer chairs) and then winding steps leading you down, into the beautiful garden with secret corners to explore. Perhaps you will find a spot for quiet contemplation, or be tempted to wander down further, onto Prince Henry Cliff Walk for invigorating bushwalks and breathtaking views from the many lookouts.

    Alternatively, you may choose to wander over to the escarpment verandah, for a spot of Tai Chi/Yoga, sunset picnic or exquisite catered meal during your stay. This verandah is also ideal for small group celebrations such as small intimate weddings, re-affirming wedding vows, baby namings, birthdays and other intimate gatherings

    The fully equipped kitchen enables you to cook as much or as little as you like. Don't forget you can walk to quality award winning restaurants nearby. Also supplied are variety of teas, coffees (including ground coffee for perfect plunger coffee), herbal teas, and generous breakfast provisions that look like a bountiful harvest! Naturally, the bread supplied only comes from quality local organic sourdough bakeries and the eggs are free-range. The complimentary home-baked treats - made using organic flours - are ideal for a leisurely afternoon tea.

    The verandah is an ideal place for your Cloudlands "Lingering Breakfasts" featuring gourmet local products with parrots and rosellas in the apples trees for company.

    Cloudlands want you to feel "discreetly pampered" during your stay and know you will enjoy soaking in the claw foot bath. A variety of natural toiletries will be provided for your enjoyment, including bath salts, bubble bath, bath oils - and more. If you feel like some extra spoiling, a massage, facial or special package can be arranged, at a nearby health resort, or why not just use the resort's Health Club facilities - men's and women's saunas and spas, indoor heated pool. In-house massages and facials also available.

    Optional extras such as imaginative in-house catering, picnic hampers also available. Ask us about the packages: Women's R and R, Yulefest, Just for the Girls, Sea-Change Breakaway, Chocolate Heaven, Weddings, Indulgence and more...contact us for more information. Gift vouchers in delightful presentation folders are also available.

    Location
    4-6 Banksia Park Road, Katoomba/Leura

    It is easy to reach the Blue Mountains from Sydney. We can arrange a shuttle from Sydney Airport or CBD to Cloudlands or alternatively take a train from Sydney's Central Station (about 2 hours) to Katoomba and a taxi to Cloudlands (5 minutes).

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