Cosy fireplace
A crackling fireplace and central heating keep the cottage warm through the Blue Mountains' coolest nights.
Blue Mountains
Gowan Brae Cottage
A century-old cottage retreat for two. Clifftop walks, a fireplace and a clawfoot bath — stay a little longer.
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Welcome to Gowan Brae Cottage
The charm of a bygone era, the comforts of a boutique hotel
Originally built around 1910, Gowan Brae Cottage evokes the charm and romance of a bygone era. Meticulously restored in keeping with its original heritage features, the cottage offers one queen bedroom and accommodates two adults.
With its cosy fireplace, French bed linen, elegant furnishings and boutique bathroom amenities, the cottage offers the ideal balance between the privacy of your own holiday home and all the pampering comforts of a hotel.
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Settle in for a longer stay
Unpack, feel at home and give yourselves time to explore the clifftop walks, village cafes and beautiful gardens of the Blue Mountains.
Clawfoot bath
Soak in the heritage clawfoot bath with boutique amenities, fluffy bathrobes and slippers waiting.
Secluded garden
Watch native King Parrots from the verandah, or wander the tranquil garden before exploring the National Park.
Every comfort, thoughtfully provided
- Queen bedroom with French bed linen
- Fireplace & central heating
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and Netflix
- Nespresso coffee machine, pods, tea & hot chocolate
- Boutique bathroom amenities
- Sheridan towels, bathrobes & slippers
- Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
- Board games for rainy days
Stay a little longer
Plan your longer stay
Make Gowan Brae Cottage your home in the mountains. Ask about your preferred dates, rates and availability for an extended stay.
7 min
walk to Katoomba Village's cafes, restaurants, art galleries, lookouts and shops. Explore the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park from Katoomba.
3 min
walk to Katoomba's swimming pool and gymnasium
10 min
drive to famous Leura Village
While you're here
Fill your days in the Blue Mountains
The Three Sisters & clifftop walks
Visit the famous Three Sisters at Echo Point, take in the sweeping Narrow Neck views, and step straight into the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park.
Village life
Seven minutes' stroll to Katoomba Village's cafes, restaurants, art galleries and shops — plus the local swimming pool and gym just three minutes away.
Beautiful gardens
Wander the village's cool-climate gardens, or simply enjoy your own — watch the King Parrots from the verandah with a glass of bubbly.
Scenic World & day trips
Ride the Scenic Railway, Skyway and Cableway over the Jamison Valley — then venture further: famous Leura Village is just ten minutes' drive away.
Katoomba · Upper Blue Mountains
Getting to the mountains
Gowan Brae Cottage is seven minutes’ walk from Katoomba Village, with famous Leura Village ten minutes away by car.
View Katoomba area mapBy train
Take the Blue Mountains Line from Sydney Central to Katoomba station. Check current services with Transport for NSW. Ask us about the final journey from the station.
By car
From Sydney, follow the M4 and Great Western Highway towards Katoomba. Ample street parking is available. Contact us for cottage-specific arrival directions.
Time for just the two of you...
Stay a little longer. Discover a new walk, revisit a favourite cafe, and return to your own garden, a pampering bath and the warmth of the fireplace.
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