Gowan Brae Cottage

The Cottage

Heritage charm, modern comfort

Every room of Gowan Brae Cottage has been restored in keeping with its c1910 heritage — then layered with the comforts that make a longer stay feel like home.

Gowan Brae Cottage's cream weatherboard front and burgundy roof seen across a green lawn, with a flagstone path leading to the white verandah and French doors

Your home in the mountains

From the sunny front verandah to a serene queen bedroom dressed in French bed linen, Gowan Brae Cottage is a welcoming place to settle in. Wake to birdsong.

White clawfoot bath beside a curtain, hanging bathrobes and a timber-topped vanity with a large mirror

The bathroom

Soak away a day's bushwalking in the heritage clawfoot bath, with boutique bathroom amenities and fluffy bathrobes waiting.

White kitchen with leadlight cabinet doors, an oven, dishwasher, timber benchtops and two heart-shaped wall decorations

The kitchen

A fully equipped modern kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, original leadlight cabinetry, and a Nespresso coffee machine with complimentary pods, tea and hot chocolate.

Wide view of the dining room with a timber table, upholstered chairs, ornate fireplace and polished timber floor

Fireside dining

Dine at the antique table beside the original open fireplace — or take breakfast at the French cafe-style table for two.

Bright lounge room with a television on a timber console, patterned chaise, garden-facing windows and polished floorboards

The lounge room

Settle into the chaise with a book, a movie on the smart TV with Netflix, or board games for a rainy mountain afternoon.

Champagne bottle, two flutes and red roses on an outdoor table, with the cottage and green garden behind

The garden & verandah

A secluded, tranquil garden behind a picket fence and stone wall, with a paved entertaining area and lovebird seating for two on the full-length verandah. Keep an eye out for the King Parrots.

The finer details

  • Fully renovated c1910 worker's cottage on a 750 sq m property
  • Polished timber floors, French doors and antique stained-glass windows
  • Fireplace plus central heating throughout
  • Smart TV with Netflix, bluetooth speaker, DVD & CD player
  • Complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi
  • Full-length verandah overlooking the front garden
  • Paved entertaining area in the private rear garden
  • Ample street parking
  • Port-a-cot available on request

Good to know

  • Check-in from 3pm · check-out by 10am
  • Accommodates a maximum of 2 adults (if you have a baby, please contact us)
  • No pets, and no smoking indoors or in the garden (bushland proximity)
  • Weddings and parties cannot be accommodated
  • May to November can be up to 10°C cooler than Sydney — pack warm layers

Make the mountains your home,
season by season

Settle into Gowan Brae Cottage for two — beautifully renovated with modern comforts, an extensive mountain garden and time to explore — book direct with us for our best nightly rates!

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