Title: GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! ## Photo gallery for GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! ![Dining - GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! (Mount Wilson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31750000/31750000/31749924/5b449759.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! (Mount Wilson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31750000/31750000/31749924/322c732c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! (Mount Wilson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31750000/31750000/31749924/4c927181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! (Mount Wilson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31750000/31750000/31749924/6128a98b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, video-game console, books - GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! (Mount Wilson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31750000/31750000/31749924/a6718e47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the serene Blue Mountains village of Mt Wilson and unwind at Gowan Ross Cottage. Surrounded by rainforest, garden, and large established oak trees, this secluded getaway offers a well-equipped family-style kitchen with quality appliances and outdoor dining. The cottage features stylish new bathrooms, children's books and games as well as comfortable bedrooms. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! Looking for a secluded getaway? Gowan Ross Cottage offers a serene escape in the charming Blue Mountains village of Mt Wilson. It features weatherboard construction and original timber flooring with both open and slow combustion fireplaces. It is surrounded by both rainforest and garden with large established oak and plane trees. The seclusion will help you unwind from the daily stresses or relax after a day exploring the mountains, canyons and garden. Gowan Ross Cottage is situated on the rural property known as Gowan Ross, which is halfway between Mt Wilson and Mt Irvine. It is one of Mt Wilson's few remaining working properties and is home to the only permanent residents with young children in Mt Wilson. It has a number of fruiting chestnut and walnut trees as well as raspberry and blueberry bushes. Is boasts 40acres of combined rainforest, garden and pasture and is home to a small number of Devon cattle. There are a number of hiking tracks close by with spectacular views over the Wollangambe river. \* Please note that only registered guest numbers are allowed at the property. Sorry NO Pets allowed. Features: \- Well equipped Family style kitchen with quality appliances, coffee machine and dishwasher. Basic staples such as oils, vinegar etc included \- Generous family meals area opening to rear level yard and outdoor dining \- Formal dining and lounge room with open fire, opening to front terrace and garden \- Stylish new bathroom and family bathroom with bath and heating. \- Children's books and games. \- Bedroom 1 - queen bed ( cot available ) \- Bedroom 2 - queen bed \- Bedroom 3- 1 x double and 2 x singles iRIS Property prides itself on providing Eco friendly stays throughout the mountains. We endeavour to reduce our footprint by sourcing water via roof rainwater collection and recycling waste via onsite septic facilities. Note - Full reservation payment is due 7 days prior to check in. For Christmas & Easter periods full payment is due 30 days prior to arrival. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV - Video game console ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30200000/30195600/30195524/b89f8bcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BLUE APPLE LODGE - a fabulous mountain holiday escape! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number PID-STRA-321, 2786 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Gowan Ross Cottage Mount Wilson NSW Gowan Ross Mount Wilson NSW Gowan Ross NSW Gowan Ross Cottage Mount Wilson NSW 78\_15 GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. Cottage GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. Mount Wilson ## About the area Located in Mount Wilson, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Blue Mountains National Park and Cathedral of Ferns reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Windyridge Garden and Yengo Sculpture Garden. Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens, Mount Tomah and Zig Zag Railway are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching. [Visit our Mount Wilson travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Wilson.dx177792) [View more Vacation homes in Mount Wilson](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Wilson-Private-Vacation-Homes.d177792-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.49413%2C150.42238&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Re2OfCaCVLNce2TYmhvrkwzZjWM=) Mount Wilson, NSW ### What's nearby - ![🌿 #BestOf5](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6350518/d0214fe1-9e23-4bc3-8565-db0a71f0617b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wollemi National Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![We spent yesterday arvo bush-bashing down to the Zig Zag Railway viaducts above Lithgow, NSW and looking around the place for a few hours. In this shot you can see the No. 1 Viaduct on the Top Road track. A little further down is the larger No. 2 Viaduct. And on the Bottom Road (which is the train line near the bottom of this pic) is the No. 3 Viaduct. Comprising rock cuttings, classical sandstone viaducts and tunnels, the Lithgow Zig Zag was, and remains to this day, a magnificent piece of engineering. Construction of this part of the rail system began in 1866 and was completed by the late 1890s. The line was decommissioned in 1910 with the construction of the Ten Tunnels deviation which is still in use today by state rail. Back in the early 1970s, volunteers worked to bring the line back into operation as an iconic tourist railway which ran for decades, bringing with it tourism dollars to the wider Lithgow area. In 2013, a huge bushfire swept through the area and destroyed a lot of the infrastructure and equipment used by the Zig Zag Railway. Since that day work has proceeded to slowly bring the tourist train line back into operation It is hoped it'll be up and running again in the next year or so. Follow @zigzagrailway on Insta and Facebook for updates. For more pics of this awesome area, check out the 4WD Swagman facebook page. #zigzagrailway #lithgow #stoneviaduct #railway #bluemountains #djimavicpro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298128/ded3a2a6-6eea-444a-9fd9-8e1239a53024.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Zig Zag Railway 28 min drive \- 32.4 km - ![Katoomba Scenic World which includes a gorge or canyon, a gondola and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215912/2d5bd506-158c-4a7e-bee5-9322e2340d99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Katoomba Scenic World 56 min drive \- 59.9 km - ![Three Sisters showing landscape views and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186451/2ed4b9da-fc75-4dba-9c19-d6d733ac16ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Three Sisters 57 min drive \- 61.0 km - ![Echo Point Lookout showing a gorge or canyon and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562249050/ac6c7790-f669-4cd4-a073-17aa35748566.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Echo Point Lookout 57 min drive \- 61.0 km ### Getting around - Bell Station 30 min drive - Sydney Airport (SYD) 133 min drive ### Restaurants - The Grumpy Baker 38 min drive - Bell Bird Cafe 28 min drive - Cottage Orchard Caffe 32 min drive - The Hive Berambing 30 min drive - Wildwood Garden 33 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW !? ### What time is check-out at GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW !? ### Where is GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## GOWAN ROSS COTTAGE - a secluded, serene escape. SPECIALS ON NOW ! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sunraj P. Jan 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely mountain getaway! Really enjoyed staying at this property - everything as described and situated on a beautiful piece of land! Would highly encourage a visit! ##### Sunraj P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. Nov 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful quiet stay Set on the eastern the side of the Mount Wilson – Mount Irvine range, this stay was beautiful and quiet, surrounded by a lovely garden and trees.The house is well equipped, warm and inviting. ##### Amy W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie S. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful & peaceful We enjoyed our stay here - plenty of space, beautiful garden, clean and comfortable home. Note, the street is not labelled on google maps so be extra sure of where you're going before you set out if using google. ##### Angie S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malyna R. Nov 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage Cottage is beautifully presented, with all the items you would need for the weekend or short stay. Plenty of space for all the family. Suggest to have a sign where the driveway splits at the tree as we arrived late and was uncertain as you can't see the house from the driveway ##### Malyna R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sophia W. Dec 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Stay at Gowan Ross Hi, my friends and I would like to say that we did enjoy staying at the Gowan Ross property and loved the cozy feel of the property and definitely had a relaxing stay. You guys nailed the getaway christmassy feel! However, it was disappointing that an important sign directing to the cottage was not in place or mentioned in the welcome pack that it was blown away. We were only told this had been blown away in our call, as we were really lost in the pitch black darkness and were relying on the faint signal from standing at the main cottage to have our call go through. I would also notify future guests that even though there is an emergency phone number there is basically no reception in the area so calls won't go through at all. Thank you,Merry Christmas! ##### Sophia W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022