Title: Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains - 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 # Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains Vacation home in Katoomba with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains ![Interior - Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains (Katoomba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90790000/90786600/90786531/e6bba065.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books - Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains (Katoomba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90790000/90786600/90786531/8fdaced7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains (Katoomba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90790000/90786600/90786531/acc496b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains (Katoomba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90790000/90786600/90786531/2cc2f862.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains (Katoomba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90790000/90786600/90786531/0483709b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled between Katoomba and Leura Village, Highside Cottage offers a serene Blue Mountains retreat. Unwind in the beautifully designed living spaces or relax by the open fireplace with supplied firewood. The cottage boasts three large bedrooms, a spacious outdoor area with garden furniture, high-end antique decor, and state-of-the-art WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains Only 80 minutes from Sydney, Highside Cottage is a high end cottage nestled between Katoomba & Leura Village. This peaceful country setting is located on a quiet streeet within close promixity to all that both Katoomba and Leura has to offer. The cottage has beutifully designed living spaces that invite in the light and warm of the Blue Moutains sun. Highside cottage has three large bedrooms with large outdoor space and open fireplace and warm setting for the cooler evenings. The space Perfect for a trip away with friends and families wishing to experience Blue Mountains luxury living. • Situated in between Leura Village and Katoomba well positioned to enjoy all the cafes, restaurants, parks and boutique styled shops • Stunning open living room with 2 lounge rooms • 3 large bedrooms including 2 queen’s and 1 double. • Relaxation area in back garden with garden furniture • High end antique decor and excellent furnishings • Open fireplace with supplied firewood • Local walking and hiking books and guides • Digital TV including apple TV & Netflix • State of the art WIFI and 5G internet. • Fully ducted heating across the whole house • Entertaining outdoor area including table and seating for 6 guests In addition: • High end Bed threads linen bedding • Egyptian Cotton towels • All Linens & Towels Supplied including hair dryer • iKOU Shampoo, conditioner and Body wash supplied • Coffee Machine supplied including coffee pods supplied. • Fully equipped Kitchen with SMEG high end appliances • Washing Machine and Clothes Dryer • Iron and Ironing board 3 min drive to nearby supermarkets, cafes and restaurants and close proximity to Blue Mountains iconic attractions including Three sister walk. Guest access Highside cottage has private offsite parking. Parking around the area is very easy with lots of availability Other things to note A little about me. Originally from the Yorkshire, England and have lived in Sydney for over eight years. I have always loved the mountains area especially as growing up in the Yorkshire Dales. The Blue Mountains means so much than that, it is a place where we feel totally relaxed, where we can escape the hustle and bustle of Sydney and enjoy a slower pace of life and enjoy the many walks of the Blue Mountains. As soon as we saw Highside Cottage, fell in love with it. After much hard work, very excited to share it with you. We hope you feel completely comfortable here and enjoy it as much as we do. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Bed sheets changed on request - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Living plant wall - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Towels (changed on request) - Water dispenser - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72030000/72022800/72022719/2b428384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nilgiri 3BR Mountain Retreat/5mins Katoomba Centre Katoomba - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=72022719&PinnedHotelID=72022719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91770000/91764500/91764410/c2d129f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Geebung Cottage @ Katoomba Katoomba - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=91764410&PinnedHotelID=91764410&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121230000/121224400/121224374/6a76e8a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfy cottage in beautiful mountain ash bushland, only a short walk to Katoomba Katoomba - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=121224374&PinnedHotelID=121224374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105583900/105583828/59966a00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pine Hill Cottage - shabby chic & peaceful haven Katoomba - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=105583828&PinnedHotelID=105583828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102590000/102586600/102586600/45623f1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Experience Lavender Cottage, charming, cozy hideaway set in pretty bushland. 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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 ## About the area ![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-33.71112%2C150.32239&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7l90uE-h5resLZrxJdSKeY78Zg8=) Katoomba, NSW #### What's nearby - Leura Mall \- 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Leura Cascades \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Prince Henry Cliff Walk Trailhead \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Blue Mountains Cultural Centre \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Everglades Historic House & Gardens \- 4 min drive \- 2.3 km #### Getting around - Leura Station - 15 min walk - Sydney Airport (SYD) - 85 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lily's Pad Cafe - ‬16 min walk - ‪Freudian Sip - ‬15 min walk - ‪Cafe Leura - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Wayzgoose Diner - ‬14 min walk - ‪Leura Gourmet - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains? ### What time is check-out at Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains? ### Where is Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Winter Escape Highside Cottage - Luxurious Cottage Blue Moutains 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 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie Y. Jan 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic week Such a lovely, cosy house. Our family had a great week staying here. The host was able to answer all our questions. Great heating throughout and even not hot inside on a very hot day. Would stay here again! ##### Angie Y. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard F. Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A traditional, comfortable home from home. We spent a fe ays in the Blue Mountains in the winter. The property was in a fantastic location and was lovely and warm. It was very clean and felt like a more traditional family home than a holiday rental, which is just what we wanted. I would highly recommend! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c4f944af-1cea-4365-90bd-58879b973885-1754374544642.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6865a1fa-824e-409d-8716-f18d48bd6f3d-1754374544415.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/023204bc-35ff-4d8c-915a-a89996d1593c-1754374544424.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Richard F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita S. Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Cottage We loved everything about our stay; the Cottage was well equipped, everything of high quality and clean. Great location between Leura and Katoomba and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Highside Cottage to anyone, will definitely be back. ##### Anita S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynsey E. Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place for a chilled weekend Lovely stay at Hillside. Made use of both indoor and outdoor fire. Very clean and tidy. Beds were comfortable and warm. Well stocked kitchen. Would definitely recommend and stay again. Close drive to everywhere. ##### Lynsey E. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie P. Jan 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous cottage Loved our stay at Highside Cottage. Beautifully furnished, great communication, well equipped. Would highly recommend! ##### Stephanie P. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie c. Jun 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### June Long weekend House was cozy and tidy, kids loved the games and the warm fireplace ##### Natalie c. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Y W. Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable home . Well appointed Good hearing throughout , comfortable bed and lounge area , well stocked kitchen and welcome gift appreciated . Needs new cookware and range hood did not work . Beware driveway which is tricky - on a hill so difficulties expected Located between Katoomba and Leura so not particularly central . One noisy neighbours banging around at all hours . ##### Y W. 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