Title: St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=31197100&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura Vacation home in Leura with kitchen ## Photo gallery for St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura ![Exterior - St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura (Leura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197100/31197100/c6b345bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave - St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura (Leura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197100/31197100/d827b7a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura (Leura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197100/31197100/0ff6dab3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura (Leura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197100/31197100/5b8662d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura (Leura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31200000/31197100/31197100/2ba5c791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Priests Cottage, nestled within the serene grounds of St Raphael's private estate. With a queen-sized bed and refurbished for style, enjoy a romantic retreat or peaceful solitude in this charming cottage. Unwind with generous heating and an electric blanket on chilly nights, stay connected with free WIFI and indulge in Devonshire Tea at Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## 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. ### St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura ST RAPHAEL , The Property - It is a former convent and local landmark. Today it boasts three elegant, self-contained holiday accommodations set in a 6000sq. metre private estate with a rambling serene garden and views to Sydney & the Blue Mountains. THE PRIESTS COTTAGE The charming, sunny Priest’s Cottage sits in the leafy St Raphael grounds. It sleeps one couple (queen bed) and is ideal for a romantic escape. It also makes a cosy and peaceful retreat for one. \- The cottage has been refurbished for style and comfort with quality furniture and fittings \- eat-in Kitchenette / dining room \- Bed-sitting room and bathroom with shower \- Parking is conveniently close to the private front entrance. \- Heating is generous and under guests control & an electric blanket for cold mountain nights! \- TV/ DVD / USB Dock/ Free WIFI Your accommodation package also includes a 2 for 1 (or 50% off) Devonshire Tea at Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms in Leura. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Kitchenette - Microwave ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming 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 - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1470000/1461700/1461680/169412d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Falls Mountain Retreat Wentworth Falls - 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as St Raphael Priest's Cottage Leura House St Raphael Priest's Cottage House St Raphael Priest's Cottage Leura St Raphael Priest's Cottage St Raphael Priest's Leura St Raphael Priest's Cottage Leura St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura Sydney St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura Private vacation home St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura Private vacation home Sydney 14683 ## About the area Located in Leura, this vacation home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Mountains National Park and Katoomba Scenic World. Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Mount Victoria Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Leura travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Leura.dx6988) [View more Vacation homes in Leura](https://www.expedia.ca/Leura-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6988-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-33.71000%2C150.33400&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NXWg9JZiLzf9bKCbDVaaxl-0dqc=) Leura, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Leura Cascades featuring a river or creek and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562249051/8c9bef2b-8b60-43f5-beba-42e964451bea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Leura Cascades 4 min drive \- 2.3 km - Leura Mall 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Everglades Historic House & Gardens 3 min drive \- 2.3 km - Leura Golf Club 3 min drive \- 2.0 km - Blue Mountains Cultural Centre 4 min drive \- 2.7 km ### Getting around - Leura Station 6 min walk - Sydney Airport (SYD) 84 min drive ### Restaurants - Cafe Leura 8 min walk - Lily's Pad Cafe 9 min walk - Freudian Sip 10 min walk - Bygone Beautys - Antique Centre & Tearoom 12 min walk - Leura Gourmet 7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura? ### What time is check-out at St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura? ### Where is St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## St Raphael - Priest's Cottage Leura 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 20 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a lovely stay at the Priest’s Cottage. Cute and charming. Great location. Thanks for having us! ##### Melinda Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharen M. Aug 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Midweek cottage escape Booked a midweek stay at The Priests Cottage and will DEFINITELY be back. Got an early check in and cottage was warm and welcoming. Communication with host was easy and friendly. Excellent rate for our stay as well. Bed was super comfy. Kitchen was great and had everything we needed. Shower was AMAZING!! Plenty of extra blsnkets and heaters for colder nights. Thank you Maurice! Was fantastic! ##### Sharen M. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte L. Mar 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### All are good , except kitchen appliances utensils have room to improve All the categories mentioned are 5 stars … we appreciate that the cottage is an aged property, with good maintenance standard. The kitchen facilities and utensils can be improved on the cleanliness and quality. ##### Charlotte L. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### colleen m. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### overnight stay excellent venue, free of fuss, easy to communicate ##### colleen m. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeni R. May 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful Delightful accommodation in beautiful Leura ##### Jeni R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicolas L. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Accomodation was excellent and well kept in good condition. Appeared as described in listing. Host was very helpful and easy to reach when reached out to about concerns that arose or questions needed answering ##### Nicolas L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G. Jul 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable break-away in Blue Mts. Cosy stay i9s pretty spot. Amnesties worked and the residence was quiet and comfortable. Driveway in/out is a rough and could be made more 'friendly' with very little work. ##### John G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Smith H. Jun 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely quiet stay My partner and I enjoyed our stay. The property itself is very clean, comfortable and very quiet. The shower needs a curtain or door if it’s own due to the toilet being in the same room. The fridge is also in an odd position, partially blocking a doorway. An overall comfortable stay, so close to town. ##### Smith H. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Oct 9, 2008 #### We had a wonderful long weekend experience at the Priests Cottage. It was cosy, very well laid out a We had a wonderful long weekend experience at the Priests Cottage. It was cosy, very well laid out and Kay was a wonderful host.The proximity to the Leura Mall ( a 5 min walk) made for a liesurely stroll to cafes/shops for meals and shopping.Beautiful gardens and very well presented.We will be back. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard C., Australia Feb 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hi It was great. Thanks ##### Richard C. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandra B. May 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful + Cozy This property was perfect for me and my partner. It was a very close walk to the Leura Mall. There was plenty of room for two people to settle into the space, a smart layout design, and the surrounding of the Priest's Cottage was picturesque, green with a beautiful garden. Thank you for the restful stay! ##### Alexandra B. Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly S. Mar 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot for a getaway Lovely clean accommodation. Well equipped. Beautiful grounds. Would return. ##### Kelly S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodney M. Jan 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Very good. Communicated directly with the owner, who was helpful and cheery. ##### Rodney M. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy G. Feb 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### damp outside cosy inside Love to stay again in fine weather so I can brouse your lovely gardens and walk about the area. ##### Judy G. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlie p. Feb 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cozy stay Very clean and tidy cottage well-equipped just what you need for a short stay beautiful views of the garden and bushland shower had amazing water pressure thank you very much for our stay we will surely be back again ##### Charlie p. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John d. Aug 4, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Leura Excellent in every respect ##### John d. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Anthony S. Mar 7, 2019 #### Weekend Stay Excellent cottage. Very neat and had everything we needed. Would gladly stay here again - so close to the centre of the village. Very quiet. ##### Anthony S. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham B. Dec 17, 2018 #### Great location and facilities top draw - just us messing up number of nights should have been 2 but Great location easy walking to centre of Laura- The tea museum definitely worth a visit- would definitely stay again ##### Graham B. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy H. Nov 16, 2018 #### Just beautiful- everything we needed - would loved to have stayed for a week! Excellent ##### Judy H. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Claire R. May 10, 2018 #### Cute and cosy, convenient. Poor wifi. Beautiful grounds, close to shopping mall. Good parking. ##### Claire R. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorrie B. Apr 22, 2018 #### Priest's Cottage We loved it thankyou Maurice! Wouldn't change a thing! ##### Lorrie B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Katrina E. Sep 25, 2017 #### Great place to stay! We thought the cottage was great! It had everything you needed to make the stay lovely! Just need a new bed! The most uncomfortable bed we have ever sleep in!! It was close to town, easy walk, great location! ##### Katrina E. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jun 14, 2015 #### A beautiful place to stay We had a great time. A lovely place to stay for a week or weekend. We stayed in the chapel and it was great. A high chair and travel cot were provided for our baby and the heating was very cozy. Close to all the main attractions and it was nice and quiet to stay. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Celia C. Jun 6, 2015 #### Perfect little cottage A perfect spot for a two night getaway - far better than a hotel or B&B room elsewhere.Great quiet location but so close to the the Leura Mall for shopping and eating treats. The accommodation was very clean, cosy, warm and comfortable and equipped with all you need for a couple Look forward to returning in the spring to see the lovely garden will definitely be back for another stay ##### Celia C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Mary Anne Y. May 28, 2015 #### Lovely retreat We enjoyed our stay - the weather was cold and the Priest's Cottage was a cozy place for two. The property is very close to the Leura Mall which was very convenient. We were able to self cater as well as enjoy the restaurants in Leura. The Autumn colours were spectacular. ##### Mary Anne Y.