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St Raphael - Convent Leura

Holiday home in Leura with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Room
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6222 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Leura, NSW
  • Place, Leura Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Leura Cascades
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

St Raphael - Convent 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 CONVENT
- The reconfigured and refurbished Convent is a luxurious residence in the east wing of the main building
- European style central heating and gas fireplace to create a cosy atmosphere on cold winter nights.
- Two extra large bedrooms, two stunning bathrooms, a huge open plan eat-in kitchen, tasteful lounge and dining area (with an extension table) and two separate delightfully warm winter sunrooms.
- Spa bath
- French doors lead from the main living rooms onto your own north facing patio sitting area overlooking some of the many rambling gardens.
- The Convent is very spacious. It can accommodate 2 couples or a family of 4
- TV/ DVD/ USB Dock/ Free WIFI

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 001399999

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leura

Located in Leura, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Katoomba Scenic World and Blue Mountains National Park. Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Mount Victoria Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Leura, NSW

What's nearby

  • Leura Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Leura Cascades - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Everglades Historic House & Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Leura Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Blue Mountains Cultural Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Leura Station - 4 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lily's Pad Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bygone Beautys - Antique Centre & Tearoom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Freudian Sip - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Leura Gourmet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Wayzgoose Diner - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is St Raphael - Convent Leura pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at St Raphael - Convent Leura?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at St Raphael - Convent Leura?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St Raphael - Convent Leura?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is St Raphael - Convent Leura located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Leura Mall, Leura Cascades and Everglades Historic House & Gardens. Prince Henry Cliff Walk Trailhead and Blue Mountains Cultural Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km). Leura Station is only a 4-minute walk and Katoomba Station is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Really good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Love how fresh and clean everything was absolutely love, the spa, love the kitchen and will return again someday
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the heritage of the convent, the spaciousness of the accommodation, the beautiful garden, the location near Leura, the kitchen and the homeliness of the rooms with everything you could need, including a good library of books! Very comfortable. Downsides were the noise from the highway and the railway that had traffic and trains going all night. We had hoped for a quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

38th Wedding Anniversary stay

Lovely property, well appointed and great location. Friendly accommodating host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully presented property

Place is lovely, beautiful setting, great location. Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leona S.

Great home from home!!

Great location, very roomy!! the kitchen is huge and very well equipped. We'll be back!

10/10 Excellent

Janelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location!

Easily walkable to town and the Leura train station, and felt cozy and secluded at the same time. The spacious kitchen and fireplace were highlights! Thank you for making our stay incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cosy night

A short break , warm and wonderful people and place .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Haven in Leura

Lovely time - even the weather was terrible. This place had such wonderful atmosphere and kitchen that we decided to stay in and cook.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Excellent!!! Clean, spacious, well equipped. Very cosy and warm. Good walking distance to the shops and supermarket at Leura. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Chanelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quick trip away

Loved the property, it was a great location and stunning house. Was perfect for our needs. Only issues we had was the bed is very soft (which is an us issue not the venue), and as there is another place above us, we were woken up early both mornings with the noise of people moving around upstairs. We had hoped for sleep in, but if you're an early riser it wouldn't be an issue. Otherwise, loved the place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Leura

Property was a nice getaway from the city. Great location however was a bit rundown for the price paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

The convent catered for all our needs. Very generously sized. Immaculately clean. Great location. Thank you for a lovely stay.

10/10 Excellent

Felicity B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing St Raphaels Convent

A wonderful relaxing girlie stay. Beautifully presented, plenty of space and an easy walk to Leura Mall.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful building, Lovely grounds. Hair in the bathroom was kinda gross. Was reasonably priced for how private and lovely the property is, but expected it to be clean and for the most part it was. Just not in the bathrooms which i feel is important
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, nice and quiet

Clean and neat Quiet Great location We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vern D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant property

Enjoyed our stay in the convent

8/10 Good

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deniz Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute Bliss

Clean, warm and comfortable (besides the bed. it was way too soft and not as comfy for our liking ) besides that our stay was bliss! Very relaxing and everything was thought through well providing everything you need and more. Thank you Maurice, your level of communication was very impressive which made it easy for us and offered peace of mind.. I would highly recommend this property and will be happy to return again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

Our stay could not have been better & exceeded all of our expectations. Would love to return come warmer weather that’s for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a wonderful time

The place was amazing. We were very happy with location. We were so comfortable there

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place

I feel that this property was lovely, great location, views , everything... I feel though a little more thought could be given to little things could be improve the stay to make the stay perfect... ie. Bubble bath provided, paper towel, more everyday glasses- (there were lots of wine glasses) softer towels & providing more milk .. overall a lovely place ..

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L., Santa Fe, NM, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting Leura

It was very comfortable, and we were very happy!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A couple of nights away

We had a wonderful couple of nights , the proximity to Leura was great and the Convent was very warm and inviting

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful

Great stay, wonderful property with everything you need, close to town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Maurice Cooper

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A collection of teapots begun in 1974, when Ronald Hooper, a previous owner of my business 'Bygone Beautys' came across a special teapot. In 1992, we joined forces to create 'Bygone Beautys' and continued from there to grow the collection.
This Treasured Teapot Museum reflects and preserves the diversity of Australian tea-drinking culture. We have now become the largest private teapot collection in the world and have a reputation in the Blue Mountains.
In 2009, 2010 and 2011, Bygone Beautys have been awarded the Hall of Fame award for both peoples choice as well as community contribution on behalf of CR Daniel Myles (Mayor of Blue Mountains City Council), Dave Garner (President, BIZNET) and Randall Walker (Chair, BMLOT).

Why they chose this property

This property holds historical value in the Blue Mountains.

What makes this property unique

This property is at a prime position in Leura, Blue Mountains. Positioned at the highest point in this town, comes with a stunning and immaculate view of the World Heritage 'Blue Mountains' site. We hope to form a unique and unforgettable stay for you here.

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