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Zelma's Cottage - Leura Escape

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Leura, NSW
  • Place, Leura Mall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Everglades Historic House & Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Leura Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Zelma's Cottage - Leura Escape

RELAX - UNWIND - ENJOY

Zelma's Cottage is a charming and intimate Blue Mountains ‘bungalow’, offering the ideal escape for holidays, weekend getaways or mid-week breaks, perfectly suited for one or two couples or small families.

The cottage is located in the heart of historic Leura. Just a few minutes' drive to Leura Village with its National Trust listed streetscape lined with cherry blossom trees, fine dining restaurants, cafes, gourmet deli's, and fashion and home ware boutiques.

The cottage is set in half an acre of beautiful gardens designed by world famous landscape gardener 'Sorensen", renowned for some of the finest gardens in Leura.

There is a spacious front deck for outdoor living with views over the stunning garden, as well as an extensive rear garden for entertainment and relaxation.

The Cottage

In early 2017, the cottage was lovingly renovated throughout with stunning polished wood floors, brand new fully equipped kitchen, renovated bathroom and with elegant furnishings in every room.
A spacious living room, furnished with plush classic couches, cushions and coffee table flows into a dining room with a long country style dining table and sideboard. The brand-new kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed to cook sumptuous lunches and dinners, including many extras such as an Aldi pod coffee machine.

Each of the two queen bedrooms are beautifully decorated, with crisp hotel linen and duvets. The third spacious bedroom contains four bunk beds and sitting area.

The central bathroom has been fully renovated with both a bath tub and shower, fluffy hotel quality white towels and amenities pack. A separate guest toilet is adjacent to the bathroom.
Gas heating throughout ensures the cottage is always warm and inviting in winter, with window screens and fans for the warmer months.

The cottage offers FREE Wi-Fi for all guests, along with a large 55” 4K HD TV in the living room. All commercial TV channels are available, plus a broad selection of DVD movies in the living room along with Chromecast so that you can cast and view your own Netflix / Stan and YouTube channels.

Special Deal
LONG LAZY WEEKEND – Book for a weekend stay and checkout anytime Sunday (only $149 extra)

- Prices are based on Twin Share (2A in Queen bed)
- Parties need to be approved by Owner before booking
- All long Weekends are a minimum of 3 nights, all Public Holidays are charged at the Weekend Tariff. Easter, Christmas and New Year is a min of 4 nights.

You will have complete private access to the entire property, although some bedrooms may be locked off if booking for less than 8 people (one bedroom available per two people). If booking for 2 Adults and need 2 beds there will be an additional charge per stay to cover linen and cleaning costs.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 and a deadlock
Property registration number PID-STRA-7701

About the area

Leura

Leura is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Mountains National Park and Katoomba Scenic World. Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking, cycling and mountain climbing.
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Leura, NSW

What's nearby

  • Leura Mall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Everglades Historic House & Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Leura Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Labyrinth - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Leura Station - 18 min walk
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Conditorei Patisserie Schwarz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Love Bites - The Village - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Leura - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Freudian Sip - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fed Deli Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Zelma's Cottage - Leura Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zelma's Cottage - Leura Escape?

As of 21 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zelma's Cottage - Leura Escape on 7 May 2026 start from NZ$537, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Zelma's Cottage - Leura Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Zelma's Cottage - Leura Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zelma's Cottage - Leura Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Zelma's Cottage - Leura Escape located?

Situated in Leura, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Leura Mall and Everglades Historic House & Gardens. Leura Golf Club and Labyrinth are also within 2 miles (3 km). Leura Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Spacious yard. Tree lined street. Quiet & peaceful. Very neat & tidy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddy d.

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

Enjoyable time at Leura

Comfortable, good amenities, good location, big garden, welcoming - Home away from home.We loved our stay at Zelma’s Cootage at Leura and would highly recommend for couples or families.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful! The house was very clean and tidy and very well set up for children to stay in the house. We didn't spend a lot of time there during our stay as we were out and about but the kids very much enjoyed playing the provided games in the mornings before leaving for the day. No issues at all, highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, clean and very well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication. Easy check in. House was clean and cozy with a great yard. Kids room with bunks was well set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jedda m.

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

Mountain holiday

We couldn’t fault our stay. The property was large, well stocked, clean and comfortable. None of us wanted to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

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

Little Getaway

The cottage was perfect for a short stay in the mountains. Close to every major thing yet tucked away in a quiet area. Lovely gardens and perfectly laid out house. Everything you could want.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Signe S.

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

Great Family Accommodation

Was a home away from home! Exactly as described with an excellent kids room (two sets of bunks) and space within the room for them to play/be noisy etc. Very well equipped kitchen with sharp knives and everything that you could possibly need - very refreshing! Easy access in a quite location. Wish we had longer to stay/explore!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quang L.

Splendid weekend get away in Leura

Loved the weekend. What a great escape. Really enjoyed the walk to Leura and all the cafes. Especially the Pizza and cocktails bar. Very interesting antique and art galleries. Cottage was everything and more that the pictures showed when we booked. Spacious, comfortable, great amenities and setup. Very homely. So peaceful and quite and well appointed. Just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jeyda B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Read the fine print, they are listing this as having 3 bedrooms, but will charge you extra if you use more than one room. Stayz even told me that this was against their policy, but it was too late for me to cancel our trip. Aside from that, the house is ok. The blanket on one of the beds was covered in someones hair, so that wasn't the nicest thing to see. Everything is pretty average and clean enough. I think you can find nicer places with honest listings in Leura and surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
It clearly states on the listing and in the house rules that prices are based on twin share meaning 2 people get 1 queen bed. You received an email upon booking stating this too but decided to complain a day before you were to arrive, and I gave you the extra bed at a heavily discounted price that did not even cover the extra linen or cleaning.
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn E.

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

Clean, cozy, comfortable, well equipped house

Everything advertised was present except minor hiccups of one heater not working, another power board shorting out, lack of hanging space if more than 2 people present, TV in the bedroom was not working and not connected, towels were very thin and old -
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2022
Hi Carolyn, I am disappointed to read your reviews as this was the first i was made aware there were some issues that could have been immediately fixed during your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddy d.

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

Leura sojourn

A home away from home- we loved our stay. Welcome package was great. We enjoyed the house and garden and were blessed with mostly fine weather. We had family picnics in the gardens enough room to play games. Dozens of birds visited us. The township is great- especially the Nook and the woodworkers shop. Parking is now exorbitant- $3 for 15 minutes!! The locals helped us find free parking for hiking. Autumn’s colours were stunning. Thank you Susan. Ursula and Eddy.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Make sure you read the fine print as you’re not renting the whole house for the advertised price. Extra adults are charged rather excessively. We also had terrible communication on check in and almost couldn’t get into the house. Other than that the house was clean and did the job.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

TERRY B.

Location, Location, Location

We booked this cottage based on the description that it was '5 minutes walk' into Leura village. It is not. It is a hard 20 minutes uphill walk, not possble at all for a family with pushchair and very young children, so if we wanted to go into town for a meal or visit we all had to pack into cars and then try and park. It was really disappointinmg.The edge might have been taken off if there had been any welcoming touches. Just some milk in the fridge, a heater left on to take the edge of the really cold house. There were no friendly touches, not even washing up liquid or a dishwasher tablet...... would you really be expected to take or buy those items for a weekend away? House is fine and once you get it warm it works fine for a family but I also don't understand the pricing structure where it shows for up to 8 but then you find the price quoted is for two adults and you pay more for extra? However the two stars is mostly for the totally misleading description of the location. We would not have booked if we had know we could not walk into the village with our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
We are sorry you were not happy with your experience at Zelmas cottage. If you had called us during your stay, we would happily have had staff drop by with the items you needed. The pricing structure was clearly explained to you during the booking process - and as outlined on the HomeAway site - so we are at a loss to understand your comments. If you walk by Scott Avenue / Railway parade it is an easy walk to Leura village. If you go by Megalong street, there are far more hills and walk is much longer. We have lots of maps in the cottage to help with getting around. There are gas heaters throughout the house that take only minutes to warm the house after your arrival. After your departure we checked under the kitchen sink and there were dishwasher tablets in the tray, so do not understand this point. We are always only a phone call away a simple to call to us at any time and we would have had someone drop by with the items you required.
Verified

8/10 Good

Marjorie ( jan ) B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Zelma’s cottage is perfect for a family / friends break. Very comfortable with good heating options. Extremely well set up kitchen. Good to have washer but given the wet Easter a drier would be helpful. May have not found extra tea towels ? But a couple more would be useful, minor.There’s a modern dishwater available. The bunk room gives extra options with couch and tv.Good solid family home, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

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

Great mountain base.

Everything you need... comfortable beds, clean, great kitchen, plenty of heating, nice bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dorothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage, lovely Leura

We had a really 3D/2N stay at Leura meeting friends and did some leisure hikes due to the weather. Love the fresh air in Leura, somehow it's just so different. The cottage is very cozy, all rooms and living hall equipped with heaters keep us warm and chill. The location is very near to the town and everything else. The price is very reasonable compared to the others that we researched. Recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Peaceful Blue Mountains Retreat

Our stay could not have been more enjoyable! Comfortable Accommodation on a beautiful property. Close to Village and all holiday activities. 5 Stars!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie G.

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

Fabulous vacation house

It was easy to book and communicate with Susan. The property was spacious and clean in a quiet region of Leura. We would definitely recommend this property for people to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

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

Quiet neighbourhood close to it all

Lovely older style home with plenty of room. Kitchen fresh, clean and with everything you need. Really great homely feel and comfy furniture - loved our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Fantasic Stay at Zelma's Cottage

I can not say enough good things about my stay at Zelma's Cottage. Spotlessly clean, very cozy, excellent communication, fantastic location, massive garden, everything you would need from coffee, tea, heating, cooling or a washing machine. Even after our stay, I realised that I had left my wallet behind. I live a long distance from the Blue Mountains, but getting it back to me was no issue what so ever. I can not recommend Zelma's Cottage enough to anyone thinking of staying in The Blue Mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Perfect house for a weekend away

House was extremely clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

A great place to relax and unwind.

Zelma's cottage is a very comfortable and well equipped place for a couple or a family. It is in a quiet leafy street if you just want to relax and a short drive from Leura or Katoomba for more activities. We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

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

Miniiiii-break

This is a very comfortable, well appointed and affordable house for a weekend in the mountains. Located close to everything and thoughtfully equipped with all you need. We would recommend and come again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

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

Peaceful and relaxing!!

This is the first time we have stayed at this property. The property is WELL looked after, clean and fantastically presented!! Our stay here was an absolute delight. Located in a very quiet area in Leura, with little to no ambient noise providing a great place to unwind and relax. The house looks like it was recently renovated with all the modern conveniences (WIFI, TV, Kitchen etc) and the layout was really practical for our needs. The stay is 5 stars all the way!!!!, looking forward to rebooking the next time we are in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

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