Tucked away in a peaceful bushy cul-de-sac, Gumnut Cottage offers the perfect mountain retreat. The cottage is surrounded by nature, with a sweeping view from the covered balcony and direct access to the World Heritage National Park. Enjoy fully equipped kitchen amenities like gas cooker and dishwasher, unwind in the massive bathtub or soak up natural light through giant windows.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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About this property
Blackheath Blue Mountains Cottage
Tucked away in a peaceful bushy cul-de-sac, at Gumnut Cottage you will feel like you're a million miles away from it all, while only being a 5 minute drive to town.
This contemporary artist's cottage is the perfect mountain retreat for a couple, small family or an artist looking for inspiration whilst being encapsulated in the World Heritage National Park!
Gumnut Cottage is owned by an Australian artist who loves nature! You can see quirky touches and pieces all over the house, there is always something new you notice after every visit! The cottage itself is a mixture of cosy mountain comfort and modern living, with completely restored antique furniture and all the bells and whistles you look for in a home!
Gumnut backs directly onto the bush, there are no roads, no fences just you and the national park. The balcony is completely covered and has a sweeping view of nature making it an entertainer’s dream or the perfect place to sit and read a book and find that inspiration you’ve been looking for!
The large open planned bathroom has a massive bathtub for you to soak in after a long hike and rainshower that is full of natural light from the giant window overlooking the National Park is just sublime.
The bedrooms are bright and modern with high quality natural bedding with luxury bed linen, electric blankets for the colder months and ceiling fans for the warmer months. The bedding is supportive and soft, however if you prefer a very firm bed, we also have those mattresses available and can arrange that for your stay, just let us know when booking. One bedroom offers a desk area and a bookcase full of board games and books for you to peruse, and the other has a futon seat in it for a quiet reading spot looking out into the landscaped garden.
The slow combustion fireplace is perfect for the colder months. There is nothing better than curling up next to it and listening to the fire crackle, it is mesmerising! If it gets too cold thhere is also a gas heater that can compliment the fireplace.
There are good speakers for you to plug your phone into, and the television has a digital radio option as well as a DVD player. There are also a selection of DVD’s that you are more than welcome to watch and enjoy during your stay.
We are here if you need us and are more than happy to recommend some of our favourite local places to visit, you can phone any time, otherwise the place is yours to enjoy in peace.
Wood for the fire is not included in the rental. There is gas heating, but if you want to use the fire we suggest you pick up a bag of wood and kindle at the Blackheath service station on your way.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Alarm clock
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the mountains
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 2785, PID-STRA-14741
About the area
Located in Blackheath, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Mountains National Park and Katoomba Scenic World. Mount Victoria Railway Museum and Blue Mountains Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Blackheath travel guide
Is Blackheath Blue Mountains Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Blackheath Blue Mountains Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Blackheath Blue Mountains Cottage?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Blackheath Blue Mountains Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Blackheath Blue Mountains Cottage located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Popes Glen Reserve, Campbell Rhododendron Gardens and Govetts Leap lookout. Keith Rowe Gallery and Pulpit Rock Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Blackheath Blue Mountains Cottage Reviews
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We had a lovely stay here, communication with the property manager was clear and timely, property was clean and well set up and exceeded our expectations.
We really enjoyed our time here. The cottage was wonderful, the hosts were very helpful, the location was really useful for sightseeing and the environment was beautiful. A very nice place to visit to relax and decompress.
We had a great stay at this property. The bathroom has a lovely bathtub with a view of the bush. The kids loved the garden and even saw a few kangaroos.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay & having the outdoor space facing onto the bush was lovely. Beds extremely comfortable & plenty of kitchen supplies which were very helpful. Cosy cottage but with room to move.
We loved having the fireplace and the bathtub overlooking the bush, the outdoor deck for breakfasts in the sun was also stunning. We found this home had all that we needed and a lovely atmosphere inside and out. The hank you!
Valerie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay
Clemence W.
21 Jul 2025
Really beautiful spot but needs better heating. Would advise you BYO elec
We had a lovely 4 night stay at Gumnut Cottage in the last week of August.
The cottage is very cozy and set in a very quiet street with beautiful bush surrounding the property. It was quite cold and windy so it was really nice to come back and be able to relax in front of the fire each evening.
The owners were easy to deal with and responded to any queries very promptly.
I would highly recommend this property. Blackheath is our favourite place to stay when visiting the Blue Mountains.
Great location - feels like you are in the bush, but you are only minutes away from shops, cafes, restaurants and easy access to some awesome bush walking tracks. Ideal place for a family or 2 couples.
This property is unique in terms of its location at the edge of the beautiful Blue Mountains NP. We were greeted by a group of resident Rosellas and really enjoyed the peaceful surrounds. The cottage is well equipped and the host was very prompt and helpful with our queries ahead of arrival - a great stay!!