Title: Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat Mountain holiday home with kitchen, near Katoomba Scenic World ## Photo gallery for Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat (Katoomba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111760000/111752300/111752240/56c7b6d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat (Katoomba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111760000/111752300/111752240/67747dc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat (Katoomba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111760000/111752300/111752240/e1e9f2dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat (Katoomba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111760000/111752300/111752240/2a2a7892.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat (Katoomba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111760000/111752300/111752240/ca8f5ddc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Katoomba Scenic World, Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat provides a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat Shepton House is a historic, character filled sandstone home which has been lovingly restored. It is in the heart of Katoomba and within walking distance (approx. 10-15 mins) of the major Blue Mountains tourist attractions, including Scenic World, Katoomba Falls, Echo Point/Three Sisters Lookout and walking trails. It is also close to shops, restaurants, bars, coffee spots, bakeries, cafes and art galleries. Shepton House is perfect for families and groups of friends. It is full of character and charm, including sandstone walls in the casual living area and downstairs bedroom, original stained glass windows and kauri pine floors. The furniture is a timeless mix of vintage and new. Shepton House includes: \- four bedrooms (1 King, 2 Queen, 1 Double) with luxurious bedding and electric blankets. One of the Queen bedrooms is located downstairs (all other bedrooms are upstairs) and has french doors opening to the back garden. \- fully equipped eat-in kitchen (including fridge, oven, cooktop, dishwasher, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine with starter premium coffee pods). There is also a cozy wood burning fire. \- two bathrooms (the upstairs main has underfloor heating and bath). Heated towel rails in both bathrooms. \- two generous, art-filled lounge rooms (the formal lounge includes a marble fireplace with Jetmaster fire); 55" Samsung Serif Smart TV with Netflix, Stan and free-to-air streaming. \- In addition to the eat-in kitchen there is a formal dining room. \- Generous rear garden with fire pit and outdoor dining. \- Internal laundry with sink and washer/dryer combo. \- Free street parking available. \- Linen, towels, essential high-quality toiletries (hand/body wash, shampoo and conditioner), kitchen basics (including a starter pack of coffee capsules) and firewood (to get you started in the winter months) supplied. \- A selection of books, board games and puzzles can be found in the bookcase in the formal dining room. Getting Around: In addition to being within easy, walking distance of many of the Blue Mountains most popular tourist attractions, Shepton House is also conveniently located near a Blue Mountains Hop On Hop Off Explorer bus stop (stop 15). It is a quick 3 minute car drive to the train station and Katoomba high street. Shepton House is the perfect base for your Blue Mountains adventure. About Shepton House: Shepton House was built in 1904 by Percival and Edith Hammon, whose son, Harry went on to create the iconic Scenic World, one of the Blue Mountains major tourist attractions (and a walk away from Shepton House). It was named 'Shepton' after Edith's birthplace in England. We look forward to sharing this special home with you! You can follow our journey on insta @shepton\_house ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Rock climbing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83950000/83944500/83944450/f1b7c9b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heritage Log Cabin and Garden with Outdoor Hot Tub Medlow Bath - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=83944450&PinnedHotelID=83944450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110240000/110231900/110231855/18bfb117.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Katoomba Getaway 2 bedrooms Katoomba - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 6.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=110231855&PinnedHotelID=110231855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110240000/110231900/110231867/91aba8c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Katoomba Getaway 3 bedrooms Katoomba - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=110231867&PinnedHotelID=110231867&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113750000/113740600/113740586/c057fa64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Private Escarpment House and Property Blackheath - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=113740586&PinnedHotelID=113740586&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111850000/111848700/111848662/321465cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wentworth Falls Miners Cottage. 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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property 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 PID-STRA-75470, 2780 ## About the area Located in Katoomba, 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 don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking and rock climbing. [Visit our Katoomba travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Katoomba.dx6874) [View more Holiday homes in Katoomba](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Katoomba-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6874-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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-33.72420%2C150.30927&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IHCsdR0VNBVDFz6JYHgx8K44izw=) Katoomba, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Katoomba Scenic World which includes a gorge or canyon, a gondola and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215912/2d5bd506-158c-4a7e-bee5-9322e2340d99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Katoomba Scenic World 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Three Sisters showing landscape views and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186451/2ed4b9da-fc75-4dba-9c19-d6d733ac16ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Three Sisters 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Echo Point Lookout showing a gorge or canyon and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562249050/ac6c7790-f669-4cd4-a073-17aa35748566.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Echo Point Lookout 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![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 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Blue Mountains Cultural Centre 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Katoomba Station 17 min walk - Sydney Airport (SYD) 93 min drive ### Restaurants - The Lookout 11 min walk - The Carrington 16 min walk - The Lookout Echo Point 12 min walk - Sushi n Co. 14 min walk - 8Things 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat? ### Where is Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Shepton House - Spacious Centrally Located Heritage Retreat 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### John w. 5 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is in a great location, it's a 10-min walk to all the shops/restaurants and similar to the three sister/information centre etc. The house is large enough for everyone to chill out and entertain "in"if you want. We will definitely come back and stay again. ##### John w. 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