The Blue Mountains, just 2 hours from Sydney has many attractions including fantastic scenery, bushwalking, abseiling, rock climbing and canyoning.

The cottage is close to galleries, shops, restaurants and a host of cafes. It is also handy to the local heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, the Edge cinema and Katoomba golf course.

During spring, many private gardens are open to the public. Popular cultural events throughout the year include Yulefest, the Winter Magic Festival, Blue Mountains Music Festival of Folk, Roots and Blues, Leura gardens festival.