Dowling Cottage

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Pet-friendly
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Blackheath, NSW

Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
‪17 min walk‬
Vipassana Meditation Centre
‪3 min drive‬
Blackheath Golf Course
‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Dowling Cottage - Blackheah

Dowling Cottage is a genuine rustic Blue Mountains weatherboard home, boasting two beautifully appointed bedrooms furnished with antiques and luxury fabrics and bed linen all supplied and made up for you.

Living spaces comprise a fully functioning kitchen, and a large, cozy lounge room with Jet master fireplace and a large, sun dappled bay window. Blankets & throws, TV/VCR/DVD/iPod dock stereo, with a wide variety of movies, CDs, magazines and books allows you to completely relax and soak up an authentic mountains atmosphere. Internet/Wi-Fi is provided and the TV is stream enabled for viewing of platforms like Netflix and Stan (however guest accounts are required).

The huge bay window, as well as two separate sunrooms, allow you to watch and hear local birdlife from the gardens surrounding the cottage, or just watch the mountains mist roll in on a lazy afternoon with a nice, relaxing bottle of wine.

Dowling Cottage is centrally located to all of Blackheath's and the region's major attractions, including the Blue Mountains National Park. Fort Rock and Porter's Pass bush reserve are less than a 5 minute walk away at the end of Gordon Avenue boosting serene waterfalls and nature walks.

Please note - tariffs shown on Stayz only refer to two guests sharing the one bedroom. Please enquire directly for rates applicable to three or more guests.

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Note - we have a 2 night minimum stay policy.

Property manager

Rod Moran

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Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property registration number PID-STRA-8028

About the area

Blackheath

Blackheath is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Mountains National Park and Katoomba Scenic World. Mount Victoria Railway Museum and Everglades Historic House & Gardens 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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Blackheath, NSW

What's nearby

Campbell Rhododendron Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Vipassana Meditation Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Blackheath Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Three Sisters - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
Katoomba Scenic World - 15 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

Blackheath Station - 8 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

‪Megalong Valley Tea Rooms - ‬12 min drive
‪Old City Bank Brasserie - ‬11 min drive
‪Blackheath Fish Shop - ‬11 min walk
‪Mountain Culture Beer Co - ‬11 min drive
‪Hounslow - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dowling Cottage - Blackheah pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dowling Cottage - Blackheah?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dowling Cottage - Blackheah?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dowling Cottage - Blackheah located?

Situated in Blackheath, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Keith Rowe Gallery, Popes Glen Reserve and Campbell Rhododendron Gardens. Blackheath Golf Course and Govetts Leap lookout are also within 3 miles (5 km). Blackheath Station is 8 minutes by foot.

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sophie R.

12 Apr 2025

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

Comfortable Stay

Everything was there as needed. Plenty of heating!!All good.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina B.

3 Dec 2024

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

A lovely hideaway in Blackheath

We felt as if we were pleasantly stepping back in time in this charming, cozy, welcoming traditional cottage. It provided all that we needed to relax and make the most of our mountain stay, including a comfortable bed, adequately equipped kitchen, and gas and electric heating. We loved the whole package and would very much like to return. Many thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren K.

19 Apr 2024

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

Great Mountain Escape

Walk to town and waterfalls. The place was cozy, comfortable and quiet. I would come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

28 Apr 2024

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

A Lovely Cottage Getaway

Was a lovely, old style cottage with character. Felt homely the way it is set up and decorated. Bed was so cozy and comfortable, kitchen well equipped and gas heater was lovely and provided efficient warmth during my stay. Walking distance from the town and short drives to the most beautiful hikes and waterfalls. Overall, had a lovely stay and hope to be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Liz d., Newport, NSW, Australia

5 Jan 2024

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

Peaceful stay in early Blackheath cottage

Dowling Cottage offers an experience of yesteryear set in delightful garden and within walking distance of Blackheath's commercial centre.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette B.

23 Apr 2023

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

Hunting Autumn Colours

A charming mountain cottage in the heart of Autumn colours.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolanta M.

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage stay

Lovely, cosy older style cottage. Great city escape for a few days. Walking distance to Blackheath’s cafeterias and restaurants. You can confidently take your pup with you. Dog friendly cottage, neighbourhood, coffee shops. Dog friendly tourist spots, markets on Saturday etc. I will book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy M., NEWTOWN

21 May 2023

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

Lovely cottage in great location

Charming older style cottage kept warm in winter with good gas fireplaces. It’s in a great location close to all my favourite walking tracks and just lovely walking around the local streets. Really looking forward to returning soon. Rod was incredibly helpful and understanding when our plans were changing due to illness.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rein V.

2 Aug 2024

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

Nice place but a couple of things can be improved

Overall, we had a nice stay at the house. It was charming, clean, spacious, well-furnished and had a nice garden and attractive location in Blackheath. Two things we think that can be improved are: 1. My wife has asthma, and the perfumes and essential oils used in the house brought on a number of asthma attacks. We had to temporarily move the essential oil sticks to stop the breathing difficulties caused. I can understand the owner wanting to create a certain country atmosphere, but this doesn't work for everyone. Maybe reducing the quantity of perfumes used and checking with clients about breathing health issues beforehand can improve things for those who are sensitive and react to perfume smells. 2. It was very cold when we were there. We had to keep the heaters going strong to keep warm. However, the missing door between the front foyer and the living room and the thin curtains used made it a challenge to keep the house warm. These issues could be rectified. Otherwise, all else was good. Thank you, Rein

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janet T.

19 June 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dilapidated Cottage

This property is just an old deteriorated weatherboard house in deplorable condition with health risks. I have sent an email to management, with photographs. To summarize: * Gas was the only heating option in the living room and kitchen. There was a smell caused by the heater in the kitchen possibly a leak causing us to suffer from headaches and sour throats whilst we were in those areas. The gas fireplace in the lounge room was inadequate to heat that area completely. There is no air conditioner to assist with complete heating. The house was always cold; * The lounge chairs weren't fit for purpose. They were way too low to the floor, and the springs could be felt when any of these were sat on and had mismatching seat cushions. They were also very dirty and worn; * The shower was mouldy * The cottage was dirty with stained crockery and leftover food from previous guests. * It was not possible to close the bedroom windows and the flyscreen was broken and propped against the curtain. • The curtains were inadequate for privacy and heat retention to the rooms, * The property was in poor condition, both inside and outside. * The pathway to the property was unsafe with loose paving with uneven

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette B.

4 Dec 2022

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

Mountain Cottage

A great host. Lovely traditional Mountains cottage in a lovely setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Kerrie J.

27 Oct 2022

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

Picturesque setting

Very comfy bed in the main bedroom. Good shower. Access to the property and path to the front door was hazardous.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

25 Sept 2022

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

Blackheath spring weekend

Dowling cottage is a lovely old traditional- style blackheath weatherboard cottage, with lots of character. We had a great stay with our dog, and the cottage is not far from the dog friendly walking track at centennial glen. It’s also an easy walk to the blackheath shops and gardens.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

29 May 2022

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

Cosy and well located

The house is super cute, a lovely old weatherboard with heaps of character. The bedrooms and lounge are lovely and heating definitely keeps out any chill. Bathroom and kitchen are dated but totally functional. The house is really close to the porters pass walking track and a short walk to the shops.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn V.

28 Dec 2021

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

Christmas at Dowling Cottage

From the moment we arrived we were delighted with the area (Blackheath) and the lovely cottage. Our Christmas stay was wonderful Relaxing by the open fire of a night with champagne and nibbles. We also explored the surrounding areas and enjoyed a beautiful High Tea at The Majestic which is not far from Blackheath. Highly Recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Megan Y., Australia

28 Nov 2021

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

Cozy getaway

Great stay, although loads of rain we stayed warm with the fire/ heaters and blankets. Traditional original cottage for an authentic mountains visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

18 Apr 2021

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

Authentic and charming

Classic mountain cottage in a wildly romantic garden setting. Loved the fireplace and ambiance of the place. Will be back...

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Jeannette J.

8 Jan 2021

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Mountain Cottage

Property very clean, great bathroom and sunny dining nook and comfy beds. Sadly this old property is in need of maintenance, rotting timbers (inside and out) and very overgrown garden making the house very dark inside. Also there is a lack of fly screens which makes the house stuffy. Windows could be opened, I understand, but because of the overgrown garden, there were lots of mozzies so it was not an option to open them. We enjoyed the lovely open fire and position of the property although there is no place for you to park your car on the property. We loved the beautiful fresh flowers which was a lovely gesture and candles and bread, orange juice and condiments were offered as well. With a bit of work this lovely old house could be restored to its former gloryl

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

6 Sept 2020

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

Cosy cottage. Very comfortable and close to Blackheath township.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

MURRAY L.

14 July 2019

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

Cosy Cottage

Lovely weekend at a traditional Blue Mountains cottage.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Liz A.

19 July 2015

Disappointing

A quaint cottage but the loungeroom was musty and very damp and there was black mould on the ceiling in the main bedroom and bathroom! presenting a health hazard. There was disparity between the photos on the website and the realistic condition of the cottage. The blackheath village is very friendly and the lanscape is breathtaking. Owner needs to rectify the damp and mould problems.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

9 Aug 2014

This is a really nice little cottage. We really enjoyed our stay. The jetmaster fire was excellent a

This is a really nice little cottage. We really enjoyed our stay. The jetmaster fire was excellent and the main bedroom bed was incredibly comfortable.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

25 June 2014

Love the open gas fire easy to use and very effective. Liked the secilsion and feeling we were the

Love the open gas fire easy to use and very effective. Liked the secilsion and feeling we were the only people in the world.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

5 May 2014

Charming older style cottage in a quiet location, with every comfort provided. The lounge and sunro

Charming older style cottage in a quiet location, with every comfort provided. The lounge and sunroom are sun-drenched from late morning, while the cheery kitchen/dining room provides a lovely spot for beakfast. Really enjoyed my stay.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

13 Aug 2013

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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About the area

Blackheath

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Frequently asked questions

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8.8/10

9.4/10

9.6/10

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9.2/10

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8/10 Good

Sophie R.

Comfortable Stay

Sophie R.

8/10 Good

Cristina B.

A lovely hideaway in Blackheath

Cristina B.

10/10 Excellent

Darren K.

Great Mountain Escape

Darren K.

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

A Lovely Cottage Getaway

Jo M.

8/10 Good

Liz d., Newport, NSW, Australia

Peaceful stay in early Blackheath cottage

Liz d.

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette B.

Hunting Autumn Colours

Bernadette B.

10/10 Excellent

Jolanta M.

Cottage stay

Jolanta M.

10/10 Excellent

Judy M., NEWTOWN

Lovely cottage in great location

Judy M.

8/10 Good

Rein V.

Nice place but a couple of things can be improved

Rein V.

2/10 Terrible

Janet T.