A handcrafted spacious timber cottage with a contemporary feel and quality furniture highlighting Australian timbers. Featuring polished timber floorboards and wall panelling. Floor to ceiling windows & skylights puts you in touch with the sun & the sky and looks out into the bush.
The deck directly overlooks fern-studded Popes Glen (ie bush front) and the walking track to Govetts Leap. Although in a bush location the house has great walkability & is also close to the park, shops & cafes - walk to them in about 10 minutes along bushy streets & through parks.
Cosy double sided slow-combustion wood fireplace backed up by flued gas convection heaters (ie no fumes). Fully equiped with modern gas electric stove, microwave, TVs (main one a smart TV) and DVD/VCR, free WiFi, stereo & washing machine.
The house provides dining seating for 8 and lounge seating for 7. Outside on the deck there is a barbeque with outdoor dining seating plus there are a couple of other options to take your weekend house experience into the bush.
A recently added second bathroom offers a rain head shower and a private bush outlook. A third toilet is located outside.
The house accommodates up to 7 in 3 bedrooms and means its ideal for 2 couples or a family/singles group.
OK now for some fine print. This info is all elswhere on the site but just to be clear:
- the price quoted is based on the number of guests nominated in your enquiry & for more than 2 people are $40 per person per night - The Dell is located in a quiet & tranquil location so it is a perfect place to relax and is not suitable for parties or groups wanting to have a noisy time - the area abounds with native birdlife so pets are strictly not permitted at or in the house - an initial supply of firewood enough for one night is included in your tariff but you may need to purchase more
Property manager
Phil Verner
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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
Property Registration Number 2785, PID-STRA-257
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Blackheath
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. Travelling with kids? Consider Mount Victoria Railway Museum and Everglades Historic House & Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.
Campbell Rhododendron Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Vipassana Meditation Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Blackheath Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Katoomba Scenic World - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
Getting around
Blackheath Station - 15 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 98 min drive
Restaurants
Megalong Valley Tea Rooms - 14 min drive
Blackheath Fish Shop - 17 min walk
Mountain Culture Beer Co - 13 min drive
Hounslow - 16 min walk
Station Bar - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Dell Blackheath NSW pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Dell Blackheath NSW?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Dell Blackheath NSW?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Dell Blackheath NSW located?
This family-friendly Blackheath holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Popes Glen Reserve, Campbell Rhododendron Gardens and Keith Rowe Gallery. Blackheath Golf Course and Govetts Leap lookout are also within 2 miles (3 km). Blackheath Station is 15 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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This is our second stay at The Dell because we just love the house and its layout, it’s so homely and has everything we need including the great fireplace during the winter months. We will certainly be back again. Thank you Phil and Ann for sharing the wonderful Dell.
The house was perfect for our family of three and a friend, it has two bathrooms, the fireplace and heaters made it very warm, and the supplies were plentiful. We all enjoyed our stay in this substantial house.
We had a ball with rocket ship park around the corner, nocturnal in Katoomba and the serene bush setting. Loved the warm fire at night and the sublime bird songs.
The house was lovely, set amongst trees overlooking bush land. The dining, lounge and the main bedroom were modern and comfortable.
I would stay again.
The Dell is a lovely place to retreat to in Blackheath to get away from it all. From the lounge, dining, back bedroom and ensuite the view looks out at the lush ferns and bush of Popes Glen. The neighbourhood is quiet and serene. It is a convenient, short 3 minute drive to Blackheath shops and close to Govetts Leap. My husband wants me to add it was a 15 minute ride to all the downhill mountain bike tracks!
We had a fabulous stay at The Dell when we were in the Blue Mountains for a weekend photography workshop. We loved that the house was so quiet and peaceful, while only about a 5 minute drive to Blackheath where we found a great cafe for coffee & lunch. It was very well situated to explore the natural beauty of the area. We made the most of the wood fire to make ourselves cosy overnight. And we loved being visited by a variety of birds each morning as we were enjoying breakfasts on the back deck looking out over the bushland.
Excellent house for our party of 5 adults, well stocked kitchen, fantastic combustion fire that warmed the whole house & clear instructions re driveway & entry....really enjoyed our stay
Loved our stay at The Dell, a well set up house with everything you need and the best 2 sided fire place we have ever seen, didn’t want to leave it, really enjoyed our few days with everything so close by also. Thank you.
We enjoyed our stay at the Dell especially seeing the many varieties of birdlife from the verandah. It was comfortable for our family of 5 and we enjoyed being so close to the bush. We recommend this house for families who enjoy the peace and quiet of the bush.
Thanks Phil for sharing your house with us for the long weekend. We stayed with family including two preschoolers and the house was perfect for all of us. We had seriously cold and wet weather and we were very snug thanks to the wood combustion fire. Popes glen track was just behind the house and although very boggy was a good walk. Thanks again.
Loved our stay in this gorgeous house, definitely keen to stay here again. The drive way is a bit tricky to get down but there's a couple of parking spots on the street (and the stairs down to the house from the street was an unexpected delight)
A cosy home with a beautiful fire and heating that warms up the house and it holds that temperature - very important in this near winter weather. The back door is the National Park!! Beautiful views. A 1km walk or drive to the mix of shops and coffee offers. Thank you Phil.
Had a fantastic stay. The house is beautiful and was perfectly prepared for our arrival. Could not recommend it highly enough. The hosts were fantastic and very accomodating. Will be back !
The home was as described and so much more and there were so many thoughtful additions, particularly for guests with children. The location was perfect with the bush outlook from the back but close enough to walk to Blackheath. We will be back for sure!
I'm a retired designer (exhibition/interior) and wood craftsman who loves timber houses. I design and make furniture and sculptural pieces often using recycled and salvaged timber. I'm currently restoring a timber house over 120 years old where I live with my wife Ann in Sydney.
Why they chose this property
I purchased the land where the house now stands and have designed, built, extended and furnished the house over 40 plus years. As many trees were retained as possible and the house enjoys an outlook directly into the bush and overlooks the walking track to Govetts Leap. While sitting in "urban bush" the house is only 10 -15 minutes very pleasant walk to Blackheath village with its cafes, restaurants, pubs & shops. The swimming pool (for summer) is even closer at the end of the street (5min walk)
What makes this property unique
This is not a "standard house". It features a unique design, timber flooring & panelling along with handcafted furniture & decorative features. Care has been taken in the design to provide outlook and access for sun. Cross ventilation is available to provide comfort in summer including an "air chimney" to bring cool basement air into the main bedroom. A double sided wood fireplace is provided for winter backed up by two externally flued gas heaters (ie no fumes in the house). Electric wall panel heaters are provided in the upostairs bedrooms A collection of largely B&W Australian photography is displayed in the house usually showing the Blue Mountains. The house is in a moist pocket and the bush garden includes many tree ferns (4 different species)
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