In the heart of the bushland Piccolo is your small quaint mountain retreat. Over 100 years old the original miner's cottage consisting of only 2 rooms has been extended over the years to accommodate modern living and now is spacious with 4 rooms and a bathroom. Relax, rest and enjoy the Blue Mountains
Beautiful historic miners cottage in a relaxing setting close to Leura centre. Decked out with an eclectic mix of furnishing and all the mod-con's
You have the cottage all to yourself
Please contact me via phone call or text if you need help during your stay, I live in the mountains 5k's away in Katoomba.
Best to have a car, but trains and taxi's can be used to get to the cottage from the town.
There are quite a lot of step/stairs to get up to the house We have spend many years restoring this 100 year old miner cottage, we have refitted it with all to modern convenances you expect whilst retaining as much of the original character as possible.
Piccolo is older than your gran parents and needs to be respected and looked after like you would a gran parent so that others can enjoy it as much as you.
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
This property accepts cash
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property registration number PID-STRA-6670
About the area
Leura
Leura is home to this holiday home. 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.
What time is check-in at Piccolo - Eclectic Mts Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Piccolo - Eclectic Mts Cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Piccolo - Eclectic Mts Cottage located?
Situated in Leura, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Leura Mall and within 3 miles (5 km) of Blue Mountains Cultural Centre and Leura Cascades. Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Fortress Rock are also within 3 miles (5 km). Leura Station is 16 minutes by foot and Katoomba Station is 27 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Piccolo presents as it is explained. It is very comfortable for two people, the bed was very good and the kitchen is well stocked with all you need to self-cater. Michael also provided lots of helpful hints about what to do and where to eat. We would certainly return.
john c.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jean-Francois V.
15 May 2017
Excellent stay in this cute place
The perfect location for a WE in the Blue Mountains! Ideal for couple
Jean-Francois V.
10/10 Excellent
taryn k.
17 Apr 2018
Cute and Cosy!
A little bit of bliss! So welcoming, cosy and a great escape!
Really loved staying in this historic property. Enjoyed brunch on the front verandah, great cooking facilities, leafy garden and outlook and cosy open fire. Did not want to leave. Thanks for everything.
Best 3 days enjoyed walking to Leura also bush walks in blackheath loved the house so comfortable & cosy at night with open fireplace 4th time will definitely be back again
Very quaint cottage nestled amongst tall gum trees. Lovely sitting on the verandah listening to the birds. My dog loved having a big garden to explore.
My husband and I enjoyed a relaxing weekend at Piccolo in the Blue Mountains. Quaint historic cottage which was very comfortable. Our dog Max enjoyed the bush garden and all the smells it had. It was a dog proof garden although probably not for very small dogs - Max is a medium size dog - Brittany Spaniel.
Robyn H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Florence D.
1 May 2019
Cute cottage and well equipped
I spent a few days at the cottage with 2 kids and enjoyed our stay. It is well equipped and feels homely.
As a light sleeper, I unfortunately heard trucks most nights on the highway- the kids didn’t hear a thing.
This is a cute property with lovely decoration throughout.
The property was very clean and the bed was super comfortable!
Michael, the property manager, was very friendly and offered information about places to go to help plan our trip.
The steps up to the property from the road may not be good for older people or dogs who have issues with mobility.
Found the stairs or driveway a little bit much at times .All you want for a pleasant stay plus an interesting library of books.Took a while to get the front door unlocked
Richard H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Catherine G.
27 July 2018
Comfy, cute cottage
Piccolo is a very comfortable cottage. Great kitchen with everything you need to cook a meal. Enjoyed the fire. Steps to the cottage are a little awkward when you get to the top but good incentive to stay indoors. Only comment would be no electric blanket - would have been nice on a cold weekend.
Catherine G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
6/10 Okay
Peter S.
25 Oct 2018
Strangers with pets stay
Location great right between Leura and Katoomba,Instant gas heating great, didn't use tv or open fire [no fire wood],bad hammer knock in the hot water service during shower, front verandah for dogs good, lawns need care, above all ok
Peter S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
6/10 Okay
Eileen B.
7 Oct 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Charming Cottage - Garden Neglected
Cottage was adequate for our needs, however, out of the 4 dinner plates, 2 were cracked and unusable. The Hair Dryer had fallen behind the Clothes dryer but was retrievable and able to be used OK. A curtain would be ideal in the Bathroom. Otherwise the Cottage was warm and cosy with plenty of books, 2 jigsaw puzzles, DVD's and CD's (but nothing to use them on) and pots and pans, etc, for cooking. The Garden needed a general clean up with some plants in need of a trim and the grass mowed. A hand-rail on the concrete steps. would be ideal as they were difficult to manoeuvre especially at night when the outdoor light only stayed on for 30 seconds. As it was raining most of the time during our stay our dog was kept indoors, but even if it had been dry the condition of the yard would have restricted his movements. Basically, the garden was not as well kept as what it looked like in the advertising photos. Perhaps the winter month's weather had prevented the owner from doing garden maintenance and it will, no doubt, be attended to for the summer. The Cottage is lovely and in a nice quiet area with easy driving access to Leura and Kootoomba.
Charming cottage set in peaceful neighbourhood close to Leura town centre. Luxury it isn’t but cozy, comfy and with all amenities provided for basic needs it is. Perfect for a quiet relaxing retreat within easy reach of Blue Mts walks. Great host. Michael very helpful. Thoroughly recommend
This home is lovely. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay (although I do like a bathtub!). The house is roomy and spacious despite only having 4 rooms. The decor is charming. The heating is very effective. The grounds are large enough for a dog to run around and explore. It's nice to walk around the peaceful streets with just the sound of birds and it's only a short drive to the various towns of the Blue Mountains.
Leura is one of my favourite spots in the Blue Mountains and staying at Piccolo was a great experience. Lovely decor and cosy fireplace. Will come back soon!
Perfect mountain getaway, the cottage has everything you need and is super cute and quirky. Located in a quiet street with loads of birdlife but close to lovely Leura mall, cafes and shops. Michael was a great host, clear instructions and checked we we settled OK after check in. Definitely recommend!
We spend 10 years living in Bondi and work in Sydney because The Blue Mountains were just a bit far to commute from every day. But we finally made to move to permanently live in the Blue Mountains.
Since I grew up in countryside England I need the escape from the city. We saw Piccolo in 2010 and both Holly and I knew we needed to buy it to rest and relax from the pressure of city live.
I'm sure there are many of you that feel the same and we hope you enjoy our little mountain getaway.
Why they chose this property
This was the second miner cottage we looked at, The first sold on the day we enquired. I have always worked in travel and knew a property like this would work well in the mountains.
It was bought for love (I know you should never buy property for love) but we thought why not. And we couldn't afford to buy where we wanted to live in Sydney.
Final 6 years late after visiting the mountains mouthly we took another jump and moved to Katoomba.
What makes this property unique
It's was built in about 1905 and retains all its character with squeaky floorboards but we have added all the mod cons and given it character with mid-century furniture.
Languages:
English
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