Avoca Cottage in Blackheath, NSW (PropID 7403)

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Blackheath Accommodation

Location:: BLACKHEATH in NSW, Blue Mountains

Bedrooms:: 4 Bathrooms: 1 Parking: 1 Grade: 2 Minimum Stay: 2 Nights

Payment:: DirectPay - Rent-A-Home takes reservations on this property but the property manager processes payments directly with you.

From*:: $129 to $325 per night (AUD$ inc GST)

Pioneer Cottage built in 1884 set in large gardens and the perfect mountain base for holidays and weekends away in all seasons.

This great old bush house has been loved for over 100 years: firstly by the family that first selected the land and built it (see brief history below) and since by the generations of families who have followed on to enjoy it as a weekender and mountain holiday retreat.

Avoca has been restored to show many original features and is now available for weekend breaks and mountain holidays. The house continues to be particularly family friendly. Its four bedrooms accommodate large or extended families with up to seven adults and additional bedscot for kids.

A special feature is full gas central heating to keep the house warm throughout and it can get cold in the mountains. But there's also an open fireplace to get the right mood when the high-country mists roll in.

All modern facilities are included as listed below.

Local attractions include secluded bush walks in several directions that cover the cliff tops and passes downwards into the Kanimbla Valley. There is also Govetts Leap which is a wilderness lookout and base for bush walking that is world class.

The house garden features a variety of Rhododendrons and Azaleas, bulbs, Waratahs and fruit trees. It is spectacular throughout spring, pleasantly shaded in summer and a delight in autumn. Outdoor furniture is provided and an outdoor power point so sumptuous meals can be taken in the garden.

History: In the 1880s, Timothy 'Tin' Porter selected a section of land south of the railway line in Blackheath and built Avoca with his family in 1885-86. They moved from Petersham in Sydney to become the first settlers in the south of the town. They named the area 'Paradise'.

The house was built on a site sheltered from the westerly winds and todays visitors still benefit from his wisdom for when the bitter winds blow in the rest of the town, Avoca's large garden is the place to sit and enjoy the sight of the gales bending the tops of the trees.

Tim Porter's main claim to fame is his explorations and subsequent construction of a path from Blackheath down into the Kanimbla Valley now celebrated by the Porter's Pass walk which is as spectacular and beautiful as any in the Blue Mountains.

The story of the Porter Family and how they came to name the area 'Paradise' is detailed in framed extracts from the book "Historic Blackheath" in the dining room at Avoca.

Questions & Answers Asked by other Visitors

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10-Jun-09	Q. Could you confirm how far the property is from Blackheath? Is there a postcode please? A. Hi The house is 5 mins drive and 10-15mins walk from the Blackheath shops. The postcode is 2785.
06-Aug-09	Q. Wondering if this property was partially secluded or surrounded by homes? A. It is partially secluded. At the back it is quite close to another house but there's not anyone in there usually. But the house has a very large garden and no houses at the sides.
06-Aug-09	Q. Are there 2 double bunks in one room? A. Two double bunks in one room for 4 kids.

Bed Configuration

Bedroom 1                              1 x Double
Bedroom 2                              1 x Single
Bedroom 3                              1 x Double
Bedroom 4                              2 x Double Bunk

Bedding & Sheets provided

Bus

Bushwalking

CD Player

Child friendly

Children's Cot

Children's High Chair

Cooking Facilities

Dishwasher

EcoTourism

Electric Stove

Fans (Ceiling / Standing)

Fireplace

Food / Restaurants

Gay / Lesbian

Golf

Heaters provided

Historical / Museums

Horse Riding

Iron & Ironing board

Level access

Parking

Romantic

Stereo/Music system

Train

VCR

Walk to the shops

Walking or Hiking

Washing Machine

Wheel Chair

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Priced From: $129 to $325 p/n*

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Customer Reviews

13-Oct-2009
	We had a great time with the family. The children enjoyed the lovely garden, imagining that they were in a fairy land. The overall feel of the stay was very mountainous and rustic. Not too far from anything to add the excitement for the school holidays. Thank you.
(Karen, Australia )
30-Sep-2009

(Svetlana, Australia )
10-Jun-2009
	Everyone loved the communal dining room with the fire, it just brought everyone together. It truly felt like a family home with lots of love. The information on the walls was also wonderful. We all would go back again and again.
(Ashley, Australia )

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Avoca Cottage in Blackheath, NSW (PropID 7403)

Avoca: pioneer cottage steeped in history

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Blackheath Accommodation

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Bed Configuration

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Value For Money

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Meet Expectation

Guest Manager

Customer Reviews

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