On the escarpment, nestled in the grounds of  historic  “Cloudlands” is a restored Old Writer’s Retreat, offering elegant and spacious  Self-contained accommodation for up to 7 people.

Ideal for  couples/groups/ executive retreats (i.e. there are 4 bedrooms – 2 double rooms with queen beds, 1 twin and 1 single) this atmospheric, romantic mountain lodge has beautiful timber features throughout and is set in over an acre of old terraced escarpment garden, which leads down to Prince Henry Cliff Walk.

Our beautiful oak-panelled lounge room with  unusual beamed ceiling, conjures up another era, when life was a bit slower and there was time to sit by the fire reading a good book or  just conversing with family and friends over tea/coffee and home-baked treats. Lift up the lounge room windows in Springtime and you’ll smell the lilac and magnolia blossoms

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– beyond that, the garden courtyard (with lazy steamer chairs) and then winding steps leading you down, down into our beautiful  garden with secret corners to explore. Perhaps you’ll find a spot for quiet contemplation, or be tempted to wander down  further, further, onto Prince Henry Cliff  Walk for invigorating bushwalks and breathtaking views from the many lookouts.

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Our bedrooms with luxurious, environmentally-superior alpaca wool quilts are bathed in soft, sleep-inducing colours and are themed on Australian wildflowers. Quality linen and electric blankets are on all beds.

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The fully-equipped kitchen enables you to cook as much or as little as you like. Don’t forget you can walk to quality award winning restaurants such as Solitary, The Rooster French Restaurant and the Swiss Cottage just nearby. We also supply a variety of teas, coffees (including ground coffee for perfect plunger coffee), herbal teas, and generous breakfast provisions that look like a bountiful harvest! Naturally, the bread supplied only comes from quality local organic sourdough bakeries – Stockmarket Cafe, Bakehouse on Wentworth (Leura) or Hominy (Katoomba) and the eggs are free-range. Our complimentary home-baked treats are made using organic flours – ideal for a leisurely afternoon tea.

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The verandah is an ideal place for your Cloudlands "Lingering Breakfasts" featuring gourmet local products with parrots and rosellas in the apples trees for company.

We want you to feel “discreetly pampered”  during your stay at Cloudlands and know you’ll enjoy soaking in  the claw foot bath (complete with bookrack for serious bookworms!). A variety of natural toiletries will be provided for your enjoyment, including bath salts, bubble bath, bath oils - and more. If you feel like some extra spoiling, let us arrange a massage, facial or special package at a nearby health resort, or why not just use the resort's Health Club facilities - men's and women's saunas and spas, indoor heated pool.  In-house massages and facials also available. Lilianfels Health Club and Spa website - www.lilianfels.com.au

Optional extras such as imaginative in-house catering, picnic hampers also available. In House catering can be arranged with House of Van Rosmalen www.yourpersonalchef.com.au. Ask us about our packages:  Women's R and R, Yulefest, Just for the Girls, Sea-Change Breakaway, Weddings,Indulgence and more...contact us for more information. Gift vouchers in delightful presentation folders also available.