Leura is home to St Raphael. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Mountains National Park and Katoomba Scenic World. Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Blue Mountains Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Leura travel guide
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
St Raphael
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cottage has express check-in and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and barbecues are on-site. All 3 soundproofed accommodations feature free WiFi and private yards. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with DVD players, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like fridges and microwaves. Housekeeping is not available.
St Raphael offers 3 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
This Leura cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Things to do
Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Security system
Fire extinguisher
General
3 units
Garden
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property registration number PID-STRA-3603 -4,PID-STRA-3603-4,PID-STRA- 3603-4
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Property is also known as
ST RAPHAEL House Leura
ST RAPHAEL Leura
ST RAPHAEL Leura
ST RAPHAEL Cottage
ST RAPHAEL Cottage Leura
Frequently asked questions
Does St Raphael have a pool?
Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.
Is St Raphael pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at St Raphael?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at St Raphael?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at St Raphael?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is St Raphael located?
Situated in Leura, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Leura Mall, Fortress Rock and Everglades Historic House & Gardens. Leura Cascades and Prince Henry Cliff Walk Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km). Leura Station is 7 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
St Raphael Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 30 reviews
10 - Excellent
13
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 30 reviews
8 - Good
12
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
6 - Okay
4
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary
11 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for a couple of days in the Blue Mountains. Comfortable bed, great shower, had everything we needed. Easy to walk to Leura for coffee, shopping, walking trails.
Rosemary
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Frank
4 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well located a few minutes away from Leura Station, very quiet, nice and clean, old style property, great garden.
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
8/10 Good
Graham
13 Nov 2022
Liked: Room comfort, communication
Unique property well located
We stayed in the Priest’s Cottage. Ideal for a couple. Plenty of space and a real homely old fashioned feel. Charming but slightly dated. Nice outdoor sitting area with table and chairs and access to huge large gardens behind the property. The owner was very welcoming and we enjoyed the offer of half price Devonshire tea and a visit to the teapot museum.
Graham
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
John
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
True to description
John
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful large property. We stayed in the convent, which also had a sun room.
Large living area & kitchen, very good heating & a fire. Can be two or three bedrooms.
Overall property was run down and in need of maintenance.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
vicki
7 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was amazing place to stay the house had everything you wanted. The grounds were great for our grandchildren lot of space to play. Also only 5 mins to Leura Village. We are looking forward to going back next holidays and staying longer.
vicki
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
6/10 Okay
Lawrence
1 Oct 2020
Cleaning attention is required
Wall and ceiling cracks, floors are bouncing and making lots of noises even a light footstep, this is really annoying. Also, all the handles at the kitchen need a good clean, they are sticky hence feel dirty, this includes all the cabinets, stove and fridge. The freezer is filthy. The kettle and toaster are rusty. Nice fireplace and sunroom.
Lawrence
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Peter
21 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well appointed, quiet location and a short walk to Leura Mall. Internet very slow/non existent.
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
2/10 Terrible
Angela
3 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
I am absolutely disgusted at the way the owner (who lives on the property) has treated me during my stay and the rude and threatening text message I have received after checkout.
This owner has admitted to following me in my car after checking out!! Who does that!!!
We were two women 51 and 42 years old on a weekend away. We DID NOT have any music or anything playing but we were telling stories laughing and having what we thought was a good time only to have this owner BANGING on the door at 11pm threatening to call the police on us for the “noise”. Nowhere did it say that the walls and floors are paper thin and that we had to be silent during our stay.
I would NEVER recommend this property to anyone. It’s been hours since I checked out and I’m still upset and disgusted. Who threatens their guests!!! He literally threatened me by text and verbally!! HORRIBLE!
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Margaret
31 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was a great place to stay! We enjoyed it so much and would definitely come back. Perfect if you’re looking for a little cottage with full privacy and not many other people around.
Such a unique and beautiful place to stay. It had a wonderful energy and was incredibly peaceful and relaxing- everything you need is there- so well thought out and catered for. The local village in walking distance is adorable.
Excellent stunning apartment with verandah and sun room and huge kitchen full of utensils.
Big comfortable beds and bathrooms with a spa bath
Grant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
8/10 Good
Nicholas
3 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet and convenient
Review for Priest's Cottage
Good location on the quiet outskirts of Leura and easy walking distance to the Mall for shops and restaurants (we recommend The Bunker).
Easy self check in and well equipped property but we could barely get warm enough as we couldn't figure out the heating from the A/C unit.
The bed was too soft for us, but some might like it. It was certainly nicely prepared.
The bathroom looked a bit Cell Block H, but the shower was actually one of the best that I've used for a long time - very powerful blast of nice hot water.
Easy to find, easy to check in, great location. The cottage is VERY comfortable and will not disappoint.
One thing that I would suggest is - please do the dusting!
I would have liked to know more history - what order of nuns lived at the convent? What was the work of the order? What was the entire time frame of the property?
Perfect for a lazy weekend away. Has everything you need for a hassle free getaway. Gas fire was an added surprise which got a workout while we were there
Nice place. Very clean. Only issue is that we rented the part of the venue which sleeps 5 - it was advertised as 2 double beds and a single portable. The only issue is that while one of the doubles was in a sealed bedroom, the other was in the open plan living area, so the couple that slept on that had no privacy from anyone needing to pass through the lounge room, and also had the person in the single bed in the same room as them. This is not advertised, and the photos avoid showing that the configuration is like this. I would suggest updating the photos to show this, especially as it’s pretty expensive.
Other than that, or if this isn’t an issue for you, the place was very nice.
While it is an old religious property, the gardens and cottage were great.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
8/10 Good
Sally
27 Nov 2018
Really enjoyed our stay at St Raphael. The Priests Cottage is quirky & cosy. The heater in the bedroom room was very welcome in the cold mornings & warmed the room instantly. Great shower & all you needed in the kitchenette to prepare most meals if eating in. It stands in beautiful gardens & is very quiet. Ideally situated just a short walk from Leura but far enough to feel separated from the hurly burly of a tourist town. We were able to follow several walking trails straight from the property but be warned - if you walk to Echo Falls there is no bus back ! So you need to walk back too - it is far shorter walking along the road but no where near as scenic.
If staying with a larger group the other properties onsite looked really good. We also really appreciated the use of a guest laundry as we had been travelling around a lot.
Great place to stay. Highly recommended.