"Books n Bed n Breakfast" in a charming, heritage-listed cottage … attached to a bookshop! Or if you're unsure of the date or want to give this truly unique experience as a gift, check out our BnBnB Gift Card!
Eileen's Cottage, our "Books n Bed n Breakfast" in a charming Blue Mountains cottage … attached to a bookshop! Our refurbished cottage is the perfect place for writers, readers and travellers. Read a book by the fireplace, grab a coffee and cake from the attached bookshop, birdwatch, walk to a nearby waterfall or swim in the local heated outdoor pool, all while supporting refugees living within our community!
We chose the name as a nod to George Orwell's first wife, Eileen O'Shaughnessy, who was a vital part of Orwell's work and personal story, although her contributions have only recently begun to be recognised.
Eileen's Cottage includes:
- Sleeps up to 4 people (1 x queen bed & 1 x double IKEA day bed)
- Pet friendly - extra charge of $60 per stay for a pet - contact us to confirm
- Fast Wifi
- Fully contained, private entrance
- Shower, bathtub and hairdryer
- Washing machine
- Access to garden
- Off street parking
- Kitchen with oven, stovetop, microwave
- Dedicated workspace and a TV
- Bookcase stocked with some of our favourite classics
- Indoor working fireplace
- 5 min walk to the train station, supermarket, restaurants, cafes, pub, library, public swimming pool and bushwalks
- Iron and ironing board
- Locally roasted coffee and pour-over dripper
- A selection of specialty teas (in compostable teabags!)
Stay in the original, fully refurbished cottage, attached to what was once Lawson's first shop but is now a warm and inviting bookshop. A queen size bed with woollen underlay and electric blanket will keep you warm along with the indoor fireplace (ready to light) and electric fan heaters.
The kitchen has a full oven, gas stove, microwave, mini-fridge, toaster and essential cookware. Breakfast is on us: homemade cranberry, hazelnut, orange & cardamom muesli with fresh seasonal fruit and yoghurt, or for the coeliacs, salted peanut & maple puffs, lovingly prepared by Golden Day Hampers. There's also locally roasted drip coffee available, as well as specialty tea and our favourite, locally made Bulla Booch kombucha.
A private bathroom with a bath (and bath salts!) and a hot shower are yours to use, as is a washing machine. There's also a wifi, a desk and lovely natural light if you need to get some work done or finally start that novel!
You'll have your own private entrance and plenty of off-street parking. The bookshop has a big garden attached, with a deck, chairs and an outdoor fire (if fire restrictions allow).
The bookshop serves espresso coffee, chai & treats, as well as five rooms of books!
The cottage is located next to the local library as well as the Lawson bowling club (location of a fantastic Chinese restaurant, home to Tiktok sensation Dimsimlim). Lawson is a great mid-mountains location, with so much to do within walking distance or a short drive/train ride. We're only 5 minutes walk to the train station and just a few train stops away from Wentworth Falls, Leura and Katoomba.
Interested in a gourmet platter of meats, cheeses, fruits and veggies? Contact us!
Interested in doing our unique "A Bookshop of One's Own" evenings? Contact us!
Interested in a local birdwatching tour by local enthusiasts? Contact us!
Interested in a solo performance by a local classical violinist? Contact us!
Terms & conditions:
- Minimum 2 night stay (for bookings longer than 5 nights, please contact us for a 10% discount)
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Cash or card deposit of $200 required at check-in, refunded at departure (pending review of any damages)
- Check-in time from 2pm to 6pm (contact us for times outside this bracket)
- Check out time by 10am
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Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel before 1 month of stay (100% refund)
- Cancel before 2 weeks of stay (50% refund)
- Cancel less than 2 weeks before stay (no refund)
