The Blue Mountains hold a certain allure for city dwellers.
The fresh mountain air, cosy cottages and endless hiking trails are less than hour away from Sydney and yet almost magically, transport you somewhere that feels so much further.
Whether you’re planning your first or your annual pilgrimage to the mountains, we’ve rounded up the five best stays to book this winter—and beyond.
The Best Places To Stay In The Blue Mountains
Little Black Cabin, Blackheath
Best for: solo stays
With its wood-burning fireplace, big windows offering mountain views and architecture-designed interiors, this cosy little cottage is built for recharging.
With a 120-year-old history, the Little Black Cabin was luxuriously restored by Smith Architects, with it’s new features even earning it a place on the cover of Green Magazine.
Pack a pile of books, your comfiest clothes and your favourite hiking boots for a truly regenerative stay.
Key details:
- Sleeps: 2
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Includes: mountain views, wood-burning fireplace, heating, coffee maker, fire pit
Spicers Sangoma Retreat, Kurrajong
Best for: couples
Spicers Sangoma Retreat is an adults-only resort nestled within the Blue Mountains national park.
The rooms, which include sumptuous glamping tents and traditional suites, boast indoor wood-burning fireplaces, balconies and oversized bathtubs.
Plus, with an on-site restaurant, spa and infinity pool, its the perfect place to stay when you don’t want to lift a finger.
Key features:
- Sleeps: 2
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Includes: views, bathtubs, pool, onsite restaurant, spa
The Machinery Shed, Blackheath
Best for: nature lovers
Those wanting to get in touch with nature won’t have a problem doing so at The Machinery Shed.
Located within a Apple Orchard and surrounded by natural bushland, the stay is complete with a treetop bath, outdoor firepit and some cute farm animals.
Then, finish your day’s adventures with a glass of wine beside the cosy indoor fireplace.
Key features:
- Sleeps: 2
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1.5
- Includes: outdoor bathtub, coffee maker, fire pit, indoor fireplace
Mountain Cabin, Kanimbla
Best for: privacy and seclusion
Those wanting to get away from it all will enjoy the privacy and seclusion of these luxuriously appointed cabins in Kanimbla.
Complete with gorgeous indoor fireplace, oversized bathtub, hammock and plunge pool, the cabins are ideal for any season.
Key features:
- Sleeps: 2
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1.5
- Includes: pool, bathtub, indoor fireplace, spa options
Wildacres, Blackheath
Best for: groups
Nestled within 40 acres of bushland, this Blue Mountains property is the ultimate place to stay with friends.
With eight bedrooms, expansive outdoor and indoor entertaining areas, a outdoor cedar hot tub, pizza ovens and fire pits, you’re guaranteed to have a memorable time.
Key features:
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Includes: hot tub, fire pit, pizza oven, 40 acres
This article originally appeared on Marie Claire Australia and is republished here with permission.
