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5 Cosy Blue Mountains Stays We’re Escaping To This Winter

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

The best blue mountain stays.
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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

The best blue mountains stays.
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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

The best blue mountain stays.

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

The best blue mountains stays.

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

The best stays in the Blue Mountains.

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.

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