• For the benefit of our cleaning staff, we try to provide a minimum 1- day rest-period between each booking and provide complimentary hand sanitizer for our guests.
• 10 minute walk to Katoomba across Leura Cascades Creek historic stone bridge and a 15 minute leisurely walk to Leura Mall
• Filtered view of Mt Solitary and the Jamision Valley from front veranda
• Treetop bush, district and mountain sunset views from the rear deck
• Groups of 6 people or less will have access to 3 bedrooms in the main house.
• Groups of 7 or more will have access to the additional Studio located downstairs
• Log fire, central gas heating, reverse cycle air conditioning plus electric blankets
• Optional Linen and Towels service (ask the owner)
• Pet friendly with a fully fenced bush-garden
Since the declaration of the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic, we have instructed and trained our cleaner to thoroughly clean all touch-surfaces in accordance with the NSW Dept of Health recommendations. This includes the cleaning and sanitizing of all common touch-points (door handles, light switches, taps, furniture, horizontal surfaces, bed heads, remote controls, knobs etc) before and after each stay. During these uncertain times, we also ask our guests to observe appropriate social distancing and hand hygiene during their stay at Harry's Lookout to minimize the spread of the virus and thank you for your cooperation in advance.
If you are looking for a Working-Away-From-Home retreat, only an hour or so away from the city bustle, we have fast NBN internet and WIFI so why not head up to the fresh air in the mountains and work in Katoomba for a week!
Harry's Lookout is nestled between the upper mountain villages of Leura and Katoomba and is is ideally located for your relaxing, mountain retreat. Enjoy a gentle, 12 - 15 minute stroll to Leura Mall and enjoy the many cafes and galleries, or stroll 10 minutes the other way, through parkland and across a historic, stone bridge to all the attractions in Katoomba.
Harry’s Lookout offers charming bush and district views to the rear and a filtered view of Mt Solitary and the Jamison Valley from the front veranda.
The world famous Three Sisters, Scenic Railway & Skyway, Leura Cascades and many lookouts from Cliff Drive are a short distance from your doorstep. The newly renovated Hydro Majestic hotel is only 5 minutes drive away at Medlow Bath where you can be spoilt with High Tea or silver service dinner.
Both Katoomba and Leura are surrounded by the Blue Mountains National Park -- part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. The back, bush garden at Harry's Lookout is a classified, Tree Preservation Area and we have kept this area as natural as possible to create a real mountains feel. When looking out from the back deck, you will feel you are living in the treetops.
Accommodation Details
If you require linen and towels to be provided, an additional fee of $25.00 per person (for the duration of your stay) applies to cover the cost of laundry. You are welcome to bring your own sheets, pillow cases and towels if you wish to avoid this extra fee. Please advise your bedding requirements when you book so we can advise our cleaner accordingly.
Harry's Lookout has been recently updated to include a new, self-contained studio downstairs. This additional facility increases the capacity to accommodate groups of up to 10 adults. The downstairs studio is available, free of charge to groups of 7 or more. Smaller groups may request the downstairs area, however an additional cleaning fee will apply.
Harry's is ideal for couples, groups and families with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen & laundry. There are three bedrooms upstairs, two have queen size beds and the third has two single beds. The downstairs studio has a queen bed plus 2 x single beds as well as a fold-out sofa bed in the large rumpus room. There is also a kitchenette and bathroom downstairs.
You will be comfortable year round with the log fire, central gas heating as well as reverse cycle air conditioning and all beds are fitted with electric blankets.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all you will need to cook up a storm for up to 10 guests, just bring your food!!! There is a gas BBQ on the back deck where you can relax and enjoy the wonderful mountain sunsets.
In the evenings you can sit back, enjoy the fire, watch a movie from our extensive library of DVD's (or stream on Netflix, Stan or others) on the Smart-TV, listen to some music and take in the magic of the mountains. The NBN WiFI system allows access to internet for surfing, social media and email. The WIFI is available (unlimited) to our guests and the WIFI password is in the guest information book on site.
If you require linen and towels to be provided, an additional fee of $25.00 per person applies to cover the cost of laundry. You are welcome to bring your own sheets, pillow cases and towels if you wish to avoid this extra fee.... all other bedding, pillows, blankets doonas, electric blankets etc are provided. Please let us know your bedding requirements when you book so we can advise our cleaner accordingly.
Harry's Lookout is pet-friendly with a fully enclosed bush-garden so your dog can also enjoy the weekend away.
Harry's Lookout has been set up to cater for both small groups and larger groups as the need arises. You may have an intimate couples weekend using only the upstairs areas or a larger, family reunion or 2 x families by combining both the main house plus the fully self-contained, downstairs studio. Either way, whether you are a small or large group, you will love Harry's Lookout. We provide access to the downstairs studio to groups of 7 or more. if you are a smaller group and would like access to the downstairs area, this can be arranged but an additional cleaning charge will apply.
Please refer to the availability calendar for tariff rates. Base rates are for 2 x persons and additional charge applies for additional guests above the first 2. Children and well behaved pets are welcome at 'Harry's Lookout'. Children under 2 years stay free.
Feature List:
Sleeping:
4 x Bedrooms (3 x queen beds, 4 x single beds, 2 x double, sofa beds in Living Room and downstairs rumpus)
All beds fitted with woolen doonas and electric blankets for your comfort.
Master bedroom has en-suite
Main bathroom has Spa Bath
Downstairs area has separate bathroom.
Cooking:
Fully equipped kitchen with settings for 10 (plus extras in separate kitchenette downstairs)
Pots, pans fry-pans, roasting dishes etc.
Microwave x 2
Slow-Cooker & Rice-cooker
Toaster
Coffee Machine (pod type)
Oven
Dishwasher
Large Fridge & Pantry
Gas BBQ
The kitchen pantry is stocked with useful condiments such as salt, pepper, some common spices, olive oil, tea, sugar, coffee etc. (A quantity of coffee pods are provided for the coffee machine, more pods can be purchased from Aldi in Katoomba if required). Tomato sauce and BBQ sauce are stored in the fridge. Gladwrap and cooking foils are stored in the kitchen drawers. We provide 2 x tea towels for your use (as well as bath mats and hand-towels for each of the bathrooms. Grocery supplies can be bought from Woolworths in Leura (corner of Megallong Rd and Leura Mall) or Woolworths at Katoomba (corner Waratah st and Katoomba St). An Aldi store is in Katoomba across the road from Woolworths on Waratah St.
There will be a small UHT milk in the fridge upon your arrival for making a cup of tea/ coffee
Entertainment:
Smart TV in lounge, additional big TV (with Chromecast) in downstairs area and a smaller one in master bedroom
DVD Player
DVD library
Board Games
Books
Ipod, MP3 connection for music
Free, unlimited WIFI (WIFI password is in guest information book on site)
Laundry:
Washing Machine
Cloths Dryer
Vacuum
Iron & Ironing Board
Linen:
Bed Linen, Towels etc can be provided at additional charge
Comfort:
Log Fire
Ducted Gas central heating
Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning
Electric Blankets on all beds
Other:
Non-Smoking
Pet-Friendly
Ample off-street and on-street parking