Leura House was built in the 1880's, a grand, elegant residence, originally set on 5 acres of English gardens, occupying the highest point of Leura (2,900 ft). It was purchased and opened as a private Guest House in 1905 by the three Lethbridge sisters. |
They ran it very successfully until 1916, with international acclaim, until Daisy died, and Dolly married and it was too much for Amy to run alone. It has had a chequered career, as a convent, a school, private residence, and now back to a Grand Guest House. A beautiful reminder of the grace and charm of mountain architecture, and the comfort and convenience of a well run Guest House.
This year has added a new attraction at Leura House, every LAST Sunday of the month, the Blue Mountains Radio Players perform live Radio Plays at 2:30pm and Devonshire Tea is served after the performance. The "Theatre of the Mind" is designed to take the audience back 70 and 80 years, to the days of the 1930's and 40's. This afternoon delight costs $12.00pp incl. Devonshire Tea.
Take the entertainment home with you: copies of the CDs are available for sale after each performance.
General Information
| Historic Inn: | Leura House |
| Date: | 1880's |
| Address | 7 Britain St |
| Village: | Leura |
| Accommodation: | Yes |
| Meals | Fine Dining & Bistro |
| Distance From Sydney: | 107 km |
| Time by Rail from Sydney: | 1 hour 55 minutes |
| Phone: | (02) 4784 2035 |
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| Email: | n/a |
| Web Site: | n/a |
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