Waragil Cottage

Welcome to Waragil Cottage

A family holiday & heritage house with warmth and character.

Waragil Cottage is a heritage home nestled in a sheltered & quiet hollow, with a sunny northern aspect, yet only 250 metre easy walk from Blackheath Train Station, on the Blue Mountains Line; and away from the busy Great Western Highway.

It is an easy walking distance to the village shops and bush walk trail heads.

The cottage offers fully self contained accomodation for up to 8 people.
Base Tariff includes 4 people and extra guests are charged a $40 fee per/person, per/night.

With one double bedroom, a family bedroom (double bed + 2 single bed futons), a double sofa bed in the lounge, and a single bed in a large rear sunroom ("sleepout"), with views of the garden.

Waragil Cottage has a long rambling and shady garden – perfect for sunny day BBQ’s and relaxing with the kids.

There is a gas fired "log fire", continuous gas hot water, and heating in the bedrooms.

The kitchen is well equipped with a gas stove and microwave, and a selection of recipe books for inspiration.

Infants & Children are Welcome.

Two “port-a-cots” and a high chair are provided, with a selection of children's books and toys.

The family bedroom has a double bed and two single bed futons.

Bushwalking

There are wonderful walks beginning 5 minute's walk from Waragil Cottage.

A circuit via Fort Rock offers an outstanding lookout over the Kanimbla Valley – this is a great trip for kids.

Other great walking tracks nearby include Centennial Glen, Walls Ledge, Porter’s Pass canyon and Collier’s Causeway.

On hot days, there is a cool creek 10 minutes walk from the cottage on the track to Centennial Glen, which continues into the Grotto canyon, with year round, cooling waterfalls.

Rock Climbing

Some of Australia’s finest rock climbing lie within walking distance of Waragil Cottage, with grades to suit the expert and novice alike.
Centennial Glen is a wonderful series of grottos, overhanging walls, gardens, and waterfalls. It is one of Australia’s premier sport climbing venues. The access tracks commence 5 minutes’ walk from Waragil Cottage. Mt Boyce offers fantastic multi-pitch rock climbing, ~ 25 minutes' walk from the cottage.

Guest Library

A selection of rock climbing and bush walking guidebooks, natural history references, Blackheath history, and other general reading is available in Waragil Cottage.

Our Tariffs and Agent

Our home is professionally managed by our local Blackheath agent:
ACCOMMODATED - HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Minimum stay is 2 nights.
Base tariff is for up to 4 people.
Waragil Cottage accommodates up to max 8 people.

Tariffs (including booking & cleaning fees) for four people are from:

Midweek from ~ $190.00 / night
Weekend / Public Holidays ~ $240.00 / night
Week long stay ~ $1,100.00 / 6 nights

Additional guests (up to max 8 guests) $40/person/night.

FOR ALL RATES AND AVAILABILITY -click the BOOK NOW link at the top of the page.

We offer self-contained accommodation for shorter term or holiday rental. Longer periods of rental may be available upon enquiry.

We hope that you enjoy the charms of Waragil Cottage and the many delights on offer around Blackheath.

Waragil Cottage is nestled in a quiet hollow, with a sunny northern aspect, yet only 250 metre easy walk from Blackheath Train Station, on the Blue Mountains Line.

Train travel time:
from Sydney Central = 2 hrs 15 min.
from Sydney Airport = 2 hrs 45 min.

Waragil Cottage is 110 Km by road from the Sydney CBD.

From Canberra, we recommend travelling by the fully sealed road from Goulburn, north via the picturesque villages of Taralga & Oberon, passing the Abercrombie River gorge and close to Jenolan Caves.

Waragil Cottage is 304 Km from Canberra - driving time from Canberra is 3.5hrs.