Lavender Manor - BLUE MOUNTAINS, Blackheath

Address:

117 Evans Lookout Road , Blackheath, NSW 2786, Australia

Description:

Lavender Manor has 4 queen bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. She is a spacious yet warm property with the unique facility of Day Spa style treatments being available in the studio building on site exclusively to guests. The manor is totally self contained and has bedding for up to 12 guests on 4 queen beds, 1 single bed, 1 king single sofa bed and one queen sofa bed. She is the perfect Girls Getaway, and families are also very welcome.

The slow combustion fire in the lounge is super cosy and extra heaters are provided around the house to ensure your warmth and comfort along with fluffy doonas and mattresses so good our clients often ask to take them home with them ! In short, Lavender Manor is your home away from home, she even has a selection of Dvd's to enjoy and an XBox for the kids

Children: 17 and under

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Location:

Blackheath Village

Blackheath Village has a wonderful eclectic selection of cafes, restaurants, boutiques, antique shops and homewares shops. Many of Blackheath's cafes offer a lovely breakfast and some of the restaurants are simply awesome, our favourite is Ashcrofts.

There are two small supermarkets in Blackheath, 2 pubs and 2 petrol garages. Blackheath Golf Course is simply the most picturesque course in the mountains.

Govetts Leap Lookout and Evans Lookout are stunning and simply must not be missed and Govetts Leap Lookout is the starting point for some of the very best walks to be enjoyed in the mountains. There is a NSW Parks Information Centre in Blackheath for further information

Restaurants in Blackheath

There are quite a number of restaurants in Blackheath, these are just some;

Ashcrofts Restaurant (Chef's hat 2006) Tel : 4787 8297

Blackheath Continental Deli (Call Chrissy for Orders if you would like to order platters ahead to pick up etc) Tel : 4787 8984

Yummy Chocolates at Josephan's in the village Whisk & Pin Store & Café (Tel : 4788 1555) - 1 Railway Parade, Medlow Bath

Bush Rock Cafe - 198 Evans Lookout Road - Tel : 4787 7111

Gardners Inn Hotel (Tel : 4787 8347), 255 Great Western Highway, Blackheath

Megalong Tea Rooms (Tel : 4787 9181), Megalong Road, Megalong Valley, Open 7 days 9am to 5.30pm

Victory Café (Tel : 4787 6777), 17 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath, Open 8.30-5pm Sun to Thurs and 8.30am till late Fri and Sat Pizza Delish takeaway and Home Delivery (Tel : 4787 7230), Blacheath, Open 5pm to 9pm, Closed Mondays

Bakehouse on Wentworth - Bakery and Café (Tel : 4787 7255), Wentwort Street, Blackheath, Open 7 days 6.30am to 4.30pm

Vulcans - BYO (Tel : 4787 6899), 33 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath

Activities

Blackheath is full of colonial history. The first building in Blackheath was "The Scotch Thistle Inn" erected by Andrew Gardner in 1831. The Inn was visited by the renowned scientist Charles Darwin in 1836. The site for "The Scotch Thistle" was located slightly south of the present Gardners Inn Hotel. The original staircase from "The Scotch Thistle" has been preserved and can be found in Gardners Hotel.

The towns shopping centre has an extremely relaxed atmosphere. Of particular interest is the Victory Theatre. While the building is no longer used as a theatre, the owners have transformed it into a spectacular antique centre which is certainly worth browsing through.

On the outside of the Victory Theatre is one of the townâ??s proudest displays, a colourful mural designed by artist Jenny Kee and painted in 1985 by members of the local community on behalf of the Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre.

Blackheath is filled with natural beauty and there are many breathtaking views and bush walks to experience. Govetts Leap and Evans Lookout provide views of the Grose Valley (the starting point for the Grand Canyon Walk).

A trip down into the valley will lead you to Edenderry and Hilary Falls. Evans Lookout also provides a sheltered picnic area. You can also start the Grand Canyon Walk from Neates Glen along Evans Lookout Road and visit Beauchamp Falls.

Turn into Walls Cave Road off Evans Lookout Road and you will discover Aboriginal history with Walls Cave which is believed to have been occupied around 12,000 years ago.

Heading further west along the Great Western Highway, the next street to the right is Brightlands Avenue where you will find the Blackheath Golf Course. Sutton Park is located a little further along the highway, an ideal picnic or resting area.

Blackheath also features a sports ground, tennis courts, swimming pool and bowling club located down Prince George and Leichhardt Streets.

The next major turn off the Great Western Highway is through the main centre down Govetts Leap Road. Here you can find the Gallery Blackheath which exhibits fine art and drawings by selected Blue Mountains artists. Blackheath hosts the headquarters of the Blue Mountains National Parks & Wildlife Service. The headquarters also offers an Information Centre.

For those who are confined to a wheelchair, or perhaps have a stroller, there is no need for you to miss out on the experience of bush walking in the Blue Mountains. From the Information Centre you can take the Fairfax Heritage Track to Govetts Leap where you will see abundant bird life and views of the Grose Valley. View the magnificent 608 metre drop of Govetts Leap Falls and the Blue Mountains' very own Grand Canyon as well as the forest below.

There are many walking tracks from Govetts Leap. One of the walks will lead you to Bridal Veil Falls and Luchetti Lookout. Other walks will take you to either Trinity Falls or Horseshoe Falls.

The Pulpit Rock Walk will take you to Cripps Lookout and Pulpit Rock. Popes Glen Walk will take you from Govetts Leap back towards the centre of town.

Memorial Park features the Blackheath Swimming Pool, a playground for the children, plus much more! You can even feed the ducks.

The horse and rider monument located on the Great Western Highway tells the story about Govetts Leap. It is well worth stopping to read the tale while perhaps waiting for fish & chips from the local shop across the road.

Back on the Great Western Highway, the next street west of the railway station is Hat Hill Road. A drive along this road takes you to Hat Hill, Averil Rock, Pulpit Rock and Perryâ??s Lookdown overlooking the Grose Gorge.

Blackheath also boasts views of the Megalong Valley on the south side of the Great Western Highway.

Facilities:

• Access to TV, Phone & Internet
• Barbecue Facilities
• Children welcome
• Day spa
• Friendly Staff
• Gay friendly
• Guests welcome to bring own food in
• Hair Dryers
• Microwave Ovens
• Non smoking establishment
• Off road car parking for every unit
• Queen Size Beds

Lavender Manor Weekends June To 30 September

Lavender Special October to May

Manor Mon to Thur June to September

Check-in Time:

15.00hrs

Check-out Time:

10.00hrs

Children & Extra Guest Policy:

Children are very welcome at Lavender Manor Babes in cots and small children that use the little kiddie pull out foam sofas and their own bedding are complimentary.

Children that use full size beds and sofa beds are charged at adult prizes and included in rates quoted Guests must book for the numbers advised and are quoted for accordingly. Any extra guests not advised prior to your stay and charged for will be charged $250 per person and you jay be asked to leave the premises

Car Parking:

Off street parking for 3 cars on the driveway

Things to do:

Lavender Manor has a fully fenced garden for the kids to enjoy, a very large BBQ and outdoor table setting but best of all is our studio. This lovely relaxed building in the back garden has three treatment rooms where we offer aromatherapy massage, hot stone massage, facials, body wraps and relaxation packages.

All therapists booked are fully qualified and you are guaranteed of their professionalism yet the manor studio is such a relaxed and welcoming venue the service is friendly and relaxed too.

We recommend booking treatments well in advance of your stay to guarantee availability

Local Attractions:

Need a lift to a restaurant and back? Why not travel in style with Blue Mountains Limousine Cal 0414 405974 or see www.bluemountainslimo.com.au. They also offers tours and packages to golf clubs etc

Horseriding : See www.centennialglenstables.com or www.megalong.cc/farm

Jenolan Caves : See www.jenolancaves.org.au

Climbing and adventures : See www.bmac.com.au and www.high-n-wild.com.au

Tours and sightseeing : See www.scenicworld.com.au and www.trolleytours.com.au. For a unique tour and way to get around why not travel in a Vintage Car. This company offers very reasonable rates and a truly wonderful way to travel - at the pace of the good old days www.bmvintageadventures.com.au.

Cinemas : See www.edgecinema.com.au - large screen cinema Imax style and www.bluemts.com.au/mountvic - gorgeous little period cinema

There is a complete Compendium in the cottage and manor with plenty of detail on local attractions, activities and restaurants too. Of course lazing around on the sofas and being pampered in the Day Spa is actually what most of our guests end up doing!

Blackheath is most famous for itâ??s annual â??Rhododendron Festivalâ?? held in November each year. The festival weekend includes some unusual activities such as the Chainsaw Competition. However the Rhododendrons are the major draw card as they are absolutely amazing. Visitors to Blackheath can visit the Blackheath Rhododendron Gardens located in Baccante Street.

Blackheath also hosts the Blackheath Art Society's Members Exhibition at Easter, the Open Watercolour and Works on Paper on the June long weekend, and the Open Contemporary Art Exhibition (Contempo) on the October longer weekend; the Blackheath Rhododendron Traditional Art Exhibition in October/November, and the latest addition to festivals, the "One Van" Blackheath Puppet Festival, featuring puppeteers from around the state, held in January.

Blackheath is full of colonial history. The first building in Blackheath was "The Scotch Thistle Inn" erected by Andrew Gardner in 1831. The Inn was visited by the renowned scientist Charles Darwin in 1836. The site for "The Scotch Thistle" was located slightly south of the present Gardners Inn Hotel. The original staircase from "The Scotch Thistle" has been preserved and can be found in Gardners Hotel.

The townâ??s shopping centre has an extremely relaxed atmosphere. Of particular interest is the Victory Theatre. While the building is no longer used as a theatre, the owners have transformed it into a spectacular antique centre which is certainly worth browsing through.

On the outside of the Victory Theatre is one of the townâ??s proudest displays, a colourful mural designed by artist Jenny Kee and painted in 1985 by members of the local community on behalf of the Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre.

Blackheath is filled with natural beauty and there are many breathtaking views and bush walks to experience. Govetts Leap and Evans Lookout provide views of the Grose Valley (the starting point for the Grand Canyon Walk).

A trip down into the valley will lead you to Edenderry and Hilary Falls. Evans Lookout also provides a sheltered picnic area. You can also start the Grand Canyon Walk from Neates Glen along Evans Lookout Road and visit Beauchamp Falls.

Turn into Walls Cave Road off Evans Lookout Road and you will discover Aboriginal history with Walls Cave which is believed to have been occupied around 12,000 years ago.

Heading further west along the Great Western Highway, the next street to the right is Brightlands Avenue where you will find the Blackheath Golf Course. Sutton Park is located a little further along the highway, an ideal picnic or resting area.

Blackheath also features a sports ground, tennis courts, swimming pool and bowling club located down Prince George and Leichhardt Streets.

The next major turn off the Great Western Highway is through the main centre down Govetts Leap Road. Here you can find the Gallery Blackheath which exhibits fine art and drawings by selected Blue Mountains artists. Blackheath hosts the headquarters of the Blue Mountains National Parks & Wildlife Service. The headquarters also offers an Information Centre.

For those who are confined to a wheelchair, or perhaps have a stroller, there is no need for you to miss out on the experience of bush walking in the Blue Mountains. From the Information Centre you can take the Fairfax Heritage Track to Govetts Leap where you will see abundant bird life and views of the Grose Valley. View the magnificent 608 metre drop of Govetts Leap Falls and the Blue Mountains' very own Grand Canyon as well as the forest below.

There are many walking tracks from Govetts Leap. One of the walks will lead you to Bridal Veil Falls and Luchetti Lookout. Other walks will take you to either Trinity Falls or Horseshoe Falls.

The Pulpit Rock Walk will take you to Cripps Lookout and Pulpit Rock. Popes Glen Walk will take you from Govetts Leap back towards the centre of town.

Memorial Park features the Blackheath Swimming Pool, a playground for the children, plus much more! You can even feed the ducks.

The horse and rider monument located on the Great Western Highway tells the story about Govetts Leap. It is well worth stopping to read the tale while perhaps waiting for fish & chips from the local shop across the road.

Back on the Great Western Highway, the next street west of the railway station is Hat Hill Road. A drive along this road takes you to Hat Hill, Averil Rock, Pulpit Rock and Perryâ??s Lookdown overlooking the Grose Gorge.

Blackheath also boasts views of the Megalong Valley on the south side of the Great Western Highway.

Getting There:

HOW TO GET TO LAVENDER MANOR

When travelling from Sydney/Katoomba along the Great Western Highway , go through Medlow Bath. After the lights start looking for the "150m to turn off for Evans Lookout" sign. Turn right into Evans Lookout Road at Blackheath from the highway. Travel over 1km down this road, look for Lavender Manor on your right, No 117, big Lavender coloured house.

Address: 117 Evans Lookout Road, Blackheath

Train : Take the train to Medlow Bath or Blackheath and we recommend booking a taxi in advance from there

We recommend having a car in the mountains to be able to fully explore all the sights