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Rowan Brae Historic Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Blackheath with free breakfast

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Garden view
Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Garden view
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Travelers find charm at Rowan Brae Historic Guest House, with a self-serve breakfast each day. The serene garden is perfect for unwinding after exploring. Amenities include luggage storage, outdoor furniture, and WiFi throughout.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Royal Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Luxury Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Blackheath is home to Rowan Brae Historic Guest House. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Mountains National Park and Katoomba Scenic World. Mount Victoria Railway Museum and Everglades Historic House & Gardens are also worth visiting.
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284 Hampden La, Blackheath, NSW, 2785

What's nearby

  • Campbell Rhododendron Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Vipassana Meditation Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Blackheath Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Three Sisters - 17 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Blackheath Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Megalong Valley Tea Rooms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Culture Beer Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Victory Theatre Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪New Ivanhoe Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blackheath Fish And Chips - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Rowan Brae Historic Guest House

Guesthouse near Blue Mountains National Park
At Rowan Brae Historic Guest House, you can look forward to free self-serve breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 45-inch LCD TVs with streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LCD TV
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Txt mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Rowan Brae Historic Blackheath
Rowan Brae Historic Guest House Guesthouse
Rowan Brae Historic Guest House Blackheath
Rowan Brae Historic Guest House Guesthouse Blackheath

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowan Brae Historic Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rowan Brae Historic Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rowan Brae Historic Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rowan Brae Historic Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rowan Brae Historic Guest House located?

Situated in Blackheath, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Campbell Rhododendron Gardens and Keith Rowe Gallery. Popes Glen Reserve and Blackheath Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km). Blackheath Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Rowan Brae Historic Guest House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Loved the older style of the rooms, extremely comfortable. Help yourself to afternoon tea and breakfast was very convenient with ample choices. A definite choice for return visits.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy guest house.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typical historic B&B in a beautiful old building with period features. Great location within walking distance of Blackheath township and its shops and restaurants. The best was really comfortable, coupled with a quiet dark room for a good night's sleep. What was missing for me was space outside the room. There wasn't much outdoor common space and the inside common room was not much more than an entrance foyer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an excellent location, an easy 10min walk into town. Beautiful old mountains home but very comfortable and clean. Great having breakfast options too. We’d definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It would be nice to have comfortable chairs outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay midweek.The property is really old has lots of character.The room was a bit small but didnt bother us.All day biscuits cake coffee and tea.Supplies for breakfast available at all times.Short walk from the station.New bath house between the Ivanhoe and Gardiners pubs.Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eloquent

The only bad part about this property is leaving it .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rowan Brae is an historic house with all the period features and furnishing with modern twists (USB power points, modern bathrooms etc.) We enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing stay, and our host was very friendly and helpful. The rooms are tastefully furnished and the personal touches made the stay perfect. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens where visitors can relax or make use of the croquet provided. Breakfast is provided on a self-serve basis. There was an incredible feast available from cereals, toast and juices to eggs and ham and cheese muffins. Plenty of extras such as cakes, Danishes, fruit and a range of teas and coffees. The rooms on the front face the Great Western Highway so there is some traffic noise during busy times. However, the house is completely screened from the road by beautiful trees and hedgerows. Easy walking to restaurants and cafes and a short drive to amazing views of the Megalong and Grose Valleys. Definitely recommended for a mini break.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As above
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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