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Rowan Brae Historic Guest House

3.0 star property
History and gardens combine at this peaceful retreat where guests can relax on a quiet terrace surrounded by lush greenery

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Royal Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Luxury Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 Blue Mountains Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Blackheath travel guide
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284 Hampden La, Blackheath, NSW, 2785

What's nearby

  • Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
    Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Keith Rowe Gallery
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Popes Glen Reserve
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Vipassana Meditation Centre
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Blackheath Golf Course
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Blackheath Station
    8 min walk
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Victory Theatre Cafe
    11 min walk
  • The Carrington
    12 min drive
  • Mountain Culture Beer Co.
    12 min drive
  • New Ivanhoe Hotel
    10 min walk
  • Megalong Valley Tea Rooms
    13 min drive

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 1 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowan Brae Historic Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rowan Brae Historic Guest House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly staff, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ying-Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access to sights and hiking trails.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Whilst close to the Great Western Highway and train line didn’t really notice it. Walkable distance into Blackheath shops. Very comfortable bed. You won’t speak to any staff at all, self service and checkout through lock box.There is some basic self service breakfast if you want to eat in with cereal, juice and bread. Some all day slices and cakes available to guests is a nice touch. The dining room is tiny and there aren’t any real common facilities. The laneway to the property is shared and looks a bit ordinary Overall this is a good value for money stay,nothing flash but does the job well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property my room overlooking the garden and the main historic house was delightful, a very good quality self service breakfast and also a delightful and also a delicious range of cakes and biscuits for morning or afternoon tea island out. Over two days we never saw any staff or management, While this has little impact on our stay it was the only negative for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s all self checkin & self service for breakfast. Never saw a staff member. It was excellent 2 day stay. However disappointing that the room wasn’t serviced on 2nd day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice accomodation. It was perfect. Breakfast was a good selection. Lovely drive through Megalong Valley. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was full of character with complimentary food, John kindly let us leave our luggage there while we went hiking after checkout and before our train back to Sydney. Room was spotless with fresh flowers when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh-anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable room. Excellent bed. Nice garden view with lovely pink rhododendron in flower. Breakfast was help yourself and adequate for my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

Pure luxury

Just a fantastic experience , simple check in , lovely room . Kitchen was well stocked for a good continental breakfast . Going back in time with all mid comes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and so easy to walk to the main shops and train station. The communal lounge area with snacks, tea, coffee and breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great place to stay in Blackheath

This is a wonderful place to stay in Blackheath. It's an easy walknto the tiwn centre. Lovely continental breakfast items as well as great cakes for afternoon tea.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol-Anne

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

Lovely place to stay

What a gorgeous place to stay, lovely gardens, rooms and great location. A bit noisy traffic wise and would recommend numbering parking as we went out and came back and there were no spots left- we had to squeeze into a space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025