Step back in time in a masterpiece of ingenuity
Old Leura Diary is leading the way in Australia’s luxury, boutique, eco accommodation, offering a unique and exclusive travel experience in the beautiful World Heritage Blue Mountains. Nestled in the quaint village of Leura you are central to all the rugged beauty, attractions, dining experiences, pampering and shopping that the upper mountains have to offer.
The accomodation has transformed from a dilapidated little cottage to a luxurious, creative, and ever surprising sanctuary - the ultimate getaway to get your imagination pumping again!
The Straw Bale House is a masterpiece of ingenuity. It consists of five bedrooms, and sleeps up to 11 people. The passive solar design of this magnificent house and the half metre thick walls made of straw ensure warmth in winter and cool in summer. 80% recycled materials add beauty and character of a unique design. Timbers from an old jetty on the Parramatta River, the luggage rack from a 1927 Plymouth, seven metre bush poles, rusted corrugated iron, doors and windows from the Queen Victoria Hospital are only some of the creative materials used in the construction of this house.
Filled with handcrafted furniture and fittings, and rustic treasures collected from six years of active auction hunting, you will find every corner brings a new surprise. The house is comprised of two wings – a living wing and a sleeping wing – perfect for those who want to talk by the open fire into the wee hours while others are ready for cuddling down to sleep after a long day of work. The co-joining tower is a picture gallery of enchanting, old, leadlight windows.
Softly shaped rendered walls are accentuated by the contrast of triangular windows, and angles and shapes throughout the house. Numerous and varied areas throughout the house encourage a wide range of activities to maximise the enjoyment of your stay in the world famous Blue Mountains.
The Old Leura Dairy’s goal is for guests to leave taking “something” with them; an experience, a memory, an inspiration or a dream. You’ll find all this and more during your stay!
Leura, NSW
