Step into ‘Lough Swilly’ Mount Victoria, one of three attached heritage listed Victorian terrace houses that once formed the first Mount Victoria Royal Bank during the 1880s. experience at this centrally located place.
Lough Swilly is one of three completely self contained terraces and is the middle section of the building.
Lovingly restored by two generations, the terrace has been sympathetically restored, retaining original features such as the stained-glass windows and ornamental fireplaces whilst bringing in some modern comforts.
There is a fully equipped, updated and stylish kitchen and bathroom both downstairs. Lough Swilly has its own private patio off of the kitchen and shared access to the back garden.
Lough Swilly can sleep up to four adult guests. One of the bedrooms is located upstairs. The other bedroom is located downstairs positioned between the lounge room and kitchen to offer accessibility for guests with mobility limitations or older guests. This bedroom does not have doors and therefore is not entirely private. If you wish to have two completely separate and private bedrooms The Foyle or The Bank house may be more suited.
You will be staying at Mount Victoria, the highest point of the Blue Mountains, the most historic and heritage listed town in the Mountains.
Mount Victoria is the perfect position to explore other towns in the Blue Mountains, the Central West, Jenolan Caves and towns along the historic Bells Line of Road.
Lough Swilly is centrally located within walking distance to Cafes, Antique stores, a Museum, the Historic Mount Vic Flicks Cinema and Train Station.
In Mount Victoria you can easily walk to spectacular local lookouts that provide views of bushland and rural valleys. There are several beautiful and rarely frequented historic bushwalks, an atmospheric art-house cinema, two great cafes and antique and gift shops.
Mount Victoria Memorial Park is a 2-minute walk from the terrace which has a tennis court that is free to use.
The Blue Mountains National Park can be accessed by car from the Eastern side of Mount Victoria. It is a short 5-minute drive to historic Mount York from the terrace (this is the original mountain pass of 1813).
Blackheath is the next closest village (about an 8-minute drive) and has a good choice of restaurants, cafes, gift and antique shops.
If you want to visit the Three Sisters or Scenic World, Katoomba it is only a 20-minute drive from Mount Victoria. The beautiful Wentworth Falls and popular shopping village of Leura are only a 25-30-minute drive.
It's a 30-minute drive to Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens and Mount Wilson's beautiful historic gardens. Jenolan Caves are about a 45-minute drive from the terrace.
There are no large shops in Mount Victoria, just a couple of local convenience stores if you need to pick up a few essentials. There are two small supermarkets in Blackheath, as well as a greengrocer, free range butcher and deli. Lithgow and Katoomba (20-minute drives in either direction) both have large chain supermarkets and department stores.
If you are travelling by train, it is best to bring your groceries with you, eat at the local hotels/cafes or order take away from the restaurants in Blackheath.
The terrace is easily accessible from Sydney by car on the Great Western Highway, with plenty of free street parking available directly in front of the terraces.
The terrace is also only a 2-minute walk from Mount Victoria train station. Trains arrive and depart for all villages and towns of the Blue Mountains as well as central Sydney.
For guests without a car who want to do lots of sightseeing, we recommend the "Blue Mountains Explorer Bus" that stops at many villages, lookouts and major tourist attractions in the Blue Mountains region. You can buy a ticket just outside Katoomba train station.
Please note:
The indoor fireplaces are ornamental only and not to be used. There are plenty of other heating options available throughout the house. There is ducted central heating and cooling throughout the downstairs level of the house whilst the upstairs level has electric heaters. Both of the beds have electric blankets and there are heated throw rugs to keep you cosy.
