in new places. Thinking you are getting away, relaxing, seeing new and
wonderful views.
Sometimes it is all you wish for, other times not. We just had one of the
latter. Our accommodation in the Blue Mountains at Leura, was what I
will entitle 'A Fawlty Towers' experience.
The charming vision online of a garden cottage, was no more regrettably
than a rude gardener's shed. Paper thin walled and shabby, no chic evident
there.
First impressions were good, lovely Rosellas.
Our accommodation seemed quaint, rustic even. However inside was another story sadly.
Looking towards the old mansion, why didn't we get in there?
At least nearby views were magnificent.
house, and only one couple per day, we have no idea why we were not
installed in the historic mansion itself.
Luckily it was just a base for nights, and we got a simple breakfast to start
our day. Not the stated cooked breakfast.
Yet showers were out of the question for those 3 days, we would have got
hypothermia, and anyway, you couldn't turn on more than 3 appliances at
any one time. We did only to find repeated resetting of the power.
So a basin wash for me to do a shampoo. Blow dried by a small fan heater,
but not with the kettle on at the same time or a light because that would
trip the power.
We found one excellent Restaurant one evening, a converted garage, called
The Garage, quirky decor, and fantastic food and service.
Then found my daughter's favourite and recommended cafe The Yellow Deli,
best soup ever for me, potato, cheese and corn.
The main purpose for our mini stay was to start the process of hunting for real
estate, a place to retire to. Sydney pricing itself completely out of the market
for the young starting out, and those older like us.
We saw several homes with agents, and drove by many I had researched, just
to get a feel for the areas up there.
Went to some amazing lookouts. it was cold but clear. Needed more beanies,
so off to the Op Shop.
Fun shopping, many eclectic stores, a village feel about Leura, Many other
little towns dotted along the rail line.
More research needed, much to do on our own, and landscaping too. No idea
when this may happen, but at least a plan of sorts.
Oh dear. The accommodation sounds........like somewhere to be avoided! Looking forward to reading about your journey as you explore your potential new neighbourhood!
ReplyDeleteHave inserted pics now it looks charming but photos lie.
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