Glenella

Heritage grand house ideally located in tranquil Blackheath. Available to rent by large groups.

Glenella is a heritage-listed property set in beautiful Blackheath, Blue Mountains NSW. Glenella offers Accommodation for groups seeking an ideal venue for workshops, retreats, family get togethers and celebrations plus walking or other groups.

13/05/2026

Are you seeking a tranquil retreat to focus on your quilting projects? Consider reserving a spot at our Quilting Sit-n-Sew Retreats at Glenella this June. Stay from Monday to Friday, June 105 or June 15-19. With convenieintly located nearby, you'll hae access to a vast selection of fabrics to complete your project. Both hand and machine sewing projects are welcome. Learn more and book your spot at https://www.glenella.com.au/quilting

16/04/2026

Glenella Heritage House is open for the Anzac Weekend. With 15 bedrooms ranging from heritage-with-ensuite to twin-with- shared-bathroom, there is a room for every budget. Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights.
Perfectly located in Blackheath whether you're a runner training for the Ultra-Trail Australia By UTMB, or a Camino walker joining the monthly Blue Mountains Camino Supporters Inc training walk, or an attendee of the Blackheath Chamber Music Festival. Adding to the charm of Glenella is a giant kitchen, wood fireplace, spacious living areas and sunny dining room. For more info and to book: https://www.glenella.com.au/anzac-weekend-2026/. Get in quick, only a few rooms left!

26/05/2025

CHRISTMAS AT GLENELLA 🎄

Glenella has the perfect kitchen to prepare a sumptuous Christmas meal for the extended family. The dining tables seat 30 people and with 15 bedrooms there is plenty of space for everyone - including the Christmas tree!

At just over 1000m elevation, summertime in Blackheath is cooler than most other parts of Australia.

There are a few spots left in our December calendar, but get in quick!

https://www.glenella.com.au/check-availability/

19/05/2025

PARKINSON'S OPEN DAY

Our Parkinson’s Open Day in April was a beautiful day of connection and inspiration. Will Boag conducted a walking workshop teaching others how he has been able to walk 15 Caminos since his Parkinson’s diagnosis. He is currently walking in Spain – you can read more about this walk and his prior pilgrimages at www.willtowalk.com.au

We had guest speakers, physios, dance, music, as well as Isobel from Shake It Up ( https://www.facebook.com/shakeitupaust) sharing with us the latest research to manage - and one day hopefully cure - Parkinson's.

“The event felt thoughtfully curated, well-balanced and meaningful from the heart with a genuine spirit of being there for one another, hopeful, no matter how 'rocky' the journey may be” - Open Day Attendee.

We are thankful to the Country Women's Association (CWA) of NSW Blackheath who baked the most delicious morning tea.

This is the 3rd Open Day we’ve held, timing it during Parkinson’s Awareness month, in memory of Margaret’s dad, who had Parkinson’s.

12/05/2025

The changing of the seasons creates a special atmosphere in Blackheath. Autumnal colours are everywhere in the form of red, yellow, copper, bronze and all the shades between 🍂

Visitors armed with cameras, selfie sticks and their best outfits have been meandering throughout the village streets to capture the seasonal glory. Even on rainy days it's quite beautiful here.

From Glenella's kitchen window the maple is showing it's magnificent colours and the weeping cherry out front adds a glow of orange to welcome guests. The falling leaves create a pretty carpet, but much to the chagrin of Rowan, there is much raking to be done!

Come visit next Autumn and experience this beautiful season in the Blue Mountains. Check our 2026 availability here

https://www.glenella.com.au/check-availability/

08/05/2025

OPEN DAY REFLECTIONS

Our recent Open Day ended up being very special. Glenella has such a remarkable history — the Phillips family built and ran Glenella for over 50 years, and Michael Manners established the 2-hatted Glenella restaurant — both the owners and the building have many stories to tell!

We had Wayne Hanley from the Blue Mountains Historical Society and author of “Glenella & Blackheath” tell these stories with humour and eloquence. To our delight, Phillip's descendants Jean Twyford (who is proud to say she was born in Glenella in 1930!) and Malcolm Kerry (whose father started Kerry Motors in the Glenella garage) joined in the storytelling.

One thing that we were proud to also create (and finish with minutes to spare!) was our history through the decades project displayed along the hallways. The 120-year story of Glenella generated a lot of interest and is now on permanent display for our guests.

It was very gratifying to share this unique building and its history with everyone. Thank you for coming!

And a special thank you to Amanda and Dave from , who coincidentally walked past and included excellent footage of Glenella on their popular YouTube channel. You can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaLKQ-YYvkU.

PS, they also included a segment on and the Blue Mountains Camino Supporters Inc before and after as well!

23/04/2025

Patchwork Plus and Glenella are organising a 3 day Winter Stitching Retreat. A great opportunity to work on your projects with fellow quilters at Glenella and visit Lorraine for fabrics and advice! Hand and machine sewing projects welcomed.
This midweek retreat runs from Monday 23 June to Thursday 26 June. Places limited to 12.

For more info and to book a place go to:
https://www.glenella.com.au/quilting/

12/04/2025

OPEN Weekend for Trail Runners. 25-27 April.
Join fellow trail runners for a rare opportunity to book a room at Glenella in Blackheath. Perfect timing to get in some mountain training runs before the Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB
A range of rooms available at varying rates. Access to all Glenella facilities - self-catering kitchen, dining area, living spaces, fireplace. Plus easy access to great running trails.
Whether you're a running group or coming solo, you'll be welcomed.
Margaret and Rowan will be on hand to recommend their favourite trails, and may even join in too!

https://www.glenella.com.au/trail-running/

24/02/2025

Did you know Glenella is well-suited to corporate retreats? ✍🏻

So many features make Glenella the perfect venue for team off-sites including:

• 4-minute walk from Blackheath train station
• walking distance to local cafés
• 15 bedrooms (8 with ensuites)
• large workshop area overlooking the rear garden
• AV projector with screen
• spacious kitchen
• numerous break-out areas
• fireplace
• off-street parking

A recent corporate guest left us this raving review:
"The kitchen is a big bonus, great for team building. Beautiful location. The bed linen and towels were beautiful and comfortable – it's the little things. The heating was also great.”

Why not book your next corporate retreat at Glenella?

Check our online availability calendar:
https://www.glenella.com.au/check-availability/

17/02/2025

Glenella is becoming popular with golfing groups looking for comfortable self-catering accommodation in Blackheath 🏌🏻

With 15 bedrooms (8 ensuites), spacious heritage-style living areas, and only a 4-minute drive to Blackheath Golf and Community Club, it’s the perfect accommodation option for groups between 8 and 18.

A recent golfing group from their November stay said: “It is a beautiful house and is very convenient for what we want to do... Look forward to booking again next year”.

Address

56 Govetts Leap Road
Blackheath, NSW
2785

Website

https://www.glenella.com.au/

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