Eileen's Cottage, our "Books n Bed n Breakfast" in a charming Blue Mountains cottage … attached to a bookshop! Our refurbished cottage is the perfect place for writers, readers and travellers. Read a book by the fireplace, grab a coffee and cake from the attached bookshop, birdwatch, walk to a nearby waterfall or swim in the local heated outdoor pool, all while supporting refugees living within our community! We chose the name as a nod to George Orwell's first wife, Eileen O'Shaughnessy, who was a vital part of Orwell's work and personal story, although her contributions have only recently begun to be recognised. A queen size bed with woollen underlay and electric blanket will keep you warm along with the indoor fireplace (ready to light) and electric fan heaters. The kitchen has a full oven, gas stove, microwave, mini-fridge, toaster and essential cookware. A private bathroom with a bath (and bath salts!) and shower are yours to use, as is a washing machine. There's also a wifi, a desk and lovely natural light. You'll have your own private entrance and plenty of off-street parking. Plus the attached bookshop also has a cafe!

We're a social enterprise bookshop based in the Blue Mountains, Dharug & Gundungurra country, Sydney, Australia. Run by avid readers and Echo the bookshop dog (our quality control expert), with the vital support of a small group of volunteers, we've combined our love of reading with our passion for supporting & advocating on behalf of refugees. We do this through fundraising and by donating 50% of our profit to charities supporting refugees, including the Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group and Rural Australians for Refugees. Our name comes from two major characters (Rosemary Waterlow & Philip Ravelston) in the George Orwell novel "Keep the Aspidistra Flying", both of whom try their best to support an aspiring poet.

The cottage is located next to the local library as well as the Lawson bowling club (location of a fantastic Chinese restaurant, home to Tiktok sensation Dimsimlim). Lawson is a great mid-mountains location, with so much to do within walking distance or a short drive/train ride. We're only a 5 minute walk to the train station, supermarket, restaurants, cafes, pub, library, public swimming pool and bushwalks, and just a few train stops away from Wentworth Falls, Leura and Katoomba.