Lilianfels Resort Blue Mountains

General Information

"Like a summer's day catered on ice. "

A genuine lover of the Blue Mountains once summed up the region as being "like a summer's day catered on ice. " There is no finer site to contemplate this concept, nor really fantastic views, than from Lilianfels Blue Mountains facing the Jamison Valley. This adorable, 85-room grange features lately completed a multi- million dollar makeover of all suites, the hall and conference rooms, including a brand-new brasserie, and an expanded, dainty thermal, including an attractive heated open-air swimming pool. Just a short meander from Katoomba's outstanding Three Sisters landmark, Lilianfels proposes unrivalled views of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.

In the 1890s, Lilianfels was the gracious state residence of a previous NSW Chief Justice. Tenderly restored, the historic home now houses the refined Darley's restaurant. Set amidst 2 acres of English terraces shaded by magnificent pine trees and cedars, Lilianfels lets you be as idle or energetic as you like. There are reading and billiards apartments, tennis courts and mountain bikes. The thermal features the plurality advanced amenities outside Sydney, with 4 treatment apartments, inner and open-air heated pools, gymnasium, saunas and steam suites.

Your each in-room need features been considered - when the weather's brisk, you will even discover a hot-water bottle in your bed. Lilianfels is where modern fashion meets conventional grange calmness.

"High praise for classic cuisine. "

Lianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa proposes an option of prime dining in the prize winning Darley’s Restaurant, casual Mediterranean cuisine in Tre Sorelle and all day dining and afternoon teas in the Lounge, plus 24h suite facilities.

Darley's is situated in the original historic 'Lilianfels House'. An external covered terrace affords a heavenly peaceful location for open-air summer months dining, contrasting with the amenity of log fires during winter. Both Tre Sorelle and the Lounge are situated in the major building
Chef's Profile

Hugh Whitehouse is Executive Chef extraordinaire for Lilianfels' acclaimed Darley’s Restaurant. He features joined Lilianfels from Milsons Restaurant, Kirribilli. Well known for his finely crafted cuisine, Whitehouse features the uncommon image of acheiving the Sydney Morning Herald's coveted 'Chefs Hat’ for 5 consecutive years. His passionate and professional approach to feel, texture and flavour, is evident in each dish. His carte menu highlights comprise roast breast of pheasant with pheasant and sage crepinette, roasted chestnuts, salsify and chestnuts mushrooms.

History
Darley's was once the summer months residence to Governor Darley and this history listed property features retained its genuine glory. The 19th century majestic ancient suites in with polished wooden floors, firplaces and an all season enclosed deck create the ideal atmosphere for a heavenly enticement of the senses.

Enjoy Hugh's refined Applewood smoked salmon with mud crab, sushi rice, lemonade Fruit and wasabi with a cool glass of Barossa Semillon or taste the tantalizing pressed duck confit with black pudding, seared sea scallops, and prunes supplemented by a Hunter Valley Riesling. The barramundi cooked in coconut milk with aromatic Indian spices and rice pilaf along with a Hunter Valley Chardonnay or Shiraz is a superior choice as a 2nd course.

The flavoursome roasted pheasant with chestnut & porcini mushrooms, parsnip puree and chestnuts with a Yarra Valley Merlot is an equally prime choice and fitting the entourage of the restaurant. The lemon verbena scented panna cotta with poached quinces embedded in jelly makes for a great dessert although it's hard not to provide into the wealthy selection of Australian and European cheeses catered with a delicious glass of European port.

Hugh Whitehouse’s passionate and professional approach to see, texture and flavour, is evident in each single prime plate improved by prompt, excellent service promises a night to remember.

Transportation

By auto: Follow the M4 Motorway west from Sydney. The highway becomes the Great Western Highway at Lapstone. Follow the motorway via the hills, and produce a left turn (when you get to Katoobma) at the 2nd set of traffic lights. Follow the signs to Echo Point (three minutes' drive from the highway). By train: Trains from Central to the Blue Mountains leave at least once an hour. Depart the train at Katoomba, where taxis are waiting to bring you to Lilianfels Blue Mountains (three minutes' trip by taxi).