Places to Stay



Nestled on the western ramparts of the Blue Mountains, Rydal has unique accommodation to indulge couples and families.


The Alexander Hotel



railway station
Rydal Railway Station



rydal cottage
Rydal Cottage



chapel house
The Owl Pen


chapel house
Kookawood



rose cottage
Rose Cottage



conference centre
Rydal Mount
Conference Centre



eagle view
Eagle View Escape



seclusions
Seclusions



rydal showground
Rydal Showground



lake lyell
Lake Lyell

HOTELS

The Alexander Hotel
Light meals and accommodation available. Enjoy old fashioned pub grub and an ale at this historic establishment.
Bathurst St, Rydal, NSW 2790
T: (02) 6355 6208




SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION


Station Masters' Residence - Rydal Railway Station
The residence is ideal for one or two couples or a small family. It features three cosy bedrooms, fully self contained kitchen and an open fire which has served generations of station masters and railway children. A wonderful train experience.

T: (02) 6355 6368
W: www.rydalmount.com.au
E: rydalmount@bigpond.com.au

Rydal Cottage

Rydal Cottage is the perfect couples retreat and has recently been totally renovated and tastefully restored into a cosy country hideaway. The cottage is centrally located in the village on a large 2 acre block known as Cartwright Place.
T: 0403 030 399
W: www.stayz.com.au/14251
E: carolderlyons@optusnet.com.au

 

The Owl Pen
Self contained 2 bedroom cottage, the cottage sits in the grounds of Chapel House, and is surrounded by a 9 acre English style garden. We invite you to enjoy this secluded country getaway, relish the tranquillity, indulge in a candle lit spa or spa under the stars.
Market Street, Rydal
T: (02) 6355 6202 or 0416 165 696
E: info@chapelhouse.com.au


Kookawood
Unique Self contained farmhouse with fantastic views of the blue mountains. Private and peaceful set on 200 acres of bushland. A holiday home for those wanting to experience country life, Modern conveniences / huge open log fireplace, interior filled with antiques and australiana. Located 10 - 15 mins from both Rydal and Lithgow town, Romantic retreat for 2 or relaxing getaway for group of 6.
T: 0418 105 543
W: www.secretgarden-cottage.com.au/kookawood





BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION

Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage is the oldest remaining cottage in Rydal c1860, and has been lovingly restored. The lounge area used to be the scullery long ago. The Cottage is fully self contained and has a lounge with log fire, bedroom and light-filled bathroom with heated floors. It has been decorated in a calm French country style.
8 Cartwright Street, Rydal
T:  (02) 6355 6366
W:  www.rosecottagerydal.com
E: rosieawynter@hotmail.com






SELF CONTAINED GROUP ACCOMMODATION

Rydal Mount Conference Centre
A private group retreat for up to twenty people, set on three acres, in the village. It is the former 1870 school masters' residence and adjacent buildings which include a modern and well equipped kitchen (catering available if required), conference/sewing/games room, open fire and central heating, mountain bikes and croquet lawn. It is regularly used by groups of patchwork and quilters, artists,extended families and groups of friends.
T: (02) 6355 6368
W: www.rydalmount.com.au
E: rydalmount@bigpond.com.au




LUXURY SUITES

Eagle View Escape
Escape with someone special to our luxury suites with panoramic lake views or our cabins nestled in bushland. Catering exclusively for couples.

Sandalls Drive, Lake Lyell Rydal
T: (02) 6355 6311
F: (02) 6355 6246
W: www.eagleview.com.au
E: enquiries@eagleview.com.au



Seclusions
The Perfect romantic retreat and honeymoon Hideaway. Each cabin has a double spa, shower, gas log fire, queen size bed with feather doona, dimmed lights, complete privacy and a verandah from which to relax and enjoy the view, drink in the tranquility and watch the kangaroos and wallabies graze.
Martins Road, Rydal
T: (02) 6355 6300

W: www.seclusions.com.au
E: bennetts112@ozemail.com.au




CARAVAN & CAMPING

Rydal Show Ground
The Rydal Show Ground Hall is available for self catered functions
The Show Ground is a designated camping site for the Bicentennial National Trail
Contact Rachael
T: (02) 63 556223


Lake Lyell Recreation Area.
Lake Lyell is a popular venue for camping, picnics and a variety of watersports. Facilities include a kiosk, showers and toilets

Magpie Hollow Road
Lithgow NSW 2790
T: (02) 6355 6347
E: lakelyell@optusnet.com.au