Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Check-in time

12:00 PM

Check-out time

2:00 PM

Explore the area

Rydal, NSW

Lake Lyell11 min drive
Lithgow Hospital17 min drive
Bathurst, NSW (BHS)29 min drive
Zig Zag Railway31 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Perfect for multigenerational big family get together. The pub at the bottom of the driveway was a bonus. The train stat...

Lylea M.

Jul 3, 2023

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 10

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 11

+4

8 Single Beds

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Rydal Mount Retreat Centre (Min 2 night stay)

Rydal Mount is located in the heritage village of Rydal. Historically the old school, it has been lovingly renovated whilst still maintaining its original charm. Offering comfortable and spacious accommodation with all the facilities needed for retreats, large groups and family reunions; it is a wonderful environment to enjoy time with family and friends. Sing along to the piano, warm yourself by the wood fire, imbibe in the peace of the tranquil gardens or take a walk and be greeted by kangaroos as you explore the village and adjacent bushland.

Local attractions include Lake Lyell and the Jenolan Caves. The Blue Mountains National Park, Wollemi National Park, Kanangara-Boyd National Park and Gardens of Stone National Park, are all within an hours drive.

There is a minimum booking of 12 people for 2 nights.
Larger groups (up to 30) can be accommodated. Please contact us for pricing and availability.

All shopping and supplies can be obtained in the nearby town of Lithgow - 15 minutes drive away.

We endeavour to make your stay as enjoyable and memorable as possible, so please ask if you have any requests that we may be able to help you with.

Rooms

School House ( 10-12 people )

- Large lounge with wood fire and piano
- Large open plan kitchen and dining room
- Library
- Bedroom with ensuite ( 4 singles )
- Bedroom ( 3 singles )
- Bedroom ( 3 singles )
- 2 Bathrooms
- Laundry

The Lodge ( 9 people )

- 4 Twin Bedrooms ( 8 singles )
- Bedroom ( 1 single )
- 2 Bathrooms

Bedroom with ensuite ( 4 singles )

Outdoor entertaining area with BBQ

Off street parking for all guests

Extra Facilities and Services

We aim to provide a high standard of accommodation and services at a reasonable and fair cost. The following facilities and services are offered on a user pays system for those who wish to utilise them. We feel this is a fair and equitable cost structure.
Please contact us for availability and pricing.

- Yoga and Meditation classes

- Healing therapies

- Multi purpose function room ( yoga, craft activities, meetings etc )

Property manager

Ricananda Daly

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Check out before 2:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Please liaise with us

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No smoking allowed indoors

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

Note from host: Please liaise with us

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property registration number PID-STRA-6821

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rydal

Located in Rydal, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a lake. Old Wallerawang Station and State Mine Heritage Park and Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eskbank House and Museum and Blast Furnace Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Zig Zag Railway and Mount Victoria Railway Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cave exploring.

Rydal, NSW

What's nearby

Lake Lyell - 11 min drive
Lithgow Hospital - 17 min drive
Hassans Wall Lookout - 23 min drive
Zig Zag Railway - 31 min drive
Katoomba Scenic World - 52 min drive

Getting around

Rydal Station - 1 min walk
Bathurst, NSW (BHS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪KFC - ‬15 min drive
‪Oliver's Real Food - ‬16 min drive
‪Red Rooster - ‬14 min drive
‪Zambrero Lithgow - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rydal Mount Retreat Centre (Min 2 night stay) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rydal Mount Retreat Centre (Min 2 night stay)?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rydal Mount Retreat Centre (Min 2 night stay)?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Rydal Mount Retreat Centre (Min 2 night stay) located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Marrangaroo National Park, Old Wallerawang Station and Lake Lyell. Charles Darwin Park and Evans Crown Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km). Rydal Station is only a 1-minute walk.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John B.

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet

Quiet location

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lylea M.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Family Stay

Perfect for multigenerational big family get together. The pub at the bottom of the driveway was a bonus. The train station opposite was also great. Sent all the teenagers home early on the train!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

14 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

Property is spacious with enough room for everyone. Lovely fire ready to go upon arrival, most welcome. Place was clean and tidy and any problems were dealt with quickly. Kids and adults alike had a fantastic time.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

10 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big group get together

Great set up for a big group or large family getaway. Multiple rooms, a central courtyard, with plenty of wood provided for the indoor fireplace and outdoors firepit. Great venue. Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

23 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don’t miss this place, my friends and I had one of the best weekends ever.

For an old school renovated into hotel style accommodation, this place is fantastic. No expense spared from the very friendly owners. The place was so warm on arrival which got us all off on the right foot. Everything was there that we needed. We went to the local pub, don’t miss it, an excellent night. Thankyou from 12 happy people. Cheers, Linda and Friends.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Ranganath R.

28 Dec 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding location

The location is outstanding for a large group with lots of space. The amenities were sufficient and functional. The host is very welcoming. The cleanliness can be improved .

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leonard B.

26 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property for a family gathering

Wonderful secluded old school house with loads of history. Great central lounge (the original schoolhouse) wood slow combustion stove , adjacent to well equipped kitchen. Sleeping in three separate parts of property, enabled teenagers to be separated from parents and grandparents. Old schoolyard was the play area. Very nice owner lives adjacent. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

7 July 2017

Amazing Property for Large Groups

We just spent 2 nights at this amazing property - 26 of us. The house is large and warm and accommodated all of us comfortably. Beautiful drive to Jenolan Caves. The host was lovely and very accommodating. Sitting in the historical lounge room in front of the fire when it was freezing outside - an absolute high light. Highly recommended.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

16 June 2016

Great location and I would highly recommend !

We had a large group of about 30 people. This place worked out great for us. It was clean and in A+ condition. Even though it was freezing cold outside the owners had all the rooms on auto heating to match our comfort levels. Beds were very conformable to sleep on and we had a couple of large living areas inside and outside to enjoy. Kitchen was fully equipped to cater for a large group. All in all, we had an awesome time. The owners looked after us very well and were extremely accommodating to all our needs. We will be back soon and for sure !

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David G.

15 Apr 2016

Family friendly

We had 4 families staying together. At Rydal Mount we were all easily accommodated and all really enjoyed ourselves. It was a great combination of convenience and charm, everything was very easy for a large group. The kids had a great time riding their bikes around the property.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

appa k., GARDEN SUBURB, Newcastle

8 Feb 2016

It is a rare accomodation for a large group.

We 7 families from Newcastle enjoyed very much in the Rydal Mount Retreat Center. Addition to neat and tidy rooms lots of other spaces are there for a big group. The kitchen is amazing and big to accommodate many people. The Retreat itself is in very quite place. We went to the Lake and Caves from the RMHC, the driving itself very enjoyable. We love to go again. Thanks to the owner for his generosity and hospitality. kesan

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

1 Sept 2014

Great for a quilting retreat

My quilting group have stayed here about 8 times. Its fabulously quiet and no distractions ( apart from country walks) to prevent you from getting your sewing projects done. Large room for the group to sew in (with excellent gas heating). Electric blankets on the beds and cosy fire in the main house make your stay comfortable. Catering a great option that I can highly recommend. All rooms have good beds.