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Rydal Mount Retreat Centre (Min 2 night stay)

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Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$832
avg per night

Explore the area

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Rydal, NSW
  • Place, Lake Lyell
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Wallerawang Station
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lithgow Hospital
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bathurst, NSW (BHS)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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
The current price is AU$832
avg per night

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About the area

Rydal

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

  • Lake Lyell - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Old Wallerawang Station - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Charles Darwin Park - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Marrangaroo National Park - 14 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lithgow Hospital - 16 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Donnybrook - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Alexander - ‬1 min walk

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 )

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 2:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please liaise with us
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 2790, PID-STRA-6821

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydal Mount Retreat Centre (Min 2 night stay)?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydal Mount Retreat Centre (Min 2 night stay) on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$832, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rydal Mount Retreat Centre (Min 2 night stay)?

On-site parking is available at the 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.

Rydal Mount Retreat Centre (Min 2 night stay) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ON K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms were clean, the host was amazing to interact with open honest and kind. The host was very accomodating with our requests and a few last minute changes we had. Nice and quiet, scenic with nice walks around. A good pleace to come and get away from it all and relax. Overall I would recommend the place to my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet k.

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

Amazing family time

Our stay was amazing at Rydal. Good ambience, spacious rooms, neat bathrooms and incredibly hospitality by the lovely host
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena K.

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

large group retreat

the property in three sections, the main house, the accommodation and the working space..it was away from other properties, so we were able to express ourselves freely.Kitchen and rooms were lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Quiet

Quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Excellent

Really met our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Georgy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would have definitely rated 5 if the multifunction room and the Lounge were not dusty. We couldn't use it at all.Otherwise excellent host.Lots of utensils in kitchen.Good bbq.Clean bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lylea M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good heaps of utensils and suited our needs. Very happy with this choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ranganath R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard B.

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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 !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

appa k.

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tobias H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024