Alexander Hotel (Rydal Pub) - NSW BLUE MOUNTAINS, Lithgow Rydal

Address:

Bathurst Street , Rydal, NSW 2790, Australia

Description:

Visit the picturesque historic village of Rydal and stay at the Hotel Alexander, affectionately known by the locals and visitors as the "Rydal Pub".

Experience the warm hospitality and true friendly locals in a real country pub. Relax by cosy open fires, outdoors in the beer garden, or simply sit back on the verandah and take in the view across the beauitiful countryside.

Home-style meals are provided from the new kitchen, and coffee and snacks are available throughout the day. Seven bedrooms are located upstairs. They are basic pub-style (yet to undergo renovation), and with a new share-bathroom.
Weather can range from warm during the day to quite cool in the evenings and mornings. There is often a chance of snow in the winter months as we are at an elevation of around 1000 metres.

Children: 17 and under

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Location:

Bathurst Street, Rydal NSW 2790

Facilities:

• BBQ Facilities
• Bar / Lounge
• Close to Major Tourist Attractions
• Coach and Group Packages
• Coffee shop
• Continental Breakfast
• Dining Area
• Eftpos
• Enjoy Home Cooking
• Evening Meals Available
• Family Rooms Available
• Friendly Staff
• Group Bookings
• Laundry Facilities
• Licensed Dining
• Liquor License or Bar
• Lounge area
• Lovely setting
• Non smoking establishment
• On-site manager
• Open fire
• Pets not allowed
• Pool Table
• Public Telephone
• Shared Bathroom
• Small Conference Room
• Street parking

Double Room (+ Single)

Room Type:

Double Bed plus Single Bed. 4 rooms avail.

Room Information:

Double Bed, and a Single Bed. Rate is $55.00 for the room, single, twin or couple, or extra single adult $35.00 each. Share modern bathroom, towels supplied. Includes a self-serve Continental Breakfast in the dining room. Cooked breakfast is extra $10.00 per person.

Room Facilities:

• Double Bed
• In-room heater
• Linen/blankets supplied
• No Smoking
• Non-smoking only
• Shared bathroom
• Single Bed

Occupancy:

Included in the published rate is 2 adults. (Maximum occupancy - 3 guests). Of the extra guests 1 may be an adult.

Family Room

Singles Dorm-style Rooms

Check-in Time:

3:00 pm to 9.00 pm or by arrangement.

Check-out Time:

10:00 am or by arrangement.

Children & Extra Guest Policy:

For the purpose of costings, children are 12 years and under.

Reception Information:

Pub open 12.00 midday every day except Monday and Tuesday (open 3.00pm).

Car Parking:

Limited parking available at rear, suitable for motor bikes or cars with trailer/boat, or park on the street.

Local Attractions:

Reknown local artist and sculptor Antony Symon's World-Gaia Sculpture Garden, open most days. Walk around the village with its parks and historic buildings like the Railway Station, old school, and old police station.
Lake Lyall is 10 minutes away, for Trout and Bass fishing, water skiing and boating. Coxs River for fly fishing.
4WDing and trail-biking in the adjacent Lidsdale Forests and Marrangaroo National Park provide a variety of terrain, great views and water-crossings.
Horse-riding along the Bi-Centennial National Trail, with facilities for horses at the Rydal Showground (contact Pub for details).
Bushwalking in surrounding State Forests, National Parks and nearby Evans Crown Nature Reserve, with kangaroos, wombats and a huge variety of birdlife in the village and general area.
Casey's Vineyard is nearby, as are olive groves, Jannei goat dairy with cheese tastings.
Beautiful surrounding countryside with good roads provide great driving experiences.
September is "Daffodils at Rydal" Festival, on the 2nd and 3rd weekends, featuring beautiful open gardens, market stalls and displays.
February is Rydal AH&S Show, first weekend. It's the biggest little show in the west.
Close to other major attractions, including Lake Wallace at Wallerawang, Zig Zag Railway (25mins), Mt Piper Power Station (tours), Jenolan Caves (50km), Mount Panorama and Bathurst (50km) and other little country villages.

Getting There:

M4 Motorway, to Penrith, then Great Western Highway through the Blue Mountains towards Lithgow. Take Magpie Hollow Road at South Bowenfels, just before Lithgow, travel past Lake Lyall and follow the signs to Rydal.

ALTERNATIVELY, from Windsor take the more scenic Bells Line of Road to Lithgow, turn right on the highway towards Bathurst and travel 18km to the Rydal turn-off.

By train take the Dubbo XPT from Sydney, arrives at Rydal at 10.00am daily. Departs Rydal at 6.00pm daily to return to Sydney. Bookings are required. There is no bus service to Rydal, however Countrylink coaches do run from Lithgow Station to Mt Lambie, and pick-up can be arranged.