Rydal Mount

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Rydal Mount is set on 3 acres and becomes a private rural retreat for your group. It is used regularly by artists groups, for church retreats and by extended families as well as those with more formal conferences and training programs. The property is the historic former schoolmaster's residence and adjacent buildings. We have no minimum number, but you would need to pay a minimum equivalent to twelve people.

 


Accommodation for up to 20 people (perhaps a few more)

Rydal Mount has 9 bedrooms:

5 rooms - twin beds (with adjacent shared bathrooms)
1 room - double bed plus a single bed (adjacent shared bathroom)
2 rooms - double bed with 2 single beds (en suite)
1 room - single bed, very small room (adjacent shared bathroom)

additional beds can be added to some rooms


Well equipped conference room
The conference room seats up to 30. There are whiteboards, overhead and slide projectors and a video player. Several other rooms can be used for breakaway groups. No extra charge for the conference room for those in residence. There are 8 yoga mats available for groups wanting to use them. The Directors of Rydal Mount can help you with planning, organisation and facilitation.

Great facilities
Rydal Mount has a large country style living room, built in 1869. Just the place for your group to relax in comfortable chairs, talking, listening to music, playing board games or enjoying a book selected from the small interesting library. There is also a piano for your use. The living room has a wood fire place, creating a wonderful atmosphere on a cold winter's night (firewood provided) there are other small sitting rooms and a dining room which seats 30 or more.

Catering
There is a modern, fully equipped kitchen and you can prepare meals on a self-catering basis. We also have caterers who can prepare country-style meals for you. There is a range of menus for breakfast, lunch (picnic baskets also available) and dinner.

Warm in winter, nice all seasons
Yes, it does get cold in Rydal in winter (sometimes it snows), but the main building is centrally heated and all rooms are warm. All beds have doonas and electric blankets. The open wood burning fire is a feature.

Things to do outside
There is a croquet lawn (and equipment) and plenty of space for other outdoor activities. There are 14 mountain bikes which are available for your group to explore the local area. There is no additional charge to use the bikes and sporting equipment. The property is surrounded by farms and forest and there are pleasant places to walk in and around the village. Parrots and other birds abound and kangaroos regularly come onto the property.

Rates for 2011 (all rates include GST) [PDF copy]

The following rates are per person per night - minimum 2 night stay.

Summer rates - 1 November to 30 April
Including weekends, public holidays and midweek:  
$50 pn

The minimum summer rate is $1,200 for 2 nights. These minimum rate are equivalent to having twelve people for 2 nights. Extra persons pay $50 each per night. Special rates for more than 16 persons staying at Rydal Mount only.

Winter rates - 1 May to 31 October
Including weekends, public holidays and midweek:  
$60 pn

The minimum summer rate is $1,440 for 2 nights. These minimum rate are equivalent to having twelve people for 2 nights. Extra persons pay $60 each per night. Special rates for more than 16 persons staying at Rydal Mount only.

Children using beds and facilities are adult price. Babies in own bassinets/cots are free of charge.

NEW!! Special Rates for small groups, midweek, using main house only (including outdoor facilities).
2 nights midweek: minimum summer package $720 (equivalent to 6 persons at $60pp) or 3 nights for $990.
2 nights midweek: minimum winter package $840 (equivalent to 6 persons at $70pp) or 3 nights for $1,170.

Please Note

No pets are allowed inside at Rydal Mount. For the comfort of others and to meet our insurance requirements we require that there is no smoking inside any of the buildings.

Rydal Mount is available to only one group at any one time. All facilities, including dining, lounge and conference rooms, mountain bikes and games are available without additional charge to residents.

It is generally acceptable for resident groups to have a small number of visitors (max. 4 persons) for an occasional day visit or meal. If you have a larger number of visitors, or there are people sleeping elsewhere but using the facilities at Rydal Mount, a charge will be made on a per day or per meal basis for each visitor.

Deposit and Cancellation Conditions

Unless otherwise agreed, a deposit of $250 is required within three weeks of making a tentative booking. The deposit is forfeited if cancellation is made less than 65 days before the commencement date of the booking. However the deposit may be refunded in part or in full after 65 days if another person or group takes up a booking for the cancelled time. A small admin fee ($25) will apply to all refunds.

Conference room and Special Functions

The Conference Rooms and all onsite facilities are included in the daily per person rate for those staying at Rydal Mount. Daytime use of the Conference Room (not requiring accommodation at Rydal Mount) may be available. Rates available on request. The rate of $220 per day (9 am - 5 pm) for up to 20 people is given as a guideline.

The use of Rydal Mount for special functions, such as weddings, will be considered on an individual basis.

Catering

Our caterer, Rosie Wynter, is able to provide a range of good quality meals at reasonable prices. A menu is available on request. Alternatively, Rydal Mount can be hired (at the same rates as shown above) on a self-catering basis where those in residence can do their own cooking. The kitchen should be left clean and tidy (we do not expect the floors to be cleaned), otherwise a cleaning fee may be deducted from the deposit.

For information or to make a reservation

Phone the Rydal Mount Conference Centre (Anne) at Rydal on 02 6355 6368
(You may need to leave a message on an answering machine for me to phone you back)
Postal Address: Rydal Mount RYDAL, 2790

email: info@rydalmount.com.au