Fitzroy Inn Historic Retreat Mittagong

Had an amazing time at my son’s wedding . A lovely place with plenty of history . It’s a country experience and the rooms are lovely. Make sure you explore the main house . Weddings can be stressful but it all came together in the end. A beautiful setting.

Our room was excellent, in a separate building to the Inn but very close to go across for breakfast.Breakfast which was a European continental-cereal and juice,two hard boiled eggs, proscuito and yoghurt. Fruit would have been nice. Service not great, we were the only guests mid week so the Inn was closed up by nightfall and deserted and the restaurant not open weeknights. The owners seemed busy planning events and didn't give us much info, however the lady who served breakfast was very nice and helpful and gave us a very interesting tour of the building. We enjoyed our stay for the peace and quiet ( although the noise from a wooden car bridge and trains nearby are clearly heard).Good base to explore Mittagong, Bowral area, lookouts, walks etc. Inn has tennis court and lovely gardens to explore.

Reading many of the reviews I feel I set my expectations too high but the bottom line is, I suppose, I wouldn't stay here again. It never occurred to me we would end up with a "cosy" loft room, No. 5. The climb up the three steep flights of stairs was too much for my husband's sore back and, in the end, we went home early only having stayed two out of our three paid nights. This room is suited to people who: - enjoy the sound of trains going past, at ALL times, and the clunk clunk as cars drive over the bridge - are not tall or have good spatial awareness - have good balance while showering in the bathtub - like sitting as close to the door as possible to ensure wifi access to the office downstairs - appreciate the quietness of no phone in the room, even to contact reception The restaurant Breakfast - we arrived 10 minutes after it's stated opening time - one pastry left and only teabags and instant coffee on offer. Dinner - fireplace and pianist were nice but the pricing was what we expect to pay in Sydney city. (Beetroot & Basil Pesto Risotto $32!!) The one shining light of the establishment was James in the restaurant.

The Fitzroy Inn is a beautiful historic homestead in gorgeous gardens with some fabulous restaurants, cafes and antique shops a few moments away in Mittagong town centre. (Do try Paste on Main Street.) Our room was lovely, the shower good and staff lovely. Continental breakfast turned out to be a bit hit and miss due to torrential rain the day before we arrived but it meant we discovered the award winning Gumnut bakery (almond croissant to die for). We would happily have stayed longer and will come again.

Excellent location for the day in the green concert which was excellent- close to buses for the event and short walk to town! Staff so helpful as I’d forgotten to print my print at home tickets but John provided all the help we needed! Did the really interesting history walk of the buildings and ground with an amazing history as an inn, a school, a place for prisoners being transported from parramatta to berrima jail! Gorgeous rooms and we’ll be back to do some of the local walks! The old electrical generator weir a mark of our historic past! Railways took over the role of prisoner transport in late 1800s and insight into the change railways bring!

Beautiful historical venue, lovingly maintained with exquisite rooms. The venue is wall to wall history - including a holding cell in the cellar and a well. So many interesting tales from the past. The pool table was a wonderful addition, the smoking room was so cosy and the breakfast was delicious. We were passing through from Melbourne to Brisbane and only wished we could have stayed for longer.