If you want to be removed from the hustle and bustle of typical tourist areas, Rydal is a wonderful location to explore the Blue Mountains. The Old Oak Tree Cottage has everything a traveler could want, plus more. The hosts provided a wonderful assortment of kitchen and bathroom staples. The beds were comfortable, and we appreciated the electric blanket for the chilly nights. A special treat was the can of bird seed on the patio for morning and afternoon feeding of the birds. We would book there again if we come back to the Blue Mountains.

The local pub only served food on the weekend. If one did not feel like cooking, they had to drive back to Lithgow for an selection of restaurants.