Sydney Hotel Cottage

Enjoy a quiet escape at the charming Sydney Hotel Cottage in Hill End Historic Site near Bathurst. Built in the 1870s and now one of only a few surviving weatherboard hotels in NSW, it’s a history buff’s delight. Once home to many boom-era businesses from tobacconists to English tailors, you find a few historic relics on the walls of the hotel during your stay.

Located in the heart of the village, you’ll have easy access to the attractions of Hill End. Spend your days exploring the nearby churches, galleries and historic stores, or stretch your legs on Village or Bald Hill walking tracks. Step back in time as you discover the world of the colonial gold miners on a guided tour of Bald Hill tourist mine.

Keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos and wallabies as you stroll down picturesque streets lined with elm, oak and Monterey pine trees. The town’s English-style cottage gardens filled with lilacs, lilies and fruit trees are a delight for any nature lover.

After a day spent sightseeing, draw a hot bath and unwind in the cottage’s external bathroom.