Fitzroy Inn Historic Retreat Mittagong

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.

Comfortable stay The school house ground floor room was very spacious and comfortable. In the room is a coffee machine and basic breakfast items. The grounds of the Fitzroy Inn were lovely to wonder around despite it having rained. The public areas in the Inn are lovely, interesting and full of history, though the musty smell was somewhat off putting. I would stay again in the school house rooms.