Prue's Guidebook
Food scene
Fresh & spicy Thai classic and traditional style dishes set in a fun dining space with lovely indoor & outdoor seating located in a vineyard in Kurrajong Hills 15min drive from cottage
The Baan Kurrajong - Thai Flavours
58 Blaxlands Ridge RoadFresh & spicy Thai classic and traditional style dishes set in a fun dining space with lovely indoor & outdoor seating located in a vineyard in Kurrajong Hills 15min drive from cottage
Elevated classic pub food prepared by chefs. located in the recently refurbished historic Hotel. Quality Aged meats that you can select from the butchers display fridge.15 min drive from cottage
The Royal Richmond
163 Windsor StreetElevated classic pub food prepared by chefs. located in the recently refurbished historic Hotel. Quality Aged meats that you can select from the butchers display fridge.15 min drive from cottage
On the weekends this place bustles with activity while locals and visitors grab there freshly baked goods!
10mins drive from cottage
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Grumpy Baker
2481 Bells Line of RdOn the weekends this place bustles with activity while locals and visitors grab there freshly baked goods!
10mins drive from cottage
Best coffee and locally baked sourdough in the area up the scenic Belles line of Road .20 mins drive from cottage
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The Hive Berambing
6-18 Bells Line of RdBest coffee and locally baked sourdough in the area up the scenic Belles line of Road .20 mins drive from cottage
Great dumpling eatery in a historic building set in the historic Hawkesbury township of Richmond.
Nice fresh cocktails…’the rabbit lychee cocktail’
is my favourite! 20 min drive from cottage
Mama Yaki
Great dumpling eatery in a historic building set in the historic Hawkesbury township of Richmond.
Nice fresh cocktails…’the rabbit lychee cocktail’
is my favourite! 20 min drive from cottage
Hatted Blue Mountains restaurant . Delicious food, wine & service. It’s a bit of a drive from the cottage through the scenic Belles line of road. Worth the 53 min drive for views on the way and deliciousness on arrival
Ates Blackheath
Hatted Blue Mountains restaurant . Delicious food, wine & service. It’s a bit of a drive from the cottage through the scenic Belles line of road. Worth the 53 min drive for views on the way and deliciousness on arrival
“At Amara, only the freshest of local organic and sustainable produce is sourced from within a one-hour drive radius. Known as the ‘chef’s harvest experience’, the best of the region is always at hand, thanks to strong personal relationships with local producers. Indigenous ingredients make a welcome appearance, and traditional cooking techniques of charcoal and fire are preferred” located 15min drive from the cottage
Spicers Sangoma Retreat
70 Grandview Ln“At Amara, only the freshest of local organic and sustainable produce is sourced from within a one-hour drive radius. Known as the ‘chef’s harvest experience’, the best of the region is always at hand, thanks to strong personal relationships with local producers. Indigenous ingredients make a welcome appearance, and traditional cooking techniques of charcoal and fire are preferred” located 15min drive from the cottage
Local fresh country style food with a lovely view and cosy atmosphere in the cute village of Kurrajong
Schembrae's at Kurrajong
Local fresh country style food with a lovely view and cosy atmosphere in the cute village of Kurrajong
Great for an afternoon/evening cocktail and snack in a cosy and rustic rural shed.
12min drive down the mountain from MontPierre Cottage located in the rolling hills of Grose vale.
Open weekends PM.
Contact venue direct for opening times.
Enniskillen Orchard
Great for an afternoon/evening cocktail and snack in a cosy and rustic rural shed.
12min drive down the mountain from MontPierre Cottage located in the rolling hills of Grose vale.
Open weekends PM.
Contact venue direct for opening times.
Lochiel House located just 2min drive from MontPierre Cottage offers great country style cooking prepared by chefs in an old warm an inviting historic building. Open weekends.
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Lochiel House
1259 Bells Line of RdLochiel House located just 2min drive from MontPierre Cottage offers great country style cooking prepared by chefs in an old warm an inviting historic building. Open weekends.
Sightseeing
Mount Banks, a scenic 30 minute drive from MontPierre Cottage on the Belles line of road, perfect for bushwalking track and mountain bike rides. 6km the a breathtaking summit (12 round trip). Definitely more suited to the more adventurous mountaineer 🚵♂️🌲⛰
Mt Banks reserve is located in the Blue Mountains National Park. With huge breathtaking escarpments famous in these mountains there is a 12km summit walk that is breathtaking
Mount Banks Summit Walk
Mount Banks One TrailMt Banks reserve is located in the Blue Mountains National Park. With huge breathtaking escarpments famous in these mountains there is a 12km summit walk that is breathtaking
Just 7min drive from the cottage down Belles line of road and turn right into the quaint village of Kurrajong. With various cafes & gifts stores. Kurrajong Village is ever evolving and changing
Kurrajong Village Shops, Old Bells Line Of Road
Just 7min drive from the cottage down Belles line of road and turn right into the quaint village of Kurrajong. With various cafes & gifts stores. Kurrajong Village is ever evolving and changing
The famous Blue mountains
Botanical gardens are located 25min west up the Belles line of road
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Jardín Botánico de las Montañas Azules
Bells Line of RoadThe famous Blue mountains
Botanical gardens are located 25min west up the Belles line of road
10 mins drive to Bilpin are alpaca farms . Please contact Madison’s for more details
Madison's Mountain Retreat
1880 Bells Line of Rd10 mins drive to Bilpin are alpaca farms . Please contact Madison’s for more details
Neighbourhoods
Bilpin is just 10min drive through the mountain full of orchards where you can pick you own seasonal fruits and visit a couple of local cider breweries. Bilpin is famous for its apples along with other mountain fruits and nuts
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Bilpin
Bilpin is just 10min drive through the mountain full of orchards where you can pick you own seasonal fruits and visit a couple of local cider breweries. Bilpin is famous for its apples along with other mountain fruits and nuts
Cocktails in nature
Local Gin distillery set amongst abundant native bushland hosting food & gin events. Check there website for upcoming events.
Karu Distillery | House of Spirits
296 Cabbage Tree RoadLocal Gin distillery set amongst abundant native bushland hosting food & gin events. Check there website for upcoming events.
Local farmers & craft market
Small rural style organic produce & craft market with only local offerings.
Every Saturday 10am-12pm at Bilpin town hall. 12 minutes from the cottage
Bilpin Community Farmers Market
Small rural style organic produce & craft market with only local offerings.
Every Saturday 10am-12pm at Bilpin town hall. 12 minutes from the cottage
Private gardens
The garden is open twice a year for autumn (March, April, May and first weekend of June) and spring (August, September, October and the first week of November). During those open periods we open four days a week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am-4pm. In 2023 our garden re-opens on March 24 for autumn (for all open dates see here). For full details of our specialist salvia and camellias shows and opening dates in 2023 contact Wildwood Gardens directly. 20 min drive from the cottage
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Wildwood Garden
29 Powells RdThe garden is open twice a year for autumn (March, April, May and first weekend of June) and spring (August, September, October and the first week of November). During those open periods we open four days a week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am-4pm. In 2023 our garden re-opens on March 24 for autumn (for all open dates see here). For full details of our specialist salvia and camellias shows and opening dates in 2023 contact Wildwood Gardens directly. 20 min drive from the cottage
Local mountain cider brewery’s
Buzzy local cider brewery cellar door brewing high quality cider made from local apples and serving authentic pizza from the Italian inferno!🔥🔥🔥🍕🍕🍕
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Hillbilly Cider Shed
2230 Bells Line of RdBuzzy local cider brewery cellar door brewing high quality cider made from local apples and serving authentic pizza from the Italian inferno!🔥🔥🔥🍕🍕🍕
Bilpin Cider is an established local cider brewer and cellar door serving charcuterie and cheese boards in a leafy setting
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Bilpin Cider Company
2369 Bells Line of RdBilpin Cider is an established local cider brewer and cellar door serving charcuterie and cheese boards in a leafy setting