St Bernard's Presbytery
Hartley Historic Site
Overview
Stay at deluxe St Bernard’s Presbytery cottage for a romantic getaway. Located only 15 minutes from Mount Victoria, it’s the perfect spot to immerse yourself in Hartley Historic Site’s colonial past.
| Accommodation type | Cottage |
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| Where | 45 Old Great Western Highway, Hartley, NSW, 2790 - in Hartley Historic Site |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Maximum guests | 4 |
| Facilities | Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, drinking water, showers, toilets, electric power, balcony, kitchen, plates and cutlery, pots and pans, bed linen, heating, tv, towels, washing machine, rubbish bin |
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Set on the hillside overlooking picturesque Hartley village, St Bernard’s offers beautifully restored accommodation, near the Blue Mountains and an easy drive from Sydney.
Sleeping up to 4 guests, this sandstone cottage has been carefully renovated with all the comforts of modern living. You can cook up a feast in the fully-equipped kitchen, snuggle up on the Chesterfield lounge by the gas fire, and take a plunge in the spa bath, before a night in your very own four-poster bed.
Surrounded by charming sandstone buildings, cottage gardens, rolling pastures and heritage orchards, it’s a great base to explore Hartley’s historic village and the western edge of the Blue Mountains.
Art lovers will be in heaven with the nearby Key-Y-Ahn Art Gallery showing works by local Aboriginal artists. A short stroll away, Talisman Gallery showcases the masterful work of metal artist Ron Fitzpatrick.
Explore the area or stay
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Local alerts
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Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Hartley Visitor Centre
- 10am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 4pm. Closed Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- 02 6355 2117
- hartley@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Farmers Inn, 51 Old Great Western Highway, Hartley 2790
Park info
- in Hartley Historic Site in the Sydney and surrounds region
Hartley Historic Site is open every day but access may be limited at times due to fire danger, school bookings or organised events.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about St Bernard's Presbytery.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
St Bernard’s Presbytery is located in Hartley Historic Site, just over 2 hours west of Sydney, and only 20 minutes from Lithgow.
To get there from Sydney:
- Travel along the Great Western Highway towards Lithgow
- Turn left into the village at the Historic Site signs, 4km after Little Hartley.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at the cottage for 1 car. There's also on-street parking available for another car.
Facilities
- Bedding configuration: 2 bedrooms: 1 queen size four poster bed; 2 king single beds, which can be converted to a king size bed. Contact the visitor centre in advance to request the king singles be converted to a king bed.
- The bathroom has a spa bath, double shower, toilet, underfloor heating and heated towel racks.
- Dining room and lounge room.
- Please leave the property clean and tidy, with all kitchen items washed up and put away. You may be charged additional fees if unreasonable cleaning is required or for missing/broken items.
- There is mobile phone reception but the signal may be weak in some areas. There's no Wi-Fi.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Drinking water
Showers
- Hot showers
Electric power
Balcony
Verandah.
Kitchen
Plates and cutlery
Pots and pans
Bed linen
Heating
Gas heating.
TV
There's a TV but there's no signal. You can use it to play DVDs.
Towels
Washing machine
Includes dryer.
Rubbish bin
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Prohibited
Amplified music is prohibited.
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Generators
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Visitor centre
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Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre
Farmers Inn, 51 Old Great Western Highway, Hartley 2790 - 10am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 4pm. Closed Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- 02 6355 2117
Learn more
St Bernard's Presbytery is in Hartley Historic Site. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Aboriginal meeting place
Hartley was once a meeting place for the Wiradjuri from the west and Gundungurra tribes from the east. In colonial times, Hartley Courthouse served as a mustering point for Aboriginal people.
Excellent bushwalking on historic roads
The Hartley area is great for bushwalking along the early roads. After your visit to the village, you may like to set out on Lawson's Long Alley, Lockyer's Pass or Berghofer's Pass. Check out the Lithgow Town and Around website for details. The rural setting of Hartley is welcoming and peaceful – perfect for a picnic or a satisfying stroll. Explore the interesting remnants of heritage plantings surrounding the buildings in the village and keep an eye out for the many birds that thrive amid the gardens and native forest.
- Corneys Garage Nestled in the heart of Hartley Historic Site is Corneys Garage. Browse through a beautiful selection of antiques, while enjoying an immersive shopping experience near Lithgow.
- Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre Stop in at Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre to find out about the history of the buildings and town, book tours, and stock up on snacks and drinks.
- The Postmistress Cafe and Store The Postmistress Cafe and Store is in Hartley Historic Village, midway between Mount Victoria and Lithgow. Oozing rustic charm, this quaint cafe is the perfect stopover when visiting Hartley.
The story of settlement
This exceptionally well-maintained village is of national historical significance as a substantial early nineteenth-century settlement. It tells modern visitors a great deal about the expansion of European development in inland Australia and the beautiful old buildings illustrate the changing role and fortunes of Hartley from first settlement of the inland to the beginning of the motor transport era. You can find out all sorts of interesting facts at the visitor centre and educational groups can book tours with advance notice on (02) 6355 2117.
- Corneys Garage Nestled in the heart of Hartley Historic Site is Corneys Garage. Browse through a beautiful selection of antiques, while enjoying an immersive shopping experience near Lithgow.
- Hartley Courthouse This fine example of colonial architecture allows you to imagine the convicts, magistrates and members of the public passing through its doors. Book a guided tour through Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre.
- Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre Stop in at Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre to find out about the history of the buildings and town, book tours, and stock up on snacks and drinks.
- Hartley historical tour On this interactive Stage 3 (Years 5-6) History excursion, students visit key sites in the Hartley Historic Site colonial village: the courthouse, the gaol and St Bernards Church. They'll explore the history of how this key colony developed and take part in fun re-enactments with our Discovery Rangers.
- St Bernards Church Take a tour or arrange a wedding at St Bernards Church in Hartley, a lovingly preserved example of colonial sandstone architecture.