Fitzroy Inn at Mittagong, one of the finest examples of colonial architecture, has been meticulously restored to it's former glory and has emerged as one of the finest restaurants and accommodation houses in the Southern Highlands, New South Wales. Fitzroy Inn was opened in 1836 as a 'Traveller's Inn', the restored building - remaining intact after almost 170 years - gives visitors a unique window into Australia's colonial past.
The original kitchen has been described by some historians as 'the finest example' of a convict-era kitchen remaining in Australia - one feature being the 'water-well' in the middle of the floor, hand cut into the shale below the building, a truly remarkeable work of convict masonry and craftsmanship. The convict cell, used to hold prisoners on their way to Berrima Gaol, retains the original iron shackles and hand-turned bars which securely restrained its hapless guests.
Perhaps because of its history and certainly in spite of its age, having been built in the 1830's, Fitzroy Inn offers today's guests something more than a step back in time or a taste of tomorrow. All aspects of the property captivate the senses; the rambling acreage dotted with century old oaks, the manicured gardens and picturesque paths, the stunning old structure of corridors and courtyards, the light, airy bedrooms, all white and wood and a basement so rich in yesteryear that you can almost hear the footsteps across the stone floors or the echo of convict whispers.
Fitzroy Inn - Mittagong - Southern Highlands NSW
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