The Knights Quarters is a quirky structure and was the home of local miners for many years and as with most camps in Lightning Ridge, it features rustic living.
There is a fresh and light amply sized, floor to ceiling tiled internal bathroom with hot and cold water for the shower and a flush loo!
The well-equipped kitchen has a stove, microwave, fridge and enough kitchenware to cook up a small banquet.
The Knights Quarters Castle is on solar power and though it is not strong enough to run the split system air-conditioner, there are portable water coolers you can use throughout the day.
Warm clothes will be needed inside during winter and there is an open fire on the grounds for starry fireside evenings. We’ll provide the firewood.
There is a Queen bed and a King single, we supply organic cotton linen and towels.
The open plan lounge area is spacious and comfortable.
A large flat-screen TV is available if admiring the stars gets too much!
Staying in the Knights Quarters is a wonderful experience, the perfect place to explore the mining fields of Lightning Ridge. The famous Artesian Bore Baths (free and open 24/7) are a short drive or long stroll away.
There is a working mine on site which you cannot go down.
There is a fire pit and wood stack in the backyard, with a great view of the eastern plains.
You are next to the Ridge Castle, and may meet the guests there from time to time! There are no shared spaces.
You will be greeted and welcomed at the Castle by our local concierge and they are available by phone should you need anything.
The Ridge Castle is located on Simms Hill. The highest point of Lightning Ridge. The views are excellent. The famous artesian bore baths are less than 2km away. They are free, open 24/7 and a must-do.
To access the Ridge Castle, it is approximately 2km from town and there is approximately 1km of rocky dirt road. Take care driving in low cars, it is all-weather, so driveable when raining.
The Ridge Castle is surrounded by mining claims. Though shafts are always meant to be covered, we do ask you to take particular care if wandering about. Other attractions nearby include Amigo's Castle, The Black Queen and The Observatory. We can point out a few other local attractions as well. There are many.
You will need a vehicle in Lightning Ridge. There are no buses or taxis. There is a courtesy bus from the local Bowling Club.
This is a rustic mining camp. This is why you are coming to experience life like the locals. It is not the Hilton so Paris would be sad.
Winter nights in the Ridge can get cold. There is no internal heating.
You can have an open campfire in one of the Courtyard though and we have lots of extra bedding. We suggest warm clothes for inside and outside.
There is an active mine on site. We currently call it a dirt mine. One day we hope to call it an Opal mine!
