Accommodation

Find everything you need to unwind at the Red Rattler

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The Red Rattler is home to three bedrooms, each with a queen bed. Relax in the open-plan dining and lounge area, or prepare your own meals in the modern kitchen, complete with oven, stovetop, microwave and fridge. The Red Rattler also has a bathroom with shower and toilet, and a small laundry for your convenience.

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Our lovingly restored 1928 Red Rattler train carriage is located amid picturesque bushland in Windeyer in the Mudgee region.

Owners Pat & Vicki Pilley have transformed their heritage train into a unique, modern stay, designed for couples, small groups and families.

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Outside, you’ll find yourself quickly immersed in the property’s relaxed rural setting. Unwind in the undercover dining & BBQ area, enjoy a beverage at the rustic silo bar & watch the sun go down (and the stars light up!) as you chat around the fire pit.

Our Red Rattler van is available for self-guided wine tours or day visits to Mudgee CBD & beyond.

Pets are welcome at the Red Rattler - please ensure you clean up after your animals & keep them under control at all times.

Amenities

Our accommodation comes equipped with:

  • All linen & towels, as well as pillows, mattress protectors, blankets, and quilts
  • Two outdoor BBQs
  • Firewood, firelighters & matches are provided (weather and seasons permitting)
  • Free WiFi

Please note: The Red Rattler runs on tank water, so please be mindful of your water usage. The Red Rattler has a septic tank - only toilet paper is to be flushed down the toilet.

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Our history

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Early life

Our converted 1928 Red Rattler train carriage started life at the Walsh Island Dockyards in Newcastle, and remained in service until 1991 as part of the Sydney train network.

The classic carriage was bought by a couple in Mudgee, who originally intended it for truck driver accommodation, but instead became office quarters for their business.

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Modern day accommodation

In 2020, it was decided this grand old dame could be better appreciated and used for short stay accommodation. So the Red Rattler was moved to a property in Windeyer, where you can visit her today.

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Other artefacts

Another fascinating historical artefact you'll find on the property is the big steel door into the Silo Bar, which is actually a gaol door from the old Mudgee Lock Up, circa 1833.

Notably, if you look carefully on the inside of the door, you can make out some names - presumably of prisoners -  scratched into the old paintwork.

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