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' Red Rattler Retreat ' The Best B and B Experience in the North East of Vic.

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Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds
The Ovens River behind the Red Rattler Retreat
Golf

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
AU$150
avg per night

Explore the area

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Boorhaman, VIC
  • Wangaratta Golf Club
    ā€Ŗ27 min driveā€¬
  • Warby Ovens National Park
    ā€Ŗ34 min driveā€¬
  • Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard
    ā€Ŗ36 min driveā€¬
  • Wangaratta, VIC (WGT)
    ā€Ŗ28 min driveā€¬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Pamela

1 Queen Bed

Silvia

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Price is AU$150 avg per night,

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About the area

Boorhaman

Located in Boorhaman, this bed & breakfast is next to a golf course and on a river. Warrabilla Wines and Wangaratta Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Peechelba - Wangaratta Rail Line Bushland Reserve and Black Swamp Wildlife Reserve. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, fishing and skiing.

What's nearby

  • Wangaratta Art Gallery - 21 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Wangaratta Golf Club - 27 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Rutherglen Wine Experience - 27 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Warby Ovens National Park - 34 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard - 36 min drive - 34.9 km

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖBuffalo Brewery - ā€¬5 min drive

About this property

' Red Rattler Retreat ' The Best B and B Experience in the North East of Vic.

The Red Rattler has two compartments which can accommodate 4 people.
Crisp country air, clear blue skies and bright sunshine undiluted by smog
Silent starry nights without street lights or passing traffic
Stunning river walks

The first compartment sleeps 2 people in a Queen bed at a cost of $150.
If the second compartment is required in addition to compartment one, it also sleeps 2 people in a Queen bed at a cost of $55 per person per night.

Enjoy a cosy winter in your own private room

Cool summer evenings around the BBQ

Luxurious Queen beds for a great night's sleep
Wake to the gentle chorus of the birds

Enjoy our lovingly restored, historic, "red rattler" rail carriage. The delightful and unique carriage is tastefully appointed with modern home conveniences. Though they are ideally set up for couples.

Property manager

Barrie Vowles

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Frequently asked questions

Is ' Red Rattler Retreat ' The Best B and B Experience in the North East of Vic. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ' Red Rattler Retreat ' The Best B and B Experience in the North East of Vic.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ' Red Rattler Retreat ' The Best B and B Experience in the North East of Vic.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ' Red Rattler Retreat ' The Best B and B Experience in the North East of Vic. located?

Situated in Boorhaman, this golf bed & breakfast is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Peechelba - Wangaratta Rail Line Bushland Reserve and within 9 miles (15 km) of Black Swamp Wildlife Reserve and Black Swamp Nature Conservation Reserve. Bontherambo H112 Bushland Reserve and East Wangaratta Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

' Red Rattler Retreat ' The Best B and B Experience in the North East of Vic. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky accommodation
Such an amazing place to stay. Beautifully maintained and so quirky. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect couples retreat
Lovely manager, comfortable facilities, stunning location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good / Different
Well looked after, and the morning birdsong is exquisite.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaye S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Awesome place and Barrie an excellent host
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glendon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great weekend away in the red rattler
We had such a relaxing weekend at the little red rattler retreat Such a unique experience You could easily lose track of time just relaxing Bring a book, enjoy the quiet time End of an evening, you can sit around and enjoy the fire And if you like traditional country pub food, the local pubs are five minute drive away And donā€™t forget the loo with a view Thanks for a great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Red Rattler Retreat
Great location for visiting the local wine regions of Rutherglen, Milawa, King Valley, and historic towns like Glenrowan. Our caring, kind, generous and knowledgeable hosts, Barrie and Pam went over and above to make our 10 day stay comfortable and enjoyable, without being intrusive. My partner also enjoyed meeting the cows on the property.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place.
Loved our time there. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful unique stay with excellent hosts
We just loved our short stay with Barrie and Pam at the Red Rattler. The train carriage itself is so charming and comfortable, but what really made our stay was Barrie and Pam's hospitality. Every detail was taken care of - Barrie ensured the outdoor fire was lit for us when we got back from the pub, Pam's home made jams in the fridge were delicious, and care was taken to ensure we were comfortable through our stay. The camp kitchen is well equipped and we made ourselves a full dinner one evening, enjoyed outside by the fire with Tom the cat for company. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting place
If you are looking for something completely different this is for you. One long mid 1900s red train carriage divided into 3 parts. 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. You can book one or both bedrooms (the first bedroom includes a kitchenette.) There is also a camp kitchen outdoors nearby. While the facilities are fairly basic they are comprehensive, and help is readily at hand from Barrie and Pam. The sound of the myriad birds in the early morning is a delight. Very peaceful, and the nearby Boorhaman Hotel is a bonus for a surprisingly good meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Red Rattler
Where to, the booking process was very easy. Meet on arrival by the host who fully explain everything about the site plus additional information about the surrounding area. In fact, he was available throughout the weekend but assured us that our privacy maintain. Will be back and recommend Red Rattler to friends. Thank you for a lovely weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody/ John G.

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Very comfortable thankyou
Enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Even during an extreme heat wave during our stay, the train cabins were very comfortable with great air-con, Barrie ensured we were comfortable on arrival and everything was just delightful. We celebrated a friends birthday with drinks and games and felt at ease to enjoy ourselves fully, the camp kitchen was great as well as sitting outside and listening to all the birds. Plenty of hot water, tv's , CD player and all the utensils supplied. It was a pleasure to have Barrie provide us suggestions for local tourist sites, of course being in close proximity to local wineries and river swim made the weekend away delightful to remember.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean W., Lara - Geelong

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great train ride
The old red rattler was a delight to stop in, spent 3, wonderful days and nights there and has everything you need to make your stay perfect, many types of birds around the place making early mornings a joy to be around, went fishing on the river on the property and engaged in many a conversation with Barrie the owner and is a fellow brummie ( uk ),. Highly recommended this place and only a few km from the border with many a day trip around..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky accommodation in idyllic surroundings, fabulous hosts
The red rattler retreat is a true hidden gem. Well appointed, clean and cosy accommodation in beautiful surroundings. Wake up to bird song and the rustle of the trees, make your self a coffee in the carriage or the camp kitchen and let all your troubles melt away. Barrie and Pam are wonderful hosts, greeting you like old friends and providing everything you need and more for a great stay and the regular visits from Maggie the dog and Tom the cat make this place fell like a home away from home. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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A beautiful place to stop and linger a while...
I cannot recommend staying at 'The Red Rattler' enough if you are up in the Hume Region... Barry and Pat are wonderful people and give you as little or as much privacy as you wish, and you do not have to bring a thing! They have everything there, including a range of toiletries and pantry items, along with a continental breakfast included in the price... and the nightly rate is cheaper than most standard hotel/motel rooms. So clean, and a lovely place to rest and recuperate with lots to see in the area. We will be back, and will recommend this stay to everyone. Not suitable for young children, but fantastic for couples who want some time away, and perfect for two couples with the extra room that has its own private access (additional cost involved, but great for what you get). A unique experience. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun G.

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Great Weekend Away
Highly recommended, every small detail made it for the much better experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette E.

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Warm fire and a glass of wine
Barrie was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. It was lovely every day to enjoy a glass of local wine around a warm established fire which Barrie had waiting for us. Will re book in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and a great property.
Very good location just out side Wangaratta. Barry the host is fantastic. Got the fire ready for us before we return from dinner so it was hot and welcoming. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary h.

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Red Rattler
What a great quirky experience we had staying in these train carriages . The Red Rattler was comfortable, clean and very accommodating. The host Barry and Pam went over and above to make a stay as enjoyable as possible .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, homely and quirky
Relaxing and unique place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vitolia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Thank goodness for Barrie!
Booked this for friends & Iā€™m sure they enjoyed themselves as owner went above & beyond for them!!Thank goodness for his kindness..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Rajasekharan S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Best place for a quite weekend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Robert N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Only suitable for young people. We're both in our 80's
Lovely area and enjoyed the peaceful property. Access to toilet only from outdoors - inconvenient. Mediocre breakfast provided - organised our own. Unripe, inedible fruit. Homemade jams appreciated. Slippery shower unsafe for older people. Dishwashing access poor, particularly in bad weather. Early departure primarily due to wet weather. We did not expect nor were we offered compensation for two days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
unique experience
We loved our stay at the Red Rattler Retreat. All the little details were considered and our host Barrie was very helpful and welcoming. The experience of staying in a converted old carriage was lots of fun. A great stay if you are looking for something different.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021