Jan/Feb avails (3 nights for price of 2. Rate to be manually adjusted)

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Bundanoon's favourite building (poll run by the local history group in Oct 22)
Spring at The Pill Factory. Brides love this spot.
Big Bertha - a beauty. Converted to gas and can fit 13 chooks apparently!
Who hasn't wanted to shower with Magnum PI?
Midlevel fireplace - an introvert's paradise....quiet and away from the bustle!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
AU$1,850
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Bundanoon, NSW
  • Glow Worm Glen
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santi Forest Monastery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sunnataram Forest Monastery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Nowra, NSW (NOA)
    ‪89 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

14 bedrooms (sleeps 36)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 10

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 11

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 12

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 13

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 14

+6
10 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

Room

  • 300 sq m
  • Sleeps 36
  • 23 Queen Beds
Price is AU$1,850 avg per night,

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About the area

Bundanoon

Located in Bundanoon, this lodge is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Morton National Park and Stingray Swamp Flora Reserve, while Berrima District Historical & Family History Society Museum and Berrima Courthouse are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Red Cow Farm Garden and Leighton Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Glow Worm Glen - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santi Forest Monastery - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sunnataram Forest Monastery - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Moss Vale Golf Club - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Bendooley Estate Book Barn - 28 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Bundanoon Station - 4 min walk
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Heatherbrae's Pies - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace Tea Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coolabah Tree Cafe Sutton Forest - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Jan/Feb avails (3 nights for price of 2. Rate to be manually adjusted)

Welcome to The Pill Factory. We are a big space that regularly hosts weddings, family reunions, school reunions, end of sporting season gatherings, corporate groups, strategy away days, yoga retreats, cooking classes, special birthdays and friends/family overflow from weddings in the local area etc

You can read the detail about our property on this page but in a nutshell this is why you may want to consider staying:-
1 Our unique history and look...yep, we really were a pill factory in the late 1800s
2 We can comfortably accommodate 36 of your nearest and dearest and *cough* no one has to drive!
3 Our spaces are big enough to fit everyone but there are enough spaces for people (see introverts) to have their own space.
4 We have a proper grown up bar...with under bar fridges...loads of glasses...a pool table....dart board...fireplace...chesterfields....stereo...and again we feel the need to reiterate this point...no one has to drive!
5 Our attic space is huge and has comfy couches, a foosball table, projector and screen. It's a little kids and big kids paradise.
6 We are a 2 min walk to the pub, 5 minute walk to the local pool, and super close to the bush and some amazing bike and hiking trails, water holes and water falls.
7 We aren't surrounded by residential properties...that would be a buzz kill!
8 We look kinda hot on your Insta and FB feed

Perfect for family gatherings, special occasions and groups of friends.
The building is let as a whole for your exclusive use 36 people can be accommodated in 14 bedrooms.

2 night stay minimum except for NSW Public Holidays as listed below when there is a 3 night stay minimum.
New Years
Easter
Queens Birthday
Labour Day
Christmas

FUNCTIONS
We are not a hospitality venue but regularly host small weddings, special birthdays, family reunions, corporate retreats, conferences, strategy away days, end of season sporting getaways etc

All dining chairs, tables, crockery and glasses are available for use.


HEATING:
The Pill Factory has two open fire places (wood supplied),1 Gas fire, 3 externally flued Gas heaters (wall mounted) ground bedrooms (only) have a wall mounted electric heater. At ground there is also a Gas fired converted old style oven which keeps the kitchen warm!
Electric blankets are supplied to all other bedrooms and hot water bottles for fold out beds.
All 5 bathrooms have wall heaters.
Extra portable heaters are available if you need them.

In short you wont be cold!

Kitchen:

An old style farmhouse kitchen with wood range (converted to gas) , plenty of fridge and freezer space, microwave, dishwasher and full pantry. In the kitchen we provide cleaning spray, tea towels, detergent and dishcloths.

The Pantry also has oil, salt, pepper, tea, coffee and sugar. Basic cooking equipment, Plates and Cutlery for 36 are provided.

We can recommend local caterers should you wish for any meals to be provided or there is a selection of local cafe's and restaurant within easy walking distance which do takeaway. These include Chinese, Thai, Italian, local pub and a burger place.

There is also an outdoor kitchen adjacent to the BBQ area which includes and upright stove, dishwasher, sink and oven.

Bathrooms:

There are five bathrooms provided (no ensuites). Three of them have claw foot baths with showers over and the fourth and fifth have a shower. Each containing a toilet,
Bathroom soap, tissues and toilet paper are provided.
Please note the showers are on ground and level one

Private Bar/Games room:

A substantial Bar area is ready for you to stock with 4 commercial under bench bar fridges, glasses provided. There is also slate pool table (table tennis top can be placed on this) and Dart Board. It also has a direct entry off Anzac Parade.
There is a TV with DVD player,radio with Iphone connection and a chesterfield lounge setting next to a gas fire.


Dining Room:

4 extendable 19C French antique tables with matched chairs are provided in the dining room. The adjacent room has club chairs and a wood fire.

The Library

This is a large room located on the first level all with 11 bedrooms opening out of it. With a Chesterfield lounge setting and an open fire - it is a very cosy space. There are books and DVDs available with a second TV/DVD player (from the one in the Bar).

Attic Space
The Top Level of the building has a generous old style attic space with raked ceilings and two large balconies orientated North and South. This is a fantastic multipurpose space that can be used for almost anything except sleeping due to the fact it only has one escape stair.
Conference,Wedding,Dance Floor,Kids games room etc.There is a projector and screen for DVD movies.


The BBQ area

Directly off the kitchen is a sunny sheltered courtyard and associated BBQ area. A 6 burner BBQ is connected to town gas and a fire pit is a favourite for roasting marshmallows.

HOST FREE

We have a local staff member for support but no one on site

PETS

We will allow one or two dogs on site and they are to remain an external room on the property.

There is free firewood for the 2 internal and one external fires and 2 adult bikes and 2 child provided for your use and free WIFI.

BUNDANOON.

Traditionally famous for its proximity to the Morton National Park and gullies Bundanoon has recently become world famous for becoming bottled water free! Free water coolers are located throughout the town, very handy considering its current popularity as a centre for cycling and bushwalking. Brigadoon, Cycling Events and other festivals also light up Bundanoon on occasions. Mostly though it is a great place to connect and relax in the country away from the stresses of the city.

Bundanoon Village is about 200m from the Pill Factory. There is a Bottle shop, News agency, Chemist, Hairdressers, Doctors Surgery, Butcher, Bakery, Convenience store Antique and Collectables, Gift Shops and Galleries. There are also Italian,Chinese,Pub and Continental Restaurants and Coffee shops.
There are three great local cool climate vineyards within cycling distance on back roads. St Maur, Sally's Corner and Banjo's run. Go a little further down the road to Sutton Forest Wines and you can get an incredible al fresco antipasto lunch as well!
Just down the road there is also a Buddhist temple which is well worth spending some time at.

Please note:

Linen is not included in these prices:
Linen and towels can be provided(sheets, pillow case and towels) for these for $66 per double bed, single for $55. (Bed is made up for you prior to arrival)

WI-FI is available for free and we have 2 televisions plus a projector/screen with DVD player and many DVD's to view.

Wheelchair access and accessible bathroom and toilet facilities are possible but should be viewed prior to booking due to the historic nature and design of the building though there are three bedrooms at ground level with only a couple of steps to get in. As noted a bathroom at ground level does have a walk in shower.

There are no Laundry facilities available but an iron and ironing board is available. Laundry facilities can be arranged for guests staying for an entire week.

No Smoking within the building in any areas.

Deposit and Changes/Cancellation Policy;
Please note should you cancel the deposit is not refundable and full payment for the balance is payable whether you stay or not.

Please understand the above policy in that due to the scale and nature of the property groups book well in advance and it is highly unlikely that new bookings will be made at short notice should you cancel or change dates. Hence please choose your dates carefully and we recommend you take out travel insurance

Property manager

Claudia Araya

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
2 pets max allowed. Not allowed on beds, rugs etc
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2578, PID-STRA-20126

Frequently asked questions

Is Jan/Feb avails (3 nights for price of 2. Rate to be manually adjusted) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Jan/Feb avails (3 nights for price of 2. Rate to be manually adjusted) ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jan/Feb avails (3 nights for price of 2. Rate to be manually adjusted) ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jan/Feb avails (3 nights for price of 2. Rate to be manually adjusted) located?

This family-friendly Bundanoon lodge is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Morton National Park and Glow Worm Glen. Santi Forest Monastery is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. Bundanoon Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Jan/Feb avails (3 nights for price of 2. Rate to be manually adjusted) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for groups
The Pill Factory was a fabulous place to celebrate my 60th. Very well appointed with absolutely everything you might need. Claudia was extremely helpful with additional information. 28 of us fit very comfortably. Ihifhly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unreal property
Absolutely unreal property for groups, couldn't recommend it enough!! Definitely will be back, also Claudia was very prompt and easy to deal with!! Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A 50th weekend to remember
We booked this place for my 50th birthday weekend and it did not disappoint. With enough rooms for friends, family and kids and a location that allowed people to walk in and out of town for coffee and brekky. The bar area and pool table was a hit. And bringing in caterers for a massive sit down dinner really created a weekend to remember. Thanks to the hosts for making everything so easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Veronique E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay
We had such a great time at the Pill Factory ! The house is just perfect for a gathering in a charming place !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
A very enjoyable weekend away with friends in this delightfully quirky property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F., Thirroul, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Fabulous 40th
I spent an awesome weekend here with a group of 15 friends celebrating my 40th birthday. What a fantastic place, honestly it was so much fun! It’s like having a really cool pub all to yourselves. It fit us all in comfortably with plenty of space to either relax with a book, watch a movie on the giant projector screen or hang out in the bar playing pool or darts. The quirky shower curtains were a real bonus and we couldn’t help but take lots of photos with them. Claudia the owner was super friendly and helpful and we can’t wait to book another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place with everything in reach
The Australian Grand Canyon is just around the corner. The local towns near by have great products and produce and a few 4wd tracks close by as well. We had a great time at the Pill Factory and easily accommodated multiple family with kids. Claudia was a great host and always responsive. I would high recommend for any large group weekender. It had everything you could need to serve up many feasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
An amazing house with a lovely town nearby. A 10/10 stay from all 36 of us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

What a cool and amazing property. I celebrated my 40th with a heap of friends, what an awesome place
Amazing property that is fantastic for party’s. Heaps of room and the fireplaces work a treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Grace L.

Excellent stay
We had a wonderful time at the Pill Factory. It was lovely, spacious and mysterious (in some ways) place to stay. We chose this accommodation cause we specifically want to have a large group weekend getaway. Only about 1.5 hours from Sydney, Bundanoon is such a great place to visit for a two days and two night’s trip. Arriving the Pill Factory at Friday night, we were so impressed by the building and the décor inside. You need plenty of time to enjoy the facilities. It was a very spacious place to stay, 13 big and well-maintained rooms with 4 toilets. The games room have pool able, darts and even an old fashion arcade which gave us so much fun at night. The kitchen is fully stocked with tea, coffee, sugar, cutler, plates, utensils, dishwashing tablets, tea pot and even a coffee making machine. Two huge outdoor BBQ facility allowed us to make dinner within no time. We had a great fun by roasting marshmallows and prawns over the wood fire. Although we do experienced some difficulty to light our first fire?. The real treat of the Pill Factory was the peace and quiet I guess. Far away from city we loved sitting by the wood fire, watching Milky Way and having a beer. The local attractions are all within 30 minutes’ drive, Morton National Park, Kangaroo Valley, Glow Warm walk and the Sunnataram Forest Monastery (a Thai temple) are all worth a visit. Can’t recommend enough, only the weekend was too short.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

We had a special week end!
3 families stayed for 3 nights and we loved the property and the area. We enjoyed the atmosphere, something you can't create in a new building. The open fire (with lots of wood already chopped); the fire pit; beautiful beds and rooms. 7 kids did their own thing while we 6 adults seem to find cool, quirky spots to hang and chat (kitchen, bar, pool table, fire, kitchen steps, fire pit). 2 hours from home in Sydney makes this very easy. For someone who normally goes to the coast this was a breath of fresh inspiration. This property has something special and the owners are very helpful, thank you Claudia. We could have stayed a week and next time we will.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

The ultimate location for a bowral getaway
We were a large group of guys for a bucks party. The pill factory was the perfect venue for us, especially the large bar area, we had enough room to run kegs from the fridge, with video games, pool table & darts kept everyone happy. The large rooms with roaring fireplaces were also a great place to chill out and chat inbetween the fun times & activities. All the guests were amazed by the venue "how did you get this place?" was the typical response. The management were very helpful with our numerous requests and very pleasant to deal with. Highly recommended!