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

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The Ovens River behind the Red Rattler Retreat
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet access
  • Garden
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Boorhaman, VIC
  • Place, Warby Ovens National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Winton Motor Raceway
    ‪40 min drive‬

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
Price is avg per night

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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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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

Property # 9098014
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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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.?

Check-out 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 mi (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 mi (15 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kipper S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barrie and Pam were wonderful hosts, making us feel very welcome. It was such a relaxing and enjoyable experience staying in the old 282m 'Red Rattler' train carriage. It was spacious and warm with a rustic charm.I would highly recommend if you are looking for somewhere that you can just disconnect and unwind from the world.Great base for those wanting to explore the wonderful wineries and dining experiences the region has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaye S.

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Great stay

Awesome place and Barrie an excellent host
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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Perfect couples retreat

Lovely manager, comfortable facilities, stunning location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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Great Place.

Loved our time there. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

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Quirky accommodation

Such an amazing place to stay. Beautifully maintained and so quirky. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Very cosy and private

The place was secluded and private, just what we needed to have a break. Barry and Pam were lovely and set it up ver nicely.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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Good / Different

Well looked after, and the morning birdsong is exquisite.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody/ John G.

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Very comfortable thankyou

Enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glendon G.

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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 don’t forget the loo with a view Thanks for a great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathryn m.

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Red rattler a wonder

We enjoyed the novel idea of staying in a train. We especially enjoyed the location, not far from town and right on the Oven’s River. Our host was very welcoming and obliging, ensuring we had access to everything we might need.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mewc

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Love

10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN M.

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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
Verified

8/10 Good

gary s.

A rattling good stay

We stayed at the Red Rattler recently and had a very relaxing time in this converted 100 year old train carriage. We had everything we needed and Barrie was most welcoming and helpful with suggestions of thnigs to do and where to eat. It was a treat to stay in the train carriage, which is set amongst a tranquil farm setting. Many thanks Barrie and Pam, we hope to come back another time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eve H.

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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

MAARTEN V.

And now for something completely different

Very comfortable, well appointed converted carriage. Only drawback is that bathroom toilet facilities a walk along the outside of the carriage. However, mine host made us very welcome, the pets reinforced this while the alpacas showed a skittish curiosity. The serenity is palpable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne C.

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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

ellen m.

An authentic Australian escape!

My husband and our 11 year old son had a wonderful week at the Red Rattler. Barrie and his wife Pam looked after us as if we were family. My son said it was the best holiday ever! If you are looking for a relaxingly unique experience you cannot go past the Red Rattler. Every comfort was thought of, it really was the best 'glamping' experience we have had to date. The outdoor camp kitchen was well equipped and the fire lit by Barrie every evening was very welcome! The surrounding townships are charming and friendly and the scenery breathtaking. We will be back and will recommend the Red Rattler to everyone. Thank you Pam and Barrie. Please give Maggie a pat from us! Ellen, Simon and Benson
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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