The Red Caboose Train Carriage

Self Catering

Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
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Capacity: 4 people
No children under 6
Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 11:00
Address: Red Earth Farm, Langverwagten Road, McGregor, 6708, Western Cape
From R2 500 per night (sleeps 4)

Description

The Red Caboose Train Carriage is a one-of-a-kind, beautifully restored 1941 SAR Caboose carriage that offers accommodation on a train. It is situated on Red Earth Farm, 15 km from Robertson and 4 km from McGregor.

This train accommodation can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a lovely self-catering kitchen. The main bedroom is furnished with a double bed, while the second bedroom is furnished with a bunk bed, ideally suited for 2 children. The bathroom is fitted with a bath, basin, and toilet. Crisp linen and towels are provided.

The kitchen is equipped with a bar fridge and freezer, stove, oven, basic cutlery, crockery, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. There’s a lovely dining area with a comfortable booth for guests to enjoy their meals.

Outside, guests are spoiled with the wonders of nature surrounding this carriage. Enjoy the gorgeous valley and mountain views from the wood-fired hot tub, and have a braai in the lovely firepit. Guests are afforded safe and secure parking on the premises.

The Red Caboose Train Carriage is situated in a great location. It is located within close proximity to Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, wine farms, Eseltjierus Donkey Sanctuary, and 4 km from McGregor Village, where guests will find wonderful cafés, restaurants, and shops.

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Room Arrangements

Sleeps up to 4 people • 2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom

Bedroom

1 x Double Bed

Bedroom

1 x Bunk Bed

Bathroom

Bath, Toilet

What you'll find here

Tea and Coffee

Free Secure Parking

Wi-Fi

Swimming Pool

Full Kitchen

Braai

Hot Tub

Reviews

4.4/ 5

Based on 8 reviews

Very Good

Cleanliness

4.6

Location

4.1

Value for money

4.3

Service

4.5

Safety

4.6

Guest highlights

Nicole H

With partner

5.0

All aboard magical journey. Affirmation of the Red Caboose's charm. The attention to detail provides a unique yet luxurious ambiance. One can unwind i...

Aug 2024

Marius V

5.0

Nostalgic, unique tranquility. Very nice and unique place to stay. Everything you need for self-catering.

Apr 2024

Vivica O

Family with young children

5.0

Such a beautiful stay. Absolutely the best experience ever. Will definitely go back.

Dec 2023

Jonathan C

Family with young children

5.0

What a surprisingly unique experience. We felt welcome from the minute we arrived. Steph and Dustin did an amazing job restoring the old 1941 caboose....

Oct 2023

Giles C

Family with young children

4.8

Lovely unique stay in McGregor in the Red Caboose train carriage. We loved our stay at the Red Caboose. Everything was beautifully made up, and we wer...

Dec 2023

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