Elegant Accommodation: The Red Caboose Train Carriage in McGregor offers a villa with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a spacious garden, terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Comfortable Amenities: The villa features a hot tub, family rooms, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and outdoor furniture. Mountain and pool views enhance the relaxing atmosphere.
Convenient Location: Located 159 km from Cape Town International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve (3 km) and Robertson Art Gallery (15 km). Highly rated for its hot tub, attentive host, and excellent service support.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“What an experience. The carriage is beautifully restored, and the location is absolutely stunning. It was very clean and the beds were really comfortable.
The outside area under the trees, with the hot tub and pool plus the swing in the tree, made...”
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Paul
United Arab Emirates
“We absolutely loved our stay in the Red Caboose! What a treat to sleep in a beautifully restored train – everything was spotless and so thoughtfully prepared. The wood for the fire was ready and waiting, which made it extra cozy. The host was...”
Taryn
Switzerland
“Everything. Every detail is well thought out - all you need and don't have personally you can still find in the accommodation. It is a little bit of magic, well maintained and the hosts perfectly cater for you as the guest.”
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Candice
South Africa
“Unique in every way…. Immaculately kept and the views both inside and outside the caboose were gorgeous. The two pools were great- one cool and refreshing on a hot day and the wood heated pool-gorgeous for sunset soaking. Truly an experience to...”
George
South Africa
“It was a magical experience, it was beautiful restored and maintained and very comfortable”
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Jana-mari
South Africa
“Unique experience and beautiful stay! The accommodation was super clean. Our host was super friendly and was in contact communication with us to make sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend :) Thanks for the awesome stay!”
Sarinda
South Africa
“The carriage was beautifully restored, attention to detail fantastic”
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Alicia
South Africa
“The Red Caboose is a piece of heaven on earth. It was a lovely break away. I have so much respect for the restorations and effort that was put into this project. We will be back. The hot tub was amazing for the breezy nights and the splash pool...”
Susanna
South Africa
“It really exceeded all expextations. The caboose is clean and well set up with everything you might need. Attention to small things like bath salt and bubble bath, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion is highly appreciated. The caboose is really very...”
Swart
South Africa
“Loved the setting and nostalgic restoration of the train.Attention to detail was very good..retaining so much original detail of the train yet comforts of modern day.I loved my trip back in time.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by The Taljaards
9.9
9.9
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The Taljaards
A 1941 SAR Train Carriage Caboose.
Bought on Gumtree, hauled from Cape Town Station to Ceres then put on a flat bed with a 100 ton crane and moved to McGregor where she has been restored to her former beauty to be enjoyed by guests!!
We moved from the city and bought a little farm 4km outside the gorgeous village of McGregor in 2017 and haven't looked back.
We run various small businesses including free range chicken farming, an events venue and a livery yard for horses.
Languages spoken: German,English
Property surroundings
House rules
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Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 6 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform The Red Caboose Train Carriage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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