Christmas 2025 availability

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