Frequently asked questions
about The Cudgee at Mudgee.

Where is The Cudgee located?

In Mudgee looking across the paddocks towards the Cudgegong River. The Cudgee is very close to Glen Willow stadium, many of the wineries and the excellent pubs and cafe’s in town. It’s approximately 15 min walk into the centre of town. The nearest pub is The Courthouse, less than 10 minutes walk away.

What rooms do you offer?

All of our rooms have ensuite bathrooms and have recently been refurbished. For larger groups or families we have a Two Bedroom Studio. This has a king bed, lounge area and kitchenette in the main room. The second bedroom has three extra long single beds. Family Rooms have a king bed and two extra long single beds. King Rooms are larger rooms with a king bed, lounge area and kitchenette. Deluxe Twin Rooms have a queen bed and king single and a sofa. Queen Rooms have a queen bed and arm chair.

Are pets allowed?

The Cudgee is a dog friendly motel. Dogs are allowed in our Deluxe Twin Rooms and a Family Room. We have large gardens that are perfect for exercising your four legged friend. You will need to add your dog to your booking and pay a small nightly surcharge.

Do you have parking?

We have complimentary guest parking on site. We have security cameras monitoring the car park to ensure security.

Is breakfast available?

We don’t offer breakfast as there are so many excellent cafes in town. Some of our favourite cafes are detailed here.

Are you close to Mudgee Wineries?

We are one of the closest motels to the Mudgee wineries. Putta Bucca Road runs alongside our property and takes you straight to the wineries. Some of the nearest wineries are Yeates, Lowe Family Wine Co, Bunnamagoo Estate Wines and Petersons Winery.

Do you offer contactless check-in?

Yes we do. Please contact reception by email (hello@thecudgee.com.au) or phone (0480 710 380) and contactless check-in can be arranged.

How far is The Cudgee from Mudgee town centre?

We are a couple of minutes by car or 15 minutes walking. You can either walk along Market Street, or take the scenic walk along the Cudgegong River then over the swing bridge into town.

What is the cancellation policy?

We only charge a cancellation fee if you cancel within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival date.

Do the rooms have air conditioning/heating?

All of our rooms have recently installed reverse cycle air conditioning/heating units.

Is The Cudgee family friendly?

Very much so! We have different family rooms available. We have cots available for the littlest children, and the cutest kids towels too! We also some fun pool toys for kids and croquet and finska for in the garden. None of these are plastic either! Just ask at reception and you can borrow the toys at no cost.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

You can check into your room from 2pm on the day of arrival and we ask that you check out by 10am on your day of departure. We can arrange early check in and late check out for a small fee. Please contact reception to arrange this, or select this option when you make your booking on our website.

What is there to do near Mudgee?

There is so much to do near Mudgee! Most famously there are excellent wineries and places to eat. Some of our favourite wineries are Yeates, Lowe Family Wine Co, Logan Wines, Bunnamagoo Estate Wines and Rosby Wines. For fine dining you might want to try Pipeclay Pumphouse or Blue Wren Farm. Or for a more casual meal, one of the pubs like The Paragon, The Oriental, Three Tails Brewery or Mudgee Brewery. Breakfast is catered for by the many cafes like Althea by Zin, Millbrie and Alby & Esthers.

If you want to get active, there is excellent road and gravel biking in the area. Maybe try the Central West Cycle Trail. Or mountain biking on the edge of town at Mudgee Common.

Other activities include kayaking and stand up paddle boarding at Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp. It’s an absolutely stunning waterway - and so is the drive from Mudgee, via historic Rylestone and Lue.

We have more details and links on this page of our website.

Do you allow group bookings?

Yes we do. The Cudgee is a great place for groups to stay because of the space we have for you all to get together. We also have a function room in the rear garden that we allow groups to book, provided they have booked more than four rooms. Please contact reception for more information.

How do I get to The Cudgee?

The best way to get to our motel in Mudgee is by car. If you are driving from Sydney you head through the Blue Mountains, then turn onto the Castlereagh Highway after Lithgow. When you get to Mudgee continue through town, following signs to Gulgong. We are the last property on the east side of Market Street. If you are coming from the north then we are the first property as you enter Mudgee!

Public transport is limited to buses as the railway line was shut many years ago. From Sydney take the train to Lithgow then the bus from there to Mudgee.