The Old Luggage Van Holiday Carriage

St Germans - Cornwall - PL12 5LU

Railway living Journey to the past without leaving home comforts behind! Our pet friendly, award winning Old Luggage Van is located in an enclosed garden adjoining the station platform at St Germans, in South East Cornwall, UK. Great views of trains on the adjacent GWR Plymouth to Penzance main railway line make it perfect for rail enthusiasts or as a romantic getaway for couples.

In an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Special Scientific Interest, The Old Luggage Van is a great base for your bird watching, cycling or walking holiday. We include lots of books on walking in the carriage, and the coast path is only a short bus ride away. The wood burner keeps the carriage cosy throughout the colder months (or you can use the electric heating) and all fuel is provided.

quirky accommodation Passenger Luggage Van No. 1353 went into service in December 1896 having been built for the London and South Western Railway (LSWR) at Eastleigh. It was recovered from a site at Wadebridge, Cornwall in 1995 where it had been since being withdrawn from service in August 1932. It is now mounted on a reconstruction of the original chassis and has been restored externally to the original colour scheme. For more, look at our OLV History page.

The inside has been converted into a cosy holiday home with authenticity in mind, that even those that are not madcap rail enthusiasts love. Pets are welcome and will enjoy the enclosed garden and the ten acres of private woodland just a few minutes walk away. Do have a look at our pets page.

Old Luggage Van floor plan The Luggage Van is compact! It measures 24 feet by 8 feet and offers the following facilities:

Toilet with washbasin and shaver socket
Shower room
Galley kitchen with fridge, hob and microwave with convection oven
Lounge diner with TV/DVD and hi-fi, fireside chairs and wood burning stove c/w kettle
Wireless and wired free broadband internet access
Double bedroom
Electric heating and wood burning stove. All logs and electricity are included in holiday price.
Enclosed garden with seating and BBQ facilities
Free on-site car parking space
Laundry facilities and freezer

Please follow these links for more about the Carriage Inventory, Accessibility, Visitors Comments or the History of the carriage.

railway carriage lounge

Steam trains through Cornwall pass occassionally

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If you prefer, we are pleased to accept telephone enquiries and bookings at any time on 01503 230783.

Old Luggage Van Visitors Comments

"The OLV is as good as everyone says with lovely little touches."

"We were amazed at its uniqueness and the comfort it provides"

"Oh Wow!!! This exceeded all expectations - Absolutely Fabulous!!"

"Couldn't have wished for a more perfect romantic weekend."

"We could live here forever"

"Loved boiling kettle on stove for cup of tea."

"A little oasis of luxury."

"This holiday has been one of the most enjoyable that we have experienced."

"My first visit and will not be my last! Have had a lovely time."

"Such peace and quiet we have not know for some time. Simply, Thank you."

"The bed has to be the most comfortable in the world!"

"A wonderful surprise for my 65th birthday."

"Despite the mixed weather we have really enjoyed our stay. The log burner was a plus for cooler evenings."

"Unique accommodation, well equipped and cosy with thoughtful touches."

"Loved watching all the birds in the garden."

"What an experience - so many facilities in a compact space."

"The minute I walked in I felt totally enchanted - what a treat."

"Our first time in the OLV and I can see why the comment book glows!" .

"My weeks holiday in your Luggage Van was the best holiday I've had for years. This little van was as cosy as you could wish. The situation it was in was nothing short of being totally superb."

"When you can combine railway activity with glorious countryside and fascinating resorts, who needs abroad!"

"Wish we had stayed for two weeks as there is so much to see and do!"

"What fun! ... an ingeniously constructed and well appointed space."

"The best equipped holiday accommodation we have ever stayed in."

"As a madcap rail enthusiast this was sheer heaven."

"An excellent Holiday, The Pullman, Royal Train and Steam Loco Special were only surpassed by the warm reception and help of "mine hosts" Lots of thanks to Lizzy, David & family"

"The petrol crisis hasn't bothered us with the good links by train from St. Germans. Have travelled to many places throughout the world and this is one of my favourites."

"We quite simply love this place."

"10 out of 10 - probably the best online camping in the world."

"Yes we're back again for our nineteenth and twentieth weeks. Gets better every time."