Choose the perfect carriage for your next holiday
We have five holiday carriages in two sites, Hayle in the far West of Cornwall and St Germans in South East Cornwall. For more information and images of each carriage, please click on the photos or links. All of our carriages feature:
- Very easy access to good main line train services with discount for arriving by train
- Prices are for the accommodation (not per person) and are totally inclusive. Electricity, heating etc. is included as is the use of bed linen (duvets, covers, sheets etc)
- Powered with 100% renewable energy
- Unlimited free broadband
- Connected to mains services - water, drainage, gas, etc.
- Free on-site car parking
- For guests in St Germans there is an Electric Vehicle charging point
Harvey - Hayle, West Cornwall
Step back in time with our 1950's coach Harvey in Hayle - a nostalgia trip on a Harry Potter style corridor carriage that exudes the charms of a golden age of travel. At 65 feet long there is enough space for all the family, but with the flexibility for couples or smaller groups to rent only one end at a reduced price. The garden is large and fully enclosed with swings, signal box play house/bird hide, butterfly garden and nature area. Situated within the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site on the North Coast with surf schools on the doorstep, Harvey is only a twenty minute walk from the three miles of golden sands that is St Ives Bay.
- Capacity 10 (at a push!) Up to six in the East end (one double bedroom and one quad bunk room) and a further four with the West end added. Please note that there is only a double bed in the West End, if further capacity is needed the West End lounge seats will convert to two beds. For optimum comfort we recommend up to six in the East End and two in the West.
- Let as East half of carriage with option to add West end for £120 extra
- 33' long (East only) 65' (East and West) by 8' wide
- Large enclosed garden with bbq, swings, signal box play house/bird hide and fire pit
- Wooden sun deck and train viewing platform
- Full central heating utilizing original radiators provided by an air source heat pump and mains drainage, water etc
- Pets welcome
Holiday Carriages - St Germans, South East Cornwall
St Germans is a great place to escape the crowds. Only a few miles from the fishing villages of Looe and Polperro, and the beautiful beaches and rugged cliffs of Whitsand Bay, this unspoilt gem of a location is perfect for singles, couples and smaller family groups. There is an excellent village play park and the nearby village recreation ground has an outside table tennis table, football pitch, rope swings, orchard and picnic tables.
The carriages are only a few minutes walk from the relaxing quay on the beautiful Tiddy estuary. Guests staying at St Germans also have access to our ten acres of private woodland, with winter snowdrop walk, nature trail, bluebells, garlic and summer flowers and sweet chestnuts in autumn.
All carriages at St Germans have use of the following shared facilities: Electric vehicle charging point, childrens push-a-long toy play area, games room with air hockey table, information centre, washing m/c and dryer, freezer, swing ball.
The map above shows the site as it will be when finished. Currently the Royal Saloon, Beaworthy, Gorseblossom and the Dining Carriage are awaiting restoration and are under covers in a fenced off work area. If you would like to look around the unrestored carriages we are always happy to give a tour during your stay.
Mevy
We are very proud of Mevy, a GWR Slip Coach, with its first class sleeping compartment and bespoke triple bunk beds for children. Converted and equipped to the highest standards in an eco friendly way, Mevy has fabulous views over the surrounding countryside and unlike the Travelling Post Office and The Old Luggage Van, is set away from the railway line. Mevy is sumptuously upholstered and equipped with allergy free mattresses and bedding. Sorry no pets in this carriage.
- Capacity 5
- 38' long by 8' wide
- 1st class double bedroom with Italian velvet upholstery, maple and mahogany panelling and English gold gilding
- Second bedroom with bespoke triple bunk beds - two smaller bunks 75 cm wide by 175cm long and one full length, 75cm wide single bed
- Kitchen area with fridge, electric cooker and microwave
- Lounge diner with TV/DVD, DAB radio and removeable table
- Roll top bath with shower, toilet, washbasin and shaver socket
- Ample hot water and central heating from our biomass boiler with electrical backup
- Garden area and deck with seating and BBQ facilities
Millpool
Millpool is our latest carriage and has been designed to be accessible to both able bodied and those with mobility problems. It is equipped to the Visit England M3I National Accessibility Scheme standard. The view from Millpool over the river valley and the fields of Port Eliot Estate is stunning and although we are still in our early years with this carriage we already have several regulars.
- Capacity: 2/3.
- 31' long by 8' wide
- Bedroom with option of single adjustable bed or conventional double bed
- Lounge diner with TV/DVD, DAB radio, single sofa bed and riser chair which can be removed to create more wheelchair space
- Galley kitchen with fridge, hob and oven with microwave and grill
- Wet room with toilet, shower, washbasin and shaver socket
- Wireless and wired free broadband internet access
- Ample hot water and central heating from our biomass boiler with electrical backup
- Enclosed patio area with seating and BBQ facilities
- Range of room layout and equipment options available at no extra cost to make your holiday easier
- Pets welcome
The Old Luggage Van
Nestled in a sweet trackside garden beside the station at St Germans, The Old Luggage Van is suitable for single guests or couples. With a double bed and wood burning stove it makes a great, cosy place to retreat to in the winter and has a lovely enclosed spring garden filled with bulbs and camellias. We offer short breaks all year round in the Old Luggage Van and these are very popular. The garden is enclosed and pets are welcome.
- Capacity 2
- 24' long by 8' wide
- Double bedroom area separated by curtains
- WC with washbasin and shaver socket
- Shower room
- Galley kitchen with fridge, induction hob and microwave/conventional oven
- Lounge diner with TV/DVD/CD and DAB radio, fireside chairs and wood burning stove c/w kettle
- Ample electric heating. All logs and electricity are included in holiday price.
- Enclosed garden area with seating and BBQ facilities
- Pets welcome
The Travelling Post Office
The Travelling Post Office, also beside the station in St Germans has been our most popular coach to date. Beautifully converted for families of four (or up to six using the sofa bed in the lounge) it is open for short breaks and weeks all year. It featured in Michael Portillo's Great British Railway Journeys on BBC2 and also on ITV1's Holiday Home Sweet Home, a collection of the best UK holiday breaks. Like Harvey it books very early in school holiday times, so do secure your break well in advance to avoid disappointment. The two bedrooms are adjoining with a connecting door and there is space in the double for a cot which we can provide at no extra cost.
- Capacity 4/6
- 48' long by 8' wide
- Double bed room
- Second bedroom with 2 bunks c/w safety bars (top bunk suitable for child or agile adult only)
- Dining/lounge area with colour TV/DVD and hi-fi with seating, double sofa bed and wood burning stove
- Galley style kitchen with fridge, hob and microwave/conventional oven etc
- WC with washbasin, shaver socket and shower
- Ample electric heating. All logs and electricity are included in holiday price.
- Enclosed garden area with seating and BBQ facilities
- Step free access and wheelchair accessible as far as lobby area
- Pets welcome
Special Requirements
In addition to Millpool, for those with limited mobility the Travelling Post Office has a permanent ramp giving wheelchair access to the lobby. We have a smoke alarm for the deaf available on request. Guide dogs are free. Autistic children and adults are very welcome. Please let us know of any special needs you have, and we will be able to advise on suitability. Please follow this link to see our access guide.
All carriages are suited for walking and outdoor activities. Sited beside Cornish stations, public transport access is excellent - for rail enthusiasts there are always plenty of trains to enjoy, but not so many you won't enjoy a full nights sleep.
Trainspotting
Trainspotting is best in the line-side coaches at St Germans, The Old Luggage Van and The Travelling Post Office . There is a viewing deck at Harvey so children can wave at the trains and see who can get the most flamboyant hoot!
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