3 Converted Quality Self Catering Railway Carriages In St Germans Bay

The St Ives Bay SK2 is a beautifully converted BR Mark 1 Corridor Coach adjacent to the platform at Hayle railway station on the coast of West Cornwall, UK, 5 miles from St Ives. A sympathetic conversion to self catering holiday accommodation means this carriage retains most of its original features. It is within easy walking distance of the golden sands of Hayle beach, Paradise Park and a wonderful array of Hayle restaurants. Public transport is good with both train and bus access easy. The carriage is divided into two holiday homes, each with its own kitchen, lounge/diner/bedroom, bathroom and bunkroom (the East End has an additional double bedroom). By booking both lets, it has the capacity to accommodate two families or larger groups of friends. On-site there are swings and the enclosed grounds around the carriage are spacious - plenty of room for den making as well as viewing the trains!

The Travelling Post Office is located on a railway siding adjoining the platform at the village station of St Germans, in South East Cornwall. This historic TPO was in the train hauled by City of Truro on its famous 100mph run. The picturesque village of St Germans is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the surounding estuary has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. For the rail fan, there are fine views of trains on the adjacent GWR Plymouth to Penzance main railway line. There is a good train service to Plymouth, Devon and west into Cornwall, making this an excellent base for enjoying day trips by train. Sleeping up to six, the Travelling Post Office is a perfect place to stay for families, friends and couples alike. With clerestory windows along the full length of the coach the feeling of light and space in this carriage is truly special.