Railholiday Self Catering Holiday Accommodation with a Difference @ Chycor Cornwall

The Old Luggage Van and

The Travelling Post Office

Self catering holiday accommodation in beautifully converted railway carriages in the lovely village of St Germans, South East Cornwall.

Railholiday Ltd is a family run business that offers self-catering accommodation in beautifully restored railway carriages. The Old Luggage Van and The Travelling Post Office are sited in picturesque St Germans, South East Cornwall. Both carriages offer all the comforts of home, whilst retaining many of their original features. Each has its own enclosed garden and guests also have the use of ten acres of woodland. Walkers, children and dogs are all welcomed. We have a Green Acorn Award for our contribution towards sustainable tourism and commitment to the environment.

We Are Open All Year.

Contact Details - call Lizzy on the numbers below or visit our website

Telephone: 01503 230783	Mobile: 07776 261192	Email: office@railholiday.co.uk	Enquiry Form
www.railholiday.co.uk

Quirky, cosy and charming, The Old Luggage Van nestles amongst a garden of spring bulbs and camellias at the western end of St Germans Station. With its double bed and wood-burning stove, The Old Luggage Van makes a relaxing base from which to explore Devon and Cornwall at all times of year. It has been featured on BBC Breakfast News as well as in several local and national newspapers and magazines. The Old Luggage Van was Railholiday's first venture and it’s success and popularity led to the conversion of our other coaches.

Our other coach, The Travelling Post Office, featured on the BBC's Great British Railway Journeys with Michael Portillo and this Victorian coach is a real gem. Clerestory windows run along the full length of the coach and give a really special feeling of light and space, while retaining the cosiness of a wooden coach. Children love the bunkroom with its tiny windows looking out over the railway, and the garden is a mass of roses in the summer.

The Travelling Post Office is most comfortable for four people, but will sleep up to six. It sits in its own enclosed garden, complete with barbecue and swing ball set. There is a double bedroom and bunk room, and the seat in the lounge will convert to offer a further two beds, either as a double or two singles.

For prices and availability please visit our website. We are open all year, but do book up well in advance during peak periods.

Location

The country village of St Germans has everything you could want to make your holiday complete - bracing walks, a well stocked community shop and post office, a friendly pub serving great food, a super children's play park and a recreational ground with skate and bike area for teenagers.

The country estate of Port Eliot opens its doors between March and July and has a beautiful woodland garden and tea rooms. The Norman church and pretty quay make it no surprise this village nestles in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It also has Special Scientific Interest rating on account of the diversity of bird life along the river.

Less than ten miles from the fishing villages of Looe, Polperro, Kingsand and Cawsand, the nearest beaches are just four miles away and accessible by bus and foot.

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Additional Information

St Germans has a very good train service making it a great base for a holiday using public transport. We offer £25 cash-back for guests arriving by train or bus.

Guests have access to ten acres of private woodland and children have their very own play area and games room. A cot and high chair can be provided for no extra charge. There are full recycling facilities, and we have a Green Acorn award for our contribution to environmentally friendly sustainable tourism practice.

All linen and electricity is provided. Guests have access to a laundry room. Walkers, families and pets are all welcome. There is a surcharge of just £20 a week for pets. Guide dogs are free. For the Travelling Post Office a ramp can be put up on request and there is a smoke alarm for the deaf that can be placed in either carriage, again on request.

Short breaks are available all year round.

For further information about our accommodation and our other carriage at Hayle, near St Ives, please visit our website