Self catering holiday accommodation for rail fans in cornwall, uk.

Things to Do in Cornwall and SW Devon

PT indicates that it is reasonably easy to reach by public transport.

Houses, Gardens and Natural History

National Trust (01208 74281) - has many properties and 40% of the coastline in Cornwall

Antony House, Torpoint (F2) (01752 812191) - C18th house in Repton gardens overlooking Tamar estuary
Cotehele, St Dominick (F3) (01579 351346) - Ancient house, gardens, quay and working mill
Glendurgan, Falmouth (C2) (01326 250906) - Sub-tropical valley garden with maze and Giants Stride
Lanhydrock, Bodmin (E3) - "The finest house in Cornwall" (PT)
St Michaels Mount, Penzance (B2) (01736 710507) - magical island surmounted by a medieval castle (PT)
The Old Post Office, Tintagel (D3) - small C14th manor full of charm
Trelissick, Feock (D2) - a garden renowned for its maritime views over Carrick Roads
Trengwainton, Penzance (B2) - a garden closely linked to the stream running through its valley
Trerice, Newquay (D3) - architectural gem of an Elizabethan manor house
Buckland Abbey, Yelverton (G3) - peaceful setting belies its past as the home of Sir Francis Drake
Saltram, Plymouth (G3) - perfectly proportioned mansion with Palladian facades around a Tudor core
Lydford Gorge, Okehampton (G3) - 1.5 miles long with 90' White Lady Waterfall and Devils Cauldron

English Heritage

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth (D2) - (01326 316594) (PT)
St Mawes Castle (D2) - (01326 270526) (PT)

Prideaux Place, Padstow (D3) - in the same family for 400 years
Japanese Garden and Bonsai Nursery, Newquay (D3) - self explanatory !
Pencarrow, Bodmin (E3) - Georgian house and grade II listed garden (01208841369)
Trewithen, Truro (D2) (01726 883647) - 30 acres of woodland garden
Tresco Abbey Gardens, Isles of Scilly (A1) (01720 422849) - island climate allows cultivation of exotic species
The Eden Project (E2) - Giant biospheres set in an old china clay pit recreating climates of the world (PT) The Eden Project set up a skating rink in front of the biomes during the winter.

The Eden Project set up a skating rink in front of the biomes during the winter.

Probus Gardens, Truro (D2) - a series of small gardens covering 5.5 acres (01726 882597)
Trevarno Gardens, Helston (C2) (01326 574274) - historic Cornish estate dating from 1245
Mount Edgcumbe, Torpoint (G2) - House set in 900 acre grounds which are free and open all year
The Elizabethan House, Plymouth (G2) - merchant seafarers home on the Barbican. (PT)
The Merchants House, Plymouth (G2) - "Devons finest Jacobean house"
Trebah, Falmouth (C2) (01326 250448) - steeply wooded ravine garden sloping to the Helford river
Heligan, Pentewan (E2) - major garden restoration project, often featured on television
RHS Garden Rosemoor, Bideford (G4) - "A garden for all seasons"
Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh (H3) - "a living benedictine Monastery"
The Garden House, Yelverton (G3) - "8 acres of glorious gardens"
Lamorran House Gardens, St Mawes (D2) (01326 270800) - home to a vast array of palms and sub-tropical plants

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St Ives Bay SK2
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Hayle Area Info on Hayle and West Cornwall, St Ives, Penzance, Newquay, Truro, Mousehole, St Michaels Mount, Lands End, The Lizard, Falmouth, St Mawes and the Lost Gardens of Heligan

Gallery Pictures of the St Ives Bay SK2, Hayle and West Cornwall

Virtual Tour Have a look around the SK2 by way of a series of photos

Visitors Comments Genuine extracts from the St Ives Bay SK2 visitors book

Travelling Post Office
The Travelling Post Office holiday let home page

St Germans Area Info on St Germans and South East Cornwall, Whitsand Bay, Looe, Millendreath, Polperro, Fowey, Mevagissey, and the Eden Project

Gallery Pictures of the Travelling Post Office, St Germans station and village

Virtual tour Have a look around the TPO by way of a series of photos

History Some history of GWR Travelling Post Office 841

The Old Luggage Van
The Old Luggage Van vacation carriage home page

St Germans Area Info on St Germans and South East Cornwall, Whitsand Bay, Looe, Millendreath, Polperro, Fowey, Mevagissey, and the Eden Project

Gallery Pictures of the Old Luggage Van, St Germans station and village

Virtual Tour Have a look around the Old Luggage Van with a series of photos

Visitors Comments Genuine extracts from the Old Luggage Van visitors book

Walks from St Germans Selection of walks centred on the village

Prices and Availability
This years prices and availability for all the holiday lets

Next years prices Next years prices and availability for all the holiday lets

Booking
How to book your railway carriage holiday accommodation. You can book over the phone by card or by post with a cheque.

Booking Form Use this if you are sending payment by post.

Booking Conditions The legal stuff

Things to do
Holiday planning ideas for making the most of your stay

Rail and Heritage Railways and trains (standard, narrow gauge & model railways), heritage & attractions to engage the technically minded (prehistoric sites, Cornish mines, the cornish mining world heritage site, china clay extraction, lighthouses etc.)

Houses & Gardens National Trust, English Heritage and private houses, country estates, gardens and castles open to the public

Other attractions Theme parks (Flambards, Creally) kids play areas, aquariums, animal attractions (Newquay and Paignton zoo, Paradise Park, National Seal Sanctuary etc.)

Beaches and Outdoor Activities The best beaches with info on facilities, access, family friendly, dog friendly plus walking, surfing, fishing, canoeing, golf, sailing, diving, karting etc.

Day Trips by Train Some possible itineries for days out by train in cornwall

Fishing Places to fish near our holiday carriages

Walking Places to walk near our holiday carriages

Getting Around
Public transport info; trains, buses, taxis, ferries etc.

News
Late availability deals, special offers, promotions and last minute discounts + Railholiday news and projects

Links
A massive resource with sections on; Cornish and south west railway, environmental, railway sites around the world, Fotopic and other rail photography sites, history and heritage, holiday and charter train, mail by rail, model railway, alternative places to stay including self-catering cottages, camp sites, caravan parks, bed & breakfast, guest houses, farmhouse b&b, hotels and holiday parks, preserved railways, railway search engines and groups.

Contact
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SITE MAP - left click on the underlined Section or Sub Page to go to that page
Section	Sub Pages	Details
Home Page		The Railholiday self catering holiday accommodation home page
St Ives Bay SK2		The St Ives Bay SK2 holiday carriage home page
	Hayle Area	Info on Hayle and West Cornwall, St Ives, Penzance, Newquay, Truro, Mousehole, St Michaels Mount, Lands End, The Lizard, Falmouth, St Mawes and the Lost Gardens of Heligan
	Gallery	Pictures of the St Ives Bay SK2, Hayle and West Cornwall
	Virtual Tour	Have a look around the SK2 by way of a series of photos
	Visitors Comments	Genuine extracts from the St Ives Bay SK2 visitors book
Travelling Post Office		The Travelling Post Office holiday let home page
	St Germans Area	Info on St Germans and South East Cornwall, Whitsand Bay, Looe, Millendreath, Polperro, Fowey, Mevagissey, and the Eden Project
	Gallery	Pictures of the Travelling Post Office, St Germans station and village
	Virtual tour	Have a look around the TPO by way of a series of photos
	History	Some history of GWR Travelling Post Office 841
The Old Luggage Van		The Old Luggage Van vacation carriage home page
	St Germans Area	Info on St Germans and South East Cornwall, Whitsand Bay, Looe, Millendreath, Polperro, Fowey, Mevagissey, and the Eden Project
	Gallery	Pictures of the Old Luggage Van, St Germans station and village
	Virtual Tour	Have a look around the Old Luggage Van with a series of photos
	Visitors Comments	Genuine extracts from the Old Luggage Van visitors book
	Walks from St Germans	Selection of walks centred on the village
Prices and Availability		This years prices and availability for all the holiday lets
	Next years prices	Next years prices and availability for all the holiday lets
Booking		How to book your railway carriage holiday accommodation. You can book over the phone by card or by post with a cheque.
	Booking Form	Use this if you are sending payment by post.
	Booking Conditions	The legal stuff
Things to do		Holiday planning ideas for making the most of your stay
	Rail and Heritage	Railways and trains (standard, narrow gauge & model railways), heritage & attractions to engage the technically minded (prehistoric sites, Cornish mines, the cornish mining world heritage site, china clay extraction, lighthouses etc.)
	Houses & Gardens	National Trust, English Heritage and private houses, country estates, gardens and castles open to the public
	Other attractions	Theme parks (Flambards, Creally) kids play areas, aquariums, animal attractions (Newquay and Paignton zoo, Paradise Park, National Seal Sanctuary etc.)
	Beaches and Outdoor Activities	The best beaches with info on facilities, access, family friendly, dog friendly plus walking, surfing, fishing, canoeing, golf, sailing, diving, karting etc.
	Day Trips by Train	Some possible itineries for days out by train in cornwall
	Fishing	Places to fish near our holiday carriages
	Walking	Places to walk near our holiday carriages
Getting Around		Public transport info; trains, buses, taxis, ferries etc.
News		Late availability deals, special offers, promotions and last minute discounts + Railholiday news and projects
Links		A massive resource with sections on; Cornish and south west railway, environmental, railway sites around the world, Fotopic and other rail photography sites, history and heritage, holiday and charter train, mail by rail, model railway, alternative places to stay including self-catering cottages, camp sites, caravan parks, bed & breakfast, guest houses, farmhouse b&b, hotels and holiday parks, preserved railways, railway search engines and groups.
Contact		How to contact Railholiday