The Old Luggage Van updates the camping coach
tradition by offering quality self catering holiday accommodation, sleeping 4. It is
located on a delightful site adjoining the station platform at St Germans, in
South East Cornwall, UK. There are good views of passing trains on the adjacent
GWR Plymouth to Penzance main railway line. In an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Special Scientific Interest, the Old Luggage Van makes the perfect 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.
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it had been since being withdrawn from service in August 1932.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. The inside has been sympathetically converted into wonderful,
cosy holiday accommodation - you will love it wether you are interested in trains or not.
The railway station at St Germans was built in 1858
to a design by Brunel. Although the main railway station building is now lived
in by your hosts, the platform is still in use - served by over 20 stopping
trains per day. Guests also have the use of ten acres of private woodland.
The van measures 24 feet by 8 feet and offers the
following facilities :
flushing toilet with washbasin and shaver socket
shower room
kitchen area with fridge, hob and microwave/conventional oven
lounge diner with TV/DVD and hi-fi converting into a double or
two single beds
bunk room with 2 bunks (top bunk suitable for child or agile adult)
ample electric heating
spacious enclosed garden area with seating and BBQ facilities
free on-site car parking space
use of childrens play area and games room with air hockey, swing ball, etc
laundry facilities and deep freeze
Unrestricted free broadband access
Pets are welcome by prior arrangement and a cot and high chair are available at no extra cost.
For maps and aerial photos try the St Germans Area page or for holiday planning ideas go to the Things To Do page
1. A look at life in the Luggage Van, by Eric Goldsworthy. 2. A look at St. Germans Play Area.
Notes When Booking
The special deals etc that we sometimes offer are not always shown on the online booking system. However card payments are processed by us manually and soif the system is not giving you the price you are entitled to, or the exact dates advertised, make the booking as best you can and make a note in the "special requirements" text box on the booking form. We will then adjust the price/dates and notify you before taking any money. Alternatively make the booking over the phone on 01503 230783.
South East Cornwall Tourism Association inspected member
SECTA Green Acorn Award in recognition of our contribution to sustainable tourism and our commitment to the environment
The Old Luggage Van updates the camping coach
tradition by offering quality self catering holiday accommodation, sleeping 4. It is
located on a delightful site adjoining the station platform at St Germans, in
South East Cornwall, UK. There are good views of passing trains on the adjacent
GWR Plymouth to Penzance main railway line. In an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Special Scientific Interest, the Old Luggage Van makes the perfect 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 van measures 24 feet by 8 feet and offers the
following facilities :
