The Old Luggage Van - St Germans, Cornwall
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 It was recovered from a site at Wadebridge, Cornwall in 1995 where it had been since being withdrawn from service in August 1932.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.
The van measures 24 feet by 8 feet and offers the
following facilities :
Springtime Short Break Specials - Come and experience the wonderful Cornish springtime - Monday to Friday or Friday to Monday in the Old Luggage Van or Sk2 East for only £195, or in the Travelling Post Office for only £245!


For maps and aerial photos try the St Germans Area page or for holiday planning ideas go to the Things To Do page
Notes When Booking

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


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