The St Ives Bay SK2
in the coastal town of Hayle, West Cornwall, sits in over half an acre of enclosed gardens.
Beside Hayle station on the Cornish main line, it is one stop away from the branch
line to St Ives and only a short walk from three miles of golden sands.
Divided into two lets, but also rentable as a whole, this 1957 corridor coach offers a real trip down memory lane.
Converted into quality self catering accommodation it retains almost all of its original British Rail features including
all the compartments, lamp shades, luggage racks, mirrors, blinds and upholstery.
Hayle is the perfect place for a family holiday with beaches, attractions and family friendly pubs and restaurants in abundance -
you will find lots of interest for all ages
by visiting our Hayle page. We have strived
to make the carriage perfect for families, with swings, toys, books, DVDs and more.
Our own children Walter (13) and Poppy (10) love staying in The St Ives Bay SK2.
The carriage is divided into two separate lets at the central cross corridor by
lockable sliding doors. These doors isolate the central cross corridor thus
forming an effective sound barrier between the two lets. The West End sleeps up to 6 and the East End, 8.
The carriage can accommodate groups of up to 14 by renting
both ends and leaving the dividing doors open. Outside of the school holidays the West End costs only an additional £120 when added to an East End booking. Look out for more special offers on our offers page
Both the lets feature :
Ample free parking on site
Enclosed garden with bbq
Well equiped kitchen compartment with fridge, microwave/conventional oven, hob, toaster, kettle, etc
Lounge/dining/twin or double bed compartment with TV/dvd and CD/radio
Bunk room with 4 singles or a double bed
Wooden sun deck
Gas heated hot water and full central heating utilizing original radiators
Connected to mains services - drainage, water, electricity & gas (inclusive in our prices)
Our prices are for the accommodation (not per person) and are totally inclusive. Electricity, heating etc. is included as is the use of bed linen (duvets, covers, sheets etc) and towels.
For the full carriage inventory please see the Inventory Page.
In addition to the above the West end also features a wc/shower compartment whilst the East end has
a conventional double bed compartment and separate WC and shower rooms.
At Railholiday we know how important the environment is to our guests, so offer holidays that are eco friendly. At Hayle this includes full recycling and composting facilities, green energy supply (Good Energy), cashback if you arrive by public transport and a wild area for butterflies and birds. You can read more about our green record on our green page
Visit the SK2 Gallery for full internal and external pictures of the carriage.
During school holidays pets are only welcome when the whole carriage is let to one party. Off season pets are welcome in the East End.
For maps, aerial photos and things to do, go to the Hayle Area page
Please Note - The special deals etc that we sometimes offer on the website are not always shown on the online booking system. However card payments
are processed by us manually and so
if 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.
St Ives Bay SK2 - Pets are welcome in the East end except during school holidays when pets are only accepted when the whole carriage is
let to one party at a time; ie. having booked the East End you also book the West End. Dogs must be kept on a lead outside
if the other end is booked to another party.
SK2 West - Off season when booking the East End the West End may be added for an additional £120. This offer is only
valid outside of school holiday times. If you only book one end, the other end of the carriage may be let to another party.
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
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.)
Theme parks (Flambards, Creally) kids play areas, aquariums,
animal attractions (Newquay and Paignton zoo, Paradise Park, National Seal Sanctuary etc.)
The best beaches with info on facilities, access, family friendly,
dog friendly plus walking, surfing, fishing, canoeing, golf, sailing, diving, karting etc.
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.
The St Ives Bay SK2
in the coastal town of Hayle, West Cornwall, sits in over half an acre of enclosed gardens.
Beside Hayle station on the Cornish main line, it is one stop away from the branch
line to St Ives and only a short walk from three miles of golden sands.
