Our latest project, The Travelling Post Office affords quality self catering holiday accommodation, sleeping 6. It is located on a railway siding adjoining the station platform at St Germans, in South East Cornwall, UK. There are fine views of passing trains on the adjacent GWR Plymouth to Penzance main railway line and over the Lynher
valley.
TPO No. 841 went into service in 1889 having been built for the Great Western Railway. Originally built with broad gauge bogies with a narrow body, it was converted to standard gauge in June 1891. It was withdrawn in 1934 and for many years formed part of a house near Brecon in Wales. 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 high standard holiday accommodation for the rail enthusiast.
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 railway siding on which the Travelling Post Office sits was used for loading agricultural produce. Guests have the use of a private access to the platform and ten acres of private woodland.
The TPO measures 48 feet by 8 feet and offers the
following facilities :
flushing toilet with washbasin, shaver socket and shower
galley style kitchen with fridge, hob and microwave/conventional oven etc
double bed room
bunk room with 2 bunks c/w safety bars (top bunk suitable for child or agile adult only)
dining/lounge area with colour TV/DVD and hi-fi with seating converting into 2 singles or a double bed
enclosed garden area with seating and BBQ facilities
free on-site car parking space
ample electric heating included in prices
mains electricity, water and drainage
use of childrens play area, games room with air hockey table, washing m/c and dryer, freezer, swing ball, etc
unrestricted free broadband access
Pets are welcome by prior arrangement and a cot and high chair are available at no extra cost. Our prices are totally inclusive of all services, bedding, towels etc.
Railholiday and the TPO were featured on the BBC series "Great British Railway Journeys" in early 2010.
1. A look at life in the Travelling Post Office, by Eric Goldsworthy. 2. St. Germans Play Area.
(NOTE: If you book on-line we will reduce the price to £295 when we process the booking and before any money is taken)
For maps and aerial photos try the St Germans Area page or for holiday planning ideas go to the Things To Dopage
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 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.
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
Our latest project, The Travelling Post Office affords quality self catering holiday accommodation, sleeping 6. It is located on a railway siding adjoining the station platform at St Germans, in South East Cornwall, UK. There are fine views of passing trains on the adjacent GWR Plymouth to Penzance main railway line and over the Lynher
valley.
The TPO measures 48 feet by 8 feet and offers the
following facilities :
