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It was withdrawn in 1934 and for many years formed part of a house near Brecon in Wales.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.
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.
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 online booking system is not always flexible enough to cope with the special deals etc that we sometimes offer (or perhaps its
because we dont fully understand how the system works!). However, card payments are processed by us manually and so
if the system is not giving you the price you are entitled to, make a note in the "special requirements" text box on the booking form.
We will then adjust the price and notify you before taking any money.
Railholiday and the TPO were featured on the BBC series "Great British Railway Journeys" in early 2010.
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!
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 :
