Prices, Availability and Booking

You can check prices and book your holiday at anytime with our online booking system. Using the calendar below, click on your chosen holiday start date (start days are underlined and bold) and let the system guide you. If you need assistance or would rather make your booking over the phone, please don't hesitate to call us on 01503 230783 or 07776 261192 and we'll do our best to help.

To check on prices, click on the start and end dates in the calendar below and the price will be displayed. Should a price not show it could be because you have selected less than the minimum number of nights. If it's not that then please call us on the above numbers and we can check prices for you. Please rotate your phone to see the planner fully or go to a carriages own page for a dedicated calendar.

Notes When Booking

Green shows available dates, pink shows already booked
Any breaks in green should be bookable. If for some reason there are problems please call Lizzy on 07776 261192.
All bookings are accepted subject to our Terms and Conditions
We offer Standard and Flexible Cancellation rates. Please consider which to go for before making your booking here.
Changeover day for week stays in The Old Luggage Van, Mevy, The Travelling Post Office and Millpool is normally Friday, Harvey is Saturday.
Short breaks normally run from Monday to Friday (4 nights) or Friday to Monday (3 nights) in all carriages. Short breaks between November and March can be booked at any time. Short breaks from April to October will only become available close to the holiday start date.
The deposit required when booking is £150 with the balance due 12 weeks before the holiday start. If you are booking within 12 weeks of the your holidays start date, full payment will be required.
Pets are welcome (except in Mevy) subject to our terms and conditions and payment of the appropiate fee of £25 per pet.
Harvey - The price quoted is for the East end of the carriage. There is an option during the booking process to upgrade to include the West End for only £120. The maximum party size for booking only one end of Harvey is four. If your party is larger than four, you will also need to book the West End.
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Frequently asked Questions

How much does it cost to stay in a railway carriage?
The cost of staying in our railway carriages varies throughout the year, and depends on the size of the carriage. Generally speaking in St Germans the Travelling Post Office is the most expensive, with the smaller carriages being a better option for a value break.

Can I book over the phone?
You can book over the phone. We know it can be useful to talk over your requirements and any special requests. We are always happy to take queries or telephone bookings; simply call Lizzy on 07776 261192. You can also email us office@railholiday.co.uk

Do you offer last minute deals?
We do not offer last minute deals as a rule; we want our guests to confidently book in advance knowing they have the best price. We will however sometimes offer cancellations at a reduced rate; this is usually done by email, so if you would like to be kept in the loop, please join our mailing list.

Are any of your carriages good for groups?
Our railway carriage Harvey of Hayle is good for groups, as it will sleep up to ten, has a large garden and is pet friendly. It is also possible to book a group of carriages in St Germans. When all carriages are occupied, there is a total of fifteen bed spaces.

Is it possible to book a short break in a railway carriage?
We offer short breaks in all our railway carriages from November to March. In the peak season we favour bookings of a week or more, but do offer short breaks for any remaining availability from twelve weeks before the holiday start date.

Do you offer free cancellation?
We have a free cancellation option when booking, which adds a little to the overall price. If you then need to cancel up to two weeks before the holiday start date, then all you lose is the free cancellation fee.

Can I stay in a railway carriage for one night?
We are sorry, but we do not take one night bookings, as we try and minimise the number of changeovers for environmental reasons. Our shortest breaks are usually three nights, but we will sometimes offer two in the smallest carriages in January. We usually recommending talking to Chris at Tamar Belle on the Tamar Valley line if you want a short stay bed and breakfast experience.

I only want to stay for two nights, how do I book this?
You are welcome to book a Friday to Monday break and leave at any time at all on Sunday.

How much will it cost for my dog to stay in a railway carriage?
Dogs are welcome in all carriages except Mevy, and cost £25 each per stay.

Which carriage is best for accessibility?
Millpool is the most accessible carriage, which has been designed with wheelchair users in mind. However the Travelling Post Office has a ramp and is all on one level, and Mevy is pet free, so a good choice for allergy sufferers.

When will the royal coach be ready to book?
We have no idea! Ask us again in a few years time!