Perfect for a relaxing break away with friends and family, this unique property is nestled close to the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum.. 1 step to entrance.
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric panel heater, electricity and Wi-Fi included. Garden with patio and garden furniture (shared with other properties on-site). Natural 1-acre grounds and children’s play area (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please Note: Towels, bed linen and crockery are not included.. All properties: Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Natural 1-acre grounds and children’s play area (shared with other properties on-site). Indoor glass house heated swimming pool (¾ mile, shared with owner and other properties on-site, 8.5m x 4.25m, depth 0.9m - 1.8m, open all year, private 1 hour use by arrangement with owner) with sauna. Hot tub (shared). No smoking. Please note: The swimming pool is unheated between 1st November- 28th March. . Tucked away on the site of the Mid Suffolk Light Railway track bed, close to the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum, these delightful and unique holiday properties are based on the railway theme: one a station building plus 5 converted railway carriages, enjoying panoramic views across rolling countryside.
The Station House (ref E5336) is a comfortable detached, three-bedroom station building, typical of the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway. With one double and two twin bedrooms, it can house up to six adults.
Railway Carriage One (ref E5337) is a compact but airy carriage with a living room and kitchen area and sleeps four in comfort. There is a double bedroom and a second sleeping area with two short bunk beds suitable for children.
Railway Carriage Two (ref E5601) is a well-appointed and spacious carriage with two bedrooms, one double, one with two bunk beds, and a further sofa bed in the living area to sleep two. The open plan living area, and an adjoining kitchen, allows families or friends to spread out, relax and enjoy their holiday together.
The Guard’s Van (E5639) offers two comfortable bedrooms for four people, with a double and two single beds. It has a delightful living and dining room with comfortable, upholstered bench seats which retain the original feel of the carriage.
The Italian Carriage (UKC3492) offers accommodation for up to four people. At one end you will find a bunk room, sleeping two people and the other a double bed in the master room. In the centre of the carriage is an open plan seating and kitchen area. The carriage enjoys its own patio and seating area.
Wilby Halt (ref UKC712) is a quirky and unusual property is split over two restored railway carriages. Linked by a railway platform, the first carriage houses the living space including kitchen and comfortable living room. The second carriage is the sleeping carriage where you will find the double bedroom and further room with bunk bed and single bed. This really is a unique experience and perfect for families.
It is surrounded by country lanes and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy cycling, walking and just relaxing and getting away from it all. It is centrally located, so it is also a great destination for those who want to sample what Suffolk has to offer. The owner’s own swimming pool, ¾ mile away, is available (booking required) and is heated March to November. There is also a hot tub and sauna.
Local amenities can be found in the pretty village of Debenham only 4 miles away, which has some lovely shops, pubs and cafés, as well as a local supermarket and leisure centre. The beautiful village of Mendlesham, 1½ miles, has a pub, post office, local store and bakery. It is within a short walk of the Mid-Suffolk Railway Museum, with steam trains at weekends in summer. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 29 guests.
Free WiFi
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Towels are not included.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Stowmarket
Stowmarket is home to this cottage. Cotton Mechanical Music Museum and Food Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Victoria Centre Retail Park and No 8 Marketplace. Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and Carters Teapots are also worth visiting.
University of East Anglia - 56 min drive - 64.7 km
Colchester Castle Park - 58 min drive - 64.1 km
Getting around
Needham Market Station - 13 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe 24 - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 14 min drive
Cedars Pantry Cafe - 18 min walk
Starbucks - 14 min drive
Eye Fish & Chip Shop - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Railway Carriage One - E5337 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Railway Carriage One - E5337?
As of 7 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Railway Carriage One - E5337 on 24 Aug 2026 start from AU$217, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Railway Carriage One - E5337?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Railway Carriage One - E5337?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Railway Carriage One - E5337?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Railway Carriage One - E5337 located?
Situated in Stowmarket, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cotton Mechanical Music Museum and Carters Teapots. EmZo and Debenham Leisure Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A great find. Really enjoyed every aspect of the accommodation, and the swimming pool nearby was a welcome bonus. My little boy really enjoyed the bunk bed, and the play area was a nice touch.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
Ray
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Craig
22 July 2020
G
Great little carriage tooked way in the country clean tidy nice gardens great place would deffo recommend thank you
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Craig
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Juliet
19 July 2020
The railway carriage was perfect, just as I had imagined it, with attention to detail.
The railway carriage was perfect, just as I had imagined it, with attention to detail. Authentic but also nice and warm! Set in well-kept, flowery gardens, with a spacious lawn. And what a bonus to be able to book the warm, indoor pool and sauna for an hour at a time and have it all to ourselves! Communication was also excellent throughout. Highly recommended.
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Juliet
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stuart
2 Oct 2019
Something different out in the countryside of Suffolk, clean, comfortable and well maintained proper
Something different out in the countryside of Suffolk, clean, comfortable and well maintained property and gardens. Ideal for a break away from the rat race.
Stuart
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen
16 Sept 2019
We had a lovely short break in carriage 1 which is beautifully kitted out for staying in.
We had a lovely short break in carriage 1 which is beautifully kitted out for staying in.
The pool was a bonus and we swam daily, Judy and Steve were welcoming and helpful on arrival and subsequently.
Karen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen
30 Aug 2019
We had a lovely week staying in Railway Carriage One.
We had a lovely week staying in Railway Carriage One.
Really enjoyed using the pool and hot tub, both of which were a lovely temperature. Lots of wildlife around the carriages.
We saw a deer one morning and could hear pheasants and even heard barn owls at night.
Really enjoyed our stay.
Karen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
ROBERT
20 Aug 2019
Lovely, quirky place .
Lovely, quirky place . Brockford Railway sidings is very peaceful & quiet, our carriage was really nice & the only “complaint” is that it was too hot , all in all we had a great week away & having use of the fabulous private swimming pool, sauna, hot tub was a real boon !!
ROBERT
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katya
8 July 2019
We loved our stay and our son said he wanted to stay there forever.
We loved our stay and our son said he wanted to stay there forever. It’s a lovely little complex with enough space between each carriage for privacy. The gardens and lawns are lovely and well looked after. The carriage was spotless when we arrived. It’s such a nice conversion - very well done. We liked the ability to book the pool/hot tub/sauna for ourselves (an hour at a time). As per other reviews, the homemade welcome cake was delicious!
Katya
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
E
13 May 2019
Great holiday, beautiful surroundings.
Great holiday, beautiful surroundings. Would recommend. Didn't use the swimming pool, preferring to use public pool in Stowmarket.
E
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Zlr
11 Apr 2019
Small interior for sleeping but enough room for a long weekend.
Small interior for sleeping but enough room for a long weekend. Be advised that the bunk beds are short and narrow. Our 8 year old woke herself up a few times by rolling over and banging her head against the wall. I wouldn't want to sleep an older child in the bunks. The double bed is also surrounded on 3 sides by walls so one person has to climb over the other to get out of bed.
We only swam once as the pool was very tired and had a lot of grass and plant matter in it due to people having to walk over the grass to get inside and nowhere to wash before entering pool. It is in a greenhouse so cold and draughty for us in May but in the summer heat I'm sure it's a different story. Only provided with 2 large towels for the 4 of us. We made do and to be honest there would be nowhere to dry 4 large towels.
I would go again but to a larger carriage and not because it has a pool.
Zlr
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anne
4 Jan 2019
The Railway cottage is set in a quiet and peaceful rural area on a little green meadow.
The Railway cottage is set in a quiet and peaceful rural area on a little green meadow. There's a small street close by but it's quiet at night. The car can be parked close to the carriage. The carriage was spotless clean. Upon arrival there were a delicious cake, coffee, teabags and milk for us. We got a very warm and friendly welcome by the manager who explained everything to us and even returned the next morning to show us the pool and jacuzzi. A folder full of information left no question unanswered. There were books and games. The Raiklway museum is close by. There's plenty to do in the area. Unfortunately the tv was very small and the angle was not well adjusted so some programmes appeared very dark. It was quite cold so when we returned in the evenings it took a while until the radiator had warmed up the carriage.
Anne
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Simon
1 Jan 2019
We enjoyed our time at Brockford Railway Sidings and the surrounding area is nice.
We enjoyed our time at Brockford Railway Sidings and the surrounding area is nice. However, the carriage was quite cramped. In particular the children’s beds are very small, there is no hanging space and the TV is tiny. Still it’s a quiet and pretty location. You do need to travel a bit though as amenities are limited.
Simon
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