STAY A WHILE
Tavistock Railway Station Cottages Colin and Jenny Rogers purchased Tavistock Railway Station as a shell in 2007 and have been breathing life back into it ever since. The building has been converted into two luxurious self-catering holiday homes, each sleeping four people. “We fell in love with the station on first sight; the building had an air of romance and mysticism but was just crying out to be used once again,” said Colin. The two houses within the station are called the Ticketing Office and the Porter’s Office – each named after its former use. They are each furnished in a different style with a mix of high end contemporary and
antique furnishings, and decorated with unique artwork. The station is Grade II listed so the Rogers have retained as much of the former structure as possible. Some of the original features include the wooden ticket panel, where passengers purchased their tickets, and the fireplace from the ladies’ waiting room – now restored and taking pride of place in the lounge of the Ticketing Hall. The station exterior is painted in the 1949 British Rail Southern Railway Company colours of green
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and stone, the chimney pots are back in place, the huge lanterns are lighting the entrance porch and the beautiful Devon blue slate roof tiles have been repaired. Inside the houses the vaulted ceilings and reinstated dormer windows create a sense of space and cast beams of light into the rooms below. Guests have the use of their own section of the platform, a perfect place to enjoy an al fresco meal whilst admiring the restored ornate iron pillars and glass canopy.
www.oldtavistockrailwaystation.co.uk
CUMBRIA
DEVON
GREAT CENTRAL
CORNWALL
CARMARTHENSHIRE
FFESTINIOG/WHR B&B Trawsfynydd, Snowdonia 17th Century farmhouse. En-suite converted farm buildings, excellent garden railway. Central for the narrow-gauge railways. Llamas.
Tel: 01766 540397 www.oldmillfarmhouse.co.uk
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The owners’ dedication and passion for the building have been recognised by the National Railway Heritage Awards 2011 when they won the Modern Railways Restoration Award.
LYNTON & BARNSTAPLE
LLANGOLLEN
MID SUFFOLK
STAY A WHILE
Coalport Station Holiday Your ticket to a unique experience!
Coalport Station Holidays offers exceptional self-catering accommodation in the heart of Shropshire’s stunning Ironbridge Gorge. The tracks at Coalport Station are home to beautifully renovated rolling stock. Traditional GWR livery on the outside belies the ultimate in modern luxury accommodation inside. Choose one of two comfortable carriages with provision for four and six guests respectively. This peaceful setting is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and within walking distance of excellent quality food and traditional ales. Once served by the line running from Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth, Coalport Station aka Coalport West (GWR/SVR) is one of the few old village stations remaining on the Severn Valley Line. The main buildings include the original platforms, waiting room, ticket office and a bridge dating from 1861.
This is an excellent base for visiting the start of the Severn Valley Railway at Bridgnorth which is also home to England’s oldest, steepest inland funicular railway. Telford’s Steam Railway is also nearby. The picturesque surroundings of the river Severn provide many activities suitable for a wide range of interests. Explore the industrial heritage of the Gorge with 10 museums to choose from including the award winning Blists Hill Victorian Town. Whether it’s a short break or a full week, you are assured a warm welcome.
Words from guests... “One of T’s first jobs on British Rail was designing parts of the Royal Train. This coach is actually better!” Mr and Mrs G, Derbyshire.
“Perfect peace and oasis of peace. Perfect place for letting off steam to get you back on the right track.” Girls Weekend
+44 (0)1952 885 674 MID NORFOLK
NORTH NORFOLK
www.coalportstation.com
NORTH YORK MOORS
SCOTLAND
SOUTH WEST
SHROPSHIRE
WORTH VALLEY
Bronte Hotel Haworth
YTB ★★★
Short walk to K&WVR line, ample free parking. Comfortable lounges and restaurant.
Double rooms from £45, Singles from £25, En-suite available.
Tel: 01535 644112
email brontehotel@btconnect.com www.bronte-hotel.co.uk
WEST SOMERSET
BRIDGE COTTAGES
SU N FIEL D
• Very comfortable cottages • Beside NNR • Quiet rural location • Holt Station 5 mins • Short breaks • Open all year
www.bridge-cottage-holidays.co.uk
Tel: 01263 577847
M in eh ea d
Sm a ll f a m ily run GuestHouse close to W SR Sta tion . A ll en -suite room sf rom £ 30.00 f orB&B
NORTH NORFOLK
WEST SOMERSET
Tel: 01 64 3 703565 w w w .su n field m in ehea d .c o .u k
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