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Cosy living area | Wilby Halt - Brockford Railway Sidings, Brockford, near Stowmarket
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Patio door from bedroom to platform | Wilby Halt - Brockford Railway Sidings, Brockford, near Stowmarket

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Indoor pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Balcony or patio
  • Internet access

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Brockford, near Stowmarket
  • Place, Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ipswich Waterfront
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Snetterton Race Circuit
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Sample something quite different.

Sample something quite different! Two wonderfully restored railway carriages as a fantastic holiday base with use of a hot tub and swimming pool nearby.. All on the Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: 28" Freeview TV, DVD Player

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds, Single (3ft) Bed

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric convector heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. 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). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The swimming pool is unheated between 1st November - 28th March.. 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



Swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and tennis court are offered for private use on a one hour slot, at any reasonable hour. Booking is on-line and you will be given the link within your arrival email sent approximately 5 days prior to your arrival. The booking sheet goes from Saturday to Tuesday, updated weekly.Visitors can book on arrival.The swimming Pool is normally heated from March to November.The pool is about ¾ mile away from the properties.

There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.

Small dog/s only allowed.

Suitable for up to 1 pet

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About the area

Stowmarket

Located in Stowmarket, this cottage is in a rural area. Diss Golf Club and Bramford Golf Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Victoria Centre Retail Park and No 8 Marketplace. Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and Cotton Mechanical Music Museum are also worth visiting.
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Brockford, near Stowmarket

What's nearby

  • Mid-Suffolk Light Railway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Portman Road - 29 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 31 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 46 min drive - 48.5 km
  • University of East Anglia - 56 min drive - 64.7 km

Getting around

  • Needham Market Station - 13 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 24 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cedars Pantry Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Eye Fish & Chip Shop - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gillian Wilson

Fab holiday, thank you - the beds & duvets were super comfy, and the accommodation warm and cosy des

Fab holiday, thank you - the beds & duvets were super comfy, and the accommodation warm and cosy despite the wintery weather outside. A perfect place to return after a day's fun.
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

G

Great place and stay,kids loved sleeping in a train,really clean and comfortable,home from home,we didn’t have the weather on our side at all,Storm Dennis,but happy playing games,swimming and play area outside Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Accommodation very clean, sons loved the use of the pool and definately recommend to others.

Accommodation very clean, sons loved the use of the pool and definately recommend to others. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Great relaxing break, quirky comfortable accommodation.

Great relaxing break, quirky comfortable accommodation. Friendly and informative welcome from Judy who went out of her way to show us all the facilities. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Annmarie

N

Nice place, hard to find and local amenities are a little hard to find but a lovely and unique break away Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

T

The 3 grandsons absolutely adored it! Cannot wait to return when the trains nearby are running! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

An amazing holiday was had by my son and I.

An amazing holiday was had by my son and I. He is train mad and absolutely loved staying here. He is now trying to decide which one next. The swimming pool, hot tub and sauna were amazing and only either a short walk or very short drive away. The carriages were spotless and the cake was scrummy. Judy and her husband were the best, always there should we need them. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Excellent quirky cosy getaway from it all place with real peace and quiet.

Excellent quirky cosy getaway from it all place with real peace and quiet. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

The carriages were small but quirky and contained everything that you could need for a week's holida

The carriages were small but quirky and contained everything that you could need for a week's holiday. They were very clean and the beds were very comfy. We loved visiting the Middy Bar on the Friday evening and eating Turkish style food from the food van. Went back to ride on the steam train and have a drink in the bar on the Sunday. Only negative is that the leisure facilities need an overhaul - there are no toilets, nowhere to get changed (apart from a very small cordoned off area by the swimming pool) and with so many plants growing through the roof, there were flies everywhere which got into the pool and the hot tub. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

ANON

AN UNUSUAL DOG FRIENDLY PROPERTY IN A LOVELY PEACEFUL LOCATION.

AN UNUSUAL DOG FRIENDLY PROPERTY IN A LOVELY PEACEFUL LOCATION. THE OWNERS ARE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Rachael

Enjoyed it very much great facilities with the pool and hot tub nearby.

Enjoyed it very much great facilities with the pool and hot tub nearby. Bit too far from the coast but that was more of an error from our part. It was a lovely peaceful place and very clean. If you have a dog then be aware you arent enclosed and it gets very hot in the carriage so not great for the 4 legged friends...made ours a bit grumpy but all in all we had a great time. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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