Railway Retreats

For a truly memorable stay in the heart of East Sussex, Railway Retreats offers 4 former railway carriages converted into luxurious self-catering holiday homes. Located at Northiam Steam Railway Station with the working steam locomotives travelling past, it is a must for or railway enthusiasts or fun-loving families.

Sleeping 6, the MK1 carriage has a lounge/diner, well-equipped kitchen, en suite double bedroom, another double bedroom, a bunk room and a family bathroom. There is also a glass balcony where you can observe the trains or look out to the surrounding countryside.

The GWR Toad Brake Van is a romantic carriage for 2 with panoramic triple aspect windows in the kitchen/seating area, a double bedroom and a private balcony. There are also 2 goods carriages; the ICI Salt Van or the 1944 Ammunition Van, both of which can sleep 2 or 4 guests, with en suite shower rooms.

Guests can take the steam train to Tenterden or Bodiam and enjoy excellent walks in the surrounding High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. For a touch of history, Hastings is only 13 miles away. Please see our website for more details of our accommodation and restoration projects.