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 Berwyn Stationmasters House
located: Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, UK
website: Berwyn Stationmasters
Perfect for any train enthusiast, a beautifully restored Grade II listed station master's house situated right on the platform of the Llangollen Heritage Steam Railway – with unlimited travel on trains for guests! This self-catering holiday property sleeps six in three bedrooms and also has kitchen/dining room, bathroom, shower room and a first floor sitting room with stunning views over the river Dee and railway.

 Breckland Railway Cottage
located: Thuxton, Norfolk, UK
website: Breckland Railway Cottage
For the railway enthusiast, a holiday retreat with steam trains stopping on your doorstep! This converted station waiting room sleeps 2 to 4 people and offers a kitchenette, shower room, living room with sofabed and TV, dining area, barbecue and an acre of private woodland garden. It's located mid-way on the Wymondham to Dereham Line, scheduled summertime table (Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust).

 Great Western Hotel B&B
located: Paignton, Devon, UK
website: Great Western
Privately owned detached guest house offering B&B accommodation ideal for railway lovers or model train enthusiasts. The owners have a fine collection of model trains with nearly 100 engines and a 0-Gauge layout measuring 14x18 ft that can run 12 locomotives at once. The B&B is also withn 5 minutes walk of the Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway and close to Babbacombe Model Village.

 Hawsker Converted Railway Carriage
located: Hawsker, North Yorkshire, UK
website: Hawsker Railway Carriage
Self-catering family holiday accommodation in a converted railway carriage sleeping 6 in 3 bedrooms. There's a double en-suite master bedroom, a double cabin-style bedroom and a twin bunk bedroom suitable for children. There's also a separate wc/shower room, a fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, and a sitting room made up with 'first class' railway carriage seats.

 Old Station, Allerston (The)
located: Allerston, North Yorkshire, UK
website: www.theoldstationallerston.co.uk
Three converted railway carriages providing unique self-catering accommodation. The carriages provide an excellent base from which to explore North Yorkshire's countryside, coast and attractions. Allerston is situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and Dalby Forest, just twelve miles from the coast. The attractive market town of Pickering, home of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, is just five miles away.

 Old Station Yard
located: Louth, Lincolnshire, UK
website: Old Station Yard
Lincolnshire luxury self-catering accommodation in reproduction railway brake van carriages. 'Cygnus', 'Ibis' and 'Audrey' each sleep four, with a double room and a small bunk room. They can be booked as single carriages or all three can be booked for larger family gatherings or group booking.

 Porter's Office – Old Tavistock Railway Station
located: Tavistock, Devon, UK
website: Porter's Office
Part of the restored Tavistock North Railway Station with its Victorian architecture; the Porter's Office is a spacious and tastefully furnished house sleeping up to four in two bedrooms. The decor mixes contemporary cottage style with antique furnishings and unique artwork.

Pullman Lodge
located: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, UK
website: Pullman Lodge
Family-run seaside hotel two miles from Sunderland city centre. An original Orient Express railway carriage is featured and breakfast is served in the restored railway carriage, with views of the north-east coast. The Sunderland Leisure and Conference Centre is next door to The Pullman Lodge and two popular sandy beaches are very close by.

 Refreshment Hall Cottage – Old Tavistock Railway Station
located: Tavistock, Devon, UK
website: Refreshment Hall
A unique and quirky holiday cottage, converted from the original Refreshment Hall of Tavistock North Railway Station and still retaining some original features, such as the vaulted ceiling, original platform canopy and cast iron fireplace. This spacious cottage is tastefully furnished in a mix of high end contemporary and antique. It sleeps up to six in three bedrooms and offers views over Dartmoor, just a five minute drive away.

 Signal Box Cottage
located: Newtonmore, Highlands, Scotland, UK
website: Signal Box Cottage
Charming and unique one bedroom cottage rental, built in the form of a railway signal box, next to the station in Newtonmore – ideal for train enthusiasts. To make the most of the views the accommodation is 'upside down', with a spacious, open-plan living area on the first floor and double bedroom and bathroom with sauna at ground level.

 Station House Allerston
located: Brompton by Sawdon, North Yorkshire, UK
website: Station House
Four apartments converted from a picturesque old station house that was on the Scarborough to Pickering Line. These self-catering apartments offer holiday accommodation for 2, 2, 3-4 and 2-4 people and can be booked separately. They face south with views across the cricket pitch to the Yorkshire Wolds, and open onto landscaped gardens. Shops, a pub and a good restaurant are just a short walk away.

 Station Master's House
located: Louth, Lincolnshire, UK
website: Station Master's House
With steam trains on its doorstep, this rail enthusiast's delight is a former station masters home beside the track of the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, a heritage line that runs at weekends and special days. It's an unusual self-catering holiday property that sleeps eight, in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

 The Avon Causeway Hotel
located: Christchurch, Dorset, UK
website: Avon Causeway
Small Christchurch bed and breakfast inn, developed on the site of the former Bournemouth to Ringwood railway and based around the station buildings. The inn is still home to many items of railway memorabilia as well as a Pullman Carriage which provides unique private dining facilities, where breakfast is served most mornings. Bedrooms are en-suite and offer TV, internet and tea/coffee making facilities.

 The Old Railway Station
located: Nr Chichester, West Sussex, UK
website: Old Railway Station
B&B in a converted railway station and carriages, offering two rooms in the old station house and six in luxurious Edwardian Pullman carriages. All rooms are en-suite. The guest lounge/breakfast room is in the former booking hall with its vaulted ceiling and ticket windows. Winner of many awards this makes an excellent destination for a romantic weekend or for train lovers.

 The Old Station
located: Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland, UK
website: Old Station
Well reviewed converted Victorian railway station near St Andrews, now run as a guest house providing luxury bed and breakfast accommodation, with themed decor, in the main buildings and two deluxe suites, furnished in colonial style, in a converted railway carriage in the gardens.

 The Railway Carriage
located: Dawlish, Devon, UK
website: Railway Carriage
Authentically restored self-catering railway carriage accommodation with Exeter, Exmouth, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham within easy reach. Attractively furnished, the carriage sleeps 4 in two bedrooms (one in garden annexe) and also has a conservatory/sitting room dining room and private garden.

The Railway Carriage Hostel
located: Corcreggan Mill, Dunfanaghy, Ireland
website: Railway Carriage
Hostel accommodation with guest rooms in a converted railway carriage. The accommodation is made up of 5 snug bedrooms (2 doubles and three 4-bunk rooms), the beds handmade from old railway sleepers. All compartments have central heating. To the rear of the carriage is a large cosy sitting room with open turf fire, there is also a dining room and kitchen decorated and equipped in a traditional style.

 The Sidings Hotel & Restaurant
located: York, North Yorkshire, UK
website: Sidings
Ideal for train enthusiasts, this unique hotel and Italian restaurant, right next to the East Coast Main Line, is based around old station buildings with accommodation in Pullman-style railway carriages – compact, but en-suite. Guests can relax in the spacious conservatory and enjoy panoramic views of open Yorkshire countryside.

 West Sussex Carriage House
located: West Sussex, UK
website: Search for property: 417297
A unique self-catering property, constructed over two 1926 railway carriages, situated on the beach at Selsey, West Sussex. The three bedrooms are all in the railway carriages, with original windows and doors/door handles. Our link goes to booking agents home page, for full details search for property number: 417297

 Whitwell Station
located: West Sussex, UK
website: Search for property: 426082
Victorian railway waiting rooms converted into two well furnished holiday cottages. Each property has two bedrooms (one double and one twin), family lounge, fitted kitchen, bathroom and shower, a cot and highchair are also available. Our link goes to booking agents home page, for full details search for property number: 426082

– More UK & Ireland train & railway accommodation –

 Glenfinnan Station Museum Sleeping Car
located: Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK
website: www.glenfinnanstationmuseum.co.uk
The Sleeping Car at Glenfinnan Railway Station is a superb base for exploring the mountains and glens of Lochaber, Moidart and Ardgour. The old carriage has been converted into unique and comfortable bunk accommodation for up to 10 people.

 Station Court
located: Hornsea, North Humberside, UK
website: Station Court
Self-catering accommodation converted from the waiting room of a Grade II listed former railway station; bedrooms sleep three in one double and one single.

Train & railway holiday accommodation abroad
including Australia, South Africa, USA, Argentina & The Netherlands

 Centennial Inn (The)
located: Livingston, Yellowstone, Montana, USA
website: Centennial Inn
A fully restored Northern Pacific railway car sleeping four people, on the Yellowstone River in Montana. Restored to a very high standard, this holiday rental has two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and parlor with cable TV. Ideal for a fishing trip the rental includes 13 acres of land plus 1000 ft of riverfront for fishing.

 DeSoto Railroad Caboose
located: DeSoto, Wisconsin, USA
website: DeSoto Caboose
A converted, 1954 railroad caboose that can sleep up to four people (2-3 adults and a child). It's in a secluded on five acres of land, and features a kitchen/living room, bathroom, fireplace and a private deck with a hot tub in a gazebo. A great holiday retreat for any railroad enthusiast!

Railway Square YHA
located: Sydney, Australia
website: Railway Square
Railway Square Hostel adjoins Central Station, in the heart of Sydney's backpacker district and comes complete with railway carriage dorms on Central Station's original 'Platform Zero'. Also available are some comfortable twin or double rooms in the converted historic main building. Also includes a lounge, cafe, pool, deck, travel desk, pool table and super-fast Internet connection.

Train Lodge
located: Cape Town, South Africa
website: Train Lodge
Unique budget accommodation in ten original, vintage railway coaches. The sleeping accommodation is in two and four berth compartments with a choice of single or single and double bed cabins. Bathroom facilities have been built behind and separate from the coaches. A restaurant is also situated in one of the coaches.

A-Train Hotel
located: Amsterdam, Netherlands
website: www.atrainhotel.com
A unique three star hotel with a train theme, located in front of the Central Railway Station, in the heart of Amsterdam. Compact rooms with train memorabilia and a 'Pullman' lounge where you can enjoy a hearty Dutch breakfast.

 Aurora-Express
located: Alaska, USA
website: www.fairbanksalaskabedandbreakfast.com
Bed and Breakfast in Fairbanks, Alaska created from authentic Alaska Railroad cars renovated in period style.

 Cruces Cabooses B&B
located: Windsor, Missouri, USA
website: www.crucescabooses.com
Bed and breakfast housed in two salvaged railroad cabooses, with seasonal opening (March to November) for people wanting to experience a quiet, low-key, stay in the country.

 Depot Inn & Suites
located: Missouri, USA
website: www.depotinn.com
1800's railroad depot themed hotel with train watching deck, Amtrak history exhibition, model railroad displays, rstored depot, railway themed wines, gallery, library, railroad related antiques – and affordable, luxurious acommodation in 30 rooms and 4 themed suites.

End of the Line Railway accommodation
located: Victoria, Australia
website: users.netconnect.com.au/~railway/
A romantic and luxurious bed & breakfast – a restored railway signal box and 1913 railway carriage, transformed into luxury accommodation in the heart of Victoria's Spa Country.

Los Dos Vagones (The Two Boxcars)
located: Magdalena, Argentina
website: www.losdosvagones.com.ar (site in Spanish)
Converted railroad boxcars with a maximum capacity of six, consisting of two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and air conditioning. Located in an area ideal for nature, wildlife and birdwatching.