Take a trip down memory lane when you board this traditional train carriage in Norfolk. Sleeping six guests, the two-bedroom retreat at Whitwell is a quirky holiday home that rail enthusiasts and guests alike will agree is a truly special place to stay. Nestled on old tracks in leafy surroundings at Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station, 1 mile from the Norfolk market town of Reepham and 14.5 miles from Norwich, this fascinating holiday home includes a large wooden deck where you can kick back together.
Step inside and prepare to be wowed at every turn as you spot original features and reminders of this bolthole’s former life. Gaze out of the windows from one of the old train seats or sink back into a plush chair or sofa to chat or watch the Smart TV. Prepare a tasty meal in the kitchen, then decide whether to dine inside or out. Wander through the carriage, marvelling at how the train compartments have become your bedrooms. One is a double bedroom, complete with its own en-suite shower room, while another, perfect for younger guests, has been fitted with two bunk beds to sleep four. There is also a separate family shower room. Spill out onto the deck on sunny days. Stroll beside the tracks and head over to the on-site eatery. There is private parking for one car.
Lace up your walking boots and stride out onto the scenic Marriott’s Way. This 26-mile footpath, bridleway, and cycle trail follows the routes of two disused railway lines, running between Aylsham and Norwich. Venture 8.5 miles to the National Trust’s impressive Blickling Hall, with its splendid parkland grounds. Plan a day on the coast at Sheringham, 18 miles away.