The Guards Van

ID: S1325137

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets No

About this property

Tucked away on the site of the Mid Suffolk Light Railway trackbed, enjoying panoramic views across rolling countryside.. 4 steps to entrance.

All on the

Ground Floor:

Living/dining room: Freeview TV

Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Patio Doors Leading To Sitting-Out Area

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.

Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Sitting-out area with 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 1 car. 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

There are 4 steps to the entrance of this property.

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

The swimming Pool is heated during november to approximately 26 degrees.

The pool is about ¾ mile away from the properties.

Nearby points of interest

Reviews (3)

  • Confirmed Guest

    We really enjoyed our stay in the Guards Van Brockford Sidings. Beautiful location, surrounded by fields, in a small village. The Guards Van was lovely, quirky and had everything we needed. The use of the owners nearby heated swimming pool and hot tub was a bonus. Would definitely recommend!

  • Laura Connolly

    My husband, myself and our 5 year old twins had a fabulous four nights in the Guards Van. Everything was so well thought-out and characterful, whilst providing every comfort one could need. It felt a bit like staying on a houseboat, only better!The surrounds were perfect for our active girls to run around, and they loved playing on the equipment. Plenty of trees to watch them from the shade with a book! Just such an idyllic spot.We stayed in the middle of a heatwave and were SO grateful to have an hour to cool off in the pool each day. We really appreciated the booking system and having it all to ourselves. What a treat.There is plenty to do locally, although we ended up venturing to the coast twice because we love Southwold so much. It took almost an hour to get there, but such a scenic and pleasant drive felt like part of the holiday and we loved taking in all the pretty villages along the way.I would not hesitate to recommend this place, and will definitely be staying again in the not too distant future!

  • Confirmed Guest

    This is our second stay to Brockford railway sidings and as before it did not disappoint. The location is peaceful and close to local amenities.We visited Diss and Beccles during our stay, which are both large but quaint towns.Our only niggle is that the seating in main living area is rather uncomfortable and the mattress in the main bedroom was a little too soft for my taste but overall we all managed to have a good night's sleep.The cake, tea, coffee and milk on arrival was a welcome touch on arrival.Thank you once again, we will be back.

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