Former railway carriage now offers a lovely staycation near the city of York, perfect for families and their dogs!
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Key Points
- Converted railway carriage that sleeps 2+2 in a double bedroom and bunk bed room just south of the city of York.
- Inside the carriage there is a open plan living and dining area with fully fitted kitchen plus a family sized shower room.
- The carriage has heating and air conditioning so can be enjoyed all year round.
- Outside you can relax on your private decking, the perfect place to enjoy a morning cuppa or late night tipple.
- On site you can enjoy a game of badminton or swing ball.
- There are a couple of pubs within walking distance as well as Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve.
- Come with another family and rent the adjoining Derwent Flyer Carriage to sleep a total of 8+1 between the 2 carriages.
Description
At Skipwith Station, just south of The City of York you can find the Derwent Mail, a converted railway carriage that sleeps up to 4 - 2 adults and 2 children.
Up to 2 dogs can be added at no extra charge.
Situated on the old Derwent Valley Light Rail line, once known as the Blackberry Line because of all the blackberries on Skipwith Common which is adjacent this is a great base to explore the city of York.
The Derwent Mail Carriage comes with a decked platform outside, the perfect place to enjoy your morning cuppa in peace and quiet. Inside there is a double bedroom and a bunk bed room. There is a spacious living/dining room with TV /DVD player and free wifi, plus a fully fitted kitchen with oven, hob fridge and dishwasher! There is a family sized shower room too. The carriage benefits from air conditioning and central heating so suiting holidays at any time of the year.
Locally you can enjoy great walking on Skipwith Common (Natural England) and the sights of The City of York are just half an hour away - the Minster, The Shambles, The National Railway Museum, The City Walls and a superb range of independent shops. Alternatively relax on site.
Whilst here why not take a day trip to the North Yorkshire Moors for a day of hiking or to the Yorkshire Dales where you can visit the beautiful Aysgarth Falls, Malham Cove or Bolton Abbey with its famous stepping stones across the River Wharfe.
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*Please note this carriage can be joined by a connecting door with the Derwent Flyer Carriage to sleep 8+1.
Room Types
Double
Family Rooms
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Sink
Toilet
Amenities
Air conditioning
Clothes rack
Dining area
Heating
Plug sockets
Outdoor
BBQ
Dining area
Terrace
Nearby (within 5 miles)
Country walks
Lake / River
Local shop
Pub within walking distance
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
WiFi
On Arrival
Included - Linen
Included - Towels
Kitchen
Freezer
Fridge
Hob
Kettle
Microwave
Oven
Tea & Coffee
Toaster
Young Children
Cot
High chair
Playground
Welcome all ages
Parking
Parking alongside accom
Setting
Small site (2-4 accoms)
Tags
Nearest Airport/s
Leeds Bradford