Converted TOAD Brake Van stay at Northiam with views over the working steam railway station.
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Key Points
- 1940's Brake Van has been loving restored and now sleeps 2 guests in a double bedroom with colourful en-suite in Northiam.
- The van has a fitted kitchen and dining area with Freesat TV.
- Enjoy the views from your elevated balcony over the Rother Valley.
- Stay warm and cosy with full insulation, double glazing and heating.
- There are pubs within walking distance and Bodiam Boating Station within 1/3 mile offers kayaking and boat rides.
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***SPECIAL OFFER***
Reduced nightly rates for longer stays.
The TOAD Brake Van offers a fantastic base for 2 to explore the local area with plenty of activities to suit everybody in this rural location at Northiam in the heart of East Sussex.
Designed and built in 1940 by the Great Western Railway, the van is fully insulated, heated and double glazed for cosy stays. There is a double bed, en-suite WC and shower facilities, a fitted kitchen and dining area, Freesat TV and an elevated balcony with panoramic view. There is an allocated parking space directly outside for Toad's guests.
Don't feel like cooking? Within 1/2 mile of the TOAD, you will find not 1 but 2 great places to eat, relax and enjoy the countryside. The Lime Wharf Cafe offers a great breakfast and lunch menu from Tapas to Burgers and fantastic BBQ and live band evenings most weekends! The White Hart has a great traditional pub menu to suit everybody, whether it's a chilly winters day sat by the open fire or a glorious summers evening soaking up the sunset from the beautiful pub garden.
Bodiam Boating station just 1/3 mile away offers kayaking and boat rides along the River Rother to Bodiam.
Dixter House & Gardens offer fantastic house and garden tours.
Travel Kent and East Sussex steam railway to complete the railway experience!
There is a 2-night minimum stay. No pets.
Also see Plum & Custard MKl; a train carriage conversion sleeping 6, Guns & Roses Ammunition Wagon that sleeps 2-4, Emerald Express sleeping up to 5 and ICI Salt Van sleeping up to 3. All are listed separately on QuirkyAccom.
If you are interested in visiting to view steam trains please check train timetables before booking as the trains do not run everyday.
Room Types
Double Ensuite
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Sink
Toilet
Amenities
Dining area
Heating
Outdoor
BBQ
Dining area
Nearby (within 5 miles)
Country walks
Lake / River
Local shop
Pub within walking distance
Restaurant
Entertainment
TV
On Arrival
Included - Linen
Included - Towels
Kitchen
Hob
Kettle
Oven
Parking
Parking alongside accom
Setting
Mid sized site (5-11 accoms)
Nearest Airport/s
Gatwick