Conde Nast Traveller - Top Five 'best spots to enjoy the British Seaside' (July 2012) 'Wendy has reached her final staging post - between the beaches of Aberporth and Tresaith. The only neighbours are the birds...this is the perfect place for toasting crumpets after a day's walking or dolphin-spotting' (Sally Shalam for Conde Naste Traveller magazine).

Enjoy some of the finest views in Wales from our converted Edwardian railway carriage located on the coastal footpath between the sandy beaches at Aberporth and Tresaith. See photos inside this converted railway carriage and outside. Many guests see Europe's largest colony of bottle-nose dolphins in th ebay in front, and direct access to the heritage coast footpath makes Wendy the ideal location for exploring the West Wales coast. Peaceful location with no roads within 300 yards. You can catch sea bass and mackerel on lines from the rocks in front of the carriage. Read an independent review of Wendy from the travel section of the Guardian newspaper or see the local coast as captured in an amateur video. See real guest holiday albums here, here, here and here.

Cliciwch yma i darllen erthygl am Wendy o'r papur newydd The Guardian. Mwynhewch rai o olygfeydd gorau Cymru o’r ‘Aberporth Express’ – ein coets reilffordd Edwardaidd sydd wedi ei thrawsnewid a’i lleoli ar lwybr treftadaeth yr arfordir ger Aberporth. Mae’r mynediad uniongyrchol o giât yr ardd i lwybr treftadaeth yr arfordir yn golygu bod hwn yn safle delfrydol i archwilio arfordir Gorllewin Cymru. Gallwch fynd i lawr i’r traeth o flaen ‘Wendy’ (mae’r creigiau’n wych ar gyfer deifio) ac mae’r traethau tywodlyd, glân o fewn 400 llathen ar droed. Mae tafarn, siop y pentref a safle cludfwyd o fewn 5 munud ar droed. Mae golygfeydd godidog o’r wlad neu’r môr o bob ystafell. Safle tawel heb ffyrdd o fewn 300 llath na smic na llygredd swn!

All rooms in the carriage are lined in oak, are insulated and have panel heaters so are suitable for use all year round. We love it when it is stormy in winter!

Kitchen with cooker, microwave etc. Fairly basic as kitchens go but better views than most you'll have used! Fridge but no freezer.

Lounge with cast iron stove (first basket of fuel supplied). Flat LCD TV. Sofa & armchair. Door to 'platform' decking and garden at rear.

Verandah with views to the front. benches and table.

Bedroom Compartment 1: Double bed, cotton bedlinen, wardrobe etc, luggage racks! Its compact, but cosy. Fitted wardrobe and dressing table.

Bedroom Compartment 2: Double bed + one narrow train bunk (suitable only for child). Again, note it's compact!

Dining Compartment: It wouldn't be a train without one! 1930s Oak dining suite.

Shower Room with quality quadrant shower, toilet etc. Heated chrome towel rail and blast fan for warmth when you get out of the shower.

Garden (enclosed) with access to sea, picnic bench, also private patio to rear

• Aberporth - Pub, shop, Chinese take away, beach cafe
• National Trust - Penbryn beach - 3 miles
• Llangrannog - small fishing village / beach - 5 miles
• Cardigan - market town, shops, castle - 4 miles
• Tresaith beach - a walk along the coastal path
• New Quay - Boat trips, Dolphin sightings - 9 miles
• Aberaeron - pretty harbour seaside town - 15 miles
• Llanerchaeron - National Trust estate - 18 miles
• Ceredigion Coastal Path - outside the front door!
• National Woollen Museum - history - weaving/spinning - 15 miles

• A 'recycled' building!
• Recently upgraded insulation
• Locally crafted oak double-glazed windows (rear)
• Direct access to coastal footpath
• High occupancy level benefits community

'We saw dolphins every day just in front of the carriage, and loved watching the rabbits in the back field. Every day we walked to a different beach.' ~ Susan and Sean

'From the moment we arrived we felt that we had stepped aboard Harry Potter's Hogwarts Express - it is simply magical! Aberporth, Wendy, the surrounding beaches, views, wildlife and walks all exceeded our expectations.' ~Russell & Sally from Cheshire

'Wendy is fantastic - what a location! Our 8 & 7 year olds have had a great time - crabbing, swimming in the sea, sandcastles and the simple pleasures of childhood.  ~  Stuart, Nicola, Akex & Hamish from Penarth 

300m walk along the coastal footpath (flat, tarmac path) from the parking area. Max. 4 adults. There is usually on-street parking available but please be mindful of local residents access, and park with due regard to safety. There is a Community Car Park nearby which can be used but be aware in peak season the car park charges up to 3.00 GBP a day. Garden enclosed but note nearby cliffs potentially dangerous for small children.