Y Trên
on the Ceredigion Coastal footpath, Cardigan Bay
Guests: 5
Wifi: available
Pets? Pets welcome (max. 2 dogs), fee applies
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Converted railway carriage holiday on the Wales Coastal Path. Sleeps 5, dog-friendly.
Enjoy some of the finest views in Wales from our converted Edwardian railway carriage.
History - Our carriage is the sole surviving carriage of her type. The Vintage Carriages Trust rates her as 'very important' historically. She was built in 1905 as an LSWR (London & South Western Railway) Sleeping Car for the Plymouth-Waterloo 'boat train', with seven single and two double compartments, a lavatory and a compartment for the attendant. The train was timed to line up with passenger sailings from Plymouth.
She was sold to GWR (Great Western Railway) in 1911 and converted to 8 single, and 1 double in 1919. In December 1931 she was retired from use, and in 1936 she was purchased from GWR Swindon and delivered by rail to (then) Newcastle Emlyn railway station. She was then delivered by lorry and bogey to Aberporth where she has rested ever since. Her original neighbours at Aberporth were carriages from Queen Victoria's own train... but one has since been removed to a museum, though other historic carriages can still be seen on the coastal footpath. We keep her painted in GWR colours. There have been many changes but the original detail remains including the side corridor past the bedrooms.
Mwynhewch rai o olygfeydd gorau Cymru o’r Coets – 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 y Coets (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!
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We had the most relaxing, wonderful break in the carriage. It was like a little bit of heaven. Quirky, cosy and old fashioned but with all the comfort and mod cons you could want. We will definitely b...
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- arrival at
- 16:00
- depart by
- 10:00
- guests
- 5
- 7 nights from
- £731 (based on 3 staying)
- 7 nights up to
- £1288 (based on 3 staying)
- pets
- pets welcome (max. 2 dogs)
- bed layout
- Master Double (ground floor), Double (ground floor), Extra bed (single) (ground floor)
facilities at Y Trên
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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!
WIFI broadband internet (note we've never had any problem with it, and to our knowledge, it always works, but like any accommodation provider we cannot guarantee WIFI)
Kitchen with cooker, microwave, etc. Fairly basic as kitchens go but with better views than most you'll have used! Fridge with small freezer compartment. Door to rear patio.
'Salon' with wood burner, two sofas, oak dining table for 5
Bedroom Compartment 1: Double bed, cotton bed linen, wardrobe etc, luggage racks! It is compact but cosy. Fitted wardrobe and dressing table.
Bedroom Compartment 2: Double bed + one narrow train bunk (suitable only for a child). Again, note it's compact!
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 and coastal footpath
Verandas front and back
local area
- Aberporth - Pub, shop, Chinese takeaway, beach cafe
- National Trust - Penbryn beach - 3 miles
- Llangrannog - small fishing village/beach - 5 miles
- Cardigan - a great 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
- National Woollen Museum - history - weaving/spinning - 15 miles
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