Title: Railway Carriage One - E5337 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Railway Carriage One - E5337 Cottage in Stowmarket with indoor pool and Hot tub ![High chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32922100/32922015/0b6dcd66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32922100/32922015/3b8a8f19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32922100/32922015/548a2930.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32922100/32922015/w2598h1943x0y0-76a216ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32922100/32922015/eb19c0ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum, this unique property offers a relaxing break with friends and family. Unwind in the garden with patio and furniture or explore the 1-acre grounds and children's play area; enjoy private parking for one car, an indoor glass house heated swimming pool, sauna, hot tub (by arrangement), free WiFi throughout. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Pool - Kitchen - Parking available - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Railway Carriage One - E5337 Perfect for a relaxing break away with friends and family, this unique property is nestled close to the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum.. 1 step to entrance. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview TV Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: Bunk (2ft 6in) Beds (Children Only), (Separated By Curtain) Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric panel heater, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair available on request. Garden with patio and garden furniture (shared with other properties on-site). 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 is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property. The swimming Pool is heated from March to NovemberThe pool is about ¾ mile away from the properties. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Indoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32925800/32925794/6190544b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 bedroom accommodation in Saxtead, near Framlingham Saxtead, near Framlingham - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=32925794&PinnedHotelID=32925794&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897500/32897405/1d880a0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 bedroom accommodation in Mellis Mellis - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=32897405&PinnedHotelID=32897405&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as su-E5337-E5337 ## About the area Stowmarket is home to this cottage. Cotton Mechanical Music Museum and Food Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Victoria Centre Retail Park and No 8 Marketplace. Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and Carters Teapots are also worth visiting. [Visit our Stowmarket travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stowmarket.dx602157) [View more Cottages in Stowmarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stowmarket-Cottages.d602157-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.24850%2C1.11003&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=StEYiiqQQ0668PoP3EOOBbdkxIA=) Brockford, near Stowmarket ### What's nearby - Suffolk Owl Sanctuary - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles - Carters Teapots - 13 min drive - 5.2 miles - Helmingham Hall - 20 min drive - 12.9 miles - Portman Road - 24 min drive - 18.7 miles - Ipswich Waterfront - 27 min drive - 19.7 miles ### Getting around - Needham Market Station - 13 min drive - Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 58 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Little Wellington - ‬14 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive - ‪Eye Fish & Chip Shop - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Four Horseshoes - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Railway Carriage One - E5337 have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. ### Is Railway Carriage One - E5337 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Railway Carriage One - E5337? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Railway Carriage One - E5337? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Railway Carriage One - E5337 located? > Situated in Stowmarket, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cotton Mechanical Music Museum and Carters Teapots. EmZo and Suffolk Owl Sanctuary are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Railway Carriage One - E5337 Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray 1 Oct 2020 #### A great find. A great find. Really enjoyed every aspect of the accommodation, and the swimming pool nearby was a welcome bonus. My little boy really enjoyed the bunk bed, and the play area was a nice touch. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Ray This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig 22 Jul 2020 #### G Great little carriage tooked way in the country clean tidy nice gardens great place would deffo recommend thank you Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Craig This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juliet 19 Jul 2020 #### The railway carriage was perfect, just as I had imagined it, with attention to detail. The railway carriage was perfect, just as I had imagined it, with attention to detail. Authentic but also nice and warm! Set in well-kept, flowery gardens, with a spacious lawn. And what a bonus to be able to book the warm, indoor pool and sauna for an hour at a time and have it all to ourselves! Communication was also excellent throughout. Highly recommended. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Juliet This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart 2 Oct 2019 #### Something different out in the countryside of Suffolk, clean, comfortable and well maintained proper Something different out in the countryside of Suffolk, clean, comfortable and well maintained property and gardens. Ideal for a break away from the rat race. ##### Stuart This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen 16 Sept 2019 #### We had a lovely short break in carriage 1 which is beautifully kitted out for staying in. We had a lovely short break in carriage 1 which is beautifully kitted out for staying in. The pool was a bonus and we swam daily, Judy and Steve were welcoming and helpful on arrival and subsequently. ##### Karen This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen 30 Aug 2019 #### We had a lovely week staying in Railway Carriage One. We had a lovely week staying in Railway Carriage One. Really enjoyed using the pool and hot tub, both of which were a lovely temperature. Lots of wildlife around the carriages. We saw a deer one morning and could hear pheasants and even heard barn owls at night. Really enjoyed our stay. ##### Karen This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ROBERT 20 Aug 2019 #### Lovely, quirky place . Lovely, quirky place . Brockford Railway sidings is very peaceful & quiet, our carriage was really nice & the only “complaint” is that it was too hot , all in all we had a great week away & having use of the fabulous private swimming pool, sauna, hot tub was a real boon !! ##### ROBERT This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katya 8 Jul 2019 #### We loved our stay and our son said he wanted to stay there forever. We loved our stay and our son said he wanted to stay there forever. It’s a lovely little complex with enough space between each carriage for privacy. The gardens and lawns are lovely and well looked after. The carriage was spotless when we arrived. It’s such a nice conversion - very well done. We liked the ability to book the pool/hot tub/sauna for ourselves (an hour at a time). As per other reviews, the homemade welcome cake was delicious! ##### Katya This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### E 13 May 2019 #### Great holiday, beautiful surroundings. Great holiday, beautiful surroundings. Would recommend. Didn't use the swimming pool, preferring to use public pool in Stowmarket. ##### E This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Zlr 11 Apr 2019 #### Small interior for sleeping but enough room for a long weekend. Small interior for sleeping but enough room for a long weekend. Be advised that the bunk beds are short and narrow. Our 8 year old woke herself up a few times by rolling over and banging her head against the wall. I wouldn't want to sleep an older child in the bunks. The double bed is also surrounded on 3 sides by walls so one person has to climb over the other to get out of bed. We only swam once as the pool was very tired and had a lot of grass and plant matter in it due to people having to walk over the grass to get inside and nowhere to wash before entering pool. It is in a greenhouse so cold and draughty for us in May but in the summer heat I'm sure it's a different story. Only provided with 2 large towels for the 4 of us. We made do and to be honest there would be nowhere to dry 4 large towels. I would go again but to a larger carriage and not because it has a pool. ##### Zlr This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne 4 Jan 2019 #### The Railway cottage is set in a quiet and peaceful rural area on a little green meadow. The Railway cottage is set in a quiet and peaceful rural area on a little green meadow. There's a small street close by but it's quiet at night. The car can be parked close to the carriage. The carriage was spotless clean. Upon arrival there were a delicious cake, coffee, teabags and milk for us. We got a very warm and friendly welcome by the manager who explained everything to us and even returned the next morning to show us the pool and jacuzzi. A folder full of information left no question unanswered. There were books and games. The Raiklway museum is close by. There's plenty to do in the area. Unfortunately the tv was very small and the angle was not well adjusted so some programmes appeared very dark. It was quite cold so when we returned in the evenings it took a while until the radiator had warmed up the carriage. ##### Anne This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Simon 1 Jan 2019 #### We enjoyed our time at Brockford Railway Sidings and the surrounding area is nice. We enjoyed our time at Brockford Railway Sidings and the surrounding area is nice. However, the carriage was quite cramped. In particular the children’s beds are very small, there is no hanging space and the TV is tiny. Still it’s a quiet and pretty location. You do need to travel a bit though as amenities are limited. ##### Simon ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-And-Spa-Chester.h527788.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashbourne-Hotels-5-Detached-Stone-Cottage-With-A-Private-Indoor-Pool.h31752210.Hotel-Information) > > [The Windermere Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-The-Windermere-Hotel.h13431161.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Christchurch-Harbour-Hotel-And-Spa.h18097.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Hotels-Oulton-Hall-Hotel.h15948.Hotel-Information) > > [The Park Royal Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warrington-Hotels-The-Park-Royal.h24462.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Windsor Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Egham-Hotels-Fairmont-Windsor-Park.h60335617.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodbridge-Hotels-Ufford-Park-Woodbridge-Hotel.h12685.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Macdonald-Old-England-Hotel-Spa.h10610.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Manchester-Airport.h26104.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [ORIDA Maidstone Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Hotels-ORIDA-Maidstone-Hotel.h74419166.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Aphrodites Group](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Aphrodites-Group.h901033.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Towcester-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Silverstone.h48251404.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bristol-Airport.h16543862.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Wokefield Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate.h1044123.Hotel-Information)