Orchard Carriage – Somerset
- Train carriage for 2
1 double
The Orchard Carriage was in use on the local railway line until the mid 1900s. From there it made its way into service as storage for the village hall before being rescued and fabulously restored to its current glory.
Across from the raised bed in the carriage are the sofa and the colourfully painted dresser where the gas hobs and the wood burner sit. In the adjoined back room is the bathtub, (not an original feature of course) and a hand basin. Please use only eco washing products in either. A compost loo is located a few metres away from the carriage.
The setting is a beautiful, country garden in a rural area of the south. The carriage is in a small orchard just down from the house behind which runs a country lane, so there is very occasional traffic. The farm is close to Bath and Bristol, but tucked away among the villages and lanes of the countryside. After you get back from a hearty hike in the hills, you might even be able to use the wood-fired sauna.
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Children welcome
There is space for one child and possibly a baby too, please call 01275 395 447 to discuss
Our guests say...
"Wanted to do some star gazing and wanted some peace. We had a wonderful time."
Sapphire, 22/05/2013
"I had such a wonderful time. It was peaceful and isolated enough but not so much that you felt alone. A really unique place with tiny touches that made all the difference. SO beautifully decorated and an amazing location. Great info from the hosts about local area, places to eat etc."
Rosie, 11/07/2012
"We loved our stay! The carriage was beautifully decorated and furnished with everything we could need for a blissfully quiet getaway. The welcome hamper with fresh bread and jam was an especially nice touch - along with the bath and wood burning stove."
Liam, 25/06/2012
"Loved the carriage and the location - attention to detail was lovely. And host very warm and helpful."
Bryony, 22/06/2012
"The setting was beautiful, and the carriage exquisitely decorated. A very romantic place to escape to."
Benjamin, 05/05/2012
"An amazing stay - great location, a pristine and well-loved cabin, fantastic decoration and features, privacy and a beautiful view. Loved that the log fire was lit when we arrived and the jams and bread. A real gem! We'd love to come back."
Clare, 13/03/2012
"We had an amazing stay. The hospitality was awesome and the carriage was so pretty. The entire weekend was just what the doctor ordered. It had enough mod cons to be comfortable but not so many that it took away from the romance of the place. We felt like we were in a different, perfectly formed world of our own."
Rachel, 30/09/2011
"It was magical and had a rustic, organic kind of charm. I experienced a lost sense of childhood innocence during our stay in the carriage and felt both free and secure. Simple details, for example the art work, woodwork, bathing space and furniture seemed to be provided with love and all of these things contributed to our experience of feeling held in it's warm ambiance. The Carriage was situated in close proximity to the owner's house but enclosed in it's own private orchard and free of light pollution for star gazing during the night."
Joanne, 08/08/2011