NESTLED in the Surrey Hills you can stay on a converted Great Western Railway carriage.
The Carriage Ely is in Little Downham, Cambridgeshire and is made up of two carriages – Paddington and Penzance.
The carriages used to run on the rail tracks up and down the country but now sit in the middle of the countryside as a B&B.
The carriage has previously featured on the Channel 4 TV show George Clarke‘s Amazing Spaces as well.
Inside Paddington, you will find nods to the carriage’s original role, with overhead luggage racks and original tables and chairs.
But unlike the glaring sunshine you’d get on your daily commute, this carriage has roller blinds to shut out the light when you want to.
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The carriage also has a kitchen so you can rustle up your evening meals and breakfast.
And then in the other carriage – Penzance – you’ll find a sofa bed, as well as more original seats and tables.
The carriage also has a lounge area with wood flooring and a Smart TV.
Other original features have been kept across the carriages too such as the windows, classic glass sliding doors and even safety signs.
And for those who have always had the urge to push a big red button in their life, they can do so by pulling the original red emergency lever.
Outside of the carriage there is a small garden with a fire pit and patio.
There’s even a hot tub for the ultimate relaxation.
And if you really want to amplify your train experience, you can order an afternoon tea to be delivered to you, with scones, jam, cream, cakes and several sandwiches – all served with a big pot of English Breakfast of course.
It costs from £180 per night to stay in the carriage, with a minimum stay of two nights.
One recent visitor said: “Just WOW, just as expected lovely location, great accommodation, friendly owners.
“We had the afternoon tea on arrival – excellent. Will definitely stay again.”
Another visitor added: “Fantastic place to stay, so different and such a tranquil setting, loved the hot tub, plus all the little touches, dressing gowns, slippers, biscuits, chocolates, canned drinks plus fresh milk.”
The carriage is also only a five-minute drive from the city of Ely, where you can head to the cathedral or even Oliver Cromwell’s House.
If you want to spend even more time outdoors, head to The Fens where there are a number of walking and cycling trails.