The one-of-a-kind stay inside a train carriage with its own ‘station’
BORED of regular hotels? Why not head off on a staycation… to spend the night in a train carriage instead.
Nestled in the West Sussex countryside, you will find a restored vintage train carriage that is stopped in its own ‘station’.
Named the Lowe Comotion, the carriage is in Batchmere, Chichester and sleeps up to four people, with one main bedroom.
Inside, guests will be greeted by vintage decor and quirky train signage that not only makes you feel as if you are stepping onto a long, luxury train journey but also back in time to the golden age of train travel.
There’s a log burner and comfy sofa that transforms into bunk beds as well, to make it truly feel like a first-class experience.
When it comes to having a bite to eat, there is a dining table and chairs by the window, so you can enjoy your food whilst looking out at the view.
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The kitchen has everything you’d need including a kettle, grill, toaster and microwave.
In the middle of the carriage is where you will find the bathroom, complete with a vintage bathtub.
Outside there is a spacious patio with seating too and a barbeque for the summer.
The carriage has to be booked for a minimum stay of two nights and is pet-friendly, so your four-legged friend won’t be left out.
It also includes towels and linen, so you don’t need to worry about bringing your own.
One recent guest said: “A lovely railway carriage with loads of great touches and details.
“Definitely first class. We had a grand time staying here and loved the birdsong as well as the rain on the roof when the weather let us down a bit!
“Woodburner ensured a cosy night was had and would definitely recommend to friends. Lovely private area with space for kids and dog!”
Another guest added: “Wow – what a unique and wonderful place – superbly converted 1870’s railway carriage with so many thoughtful and stylish design details we hardly wanted to go out – but also couldn’t resist the huge private lawn that comes with it – a huge hit with our over excited sheep dog! We were overexcited to sleep in it.
“Never been happier to sit on a train carriage that’s not moving!”
A third guest said: “This place is absolutely stunning! It’s so quirky and one-of-a-kind.
“Our stay here was incredibly peaceful and tranquil, exactly what we needed to unwind and recharge.”
Lowe Comotion costs from £150 per night to stay.
As for the area surrounding the carriage, you can head off on lovely countryside walks or bike rides.
Just nine minutes down the road is West Wittering Beach, which is known for its natural beauty.
The beach has a number of facilities including the Beach Cafe, where you can grab a bite to eat such as a Beach Breakfast with poached eggs, sausage, bacon, mushrooms, tomato, beans, potato rosti and toasted brown bloomer for £11.95.
And the beaches at Selsey, East Wittering, and Bracklesham Bay are all close by as well.
If you want to see some of the local nature, then you can head to RSPB Medmerry.
The reserve boasts 6.25miles of trails and features a lot of birdlife including avocets.
If you’ve got kids, jump in the car for 12 minutes to Selsey, where you will find West Sands Fun Fair.
It costs just £15 for unlimited rides on the attractions, which include Waltzers, Dodgems, pedal boats and toddler’s rides.
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