Brockford Railway Sidings - The Guard’s Van
Mid Suffolk
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Families and small groups will find The Guard's Van a quirky base on the former Mid-Suffolk Light Railway trackbed near Stowmarket. This converted carriage sleeps four across two bedrooms—a double and two singles—with a combined living and dining space. Everything needed for self-catering is here: a kitchen with electric cooker and microwave, heating, wi-fi, bed linen and towels all covered. The sitting-out area has garden furniture overlooking the acre of natural grounds shared with other properties on-site, where children can play.
The property sits at ground floor level, accessible via four steps. One bedroom has patio doors opening onto the sitting area. Guests have access to the heated indoor swimming pool (¾ mile away, shared, 8.5m x 4.25m with depths from 0.9m to 1.8m, available year-round though unheated November to March) and a shared hot tub. Private parking for one car is provided. A welcome pack and travel cot or highchair on request make it practical for those with young children. No smoking is permitted indoors.
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What's on offer
Check-in & check-out
Arrive after 16:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
Please do not use this establishment or entertain the idea of giving these people any of your money! Two days ago the owners drove into my pregnant partners car with her 8 year old boy in the car also (to which she told the driver of a Red Range Rover who owns the Cedars on her own side of the road) Left her crying and injured and didn’t help and just drove off from the scene.. which is also illegal! Terrible and horrible people please do not use this place!!!
10 months ago · via Google
Lovely and quiet rural surroundings. Quirky and authentic holiday let's. Good base to travel out from on foot or bicycle.
11 months ago · via Google
This is the second time I have visited Brockford Railway Siding and stayed in the carriage. The carriages are very well refurbished and everything is very clean. Tony, the owner came and spoke to some of our group and was friendly and welcoming. Nearby Debenham is a nice little village where we found a nice pub and a cafe for breakfast (as well as a craft shop and a hardware store which are worth a visit). There are several other good places to eat nearby too. I'm sure we will be back again some time.
a year ago · via Google
What an amazing find, great campsite. There are railway carriages that have been turned into habitable chalets. Middy bar 4 minutes away, sadly only open Fridays, great beer and amazing pub grub.
a year ago · via Google