Ironbridge, Shropshire
The home of two magnificently transformed train carriages with top-notch facilities and the River Severn down the road, this is one railway station you’ll want to spend time at
Please note that the minimum stay for this property is 2 nights
Coalport Station Holidays is owned and managed by Lisa Rawlings.
You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Lisa Rawlings.
Time sensitive - don't hang around...
This pair of wonderfully transformed train carriages are situated in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge, on the site of a real, former railway station named Coalport. The high standard of the renovations is evident in both carriages, which accommodate up to six and four respectively.
With parking on site, a garden and four acres of woodland to explore, the carriages sit in a pleasant setting, with local pubs just a stone’s throw from the River Severn. The village of Coalport is a lovely place to take a stroll, surrounded by beautiful scenery, and lies within walking distance from the famous Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Still very identifiable as a station (complete with track), Coalport Station is easy to find. On arrival, there are plenty of surprises to be found in your carriage. With air-conditioning in the lounge and master bedroom, Carriage 1 features a large leather sofa in the seating area, a 40-inch TV with Freeview, plus a music system.
The kitchen is similarly impressive, with Bosch appliances including a double oven, washing machine, full-size dishwasher and fridge freezer. The master bedroom features an en suite with whirlpool bath, plus wardrobe, TV and more storage, while a second and third bedroom feature a pair of twin beds each, with reading lamps and electric oil radiators. You won’t have seen too many rail carriages like that recently.
Carriage 2 is similarly appealing but smaller, with two bedrooms with their own TVs - both en suites are large wet rooms with a whirlpool bath and walk-in power shower. This time the kitchen is all AEG, with lots of cool things like a microwave, fan-assisted oven and halogen ceramic hob, plus a dining table and chairs. It all flows seamlessly to the living area with TV and hugely comfy seating. There is also air con in each bedroom.
An extensive menu of ever-changing delights awaits you at the nearby Woodbridge Inn – it’s only 100m from the station – and it’s pretty good for a beer overlooking the river too. Visitors flock to Ironbridge, the birthplace of UK industry, so you’ll have no trouble finding a bite to eat there either, but there’s much more than the bridge itself to see. Ten fascinating museums and the Blists Hill Victorian Town provide an illuminating experience, and be sure to take a peek down the Tar Tunnel – which, with its sticky, bitumen-stained walls, does exactly what it says on the tin.
Please note that the minimum stay for this property is 2 nights
Time sensitive - don't hang around...
Coalport Station Holidays is owned and managed by Lisa Rawlings.
You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Lisa Rawlings.
Bookings commence on a Friday or Monday or Saturday (2 night stay only).
The weekly cost of a stay in one of the carriages is priced between £700 and £1260 depending on the time of year.
Prices for a weekend break start from as little as £440 for a 2 night; our typical weekend break commences on a Friday at 3 pm and finishes on Sunday at 1 pm, to extend your stay until Monday at 10 is only an extra £50
We also offer short breaks of 4 nights commencing on Monday 3 pm until Friday 10 am prices starting from £440
Pricing 2024; Weeks £700 - £1260, Weekends £440 - £880, Weekend booking; £440 - £920, Friday-Sunday; (it’s only an extra £50 for the Sunday night). Short Breaks (Mon - Fri - 4 nights) £440 - £880
We also publish weekly special offers and late deals from our website.
We will also consider other dates, please use the contact us our website.
Longer Stays Available -> in Low Season
There are a number of discount schemes for the Military, Blue Light Members etc use our Contact Us form on our website.
Click Check Availability, make sure your dates are possible and click Check Price. Then you can make an online booking, there is a link for all the Special Offers too.
Coalport Station Holidays - your ticket to an extraordinary experience.
Coalport Station Holidays offers exceptional self-catering accommodation in two railway carriages on the grounds of the old Great Western Railway at Coalport. Come and stay in one of the renovated railway carriages and relax in comfort surrounded by two acres of beautiful woodland.
From the outside, the carriages look like historic GWR rolling stock, but on the inside, they offer the ultimate in modern holiday accommodation. This peaceful setting is also within walking distance of excellent quality food and traditional ales.
Whether it’s a short break or a full week, you are assured a warm welcome.
You will find Coalport Station located in the heart of Shropshire’s stunning Ironbridge Gorge (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with its 10 family-friendly museums within a 5-mile radius. The picturesque surroundings of the river Severn provide many activities to suit a wide range of interests. Locally you will find the market towns of Much Wenlock (5 miles), Bridgnorth (8 miles), where you can hop on the Severn Valley Railway or slightly further afield you the county town of Shrewsbury.
Whatever the weather, the Severn Valley is nature’s playground, offering fun and adventure for all!
Facilities include; onsite dedicated parking for 7 spaces, Wi-Fi, central and electric heating, air-conditioning, cotton bed linen and towels.
Suitable for all ages. No smoking. Sorry, no pets.
From Previous Guests
Have you stayed here?
Leave a reviewWe had a wonderful stay! Our young boys were so happy sleeping on a train and us parents loved it too. Something different but also homely. Everything you could need both inside the carriage and out. The host was amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable of local area. We have already recommended to our friends/family and hope to be back soon!
Stayed May 2024
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