the railway carraige

The gardens are stunning, the staff are friendly, the bed is comfy, and the quirky accommodation feels unique; evening access to the gardens is a nice touch. Everything was great, but a hairdryer would have been handy for the price, and a breakfast included or a small milk in the fridge would have been nice since there are no nearby shops, though there is a cafe on site for food if needed.

Deb·منذ شهر

“Beautifully converted railway goods wagon in a peaceful setting attached to a walled garden and cafe”

A very nicely converted former railway goods wagon, lots of character, good use of a small space and everything I needed (including private full en-suite shower room). A peaceful location off the main road, behind a lovely restored old estate walled garden which is open to the public (with conservatory cafe), although as I arrived in the early evening and left early morning there were no other visitors around and exploring the garden in the fading sunset with the place to myself (which the owner/on-site manager encouraged) was absolutely magical. I hadn't realised on booking that the Railway Carriage is semi-detached! - actually converted into 2 separate independent rooms, but my neighbours (who arrived late at night) were quiet and hopefully me getting up and leaving early the next morning didn't disturb them either! Pub doing food half a mile up the road, and a large garden centre with cafe across the road - I didn't get the chance to visit either so can't comment, but I noted they're both very well reviewed. The Railway Carriage was a brief overnight stopover on my Wye Valley trek, and was exactly what I needed having failed to find any accommodation available in Hay-on-Wye due to the Hay Festival/How The Light Gets In music festival/bank holiday/half-term holiday combination!. Perhaps not the cheapest single-night self-catering I've stayed at, but all I could find at a very busy time in the local area, and in fact extremely beautiful and peaceful which was just what I needed before the next day's monster hike in heatwave conditions! The accommodation, the surroundings and the friendly/helpful owner and on-site manager were all great

Steve·منذ شهرين

“disappointed but i was warned”

The room was comfortable, but the hot water, which a previous guest had reported as not working two days before my arrival, was never mentioned on arrival and I had to ask about it. I stayed for four nights and it was never fixed, and no apology was offered. It’s not ideal when the temperature is in the 30s and you’re working a 14‑hour day at the Royal Welsh and trying to use a kettle to shave. The approach is through a building site and is totally unsuitable for anyone with a disability, and it’s expensive for what’s offered.

Jonathan·منذ شهرين

“Serendipitous accommodation with charming hosts”

The hosts were great, the layout of the accommodation is good, Netflix access is available, the shower is nice, there are geese, the brunch is good, and the Walled Garden is a highlight. The only downside is the lack of shower amenities, though hand soap is provided as a backup.

Michael·منذ شهرين

“Really enjoyable, relaxing short stay. The walled garden was stunning!”

Everything was well thought out and you’d have everything you need for a short stay. The walled garden is exceptional! The hosts are really friendly and happy for you to use the garden as a relaxing outdoor space, even to take a glass of wine with you. I would definitely return. I loved it all, but if there were a fire pit in one of the outdoor spaces that would be fun! I wouldn’t change anything about our stay.

Sarah·منذ 3 أشهر