Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place.Up to now, we have created our holiday homes to be very true to the original designs of our historic wagons and carriages. But we know that sometimes our guests might want a little bit of space. So for Pipe Dream, we took the base of an old rusty pipe wagon and built on it a brand new home from home that’s wider than your average train!
Sleeping up to four (two adults and two children under 12), Pipe Dream is fully equipped and comes complete with a panoramic view across the Rother Valley to Kent and an outdoor area for barbecues and listening to the trains go by…
Pipe Dream includes a double bedroom, bunk bedroom, shower room/WC, full kitchen with sink, oven, hob, fridge, kettle & toaster. Lounge area with TV, sofa and dining table.
You will have full access to the entire space
We will be available should you need us.
We are located in the beautiful Rother Valley on the Kent and East Sussex border in Northiam.
Located near Bodiam, Tenterden, Rye and Hastings, the carriages provide a fantastic base for you to explore the local countryside and coast with attractions and activities to suit everyone.
The carriages are situated within Northiam Steam Railway Station, a working station on the Kent and East Sussex Railway line. You don’t even need to leave the carriages to get the full railway experience as the steam trains will pull up at the station just over 20ft away.
We have painstakingly given some wonderful, care-worn rolling stock an exciting new life as modern, clean, inviting bases for you to relax in. We carry out as much of the work ourselves as we can, transforming the interiors into unique quirky spaces. The exteriors are painted in period colours and we retain as many original features as possible.
We recommend that you arrive by car and there is plenty of parking at the property. The nearest mainline train stations are Rye and Hastings with connecting buses to Northium.
Anyone who travelled by train from the 1950s to the 1980s will be very familiar with our Mark One coach. Thousands were built by British Railways complete with their trademark slam doors and sliding window vents, and several still run on our Kent & East Sussex Railway neighbours.
‘Plum and Custard’ is just one of the nicknames given to the cream and maroon livery for coaching stock in the early days of British Railways. Our coach was originally a restaurant car on the London Midland Region, serving meals and drinks for both first and second class passengers and seating 23 diners.
This beautifully-converted railway carriage caters for up to six people for the perfect getaway. It has two double bedrooms (one with an en-suite), a family bathroom with a bath and shower, a bunk bedroom for kids, a full kitchen with induction hob, oven, microwave and fridge freezer and an open plan lounge and dining area with a TV and DVD player.
Gas central heating will keep you nice and warm in the winter months and a complimentary welcome hamper is provided too. A travel cot and a high chair can also be provided for the little ones.
Allocated parking for up to three cars is available directly outside.
You will have full access to the entire space
We will be available should you need us.
We are located in the beautiful Rother Valley on the Kent and East Sussex border in Northiam.
Located near Bodiam, Tenterden, Rye and Hastings, the carriages provide a fantastic base for you to explore the local countryside and coast with attractions and activities to suit everyone.
The carriages are situated within Northiam Steam Railway Station, a working station on the Kent and East Sussex Railway line. You don’t even need to leave the carriages to get the full railway experience as the steam trains will pull up at the station just over 20ft away.
We have painstakingly given some wonderful, care-worn rolling stock an exciting new life as modern, clean, inviting bases for you to relax in. We carry out as much of the work ourselves as we can, transforming the interiors into unique quirky spaces. The exteriors are painted in period colours and we retain as many original features as possible.
We recommend that you arrive by car and there is plenty of parking at the property. The nearest mainline train stations are Rye and Hastings with connecting buses to Northium.
Get lost in the beauty and history of Winchelsea Town and countryside in this charming private studio located just a 15 minutes’ walk from Winchelsea Train Station, and only 33km away from Ashford Eurostar International.
This converted outbuilding turned 1-bedroom home has a cosy living room with a TV and range of entertainment, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bedroom with a double bed and en-suite bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
The spacious private garden and patio are perfect for soaking up the morning sun before setting off on adventures, or for enjoying a peaceful glass of wine and some alfresco dining during warm evenings.
Beamed ceilings and cosy ambient lighting, combined with the quiet and tranquil local setting, make for a perfect calming getaway to relax and reconnect with one’s self, one’s partner or nature itself.
With breathtaking views and so much to explore and do in the local area , you can be as adventurous or as roaming as you like during the days and evenings, knowing a peaceful and re-energising sleep await you.
During your stay look out for historic buildings dating back to the 13th century, cobbled streets and panoramic views that you really can’t miss thanks to Winchelsea’s hilltop location. The heart of Winchelsea is the 13th century church. The town is known as being the smallest in the country, with panoramic views in all directions. When you book with us you should expect a quiet and tranquil stay whilst being in the centre of a Town. Winchelsea also has a lovely pub & local shop.
The town boasts a variety of walking trails to allow you to explore the best that 1066 county has to offer, including the grace of old castles, ancient walls and other remnants of history. Farmland and idyllic countryside views give way to a beautiful pebble beach, so flat you can see for miles. Explore by sea with kitesurfing and boat hire for those with an adventurous spirit, or stick by the locals and opt for a tour of local vineyards or a tour of local history.
Rye is five minutes away, with shops – restaurants and pubs.
Winchelsea train station is around a 15 minute walk down the hill…
Buses also stop regularly in the town centre – one minute from the property.
Parking is ample on the street outside.
Taxis are also available to take you to Winchelsea from either Winchelsea, Rye or Hastings stations.
Guest access
When you book with us you will have access to all areas of the Gazebo & to the garden/patio, which backs onto the Gazebo. Perfect for sunny nights with an evening meal or chilled bottle of wine.
Other things to note
Bed linen & Towels provided
Please note this is a Non Pet friendly and Non Smoking property.
This delightful two bedroom cottage is set in the heart of Rye, East Sussex and is conveniently located in the town with a wealth of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as old cobbled streets and historic landmarks.
The ground floor bathroom comprises of a bath, separate shower cubicle, basin and WC with an additional separate WC also.
Upstairs there are two bright and airy bedrooms comprising of one King size bedroom and one Double bedroom.
The ground floor of the property benefits from a well equipped kitchen for home dining comprising of an oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The relaxing lounge area has two comfortable sofa’s and a dining table to seat four people along with a smart TV and an Amazon Echo.
Two bedrooms: 1 King and 1 Double
Family bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, toilet and basin
Additional separate WC
Kitchen with Oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
Lounge with smart TV
Fuel and power included in the rent
Central heating
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Nearest Supermarket 2 minute walk
Nearest pub 2 minute walk
Flint Cottage welcomes one small well behaved dog.
There are many fee paying car parks a short walk away however no parking on site.
You will enjoy access to the full holiday home with no shared access
RYE
Camber 5 miles; Hastings 12 miles; Battle 16 miles.
Rye is a 13th century cinque port in East Sussex, host to the River Rother, Romney Marshes and a history dating back before the Norman Conquest. A cobbled town offering an excellent array of unusual shops, antique emporiums, galleries selling local artist paintings and pottery, Rye also has a delightful range of tea rooms, restaurants, pubs and historic inns. There is also a weekly general market on Thursdays, as well as a farmers’ market every Wednesday morning.
After a long day of exploring return to the welcome of Flint Cottage, relax in the garden as the last rays of the day go down and reflect on the day’s pleasure in this perfect location in this medieval town.
There are many fee paying car parks a short walk away however no parking on site.
All bookings at this property will include membership at The Grapevine Champagne & Jazz Bar in Rye to use for the duration of your stay.
Please Note: Electric vehicle charging is NOT permitted on this property due to regulations and potential liability. If you have an electric vehicle you need to charge please locate the closest public charging station before your arrival.