Shropshire

Description

A renovated railway carriages offering all modern luxuries in a former country station setting. Away from it all, near the river. HEART OF ENGLAND SELF CATERING HOLIDAY OF THE YEAR 2006

The carriages are available for weekly holiday lettings and short breaks, being ideally suited for both families or mixed parties who either want to relax in the tranquillity of its 4 acres of private grounds, or explore one of England's and the World's unique historical sites. That of Ironbridge and the surrounding area, of which Coalport is included. It achieved a United Nation's World Heritage Site listing as the birth place of the Industrial Revolution. The Ironbridge area has 10 museums, in fact nearly every building or landmark has a link with the past, even Coalport Bridge, which is a stones throw away, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Coalport Railway Station is on the old Severn Valley railway which closed in 1968 but the buildings of the Station Masters House, the Waiting Rooms and the opposite platform Ticket Office remain together with both platforms.                   

The re-building of the interior and exterior of the carriages took over 12 months by various professional building, plumbing and electrical companies. All of the craftsmen seemed to take an extra special pride in their work as this was such a unique project for all of them, with so many different problems and unforeseen requirements. With carriage two the problems were multiplied as this one has two full bathrooms with walk-in showers and large whirlpool baths add to this LPG central heating and again air conditioning that it was decided to convert and fit out off site by a railway restoration company. Each carriage is completely separated from the other and NOT interconnecting.  

Every comfort and convenience is here within the carriages for guests, modern bathrooms with whirlpool baths, showers, large LCD TVs, DVD players and Bosch / AEG kitchen appliances including dishwashers and washing machines as well as air conditioning.  The bed linen is of cotton with duvets and the towels are Christy, we also provide a travel cot and  high-chair. We do not allow smoking, or pets in the carriages and grounds.

Carriage 1 is designed more for families and larger parties, sleeping 6, 1 master and 2 twin bedrooms.  The Master Bedroom is en-suite with a corner whirlpool bath.  There is also a Shower-room with a toilet and sink. Carriage 2 is designed more for couples, friends and smaller families with older children.  It sleeps 4 in 2 Master Bedrooms with en-suite walk in Shower rooms which also feature large Whirlpool Baths.  The bedrooms are equipped with 15” LCD TV with DVD players.

For children we have garden Tonka toys, to distract them whilst Mum and Dad put the kettle on and unwind.  Our own woodland walk is a particular favourite with guests young and old. Whatever the time of the year for your stay, there is always something to see, from the beautiful woodland flowers in the spring, to the ferns, mosses, lichens and fungi.  Our walk leads up the hillside and has handrails for those who may have walking difficulties; it is gradually being extended with the help of the lads from Care (a local charity for adults with learning difficulties) who come once a week when the weather is fine. For ornithologists and other wildlife enthusiasts, the grounds seem to be a magnet for all types of birds and wildlife; deer, badgers, foxes, bats, moles and buzzards to name but a few.

Walkers and cyclists enjoy our area as the national cycle route 45 passes by our property on the Severn Valley Way which takes you thorough to Ironbridge and Bridgnorth or try Wenlock Edge, the Wrekin or the Long Mynd at Church Stretton.

We have various maps, leaflets and books to make sure you take full advantage of the delights of Ironbridge and the surrounding area.   Visit the famous market towns of Bridgnorth (7 miles) boasting two historic railways, the Severn Valley and the Funicular Cliff Railway which serves the Low and High Town and Much Wenlock (5 Miles) of modern Olympic fame, there is Wenlock Abbey (English  Heritage)Why not while away a lazy afternoon amid the old bookshops (2) galleries, unusual interesting shops and eating establishments. Whilst further a field we have the County Town of Shrewsbury (17 miles) and Ludlow (35 miles).
For those preferring a more cultural holiday there is the Stately Homes and Gardens of Weston Park, Benthall Hall, Attingham Park, Dudmaston Hall,  the English Heritage sites of Wenlock Abbey, Wroxeter Roman City and Castles such as Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Clun, Ludlow and Stokesay. 

For all the shoppers amongst you, locally to us we have The Maws Craft Centre and Fusion as well as Telford with its shopping malls and retail parks. All lovers of Food should find the Farmer's Markets, fortnightly on a Friday alternating between Much Wenlock and Church Stretton or the markets of Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Oswestry a delight. The many local fine hotels and inns that have ideal restaurants which are the perfect place to experience stars and rosettes; exceptional food in great abundance in Ironbridge and its environs.  Ludlow is renowned for fine dining and Michelin stars and rosettes, it even holds the Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival which is regarded as the top food and drink event in the UK.   It takes place in the grounds of Ludlow Castle and at various venues in the town. There is also the glorious temptation of Wroxeter Roman vineyard (Who needs St Emillion!) where you are able to take a tour round the vineyard and of course a tasting!

For the Transport enthusiast, we have Telford Steam Railway, the Severn Valley Railway, Welshpool to Llanfair Light Railway, Llangollen Railway and RAF Cosford.

There are Sporting Activities such as Golfing, Canoeing, Fishing, Swimming, Ice Skating, Ten Pin Bowling and  Adventure Activities Centres.

We are sure that whatever your reason for staying, this area has something to suite everyone.  We have highlighted just a small number of reasons to visit us and if it's peace and tranquillity, within a short distance from areas of entertainment, then Coalport Railway Station is the place to be.