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Reviews of A beautiful Railway Carriage, situated with stunning views.

A beautiful Railway Carriage, situated with stunning views.
Chippenham, England

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

samantha s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stopover to attend a wedding
Just a couple of nights mid-week to attend our nieces wedding. Provided all necessary amenities, a perfect set up. Lovely views in rural location. Really helpful proprietor who kindly returned my kindle. Really enjoyed our, short, but enjoyable stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissful couple of days
We had such a relaxing 2 night break! The hosts were fab, welcoming and great communication before we arrived. It's a beautiful setting and the carriage itself was great, loved having a view from everywhere we sat! It had everything we needed to cook which was a bonus. The pool was fun (aka freezing!), It's a great addition and we really enjoyed the local walks. One from the carriage and another around Calne/Bowood House. The hosts recommended Somerford Arms to eat and it was amazing, food, service, everything, we were really impressed! All in all a perfect getaway xx
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

C P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Peaceful Property
This is a great little find within short driving distance for all that the Cotswolds has to offer. We arrived in the evening and Hilary was there to greet us and show us around. The carriage itself has everything you need and we were grateful for the wine, juice and water in the fridge aswell as the tea and coffee. The property was very clean and tidy and so cosy for 2 people and such a peaceful location overlooking fields. Use of the natural pool was a bonus, although we didn’t fully take advantage of this as we didn’t get back until late. We loved it and will be back, thanks to Hilary and family for making us feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

George W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect midweek recharge
A lovely place to stay and recharge our batteries. Clean, comfy and lovely and quiet. Hilary was the model host who made us feel very welcome and had some excellent recommendations for the local area. The natural pool was INCREDIBLE! Looking for another excuse to get away already...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury Glamping at its best
This little railway sleeper has everything anyone could possibly need! It’s really tastefully decorated & comfortable. Toilet, hand basin & shower all in the little bathroom within the unit.. no trekking across garden or field to use the facilities. Hilary is the most wonderful host, gave us the warmest welcome & even put some fizz in the fridge so we could celebrate my 50th! A dip in the cool swimming pond was perfect on such a hot weekend. We saw deer in the field & thoroughly enjoyed the peace & quiet of this beautiful spot. I would highly recommend this little gem & would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2022
Dearest Claire, thank you for your kind words, I’m so pleased you had a wonderful 50th and the sun shone for you! We’d love to see you both again! Till then Hillary xx

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful location for the perfect getaway. I went with my 9 year old son and we didn’t want to leave. From cosy nights in the carriage, to swimming in the natural pool, to playing with the friendly dogs, to searching for wildlife in the pool. The trip had it all. Great location for exploring the local area and Hillary and Nick are very happy to help with everything in-between. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh D., North Wales

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little hide away
The railway carriage is modern, cosy and has everything you need for a few days away. It’s a perfect little hideaway. The host Hillary was so welcoming, she made me and my mum feel immediately at home in her picturesque part of the world. Hillary, gave great local recommendations and ensured our stay was as pleasant as it could be. In the time leading up to our stay she was very understanding and communicated effectively to support us through Vrbo issues. It was a truly lovely stay from start to end. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to enjoy the English countryside. I arrived to a Roe Buck 50 yards from the front door and woke to a Doe the following morning. Hilary was the hostess with the mostest and nothing was too much trouble: I felt she really did want my stay to be the best ever. The Carriage was super comfortable with everything you could need. I will stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 night stay
We had such a lovely, relaxing country stay. The property is exactly as pictured, plenty of space for 2 people and amazing views. Hillary and Nick were so welcoming & provided lots of suggestions on where to go/what to do. There are so many beautiful places to visit nearby and we absolutely loved using the natural pool too. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a glorious few days here
The carriage was absolutely charming, very thoughtfully and beautifully fitted out. It had everything we needed for a really lovely stay. Having the natural pool to use was a real bonus and we had some lovely swims in it. Hilary and her family were delightful, so friendly and welcoming. There was plenty to do in the area so we really want to go back and stay again. Thank you you making our stay so good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Oh what a great review, thank you for your kind words. I’m so pleased you had a wonderful time and enjoyed our Natural Pool. It was lovely to meet you both, thank you for leaving the the Railway Carriage so neat and tidy. We hope to see you sometime soon. Warmest regards Hillary x

10/10 Excellent

Melina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had the BEST time!
I had a wonderful time in Hillarys Cabin! It's so cute and has EVERYTHING that you need. A microwave, a freezer, the best mattress in the world and all the little things that make your stay just perfect. Also the hoster Hillary is one of the nicest people I've ever met! She's just beautiful. I will definitely come back :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet retrat.
Hassle-free break - many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2022
Ahh thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you again sometime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilary went above and beyond!
We had a fabulous stay at the old railway carriage in Lyneham. The carriage was extremely clean, tastefully freshly decorated and has great views of the open fields where you can see deer at opportune times of the day stroll past. The carriage has a private bathroom and it’s own kitchen with utensils. The carriage is positioned so that guests get adequate privacy from the main house and it has a separate outside screened seating area and it’s own parking space. On request guests can also use the natural swimming pool at the main house too! We were welcomed with a friendly note and a bottle of wine for our anniversary. Hilary then went out of her way to provide us with great ideas for days out and she also provided excellent restaurant suggestions. We tried 3 of the restaurants suggested and food was excellent at every one. Hilary went over and above to make our stay special and even helped my my husbands shirt that needed ironing. We would highly recommend this carriage as a place to book. It is conveniently situated close to many points of attractions. We visited Longleat and Salisbury which are an hour away but also visited historic national trust Avebury, Lacock which has been used as a film location in several films. Malborough, Tetbury and Royaj Wooten Bassett which are all close by! If I visited again I’m told to also try Coombe Castle. Thank you Hilary for making our stay special.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2021
Ahhh … Thank you so much for such a fabulous review x. I am delighted that you had a wonderful time and I hope to see you both sometime soon. Hillary xx

10/10 Excellent

Brogann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Highly recommend, Hilary was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2021
Ahhh … thank you for your review xx

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!
Loverly place, loverly host was a very nice experience, amazing scenery and a lot bigger then it looks in the photos, very quiet and tucked away would highly recommend. Amazing time we will be booking again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2021
Thank you for your lovely review x. Look forward to seeing you both sometime soon xx

10/10 Excellent

Suaun O.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a location !!
We really enjoyed our weekend break at the carriage. The view across the field with the woodland to one side is amazing. We saw plenty of deer some came very close to the carriage. Hillary was the perfect host. Once she settled us in giving us good advice on places to visit and venues to enjoy food at she left us to relax. Thank you Hillary for a wonderful stay and the bottle of wine . We will visit I hope again soon . Best wishes Shaun and Karon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
I am so pleased you had a wonderful time and you saw the deer! Thank you for your kind words and I look forward to seeing you both sometime soon. Warmest regards Hillary x

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 days off grid
Went for a 2 day secluded get away with may partner who's 7 months pregnant . Carriage was spotless and although on the owners property very private and quiet . Host was super helpful and welcoming and having access to the wild pool was a real bonus. Only thing missing was something like a little step or box to help older people up onto the bed as ots quite high up. We were fine bit could imagine someone older might struggle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
Ahhh - thank you for your lovely comments, I’m so pleased you had a fabulous time at The Carriage, and enjoyed your dips in the Natural Pool. Thank you for highlighting the use of a box step… I’ll look into that x

10/10 Excellent

Katia Rocha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Hillary and Nick were amazing hosts. Super friendly. They kindly gave us a bottle of bubbly for our anniversary. We just absolutely loved our stay. The carriage is cute and tastefully decorated. It has all we needed for the weekend and very clean. It was a tranquil and relaxing way to celebrate 15 years marriage. Location was just right to explore the Cotswolds. Definitely recommended to friends and definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Oh wow Katia - what a wonderful review - thank you xx. We hope to see you both very soon! Bring your swimmers!! Warmest regards Hillary xx

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Stayed for 2 nights, it was lovely and cosy and Hilary made us feel very welcome. Would definitely visit again
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Ahh - thank you for your kind words… I’m so pleased you had a lovely time. We hope to see you again sometime soon. Warmest regards Hillary xx

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Absolutely beautiful converted railway carriage. Ingenious use of space created a snug but airy vibe. Gorgeous views, privacy from the neighbouring cottage. The owners Hilary and Nick are the perfect combination of hospitable and laid back. They even allowed us to use their swimming pond. Spotlessly clean, super comfy bed. A perfect getaway Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
Ahh - thank you for your kind words. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you both, we’re thrilled you enjoyed The Carriage and the Natural Pool. Warmest regards Hillary & Nick x

10/10 Excellent

Blair M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cute property perfect stay
Had a lovely quiet break here just what we wanted and needed , beautifully decorated and had everything inside we needed, the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in ! Lovely friendly hosts definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2021
Ahh Blair - thank you so much for your lovely, kind words. We look forward to seeing you both soon. Hillary and Nick xx