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$190 / night
Total guests, Nights

Ivywood Railway Carriage | Private Garden | Patio | Wood | Field – Home 2927163 House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Ivywood Railway Carriage | Private Garden | Patio | Wood | Field – Home 2927163

  • House
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 44 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

The property is a converted Victorian Railway Carriage situated on the edge of the village of Wisbech St Mary, which is about three miles from the market town of Wisbech.

The Railway Carriage has been on its present site for many years, recently it has been completely restored to a very high standard. It is situated in its own private garden with ample parking. There is a patio and small wooded area to the side of the garden that leads into a 3 acre field.

The Village has two public houses both which serve food, also a general store / Post Office and fish and chip shop.

Wisbech has many fine buildings with its Georgian Crescent and North Brink, it is here that Peckover House ( National Trust )

is situated. There are two market days each week (Thursday and Saturday).

The accommodation consists of a fully fitted Kitchen / Diner with oven, hob, automatic washing machine, microwave and fridge freezer. Bathroom with bath, shower and shaver point. Lounge with freeview smart digital television, unlimited Wi-Fi, dvd player, compact disc player and electric fire. There are also two double bedrooms. Linen for bedrooms, bathroom and Kitchen is provided. The Carriage has oil fired central heating. Heating and electricity are included in the tariff.

The property is open all year and well behaved pets are welcome.

Wisbech is an ideal base for touring the area with many places of interest, Kings Lynn, Ely, Cambridge, The North Norfolk Coast and Sandringham House with its fine Country Park are all within easy reach.

Short breaks available from October 31st - March 31st excluding Christmas and New Year.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

March is the nearest Railway Station, where you can travel to Norwich, Cambridge, Ely, Peterborough and London. The nearest bus stop to Wisbech is close by and from there you can travel to King's Lynn, Hunstanton, Peterborough, Norwich and Cambridge.

Interaction with guest

I will call and see you after you arrive, if you need anything before that I live just a minute away so please give me a call.

Policies

Check in time: 13:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

Michael S.
Average reply time:
1 hour 42 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
05 Sep 2023
Years listed:
9
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
8 reviews

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“quirky and fun”

Reviewed 28 Jul 2020

Wonderful place in a great spot to relax and adventure in Norfolk. Definitely recommended as it was so CLEAN and well equipt.

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“Ivywood railway carriage”

Reviewed 27 Jul 2020

Absolutely fantastic place to stay could not fault in anyway. The carriage has everything you could possibly need and is spotlessly clean.Michael is very helpful and accommodating.Would highly recomme… More

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“Lovely and peaceful place to stay”

Reviewed 28 Apr 2019

We initially booked for a week and then extended our stay for an extra couple of nights. Michael was really helpful and accommodating with everything. A very quirky place to stay. It had everything… More

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Response from the owner Hi Tracy Thank you for your lovely review, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay Regards Michael

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Ivywood Carriage”

Reviewed 24 Sep 2018

What a smashing place to stay. Michael goes out of his way to make sure you have a great time - central heating for those chilly evenings/mornings and old style railway carriage windows for those hot… More

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Response from the owner Hi Ashley Thank you for your kind review, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay Kind Regards Michael

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Perfect getaway from it all”

Reviewed 22 Aug 2018

So lovely and clean. Ideal getaway especially for a railway enthusiast. Has everything you could possibly need. Michael very helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for complete relaxati… More

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“out of this world”

Reviewed 4 May 2016

What a fantastic place its a credit to its owner, couldn't find any faults everything just perfect, well equip kitchen and immaculately clean

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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your lovely review, I'm pleased you enjoyed your holiday Michael

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Terrific little get away”

Reviewed 7 Aug 2014

This quiet super little place has all you need. Two bedrooms with shower,bath and good sized kitchen. It is at the end of a driveway so no real traffic noise. The railway carriage itself has bee boug… More

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“Wonderful”

Reviewed 28 May 2014

What a quirky, unususual and utterly charming a place to stay this is! Absolutely spotless, comfortable bedrooms and fully equipped kitchen. An absolute pleasure to have stayed here.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Michael (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Michael (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Michael (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Michael the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Michael (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Michael (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Michael (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Michael (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Michael (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Michael (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Michael (the owner) a message.

If Michael (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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