Former Transport

Railway enthusiasts aren't the only ones who enjoy staying in a converted train carriage - Families and couples will find a perfect stay here too!

Aberdeen City, UK

Prices from £130/night

The Guards Van 1-2

Luxurious renovated carriage for 2 with hot tub. Located in Akeld, near Wooler and the Scottish borders.

Northumberland, England

Prices from £154/night

Plum & Custard MKl 1-6

Unique railway carriage accommodation set in a working steam railway station nestled at Northiam. Great for a family, or 2 couples - can sleep up to 6.

East Sussex, England

Prices from £350/night

Temptation II 1-4

Stay on a 60ft Classic Motor Yacht in Southampton. Book 1 or 2 ensuite bedrooms for up to 4 guests. Hot Tub onboard!

Hampshire, England

Prices from £124/night

Tantalising Thames Temptress 2-6

Classic heated motor Yacht next to Thorpe Park, ideal for a family or friends who prefer private cabins. Bikes & watersports can be arranged.

Surrey, England

Prices from £90/night

High Cross Camping Coach 1-4

This 100 year old Victorian Carriage, restored with love, will take you back in time to a bygone era. Near Bridport.

Dorset, England

Prices from £75/night

Heli Bus Glamping 1-10

Fun for all the family on a converted Tour Bus or ex army Lynx Helicopter near Southwold.

Suffolk, England

Prices from £100/night

Vinegar Hill Bed & Breakfast 1-6

Rosie the gypsy caravan and 2 spacious rooms with tasty breakfast in Milford-on-Sea. Sign up for pottery classes too.

Hampshire, England

Prices from £117/night

Emerald Express 1-5

Large contemporary railway carriage set at Northiam steam railway station offers a unique stay for 2 couples or a family.

East Sussex, England

Prices from £115/night

Titan Treasure 1-6

Fabulous renovated bus offers a unique staycation for couples or families looking for something different! Great base to explore the Teifi Valley.

Carmarthenshire, Wales

Prices from £129/night

Bertram's Hotel 2-5

Red London bus with Agatha Christie theme - a quirky stay with access to hot tub for guests. Sleeps up to 5 guests, near Hartland.

Devon, England

Prices from £120/night

Abbeyfield Glamping 1-4

Luxury off grid horse box stay, with unique wine barrel hot tubs, offers tranquility and panoramic woodland views near Morpeth.

Northumberland, England

Prices from £250/night

Sula Lightship 1-4

The only Lightship stay in the UK for a luxury experience on the water at Gloucester, with outdoor deck.

Gloucestershire, England

Prices from £65/night

The Glamping Helipod 1-2

Try something new! An alternative getaway for 2 in a Converted Lynx Helicopter near Skegness.

Lincolnshire, England

Prices from £125/night

Premier SkyPod 1-2

Enjoy a stay in the first ever AirBus Skypod in the UK with private hot tub near Beauly.

Highland, Scotland

Prices from £72/night

Horsebox Haven 1-2

Converted horsebox offers cosy accommodation for 2 just outside of the seaside town of Aberystwyth.

Ceredigion, Wales

Prices from £87/night

Derwent Flyer Carriage 1-4

Spacious railway carriage close to the city of York offers a great place for fun for all the family. Up to 4 adults (if adding futon) + 2 kids.

North Yorkshire, England

Prices from £60/night

Mr Imp, Llandeilo 1-2

Renovated 2 berth 25' yacht sits in its own field on a private 22 acre nature reserve. Closed in winter.

Carmarthenshire, Wales

Prices from £350/night

Four Sisters Boatel 1-8

A deluxe self-catering houseboat stay (with 2 doubles, 1 bunk bed and 1 sofabed) in the heart of Edinburgh. WHOLE BOAT RENTAL ONLY.

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Prices from £100/night

Green Lane Carriage 1-4

Beautiful vintage railway carriage with modern comforts, located in the heart of the countryside at Eardisley, not far from Hay on Wye.

Herefordshire, England

Prices from £77/night

The Old Station, Allerston 1-6

On the edge of the North York Moors National Park you can discover 3 converted train carriages and an adult only ticket office cottage at Allerston.

North Yorkshire, England

Prices from £100/night

Warwick Knight 1-4

Chic and unique - cleverly converted 1950's caravan with roof garden (sleeps 2-4) in ideal location in the Severn Vale.

Gloucestershire, England

Prices from £450/night

The Camillia Boatel 2-16

Luxurious self-catering houseboat stay for 6+2 (or request a second neighbouring boat for larger group), on the Union Canal in the heart of Edinburgh. WHOLE...

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Prices from £2,019/night

Absolute Pleasure Yacht 2-10

This luxury yacht offers overnight stays for up to 10 guests and is ideally situated opposite the O2 arena. EXCLUSIVE HIRE ONLY.

Greater London, England

Prices from £145/night

Primrose Narrowboat 1-4

Gorgeous warm woody interior for a static narrowboat stay, just 20 minutes from Glasgow, offers tranquil break for those looking for something a little diff...

Fife, Scotland

Prices from £87/night

Derwent Mail Carriage 1-4

Former railway carriage now offers a lovely staycation near the city of York, perfect for families and their dogs!

North Yorkshire, England

Prices from £111/night

Secret Meadows Luxury Glamping 1-52

Wildlife conservation charity has luxury safari lodge tents + hot tub, a 2-storey tent, Gypsy's Rest & Hobbit Box nr Woodbridge & the Suffolk Coast.

Suffolk, England

Prices from £90/night

Coalport Station Holidays 2-10

Luxuriously refurbished railway carriage accommodation in Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.

Shropshire, England

Prices from £222/night

Kingfisher Canal Boat 1-2

More than a narrowboat stay - canalside private hot tub. Add sauna & treatments. Located on Chesterfield Canal for seasonal cruising or static stay.

South Yorkshire, England

Houseboat Hotels 1-8

Two comfortable moored houseboats sleep up to 2+2 people each at Victoria Quays, central Sheffield.

South Yorkshire, England

Sunborn London 1-10

A luxury floating hotel offers quality cabin rooms and suites in central London, Docklands.

Greater London, England

Prices from £108/night

Lady Deramore Carriage 1-4

Characterful train carriage with countryside views offers a wonderful base for exploring the city of York.

North Yorkshire, England

The Ceridwen Centre 8-50

A Double Decker bus, eco-pod, yurts, gypsy caravan, shack and a house for 19. One hot tub on site! Good for groups, workshops & weddings!

Carmarthenshire, Wales

Prices from £41/night

Oak Grove Retreats 1-6

Site in the Cambrian mountains with good value glamping and rail carriages, 200 yards from River Wye. Adults only + dogs welcome. Closed in winter.

Powys, Wales

Prices from £85/night

ICI Salt Van 1-3

Historic Salt Van set at Northiam steam railway station offers a quirky stay in the beautiful High Weald area of natural beauty.

East Sussex, England

Prices from £80/night

Harvey at Hayle 1-12

Great holiday for rail enthusiasts, families, couples, dogs. Stay in a carriage near the coast in Hayle.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £78/night

Mevy the Victorian Slip Coach 1-5

Stylish restored slip carriage offers a great holiday for rail enthusiasts, couples and families, in St Germans.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £150/night

Alexander House Glamping 2-20

Luxury yurts + 2 converted horse lorries, with private hot tubs + ensuite bathrooms. Big house weddings possible. Close to Gleneagles.

Perthshire and Kinross, Scotland

Prices from £95/night

Guns & Roses Ammunition Wagon 1-4

Converted 1944 War Department vehicle sleeping 2+2, overlooking the steam railway and surrounding Rother Valley.

East Sussex, England

Prices from £100/night

Weache Bus, Llandeilo 2-4

Lovingly restored bus on a 22 acre nature reserve near Llandeilo sleeps 4 people. Closed mid winter.

Carmarthenshire, Wales

Prices from £78/night

The Travelling Post Office 1-6

Dog friendly restored mail carriage at St German, near the Port Eliott Estate. Watch the trains go by!

Cornwall, England

Prices from £100/night

The Wagon over the Valley 1-2

Unique gypsy inspired cabin with outdoor bathtub offers a step back in time for a perfect rural retreat near Hay-on-Wye.

Herefordshire, England

Prices from £60/night

Oak Grove Retreat Mini Breaks 1-2

Enjoy a short break in a vintage railway Box Carriage at this glorious site in the Cambrian mountains, 200 yards from River Wye. Closed in winter.

Powys, Wales

Prices from £425/night

Seafin 2-6

Spacious yacht moored on the River Hamble offers a different kind of staycation for families and friends. Dogs welcome!

Hampshire, England

Prices from £28/night

Gypsy Caravan at Walcot Hall 1-3

Beautiful, bright retired off grid traveller's wagon for up to 2 adults and a child, hidden away in a secluded arboretum in the Shropshire hills.

Shropshire, England

Prices from £102/night

TOAD Brake Van 1-2

Converted TOAD Brake Van stay at Northiam with views over the working steam railway station.

East Sussex, England

Prices from £80/night

Coastal Carriage 1-3

Off grid train carriage on rural farmland with coastal views near Fraserburgh offers a romantic retreat for couples looking to reconnect.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Prices from £204/night

St Hilda Sea Adventures 2-11

Three unique small ships offering self-catering static stays in an idyllic marina location in the Inner Hebrides from mid October-March.

Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Prices from £90/night

Gypsy Caravan Breaks 1-10

2 gypsy bowtop wagons nestled in separate meadows. Each can have extra vintage caravan added for more guests. Near Glastonbury. Closed in winter.

Somerset, England

Prices from £200/night

Wanderlusts Gypsy Caravans 1-12

Travel by horse-drawn gypsy caravan by day, sleep in it by night. Slow down + enjoy the Lake District views. Closed in winter.

Cumbria, England

Prices from £95/night

Millpool Carriage 1-3

Converted carriage for able bodied or those with mobility issues (wheelchair accessible) with its own private garden in St Germans.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £85/night

Elderflower Train Cabin 1-2

Rural train carriage with countryside views offers a romantic retreat for couples looking for some relaxation near Abergavenny. Closed in Winter.

Monmouthshire, Wales

Prices from £99/night

Countryside Static Motorhome 1-2

Modern static motorhome offers home from home comfort with stunning countryside views in the Cotswolds.

Gloucestershire, England

Prices from £95/night

The Old Luggage Van 1-2

Romantic stay in a converted luggage carriage near in beautiful St Germans on the South Devon coast.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £35/night

Daisy the Cattle Trailer 1-2

Bijou cattle trailer brought to life now offers a rural retreat for 2 with stunning countryside views near Bruton.

Somerset, England

Prices from £85/night

Showmans Living Wagon 1-2

Characterful Showmans Wagon on grounds of a traditional pub, perfect getaway for a couple. Great location near Chepstow and the Forest of Dean.

Gloucestershire, England

Prices from £65/night

Thorne Woods Wagons 1-4

Off grid gypsy caravans for 2 set in a woodland location near Bude offer a tranquil rural retreat with pizza oven and market garden. Closed in winter.

Cornwall, England

Prices from £80/night

Harvest Hut 1-3

Harvest Hut offers an off grid experience on rural farmland with coastal views near Fraserburgh.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Prices from £28/night

Fire Truck at Walcot Hall 1-2

An off grid converted fire truck with a double bed and vintage interior set within an arboretum in the Shropshire Hills.

Shropshire, England

Prices from £32/night

Red Showman's Caravan 1-2

Traditionally decorated Traveller's caravan offers an off grid stay nestled within the Walcot Hall estate arboretum.

Shropshire, England

Prices from £42/night

Green Glory at Walcot Hall 1-2

Converted Showman's Caravan with a double bed as well as stunning views over the Shropshire Hills and Longmynd offers an off grid stay.

Shropshire, England

My Houseboat Amsterdam 2-16

Selection of beautiful and quirky city centre houseboats in Amsterdam. Book as a couple, family or group.

North Holland, Netherlands

Glamping Bryn Parc 2-8

A Shepherd's Hut + Gypsy Caravan, each sleeping 4, in the pretty Teifi Valley. Short drive from Cardigan Bay coastline. Closed in winter.

Ceredigion, Wales

Jumbo Stay 1-10

Sleep in the cockpit or other part of a Jumbo Jet near to Stockholm's Arlanda airport. Stay in a dorm or private room. Free airport bus transfer.

Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Amstel Botel 1-10

A stationary boat hotel, with city or sea views from the rooms, on the IJ river close to the centre of Amsterdam.

North Holland, Netherlands

H2Otel 1-4

A floating hotel on the waterfront in the heart of Rotterdam with uniquely decorated rooms.

Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Aquamarina Boat Hotel 1-10

A historic paddle steamer, moored in a scenic spot by the city of Budapest, offers 4 star accommodation.

Central Hungary, Hungary

Hotel de Emauspoort, Gypsy Caravans 1-4

This lovely hotel in central Delft also has 2 cosy gypsy caravans rooms in its courtyard.

Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Botel Marina 1-6

Moored at the pier in the centre of Rijeka, Botel Marina offers a range of modern rooms alongside their on site restaurant.

Primorsko-Goranska, Croatia

Malardrottningen Yacht Hotel 1-10

Elegant 100 yard yacht permanently docked at Riddarholmen Island. With sauna + restaurant serving Scandinavian dishes. Adults only.

Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Wacky Stays 1-9

Five unusual glamping options set on a farm in Kaikoura with plenty of free-range roaming animals + llama treks. Cottage for up to 9 people!

Southland, New Zealand

Sunborn Yacht Gibraltar 1-10

5 star accommodation on a yacht in Gibraltar with casino, gym, spa, infinity pool and more. Rooms sleep 2-4 people.

British Overseas Territory, Gibraltar

Train Station Inn 1-4

Have a unique and relaxing holiday in vintage railway carriages in Tatamagouche. Dogs welcome.

Nova Scotia, Canada

The Santos Express 1-10

At Mossel Bay, alongside the beach, you will find train carriages converted into hostel accommodation.

W. Cape, South Africa

Alojamiento Vagon Rural 1-4

Converted railway carriages are now holiday apartments for 4 found in the rural outskirts of Murcia. 2 night min stay.

Murcia, Spain

Boat Hotel De Barge 1-10

This barge turned hotel in Brugge offers 22 cabins, most with views of the canal. Breakfast included.

West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Woodlyn Park 1-6

A unique farmstay motel, in the Waikato area of the North Island, you can stay in a plane, boat, train or Hobbit rooms. Sleeps up to 6 people!

Waikato, New Zealand

V8 Hotel 1-10

A well-placed hotel for car enthusiasts, in Stuttgart, offering themed rooms with beds made from vintage vehicles.

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

London Bus in Antigua 1-2

London bus on the edge of a beach in Crab Hill offers quirky accommodation for 2 people.

St. Mary, Antigua

Undara Experience 1-6

Enjoy bush life at Undara where there are lava tubes to explore. Stay in railway carriages, pioneer huts or furnished swag tents. Sleeps up to 6.

Queensland, Australia

Winvian 1-4

Wonderfully unique luxury cottages within nature - choose anything from a treehouse to a helicopter. Enjoy pool, spa, fine dining & activities.

Connecticut, USA

Hotel Costa Verde

In rainforest overlooking the beaches of Manuel Antonia National Park, this hotel has an unusual suite inside a Boeing 727.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Featherbed Railroad Caboose B&B 1-10

These vintage cabooses on the shore of Clear Lake with jacuzzi in every room are ideal for a unique couple's getaway.

California, USA

El Cosmico 1-10

Set in the Texan desert, El Cosmico offers accommodations such as trailers, tipis, yurts and tents. With wood-fired Dutch hot tubs. 2 night min stay.

Texas, USA

Bed and Breakfast Afloat 1-4

Sleep on a yacht or motor boat at the harbour in Boston. Guests have access to an outdoor pool.

Massachusetts, USA

Fairbanks Alaska Bed & Breakfast 1-10

Luxuriously furnished rooms in former train carriages overlooking the river at Fairbanks, Alaska. Adults only.

Alaska, USA

Bivouac Dans Les Arbres 1-10

A unique camping experience - a tent in the trees or roulette wagon in a riverside rural location. Close to Fribourg.

Fribourg, Switzerland

The Shady Dell 1-2

Go back to the 1950's at this trailer park with airstream vans, a bus and a pleasure boat for rent, in Bisbee. So much to explore!

Arizona, USA

Metro Hotel & Cafe 1-5

An award winning, Parisian themed hotel with quirky rooms and Airstream caravans outside San Francisco. For 2-5 people.

California, USA

Belrepayre Airstream BB & Farmhouse 1-10

Authentic American vintage retro caravans for B&B near Carcassonne. Or farmhouse for 6-8. Also hot tub with views of the Pyrenees

Midi-Pyrenees, France

Napa Valley Railway Inn 1-4

100 year old converted train cars provide unique accommodation in the heart of the wine region of Napa Valley.

California, USA

Camp Silver 1-10

An impressive Airstream caravan site on the island of Texel, just an hour and a half from Amsterdam

North Holland, Netherlands

The Vintages Trailer Resort 1-4

Unique vintage trailers in beautiful surroundings, with pool. Great area for wine tastings and romantic breaks. Children welcome.

Oregon, USA

Kate's Lazy Desert 1-10

Six stylish vintage airstreams with dramatic Desert Views.

California, USA

Casa del Mundo 1-10

Gypsy caravans, safari lodges and other glamping options, inland from Alicante, with a restaurant and a pool. Group events with catering possible.

Valencia, Spain

Controversy Tram-Inn 1-10

Converted luxury tram and train apartments on a farm in the village of Hoogwoud in North Holland.

North Holland, Netherlands

Chez Bertrand 1-10

Wonderfully quirky apartments in Paris - sleep in a Citroen 2CV or on The Moon.

Ile-de-France, France