Thorpe Morieux · 袖珍小屋 · 1室0床1.0卫 · 可住2人 · Stay in a converted 1938 London Tube Carriage
Set within the idyllic grounds of Apple Mount Retreat - a luxury, adults only glamping site in Suffolk - Mind The Gap is a one-of-a-kind getaway in a converted 1938 London Tube Carriage. The only private, converted London tube carriage in the world, you will quite literally be staying in a unique piece of British history. Lovingly restored in 2023, Mind The Gap blends British heritage with Scandi design to create a luxurious “tiny home” experience with all the mod-cons. Just a short distance away from Britain's best preserved mediaeval village, Lavenham, Mind The Gap is perfectly situated for nature lovers and foodies alike. Spend your mornings sipping a coffee on the carriage deck, surrounded by nature (including roaming peacocks!), and your evenings at one of the many top-rated local pubs, bars and restaurants. During the day, you can avail of all that Apple Mount Retreat has to offer, including a tennis court, heated pool (open May-Sep) and bike hire. And if you’re in the mood for some pampering, why not book a massage on the property or enjoy your private hot tub under the stars. Having spent its first 50 years serving the people of London on the London Underground, our little tube carriage then retired and spent the next 20 years on the Isle of Wight as a passenger train (fun fact: because of the height restrictions on the Isle of Wight line, retired tube carriages are one of the only types of carriages that can actually work the line!). Whilst we have restored the carriage and turned it into a holiday rental, the space is still very reminiscent of a London underground tube carriage, and everything you would expect it to be - an entry cabin, which used to be the driver’s cabin, followed by an open, 17 metre long and 2.3 metre wide carriage with three seating compartments. The three seating compartments have been turned into: - A living room with TV and two banquette-style sofas - A cosy bedroom with a UK double bed; and - A galley-style kitchen with banquette-style seating We have also converted the very far end of the carriage (next to the kitchen) into a compact bathroom complete with a sink, toilet and shower. Please note that, because it's a converted tube carriage, whilst we’ve strived to make it as comfortable and luxurious as possible, it's still a small space with unique details. Some things to be aware of: - The shower is small, with limited headroom given the curved carriage roof - It is impossible to black-out the carriage at night, given the number of windows and doors, so whilst there are curtains at most windows, there will still be some natural light that comes into the carriage each morning. Sleep masks can be provided for a small fee if needed - just ask us when booking the carriage - We have installed underfloor heating, and insulated the roof and sides of the carriage, however it is a metal structure with residual areas of ventilation so it has the potential to get cold during the winter - extra blankets can be provided as needed
Wow … just wow! What an amazing and totally different experience. I booked this as a surprise for my husband’s 40th birthday and he was blown away and so was I. It was in such a beautiful and peaceful location and is such a beautiful and well converted train. It was so comfy and so cosy and was so much attention to detail. It had everything we needed. The hot tub was amazing too! The owners and hosts couldn’t have been more helpful. 100% recommend booking here!
We absolutely loved our stay from start to finish. It was peaceful, beautiful surroundings and the peacocks were a bonus! The place was quirky, spotlessly clean, and had everything you could need! The hosts were amazing, friendly and informative. We genuinely can’t wait to come back! Xx
I cannot describe how unique and stunning the carriage is. From the moment we arrived to a friendly and warm welcome. We stepped inside and felt at home straight away. Everything you need for a stay was thought of. Waking up to look out to the peaceful grounds is priceless and to spend the evenings watching the peacocks nest for the night, whilst relaxing in the wood fired hot tub was truly amazing. Thanks to Eloise, Matt and of course Debbie, who was most welcoming and informative adding special little touches that made our stay memorable.
Superb, relaxing and peaceful place to stay. The converted tube carriage is a brilliant novel place to stay and has been converted and decorated to fantastic taste. We enjoyed the hot tub and tennis courts during our stay and also booked a very relaxing and recommended massage. The hosts were extremely responsive and attentive, even lighting the hot tub and getting it ready for you. We definitely hope to be back in the future!
Surrounded by countryside, with far-reaching views and spectacular sunsets, Mind The Gap is just 2 miles from Lavenham - Britain's best preserved mediaeval village. That's a quick 5 minute drive or a 40 minute walk along pretty and peaceful country lanes.
Mind The Gap is best accessed by car. There is free parking on-site, and the nearest fast EV Charging Station is in Bury St Edmunds (9 miles), or Sudbury (7.1 miles).
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