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Skipwith Station, Derwent Flyer

Skipwith Station, Derwent Flyer, North Duffield, Yorkshire, England

Families would adore this; so would nature lovers. Train buffs? They'd miss the old 70s interiors - and the engines. In stunning contrast to their original garb, these refurbished coaches are sleek and contemporary: wooden floors, Venetian blinds, snazzy cushions, modern prints, snowy linen. Kitchens are well-equipped, showers are fabulous and there's a vintage rocking chair painted in shabby-chic fashion. The space is cosy but not cramped, well-designed but homely – the Southworths have done a brilliant job. He was general manager at the Carriageworks in York, she is a garden designer. They were looking for a project, bought up the Station House, moved in, then bought and transformed two old carriages. As for Skipwith Common, it's the largest wetland heath in the North of England: cycle tracks, bridle routes, wildlife galore, and the lane leading to leafy Skipwith village is truly rural. Lizanne's creativity has extended to two landscaped acres... add several hens, and two wagging dogs you can walk if you don't have your own, and you'll soon feel at home. Books, games, DVDs, storage and air con – all yours, and if you stay for four nights there's a hamper as well. Lizanne is delightful and settles you in.

The Derwent Flyer sleeps 6 and The Derwent Mail sleeps 4. Please check owner's website for availability.

Special Notices

Posted: Monday, January 4, 2010

Skipwith Station Special Offer

For stays of four nights or more, you will receive a complimentary bottle of wine and cheesy nibbles. Please contact lizanne@skipwithstation.com ... For full availability information, please check our website www.skipwithstation.com

This information has been provided by the owner or management of Skipwith Station, Derwent Flyer and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Skipwith Station, Derwent Flyer

Contact: Lizanne Southworth

  • Tel: 01757 282288
  • Sleeps: 2-6 per unit (10 in total).
  • Rooms: Derwent Flyer (sleeps 6): double; bunk room; shower room; double futon. Derwent Mail (sleeps 4): double; bunk room; shower room.
  • Price: £135 – £495. Price is per carriage not per person. 3 nights minimum.
  • Closed: Rarely.
You can borrow or hire bikes here. Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility. Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection. No smoking anywhere in the house. Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking. Wireless internet access available for guests. At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • We are on the edge of Skipwith Common - 300 hectares of lowland heath, ideal for rambling, dog walking and bird watching for night jars and barn owls (as well as a plethora of other fauna - deer, long-horn cattle, highland sheep and Exmoor ponies).
  • We are 20 minutes from York where there are many tourist attractions such as York Minster, the Viking Centre, Clifford's Tower, the National Trust Treasurer's House, the National Railway Museum, York Dungeons and the Castle Museum plus many more.
  • A collection of ecclesiastical buildings within a short drive - Howden Minster, Selby Abbey and York Minster - plus others north of York, e.g. Fountains Abbey and Byland Abbey.
  • The Walled Garden at Scampston,a beautiful contemporary garden with grasses designed by Piet Oudolf, is approximately 40 minutes away. Other famous gardens in the vicinity include Burton Agnes, Benningbrough Hall, Newby Hall and RHS Harlow Carr.
  • Murton Park offers a fascinating history of the Derwent Valley Light Railway, of which Skipwith Station was a part. There you can find a replica of our house in its original condition as a rural railway station.
  • Skipwith Station is child friendly with badminton and croquet available. As well as the attractions of York, the coast is 40 mins away (Hornsea) + Lightwater Valley and Flamingo Land in similar reach.. Please check our website for availability.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Skipwith Station, Derwent Flyer The approach to the two carriages

The approach to the two carriages

Skipwith Station, Derwent Flyer Bedroom in Derwent Mail

Bedroom in Derwent Mail

Skipwith Station, Derwent Flyer Kitchen in Derwent Mail

Kitchen in Derwent Mail

Skipwith Station, Derwent Flyer Lounge in Derwent Flyer

Lounge in Derwent Flyer

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Skipwith Station, Derwent Flyer and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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