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Unique converted railway carriage located on Hayling Island, ideal for a beach holiday.

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Spacious kitchen and dining area | Southern Bell, Hayling Island
Gravelled patio with outdoor furniture | Southern Bell, Hayling Island
Open-plan design | Southern Bell, Hayling Island
Stylish living area | Southern Bell, Hayling Island
Reviews
10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
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  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
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  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean view
    Ocean viewOcean view

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Hayling Island
  • Popular LocationChichester Harbour5 min walk
  • Popular LocationHayling Island West Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Wittering Beach43 min drive
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)48 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Unique converted railway carriage located on Hayling Island, ideal for a beach holiday.

Unique converted railway carriage located on Hayling Island, ideal for a beach holiday.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Ipod Dock, Streaming Service
Dining area: Patio Doors To Garden
Kitchen area: Gas Hob, Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Living room 2: Smart TV, X-Box
Other Room1: Office With Deck
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 5: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Home office. Bike store. Private parking. No smoking.. This super, unique, detached beach house includes two converted railway carriages, one of only a few to be seen along the south coast and enjoys a fabulous location directly on the seafront. Step onto the pebble beach via your private gate from the enclosed garden and enjoy miles of pebble/sandy beach – a haven for all ages, including children and dogs all year round! From the front it is deceptive, having been substantially extended, but once you approach the side entrance, the original features can be easily seen. Inside, the traditional carriage doors remain, and many of the rooms are set inside the former train carriages. Southern Bell offers tastefully styled, light, and airy holiday accommodation for families - with an enclosed patio garden, plenty of off-road parking and a short walk from the local shops, eateries/pubs, and harbour/sailing club. Hayling Island is renowned for its kitesurfing and sailing activities and local paddle - boarding and windsurfing lessons are available close by. Every year there is a national kitesurfing event, and a plethora of sailing and nautical activity can be seen along the coastline. Many activities can be enjoyed locally, including golf, fishing, cycling, boat trips and scenic walks along the water’s edge or along the South Downs National Park which are within easy reach. Chichester with its beautiful cathedral, festival theatre, pedestrianised shopping, leisure centre, Roman Villa and Goodwood or Fontwell races is worthy of a visit. Visit Portsmouth with waterside dining, ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, designer outlets, leisure facilities, Spinnaker Tower, Historic Dockyard including HMS Victory and the Mary Rose, or the maritime history at Southampton. Winchester, with its cathedral and abbey, and The New Forest are within easy driving distance. Plenty of National Trust homes and gardens can also be discovered nearby. Beach 5 yards. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Free WiFi

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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Hayling Island

Located in Hayling Island, this cottage is on a river. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Goodwood House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portsmouth International Port and Ryde Pier Head Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Goodwood Motor Circuit or Fratton Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing.
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Hayling Island

What's nearby

  • Beachlands Beach - 2 min walk
  • Chichester Harbour - 5 min walk
  • Hayling Island West Beach - 4 min drive
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 24 min drive
  • West Wittering Beach - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Havant Station - 13 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funland - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Olive Leaf - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪West Town Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Pizza Planet - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique converted railway carriage located on Hayling Island, ideal for a beach holiday. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique converted railway carriage located on Hayling Island, ideal for a beach holiday.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique converted railway carriage located on Hayling Island, ideal for a beach holiday.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique converted railway carriage located on Hayling Island, ideal for a beach holiday. located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Beachlands Beach, Chichester Harbour and Chichester Harbour. Funland Hayling Island and Hayling Seaside Railway are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma edwards

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hayling Island
This was one of the best accommodations we have stayed in. The photos represent it exactly and Clive the owner was fantastic. Good location on the beach and near shops and pubs. I can’t fault anything, we even had sunshine all week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Amazing property in a lovely area.
Amazing property in a lovely area. It was perfect for taking the dogs. We had a lovely time and would definitely consider returning next year, maybe in the summer if the price isn’t too high. I would recommend southern bell most highly. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Fantastic location and a wonderfully quirky property.
Fantastic location and a wonderfully quirky property. Highly recommend. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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Fantastic all round can not fault a thing Clive was great and the weather was fabulous Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

Perfect place for a wonderful break right next to the sea.
Perfect place for a wonderful break right next to the sea. Very well equipped and maintained, and the owner was very helpful. A holiday home we will never forget. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Short stay for family of 8 celebrating birthday.
Short stay for family of 8 celebrating birthday. Plenty of room. Comfortable beds. Everything you could wish for within the house which is immaculate and so clean. Great views and being so close to the beach was amazing, If I had one criticism it would be the outside space/garden. It was small shingle which walked into the house constantly. It was a really hot weekend, and there was no shade at all. Property would benefit from and awning or at least some umbrellas. A BBQ would have been great too. However we would thoroughly recommend, and can’t wait to go back. :-)
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10/10 Excellent

Yulia

Great location, well equipped house (addition of a proper bbq would take it to perfection), impeccab
Great location, well equipped house (addition of a proper bbq would take it to perfection), impeccably maintained and clean, very thoughtful owners. Everything you can wish for in a holiday home and more - thoroughly recommended!
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

We had a wonderful stay in a wonderful interesting accommodation, would love to stay again.
We had a wonderful stay in a wonderful interesting accommodation, would love to stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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We had a fabulous stay 3 children and 4 adults lots of room!
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

We had a lovely time at southern bell.
We had a lovely time at southern bell. The place was great and so close to the beach.The only thing that would of be handy was an awning as there was no shade in the garden.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Great weekend reminiscing about staying in a railway carriage on Hayling Island many years ago.
Great weekend reminiscing about staying in a railway carriage on Hayling Island many years ago. This accommodation has been adapted very well and is of a high standard. The outside space overlooking the sea gives additional pleasure.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Just the three of us for the week (and two support dogs) 5th time now we love it still and great for
Just the three of us for the week (and two support dogs) 5th time now we love it still and great for the dogs to. (2020 already booked) Owners are truly excellent If you can afford it and get the weather you'll be very pleased you picked it. Train theme is fun and different but also the large living space is great to although sofa's low backed so we bring two extra high backed folding chairs with us which also work well outside to. In time the owner plans to provide a raised seating area out back so you can see the sea from the garden area rather than currently the shingle sea defence bank. Two Virgin boxes which gives you freeview and netflix choices and DVD's are very welcome. Good kitchen / bedroom and off road parking. Great location so quite at night, bliss. Although all one level you do have one step down and one up going through the hallway where train carriage meet the extensions at each end (if not good on your feet you'll need to be aware). Owner has recently put in a wooden step to reduce the large drop going outside (but if the raise area is built then that will hopefully go) Nice welcome pack with dogs not being forgotten either

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