Guests say
Elsie offers a truly unique and memorable stay in a beautifully restored railway carriage, blending vintage charm with modern comforts. Guests consistently praise the immaculate cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and exceptional attention to detail. The location is ideal for train enthusiasts and beach lovers alike, with stunning views and easy access to local attractions. The hosts are frequently commended for their warm hospitality and thoughtful touches, making every visit special. While the village is quiet and amenities are a short drive away, the peaceful setting and characterful accommodation make for a delightful holiday experience.
Guests repeatedly mention that Elsie is very clean, spotless, and well-maintained throughout, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The property is praised for its proximity to the beach, steam railway, and scenic views. The peaceful setting and easy access to local attractions are highlighted, with only minor notes about the village being small and quiet.
Reviews describe Elsie as comfortable, cosy, and homely, with effective heating, air conditioning, and a log burner. A minor mention is made of the top bunks being a little tight for adults, but overall comfort is highly rated.
Guests are impressed by the well-equipped kitchen, modern amenities, fast WiFi, and thoughtful restoration. Facilities such as air conditioning, heaters, and a log burner are frequently mentioned as excellent.
The hosts are repeatedly commended for their exceptional hospitality and generous welcome hampers. While many guests received gifts and treats, please note that such gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This characterful old railway carriage is the perfect setting for a holiday to remember and ideal for Somerset’s coastal attractions.. 10 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Freeview Smart TV, Netflix, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Microwave, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds, 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Xbox One, Electric Fire
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds, 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire
Shower Room: Double Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, wood burning stove, electricity, bed linen, air conditioning, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome Pack. Garden, 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times. Barbecue. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Elsie has been lovingly restored by her owners in 2020, to offer a wonderful holiday for families or friends, she is situated right by the West Somerset Railway line that runs from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard and also offers sea views from every room! Every detail has been considered to make your stay as perfect as possible. Head up the steps and through the door, where you will enter into the living/dining room, with comfortable sofas and dining table comfortably seating 6 people, off the living space is the very well equipped (and fabulous sized) kitchen with full cooking facilities as well as a full fridge/freezer, microwave and washer/dryer! Head down the narrow hallway to your sleeper cabins, one of which is a small double with sea and railway views plus a TV, while the other two bedrooms feature bunk beds (original but made safe for 21st century use!) both feature sea and track views, TVs and one has an XBox to keep the kids happy after a day exploring the beach or on Exmoor! At the end of the carriage is the shower room with a large shower. Outside you have a large garden area for games and relaxing, plus private parking. *Please note, the underside of the carriage is open and the working track can be accessed, please ensure that dogs are kept on a lead at all times and children are fully supervised while outside*
Blue Anchor is a wonderful seaside village, set between Minehead and Watchet, with a fabulous stretch of beach which is perfect for year round use and is also dog friendly at all times! The beautiful West Somerset Steam Railway which runs through Blue Anchor has a stop here and they offer wonderful trips as well as speciality trips with steam fairs, afternoon teas, candlelight dinners and the amazing Santa Express! Nearby, head to the medieval village of Dunster with its wonderful castle, spend a day at the arcades or shopping in Minehead, pop to Watchet and stroll around the Harbour or head inland onto Exmoor.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (36)
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Andrew Paterson
We had a lovely week down at Elsie the week after Easter. Arrival was all dealt with by a very comprehensive text message the morning of our stay letting us know we could arrive sooner if we wanted.There was a lovely welcome hamper with treats for the children (and adults) and fresh produce in the fridge.The accommodation is full of charm and we were invited to use the wood burner if we wanted to although we didn't. The Aircon works a treat and each bedroom has a more than capable heater. Blue Anchor is quiet at the time we stayed and there doesn't seem to be a local shop that we found. The train station and it's staff were amazing and watching the steam trains go past was a nice treat.
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Sue Isitt
Elsie is so beautiful equipped with everything you would need .Emma left a lovely welcome basket which we didn’t expect. You could hear the sea so calming. Even had a few old locomotives go past exciting. Lovely walk along seafront 3 mins walk from Elsie. So close to Dunster Castle and village etc will definitely be back again.
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Confirmed Guest
My fiancé Josie and I really enjoyed our stay in Elsie. The amenities were really good. The location next to the West Somerset Railway track was really good. On the Sunday 29th March due to it being the 50th Anniversary of the WSR there were a lot of trains to watch go by.