Skipwith Station on the Derwent Valley Light Railway (DVLR)

Brief sketch of the history of the Derwent Valley Light Railway extracted from and with thanks to Marsden Rail (No. 31).

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 - www.skipwithstation.com

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Good vid ,keep up the good work Dave&Lizanne