Dawlish Museum visited the site in January 2016 and took these photos. Around this time the park closed after 50 years of business.
Later that year they were sold at auction for £261,000. Back then the carriages were 8 berth chalets with very basic amenities including plastic garden furniture.
We visited the site back in February 2018 to see how they were getting on and below is the video from back then and you can read the full blog post here.
Below are some photos I took in 2018 of the restoration.
And well now to present time. WOW WOW WOW!!! What an incredible job this family have done.
You are no longer booking a camping trip, this is a truly unique experience. Please watch my video at the bottom to see what an amazing job they have done.
Here’s the blurb from Blue Chip Holidays.
For a unique experience where you are sure to create memories to last a lifetime, look no further than Brunel Holiday Park.
Situated in the Blue Flag seaside resort of Dawlish Warren, The Park is the closest accommodation to the beach in the area. The MK1 railway carriages date from the 1950’s and 1960’s and have recently been superbly renovated into desirable, boutique accommodation. Each carriage has three bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, flat screen TV’s, Wi-Fi and even heated flooring to be enjoyed during the cooler months.
In Dawlish Warren you can enjoy the Golf Course, Nature Reserve, cycle trail, nearby children’s amusement park, stunning coastal walks and so much more. Just moments from the site entrance, is a large variety of pubs, restaurants, takeaways and shops. Once you have explored Dawlish Warren, the train station is close by where you visit Torquay close by and the vibrant cities of Exeter and Plymouth, perfect for some retail therapy and further restaurants and bars to enjoy.