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Coastal Charm! Grade II Listed/Next to the Beach/New Sauna/EV charger/Simulator!

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Private kitchen
Exterior detail
Interior
Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dawlish Beach

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Dawlish, ENG
  • Place, Dawlish Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Rock Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, King’s Walk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom Four

1 Double Bed

Bedroom One

1 Double Bed

Bedroom Six

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Three

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Two

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Dawlish

Located in Dawlish, this holiday home is near the beach. Powderham Castle and Ugbrooke House & Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Torquay United FC or Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like golfing.
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Dawlish, ENG

What's nearby

  • Dawlish Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dawlish Lawn - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Red Rock Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • King’s Walk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shaftesbury Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Dawlish Station - 1 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boathouse Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Teign Bean - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cofton Swan Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Amelia's Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Lansdowne - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Charm! Grade II Listed/Next to the Beach/New Sauna/EV charger/Simulator! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Coastal Charm! Grade II Listed/Next to the Beach/New Sauna/EV charger/Simulator!?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coastal Charm! Grade II Listed/Next to the Beach/New Sauna/EV charger/Simulator! on 31 Oct 2026 start from £690, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Coastal Charm! Grade II Listed/Next to the Beach/New Sauna/EV charger/Simulator!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Charm! Grade II Listed/Next to the Beach/New Sauna/EV charger/Simulator!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Charm! Grade II Listed/Next to the Beach/New Sauna/EV charger/Simulator!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Charm! Grade II Listed/Next to the Beach/New Sauna/EV charger/Simulator! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Red Rock Beach, Dawlish Beach and Dawlish Lawn. King’s Walk and Shaftesbury Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Dawlish Station is only a 1-minute walk.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, so close to the town and beach. Great parking as well. Lots of space for our large group. We will have fond memories of this holiday.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming historic house with so much character - lots of bedrooms to accommodate our 2 families travelling together. Hosts were so kind and responsive and location was the best - so close to the train station and the sea but surprisingly so quiet and calm. We can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This accommodation is extraordinary! Absolutely beautiful, and in a wonderfully convenient location. So close to the train station but not noisy at all. The house is like a museum - so many interesting things to look at, and so well equipped. We cannot wait to come back again. Tony is an excellent host, too. A really lovely chap.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tony and Cheryl were great communicators, and Tony met us on arrival to provide us with the key. Choo Choo Mansion (previously Medina) is a gorgeous, large house, with everything needed for a self-catered holiday - comfortable beds, great showers, a well-equipped kitchen and lots of space! The location was brilliant - the house is very close to the train station, but considering the proximity, the trains honestly didn't disturb us at all. We used the trains whenever we left Dawlish, so didn't use our car for the duration of the holiday! Being able to park at the property was a bonus, as was the EV charger.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and hosts.

Lovely property and excellent location. Lovely hosts and made to feel very Christmassy before we arrived. Definitely a property we would use again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dawlish weekend

Great house great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Xmas meet up

A great place to stay with our extended family of 8 adults. All the rooms are spacious and well kitted out. A fun place to stay and Dawlish is lovely to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic property for extended family

We had a multi-generational group stay at Choo Choo for Christmas and had a wonderful time. The house is spacious and comfortable with everything you could need for an easy stay. The location was convenient and close to the sea front as well as shops and amenities in Dawlish.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal for family

A quirky and comfortable property, ideal for an extended family holiday. Location is superb, right next to railway station for visiting the area by train, all the ameneties of Dawlish on doorstep, nice coastal location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quirky house, fab location

Everything you could need and more here, the location was brilliant and easy to drive to near places. Loved the black swans.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great palce to stay.

Lovely place to stay- enough room to satisfy from 12 to 93 so noone was on top of each other.. Close to town park and beach with the huge bonus of parking at the house. Only thing- it would have been nice to have an arm chair in the loung for the 93 year old as he couldnt get on the sofa Already looking to book next year..
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent for large family

We so enjoyed our stay at ChooChoo Mansion! We needed a large place to house our family while we came from the US to a family wedding. This house had plenty of room for our 10 adults to sleep and hang out comfortably and the location couldn't be better. Be sure to check out the black swans, the beach and the pub down the street if you visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property! We arrived a little earlier than the official check-in time, and Tony was incredibly accommodating—he kindly let us park and explore the area while the property was being cleaned after the previous guests.The location is absolutely perfect—right next to the beach and just steps away from shops, restaurants, and most importantly, the train station, which made it super easy to get around. It was the ideal base for our holiday, and we really appreciated how convenient everything was.Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable stay in a prime location. Thanks again, Tony!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreamy escape

A large group of us stayed at Choo Choo Mansions for a long weekend. We absolutely loved the attention to detail and care taken in furnishing and decorating the property. Tony was a wonderful host and was very responsive. The kitchen is well stocked and can conveniently support cooking for large families. The house is in a great location: near the beach and train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Base for exploring

Great location to park car up and use the train which is just over road. You do not hear the trains. House is spacious ,comfortable with great decor. The hosts are easy and quick to correspond with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

what a quirky lovely house

Lovely house in a great location, everything you need on your doorstep. Took the kids and grand children away for a cheeky little week, couldn't have been better, if your taking children with you a top tip is Crealy adventure park and Woodlands adventure park were brilliant but pre-book your tickets for a discount, The train station is on your doorstep to explore the near by towns, again if there is 9 or more you can book a group ticket. Definitely book again,
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab getaway

Wow Wow Wow We stayed at Choo Choo for a family getaway in July and loved it. The children loved the shepherds hut so much we hardly saw them. The house was a dream with spacious quirky rooms and a fun kids bedroom. Everything was a minute away, the town centre, beach, pubs and restaurants. As the train station was next to us so we jumped on the train to explore the local area. Sitting in thee garden at night with a glass of wine with the family was a daily ritual. Thanks guys for the wine and great reception, we will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and a delightful house

Delightful and quirky in the best possible way. There's an old fuel pump in the living room, for goodness sake. It should be overwhelming, but the overall character of the place makes it all work very well. Large bedrooms with individual sitting areas make it easy for large groups to spread out without being on top of one another constantly. Icing on the cake is the perfect location in Dawlish - super-close proximity to main street shops and the train station means there's no need for a car to get supplies or see the sights along the coast. Special shout out to Tony for being amazingly responsive to miscellaneous questions that came up from us Dawlish newbies. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to come back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky house in a great location

Pros - Most of the rooms are a good size for a large group, well equipped kitchen and it’s in a great location. Cons - there isn’t a garden - more of a courtyard that didn’t have enough chairs for everyone . The dining room table was only big enough for 8 to sit. The dishwasher is in an outdoor shed - but there’s a washing machine in the kitchen!? Would make sense to swap them!? There’s a lot of uneven floors and stairs which may be a problem for older people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house in such a perfect location!

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful property, the house is extremely spacious and has plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. Each room is very well decorated and furnished, and the train memorabilia throughout the house gives it so much character. Tony is an amazing host- very helpful, friendly and responsive, quickly answering any questions. The location of the house is perfect being in the heart of Dawlish, it was so nice being able to leave the car on the driveway and just walk round the corner to the shops, arcade, beach etc. The train station is practically on the doorstep if wanting to leave the car behind and visit other towns by train. We enjoyed having a stroll along the water in Dawlish looking at the black swans, and also a visit to Gays Creamery for some lovely pasties, cakes and ice cream! I would 100% recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay in the area, it is perfect for friends and families especially if there’s quite a few people, the photos don't do the house justice as we were amazed at the space when we arrived. It's clear that so much time, thought and effort has been put in to the property, which makes it more special and personal. We will definitely be returning, and can't wait for our next visit.Thanks so much for a lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

We stayed here as a family with the ages ranging from 22 to 74 for my 50th Birthday. Communication with Tony was exceptional and he responded quickly to any queries we had. We had booked a 5-night stay from Mon-Fri, but Tony very kindly offered us the house for 7 nights at no extra charge 🙂. The scones/Prosecco and milk were greatly appreciated … thank you! The location of the house is perfect. There are some shops/pubs within walking distance, but if you wanted to go further afield, the train station is right on your door step. although you are not disturbed by the noise. We didn’t move our cars all week and used the train to visit Exeter, Paignton, Torquay and Dawlish Warren. The house has everything you need, making it home from home. The beds are comfortable and I thought with it being an old house that it would be cold, but it was quite the opposite. We would definitely return if visiting the area again and would 100% recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely Stay

We had a lovely time away with friends & our kids. Tony was great from start to finish even if there was a mishap on our behalf! Only put less on the accuracy as the little hut (presumably for kids) is no longer there which we didn’t know until we got there & couldnt find it. Also the beach view in the top room is only just. Apart from that, really nice location, huge house with great decoration. Bedrooms were amazing & bathroom really nice too. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Fun Transport Experience!

As a family we were four different households meeting together and had a great holiday. Quirky property with many interesting transport items on display (but clearly not intended to be playthings for children). Its position at the heart of all that is going on in Dawlish is ideal. Beach and station are just a minute away. Four of the bedrooms were spacious and very comfortably furnished, ideal for couples. We hadn't understood from the website description that the sixth bedroom was a mezzanine of the fifth accessed by a steep ladder staircase making it unsafe for our youngest grandchild. As a result our planned bedroom allocation had to be altered. The welcome from Tony was excellent. The Cream Teas, Prosecco, and Red wine were a lovely touch and much enjoyed. The flexibility of our time of leaving was most appreciated and generous. Great opportunity to explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay

The property exceeded our expectations. The photos are very good but can't beat the real thing! The house is spacious, well decorated and furnished, with some unusual and quirky pieces. We loved it. Fantastic location, we parked on the drive on arrival and didn't get in the car again for 3 days. Age range of our party was 14 - 83 years and everyone felt comfortable here. Communication with the property manager was easy, prompt and friendly. Definitely a property we would stay in again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun with family and friends

This house had enough facilities to cater for all of our needs. There were so many fascinating ornaments around the house but they sometimes hindered our moment. It would be nice if the small room outside the house was accessible to children to explore with. They were excited to go inside, but unfortunately unable to. The property has a generous supply of heating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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