The Old Railway Station

Well what can I say - this is my 2nd review of the Old Railway Station and 2nd time of staying - we stayed last year in February 2024 as it was my girlfriends birthday, and she loved it, however the dining car at the time was not open - fast forward a year, and I booked another overnight stay in the carriage for her birthday, and a meal in the dining car this time. First off, as always you cannot fault the service, the staff and the friendliness of the people working around the hotel, it's always good to chat to the people working there, and have a laugh it's great, the carriage was how we remember it inside, although outside they are looking a little tired, so I hope they address this, but again inside cant fault anything - I did ask my girlfriend if its deliberate that when you turn the light on in the bathroom, the fan makes a noise like a train moving, classic love that ! (PS if its not intentional its still good...) Then got ready for our experience in the dining car, OMG - it was well worth the wait for over a year, the ambience, the dining carriage, everything about it was exceptional, the food was literally out of this world - my girlfriend is a vegetarian and opted for the Beetroot roast, and after tasting it, I am still wondering how the chef can make Beetroot taste like pulled pork it was amazing, and how the hell did Cauliflower ever become sexy (and I hate cauliflower !) I am a pescatarian, and wanted the cod, however it was wrapped in Parma Ham which I do not eat, so the lovely owner had a word with the chef, and voila out it came wrapped in salmon, and it was amazing - I literally cannot tell you how good it was, my girlfriend who is very fussy when it comes to food was struck by how good the good was to the point that she said that is prob one of the best meals she has had ! - round of applause I think. It really was worth the wait, the service was amazing (love the way they life the lids on the meal at the same time) and just the setting, amazing - My girlfriend and I love this place, the station and the accomodation. Just some gentle love and attention and maintenance on the outside of the carriages, but keep being you - "unique" - love it and thank you.

Delightful afternoon tea, beautiful log fire, top up of tea/coffee/milk if needed. All very fresh. Great setting. Will return in the spring or summer. Great to see the carriage revamped from Selsey, looked lovely, wished we could have had a look inside!

We ended a three day stay here at The Old Railway station with a fantastic meal in their newly renovated dining car, Princess Ena. The carriage has been restored sympathetically and to a very high standard, and are the perfect surroundings to accompany Chef Jacob's fabulous cooking. We've eaten here before and just as the first time, the standard of food absolutely blew us away, it is definitely fine dining without the high price tag. Everything was delicious and so well presented, it would rival any Michelin star restaurant. The staff are all wonderful and the whole experience has been a labour of love that is evident in the attention to detail and all the little touches. They have a January special at the moment which makes it even better value.