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Jinka's Wagon is an original gypsy wagon lovingly restored and available as a holiday rental. It comes with adjacent cabin containing kitchen & bathroom.

Jinka's Wagon is our lovingly restored original gypsy wagon. Located on the edge of Lanreath on the South East Coast of Cornwall between the fishing villages of Looe and Polperro the wagon is situated in our two acre meadow, with beautiful rural views. It has an adjacent cabin which contains a kitchen, shower room (double shower) with WC and wash basin. There is also a barbecue area with outdoor

table and chairs and parking is on a gravelled area next to the cabin. Dogs are welcome. The wagon's very comfy bed pulls out into a 5' 6'' x 6' double bed and the original Queenie stove is fully working for keeping you warm as toast. We have discretely added electric lighting in the form of two converted oil lamps above the fireplace which give a beautiful authentic feel. Jinkas's Wagon was built between 1890 - 1905 and is a 'Burton Wagon' in style. The Burton Wagon was particularly popular with showmen travelling between fairs. It has the distinctive " Mollycroft" raised roof and windows for extra headroom and light as well as the wheels being located under the wagon as opposed to the Reading Wagon whose rear wheels were on the outside of the wagon body. The previous owners had Jinka's for 35yrs having bought the wagon from a Kent Apple Farm where it had been left by it's Gypsy owners who had been there as seasonal apple pickers. The new owner initially lived in the wagon and it was then loaned to the Tilford Rural Life Museum. We became the proud owners of this wagon or vardo just over a year ago and it was in need of some TLC. Wanting to preserve its character and history we went about its restoration replacing rotten floorboards and beams, rubbing down, repainting and reinstating it's interior as authentically as possible. Jinka's Wagon is available to rent through Classic Cottages (http://www.classic.co.uk/holiday-cottage/desc-2875.html).

17/07/2022

Camilla loves gypsy wagons too 😃

03/10/2021

Jinka’s might be closed for winter but Sanger’s Wagon is fully open! Due to increased demand, we have now released extra dates from Saturday 23rd October to stay at Sanger’s Wagon. For rates and availability, please visit www.sangerswagon.co.uk

10/07/2021

We have a couple of short breaks available in September if you fancy a relaxing stay in Sanger’s Wagon. See availability at www.sangerswagon.co.uk

08/01/2021

Cornish cream tea showman’s style 😊

18/12/2020

Christmas is coming to Sangers Wagon 🎄

11/12/2020

Lily the Christmas Elf

11/09/2020

Willow the Fox Red Labrador visits Sangers Wagon

07/03/2020

Mabel the Springer enjoys her holiday at Sangers Wagon

13/12/2019

Jinka’s Wagon may be in hibernation in her barn for the winter.....but we’re offering 20% discount off any bookings for 2 days or more in the beautiful Sanger’s Wagon. Experience the opulence and glamour of a bygone era by staying in a 19th century Showmans Wagon.

Book at www.sangerswagon.co.uk

17/07/2019

Great shot of Jinkas Wagon taken by our lovely guest Ceri Sample with the full moon and a kiss 😘
I’m calling it night flights!

13/07/2019

Round she goes....

09/07/2019

How it all began.....

06/07/2019

Out she comes for the summer....

21/04/2019

Oh yes! The lovely Jinka’s Wagon is coming out of winter storage to join Sanger’s Wagon for July & August only, for those who’d like to holiday together. Either an additional couple or a teenager over 14 years old at just £25 per person extra per night to experience the magic of Jinka’s Wagon. Separate toilet facilities for each wagon. (Only available to book with Sanger’s Wagon.)

24/03/2019

02/03/2019

Our lovely guests Kath and Eurig enjoy a cream tea ☕️

03/02/2019

The hot tub and cabin....not looking so hot! ❄️❄️❄️

Address

West Lodge, Lanreath
West Looe
PL132NZ

Website

https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/britain/england/cornwall/sangers-showmans-wagon/sangers-showmans-wagon

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