{"id":237710,"date":"2025-07-04T15:18:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T15:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/237710\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T15:18:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T15:18:21","slug":"inside-britains-most-expensive-train-with-michelin-star-meals-and-on-board-spa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/237710\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Britain’s most expensive train – with Michelin-star meals and on-board spa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Belmond has released breathtaking first-look photos of the first luxury sleeper train to operate in England and Wales ahead of its debut this month.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Britannic Explorer, A Belmont Train, offers guests a three-night journey through the picturesque landscapes of England and Wales aboard a service boasting 18 ‘extraordinary’ cabins.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Departing from London<\/a> on 21 July, the train will pass through three distinct routes, Cornwall, the Lake District, and Wales, with each meticulously designed to immerse guests in the region’s scenery and culture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hopping aboard Britain’s most opulent train ride<\/a> doesn’t come cheap, with accommodation starting at \u00a311,000 based on a double cabin.<\/p>\n

But tickets also offer guests a unique, all-inclusive itinerary, with access to\u00a0an onboard bar, a marble-covered spa, an observation car, excursions and curated three-Michelin-starred menus.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Each of the three Grand Suites and 15 Suites have been designed with timeless elegance by the renowned London-based studio,\u00a0Albion Nord, in collaboration with Luke Edward Hall, Mel Campion and Olly Fathers.<\/p>\n

All eight carriages exude a refined, timeless yet refreshingly modern ambience, with fabrics, layered textures, hand-selected antiques and touches of gold detailing coming together to create a rich, distinctive aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Natural materials, such as wood, wool and stone, are paired with neutral, earthy colour palettes inspired by the English countryside, providing a tranquil environment while guests journey through stunning outdoor scenery.<\/p>\n

\"'The <\/p>\n

‘The Britannic Explorer, A Belmont Train’ offers guests a three-night journey through the picturesque landscapes of England and Wales aboard a service boasting 18 ‘extraordinary’ cabins<\/p>\n

\"Hopping <\/p>\n

Hopping aboard Britain’s most opulent train ride doesn’t come cheap, with accommodation starting at \u00a311,000 based on a double cabin<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The launch of the train marks a significant expansion of Belmond’s award winning UK portfolio comprised of exceptional trains and heritage hotels<\/p>\n

Onboard, passengers can indulge in a ‘world-class dining experience’ across two dining cars, Malva and Samphire.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At the heart of\u00a0the onboard dining experience, ‘showcasing the very best of seasonal British produce’, is the farm-to-fork philosophy of Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Located in the Observation Car is the train’s botanically inspired bar, ‘offering guests a relaxed, social environment’ along with a selection of cocktails, local gins, and craft beers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a dedicated Wellness Suite, created in partnership with Wildsmith, ‘provides a tranquil space for relaxation and rejuvenation on each journey’.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Wellness Suite, designed to emulate a calming beach landscape with muted hues, will also house the first spa experience on a train in England and Wales.<\/p>\n

Emphasising slow travel, The Britannic Explorer offers guests the opportunity to re-discover the beauty and spirit of England and Wales at an unhurried pace, whether in pursuit of a luxurious trip or a deeper connection to British history and heritage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The launch of the train marks a significant expansion of Belmond’s award-winning UK portfolio, comprised of exceptional trains and heritage hotels.<\/p>\n

The Britannic Explorer’s General Manager, Hendrik Huebner, says: ‘The launch of the Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, marks a pivotal moment, forging a new chapter in British rail innovation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"All <\/p>\n

All eight carriages exude a refined, timeless yet refreshingly modern ambience<\/p>\n

\"Fabrics, <\/p>\n

Fabrics, layered textures, hand-selected antiques and touches of gold detailing come together to create a rich, distinctive aesthetic<\/p>\n

\"Each <\/p>\n

Each cabin provides a tranquil environment while guests journey through stunning outdoor scenery<\/p>\n

\"Natural <\/p>\n

Natural materials, such as wood, wool and stone, are paired with neutral, earthy colour palettes inspired by the English countryside<\/p>\n

\"Onboard, <\/p>\n

Onboard, passengers can indulge in a world-class dining experience across two dining cars, Malva and Samphire<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The Wellness Suite, designed to emulate a calming beach landscape with muted hues, will also house the first spa experience on a train in England and Wales (pictured: a bathroom in a Suite)<\/p>\n

\"Emphasising <\/p>\n

Emphasising slow travel, The Britannic Explorer ‘offers guests the opportunity to re-discover the beauty and spirit of England and Wales at an unhurried pace’, whether in pursuit of a luxurious trip or a deeper connection to British history and heritage<\/p>\n

‘The new British icon, the Britannic Explorer embodies the true spirit of adventure. Offering the ultimate luxury on rails, our guests will discover a new perspective on contemporary Britain.’<\/p>\n

The Britannic Explorer’s maiden voyage will take place on 21 July to Wales, followed by Cornwall on 25 July. For reservations or more information, visit here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It comes as Canadian company Bombardier Aviation has revealed its Global 8000, a swanky private plane<\/a> that flies at Mach 0.94 (720mph).<\/p>\n

The luxury jet features a full-size kitchen, cinema, beds, showers, high-speed internet and an anti-jet lag lighting system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Belmond has released breathtaking first-look photos of the first luxury sleeper train to operate in England and Wales…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":237711,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5018,3,4],"tags":[748,92,393,4884,257,1144,712,183,16,15,1764],"class_list":{"0":"post-237710","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-britain","8":"category-uk","9":"category-united-kingdom","10":"tag-britain","11":"tag-dailymail","12":"tag-england","13":"tag-great-britain","14":"tag-london","15":"tag-northern-ireland","16":"tag-scotland","17":"tag-travel","18":"tag-uk","19":"tag-united-kingdom","20":"tag-wales"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114795637226777639","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237710","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=237710"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237710\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/237711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=237710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=237710"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=237710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}