10/23/2026
Big news for train lovers. England and Wales finally have their first luxury sleeper train, and it was worth the wait.
The Britannic Explorer, Belmond's newest train, departs London on three-night journeys through Cornwall, Wales, or the Lake District, with just 18 suites on board.
On board you'll find a botanical bar in the observation car and, the part nobody expects, a wellness suite offering treatments while the countryside rolls past. Step off the train for coastal hikes, wild swims in the Lakes, and private gallery dinners.
The dining is reason enough to book. Menus come from Simon Rogan, the chef behind three-Michelin-star L'Enclume.
Advisor tip: the routes are scheduled back-to-back, so you can chain Cornwall into Wales for one week covering two very different Britains. Cabins are limited, so let's talk timing. [email protected]
