American School Bus Glamping at Petruth Paddocks

From £195 For 1 night, 4 adults
American school bus glamping in Somerset (added by manager 20 Oct 2022)
Bus exterior (added by manager 20 oct 2022)
Pitched close to the play area (added by manager 20 oct 2022)
A barbecue is provided (added by manager 20 oct 2022)

  • Luxury Somerset glamping stay in a classic American school bus
  • A five-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge; half an hour to the coast
  • Ensuite bathrooms, mini kitchen, underfloor heating and barbecue
All aboard for a special stay in the Somerset countryside… American School Bus Glamping at Petruth Paddocks is sure to be a place you won’t forget in a hurry. Come along to this site five minutes’ drive from Cheddar and you’ll be stepping into the retro world of the classic American yellow school bus – a Californian import that’s now all refurbished and ready for a smart glamping stay. Since making the trip across the pond this spacious vehicle (called Long beach) has been kitted out with sleeping space for up to six people, plus all sorts of luxuries including a kitchen area (with gas hob and fridge), a top-quality shower and a flushing toilet. Underfloor heating, an electric blanket and a woodburning stove help to keep things nice and warm at all times, and you’ll have all the Egyptian cotton bedding, duck down duvets and luxury towels you need for a comfortable stay. An alfresco seating and dining space (with a barbecue) is just outside the bus, which has been parked in a prime spot within a larger campsite. That location means that you’ll also have access to all the main site facilities too, including a play area with various bits of farming paraphernalia for the kids to clamber on (and picnic benches for parents to supervise in comfort). The site also has a coffee shack that’s just the place for a caffeine hit or other treats including hot chocolate and milkshakes. The surrounding area has plenty of farm shops and supermarkets for barbecue bits and snacks – and if you don’t feel like cooking at the bus, there are several restaurants, pubs and takeaways just over a mile away in Cheddar.

Site type

Caravans for hire 1
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

American School Bus Glamping at Petruth Paddocks

Labournam Drove

Cheddar

Somerset

England

BS27 3FS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.26721°N
-2.77536°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.9 km Wells Bus Station
14 km Glastonbury Town Hall
14 km Town Hall
Rail
13.8 km Worle Rail Station
14.2 km Yatton Rail Station
14.7 km Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry
17.6 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
20.5 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
20.6 km Clevedon Pier
Airport
14 km Bristol International Airport
41.9 km Cardiff International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If the word Cheddar doesn’t make you immediately think of cheese, it may well bring to mind the gorge instead – and in fact both are within easy reach, as you can pick up some of the famous produce in the town of Cheddar before heading up to explore Cheddar Gorge and caves (five minutes’ drive). There’s more excellent geology to see at Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge (both 15 minutes), and plenty of lovely landscapes around to accompany walks through the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the site is just on the edge of this area, so getting out to explore is easy. For other days out, well… how about a visit to Wells (20 minutes), meeting the animals at Apex Leisure & Wildlife Park (25 minutes) or a ride on the Bath and West Steam Railway (35 minutes)? And of course the coast is half an hour away for beach times in Burnham-on-Sea or Weston-super-Mare…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 16.3 km Estuary Poor Poor N/A Poor
Weston Main 16.6 km Estuary Poor N/A Poor N/A
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 16.9 km Estuary N/A Excellent Good Good
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 17.1 km Estuary N/A N/A Good Good
Brean 17.5 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 1.8 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 8.5 km

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 9.9 km

Wells Cathedral 11 km

Glastonbury Abbey 13.9 km

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 3.7 km

West Pennard Court Barn 17.5 km

Clevedon Court 19.6 km

Tyntesfield 19.7 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 22 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 1.3 km

Charterhouse - Black Down - Velvet Bottom - Charterhouse 5.4 km

Winscombe 6.6 km

Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 6.6 km

Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 6.6 km

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 26 June 2024 – Wednesday, 26 June 2024)

    Glastonbury, England 17.8 km

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday, 8 August 2024 – Thursday, 8 August 2024)

    Bristol, England 20.9 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at American School Bus Glamping at Petruth Paddocks? From $409.25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.