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The Wildaway American School Bus

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School bus with seating outside (added by manager 20 Sep 2022)

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Bedroom with views (added by manager 20 sep 2022)

Kitchen and living area (added by manager 20 sep 2022)

Kitchen and desk space (added by manager 20 sep 2022)

Luxuriously converted American school bus with lakeside views
Five minutes’ drive to Bluebell Vineyard; 45 minutes to Brighton
Private hot tub and firepit outside

If you’re after more than a tad of luxury and originality on an East Sussex sojourn, The Wildaway American School Bus has got all bases covered. Located overlooking a lake in Uckfield countryside, the stylish accommodation is in a skilfully converted vintage bus (yes, the name gives it away really) – and one that’s starred on TV too. That bus now makes a stylish and original retreat for loved-up couples. Whether you’re looking to languish in blissful seclusion on a site surrounded by trees, or get out for bracing hikes on the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you’re all but guaranteed a peaceful stay. With an interior divided into three distinct spaces, the bus has a sleek well-equipped kitchen (fridge, oven and microwave all present and correct) combined with a light-filled living area, a smartly tiled shower room (toiletries supplied), and a double bedroom with views over the lake. Outside, the private outdoor space has a hot tub for bubbling away in, and a firepit where you can try your hand at cooking over flames, or just warm your hands while you look up at the stars glittering overhead on clear nights. Custom-made itineraries are on hand for all guests, with lots of clever ideas for things to do nearby so you can make the most of your stay.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Guests under the age of 19 are not allowed on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 1 Mar to Fri, 31 May 2024

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Cleaner was lovely, George sounded a very kind man when we spoke

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2023

The Wildaway 1 bedroom static caravan (hot tub)

Liked: It was just myself and my 8 yr old daughter, it was a lovely location and the bus was very well spec'd and cosy. Unfortunately my daughter fell ill on the first day some we had to return home, but she liked it and I would recommend it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very private clean comfortable stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Janine A. Jul 2023

The Wildaway 1 bedroom static caravan (hot tub)

Liked: Had the best time in this private beautifully converted school bus , very clean , beautiful touches , hot tub just made it for is

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

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 pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Wildaway American School Bus

Latchetts Lakes

Tanyard Lane

Furner's Green

Uckfield

East Sussex

England

TN22 3RL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.02178°N
0.011°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.1 mi School Lane

5.1 mi Bus Station

Rail

5.2 mi Haywards Heath Rail Station

5.2 mi Uckfield Rail Station

5.7 mi Buxted Rail Station

Ferry

16.1 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

29.6 mi Ditton Island Ferry Landing

29.9 mi Kingston Town End Pier

Airport

12 mi London Gatwick Airport

12 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

12.7 mi London Gatwick Airport North Terminal

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 you can overcome the temptation to hang out all day in your all-American bus, there’s plenty to do in East Sussex. At National Trust-owned Sheffield Park and Garden (five minutes’ drive), you can stretch your legs gently with strolls around lakes and through woodland. For more challenging hikes, don the walking boots and follow the network of trails in the High Weald AONB – there’s something for all levels of fitness. To sample local produce, book wine-tasting sessions at Bluebell Vineyard (five minutes’ drive), or try the artisan ice cream served at Heaven Farm (10 minutes’ walk), and when you’ve had your fill of calorific delights, you can meet albino wallabies and free-range ducks. For more cute animal encounters, take the woolly residents for a trek at Spring Farm Alpacas (five minutes’ drive). If you like the sound of escaping to the coast, the shingle beach and Palace Pier at Brighton are only 45 minutes’ drive away. For views of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, pack a picnic and eat it on the beach at Birling Gap (50 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Brighton Kemptown	15.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Brighton Central	15.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Saltdean	15.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hove	15.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwick	17.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bluebell Railway 1.4 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 1.6 mi

Wakehurst Place 5.3 mi

Standen 5.8 mi

Nymans 9.2 mi

National Trust

Sheffield Park Garden 1.6 mi

Wakehurst Place 5.2 mi

Standen 5.7 mi

Nymans 9.4 mi

Monk's House 12.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Danehill - Cumnor House - Newnhams - Buttocks Bank Wood 0.9 mi

SHEFFIELD PARK 1.8 mi

Horsted Keynes - Sheffield Park 3 mi

WYCH CROSS PLACE 3.1 mi

Fairwarp - Ashdown Forest - Fairwarp 3.3 mi

Local events

Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, East Sussex 10.2 mi
Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)
Polegate, East Sussex 13.4 mi
Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
Arundel, West Sussex 27.2 mi
Mighty Hoopla (Saturday 1 June 2024 – Saturday 1 June 2024)
London, Greater London 29.7 mi