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General
- Relaxed glamping in a converted Texas school bus on the Isle of Wight
- A 10-minute drive to Ryde Beach and Dinosaur Isle; Osborne 15 minutes
- Proper beds, well-equipped kitchen, ensuite shower and outdoor seating
Here’s a chance to rest your head in a cleverly converted, bright-yellow Texas school bus for an Insta-worthy stay with American School Bus Glamping at Isle of Wight. Freshly retired from the highways of Houston, this is an iconic split-screen bus – known as a ‘skoolie’ by all US school kids.
The bus is surprisingly spacious, with enough room for couples, families and groups of friends alike. There’s a proper kitchen with a gas oven, hob, grill, sink, and cooking equipment galore, so you can whip up proper suppers to eat at the proper dining table.
Underfloor heating and a woodburning stove ensure that you stay toasty, no matter what the weather, and if it should rain, choose your favourite from the books and games on board and settle down for the afternoon. If music’s more your thing, bring your Bluetooth speaker and choose your own tunes.
When it’s time to turn in, the king-size bed has Egyptian cotton bedding and is flanked by windows so you’ll wake up to stunning views of the downs. As the bus sleeps up to six, there are two comfy singles and a sofa bed too.
Freshen up in the shower with fluffy towels and toiletries provided (there’s an illuminated mirror and a plug socket for hairdryers), then it’s on with planning your day. Perhaps make friends with the lambs and chickens on site? Or fire up the barbecue (buy what you need from the campsite’s farm shop) to enjoy a sizzling alfresco supper at your outdoor dining table?
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
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.
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Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 10.0m width x 2.5m length (32.8ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Bedrooms: 2
Bed linen
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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 pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
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
Peaceful
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
Nearby farmers' market
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Clarence Pier
— 6.3 miles
The Hard Interchange — 7.0 miles
City Centre South — 7.4 miles
- Train stations
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Smallbrook Junction Rail Station
— 0.8 miles
Ryde St Johns Road Rail Station — 1.4 miles
Ryde Esplanade Rail Station — 2.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Ryde Hoverport
— 1.9 miles
Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal — 2.4 miles
Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal — 2.6 miles
- Airports
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Southampton Airport
— 18.8 miles
Bournemouth International Airport — 29.4 miles
Local attractions
If you’re aboard the school bus with kids, perhaps the first port of call will be the beach. Bembridge Beach is good for mini-explorers determined to find treasure amongst the shingle, as well as being a hot spot for dinghy sailing. The shallow waters at Priory Beach (both 15 minutes’ drive) are safe for younger kids to have a paddle, and sandy Ryde Beach (10 minutes) is backed by amusement arcades and cosy cafés for family jaunts.
Kids can control a robotic dinosaur at the interactive Dinosaur Isle (10 minutes), or encounter macaws, meerkats and endangered red pandas at Amazon World Zoo. As well as gibbons, eagle owls and lemurs reside in spacious quarters at Monkey Haven - Primate Rescue Centre, and big cats are found at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (all 15 minutes), where TV’s “Tiger Island” is filmed.
Keen to get some history in too? Take a tour of the flower-filled gardens and grandiose apartments at Osborne (20 minutes), once the holiday home of Queen Victoria and now host of her impressive personal collection of art and furniture.
Must see
- Isle of Wight Steam Railway (1.9 miles)
- Dinosaur Isle (3.4 miles)
- Osborne House (5.5 miles)
National Trust
- Bembridge Windmill (3.6 miles)
- Newtown Old Town Hall (10.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| On-site accommodation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
American School Bus Glamping at Isle of Wight cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. American School Bus Glamping at Isle of Wight will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Cash
Google Pay
Maestro
MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does American School Bus Glamping at Isle of Wight have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is American School Bus Glamping at Isle of Wight dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near American School Bus Glamping at Isle of Wight? If you’re aboard the school bus with kids, perhaps the first port of call will be the beach. Bembridge Beach is good for mini-explorers determined to find treasure amongst the shingle, as … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of American School Bus Glamping at Isle of Wight?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.
