American School Bus Glamping at Isle of Wight

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  • 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

Caravans for hire 1
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.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

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

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

American School Bus Glamping at Isle of Wight

56 Pennard Road

Ashey Road

Ryde

Isle Of Wight

England

PO33 4BD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.70548°N
-1.17038°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 mi Clarence Pier
7 mi The Hard Interchange
7.4 mi City Centre South
Rail
0.8 mi Smallbrook Junction Rail Station
1.4 mi Ryde St Johns Road Rail Station
1.9 mi Ryde Esplanade Rail Station
Ferry
1.9 mi Ryde Hoverport
2.4 mi Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
2.6 mi Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.8 mi Southampton Airport
29.4 mi Bournemouth 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 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ryde 2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Seagrove 2.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
St Helens 3.2 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Yaverland 3.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Sandown 3.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 1.9 mi

Dinosaur Isle 3.4 mi

Osborne House 5.5 mi

Royal Navy Submarine Museum 6.1 mi

Carisbrooke Castle 6.4 mi

National Trust

Bembridge Windmill 3.6 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 10.2 mi

Brighstone Shop and Museum 10.8 mi

Mottistone Manor Garden 11.6 mi

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 18 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

NUNWELL 1.6 mi

BRADING MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/2006) 2.8 mi

Bembridge - Whitecliff 3.4 mi

Mary Rose 5 mi

OSBORNE 5.2 mi

Local events

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 20 June 2024 – Thursday 20 June 2024)

    Newport, Isle Of Wight 5.1 mi

  • Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Saturday 11 May 2024 – Saturday 11 May 2024)

    Newport, Isle Of Wight 5.3 mi

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)

    Fareham, Hampshire 13.7 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)

    Brockenhurst, Hampshire 20.2 mi

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 11 July 2024 – Thursday 11 July 2024)

    Chichester, West Sussex 22.1 mi

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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    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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