The Bus on the Hill
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- Rural Devon glamping in a converted double-decker bus
- A 15-minute drive from Tiverton; Exmoor National Park 20 minutes
- Woodburning stove, vintage cooker and ensuite bathroom included
Perhaps you’ve got a bus enthusiast in your travelling party, or maybe you’re just on the lookout for something a bit different for your Devon glamping break. Either way, The Bus on the Hill makes a wonderful spot for a truly memorable break.
As you’ll no doubt already have guessed, the accommodation here is in a converted double-decker bus that’s been parked in a hilltop location that gives it wide-ranging views over gorgeous Devon countryside. It’s a hugely peaceful spot where the only sounds you’re likely to hear are the birds singing in the trees and the local farmers going about their business in the distance.
Everything you need for a relaxing rural break has been provided at this thoughtfully designed solar-powered conversion – the bus now houses two smart and cosy bedrooms, a kitchen area (including a mini fridge and vintage cooker) and an ensuite bathroom. A woodburning stove is provided to keep you warm on cooler days, and bed linen and towels are also supplied to keep your packing list short.
Outside, you’ll have your own private seating area with a barbecue for some scenic outdoor cooking. If it’s a cooler evening you may prefer to cosy up inside and watch TV. Either way, you can pick up snacks and other supplies at the shops in Tiverton, 15 minutes’ drive away.
Despite the remote rural atmosphere of this place, it should be pretty easy to get to as it’s only 20 minutes’ drive from the M5.
Site type
1Open all year
Languages spoken
English
French
14 
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Dedicated quiet spaceNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
The Bus on the Hill
Huntsham Barton
Tiverton
Devon
England
EX16 7NJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.9787°N
3.43228°W
Route directions
What3words: laugh.seagull.hence
Nearest transport
Coach9.4 km Bus Station
14.4 km Post Office
14.4 km Post Office
Rail8.5 km Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
18.7 km Bishop's Lydeard
23.7 km Taunton Rail Station
Ferry26.3 km Minehead Harbour
32.9 km Topsham Ferry Landing
33.1 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
Airport27.6 km Exeter International Airport
47.1 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Bampton Down (Roman road with wonderful Exmoor views): five minutes’ walk
- Wellhayes Vineyard: 10 minutes’ drive
- Bampton (historic town): 15 minutes
- National Trust - Knightshayes Court: 15 minutes
- Tiverton Canal Co & Horse Drawn Barge: 20 minutes
- Dulverton and Exmoor National Park: 25 minutes
- Diggerland Devon: 25 minutes
- Devon Railway Centre: 25 minutes
- Yarak Birds of Prey: half an hour
- Wimbleball Lake (for walks and watersports): half an hour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Anchor West | 22.8 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dunster North West | 24.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Minehead Terminus | 25.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Porlock Weir | 30 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 36.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15.9 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 20.9 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 29.2 km
Crealy Great Adventure Park 30.2 km
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 35.3 km
National Trust
Knightshayes Court 6.8 km
Killerton 20.9 km
Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 21.4 km
Dunster Castle 22.5 km
Dunster Working Watermill 22.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
KNIGHTSHAYES COURT 6.9 km
Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 8 km
Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 10.4 km
BRIDWELL 10.5 km
WELLINGTON PARK 13.9 km
Local events
- Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
Ottery St Mary, England 24.4 km
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)
Sidmouth, England 36 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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- Does The Bus on the Hill have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Bus on the Hill dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Bus on the Hill? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Bampton Down (Roman road with wonderful Exmoor views): five minutes’ walk - Wellhayes Vineyard: 10 minutes’ drive - Bampton (historic town): 15 minutes - National Trust … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Bus on the Hill?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Bus on the Hill? From $547.36 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.