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Skoolie Stays

Aerial view of the site with views to the sea

Glamping in a vintage American school bus near Eastbourne, East Sussex
Five minutes’ drive to Beachy Head; 20 minutes to Drusillas Park zoo
Proper beds, kitchen, dining and living space; firepit and hammocks

Set in a private field in the South Downs National Park, Skoolie Stays offers a very individual glamping experience with sea views, looking over Sussex Fields to Beachy Head. A bus with heart and soul, Skoolie Stays is the happy result of the owner’s travels in another similar bus around the USA. The know-how to transform this iconic yellow American school bus into Skoolie, and the love that has gone into its every feature and detail, all stems from that adventure. Clever touches throughout Skoolie are the result of a thoughtful and skilful renovation. Wood and metal tones throughout create warmth, clever use of space means you have everything you could want on board, and with plenty of headroom and legroom – this bus feels big. A king-size bed for couples, plus two adult-sized bunks means up to four people can sleep comfortably on Skoolie. A well-kitted out kitchen and dining table means cooking and eating on board are sheer pleasure, and there’s a properly comfy sofa facing a real woodburner, meaning Skoolie is warm and cosy all year round. Outside there’s a whole private field to run round or child on the hammocks. A firepit and grill means you can dine alfresco whenever the weather plays ball.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Skoolie Stays

Black Robin Farm

Beachy Head Road

Eastbourne

East Sussex

England

BN20 7XX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.75413°N
0.25129°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.8 km Railway Station

5 km Church Street

Rail

2.7 km Eastbourne Rail Station

5.1 km Hampden Park (Sussex) Rail Station

7.5 km Polegate Rail Station

Ferry

14.4 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

39.2 km Shoreham Brighton City 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Beachy Head (landmark cliffs): five minutes’ drive - Eastbourne (galleries, dining, beaches): 10 minutes - Long Man of Wilmington (centuries-old chalk man): 20 minutes - Drusillas Park (zoo): 20 minutes - Knockhatch Adventure Park (rowing lake, petting farm): 25 minutes - Glyndebourne (opera): half an hour - Lewes (castle, historic streets): 35 minutes - Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft: 45 minutes - Brighton (shops, pier, beach): 45 minutes - Bluebell Railway (steam engines): 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Eastbourne	2.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Birling Gap	3.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Pevensey Bay	9.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Seaford	11.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Norman`S Bay	12.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

South Downs 1.9 km

Eastbourne Pier 3.2 km

Alfriston Clergy House 8.8 km

Drusillas Park 9.8 km

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 24.3 km

National Trust

Alfriston Clergy House 8.9 km

Monk's House 19 km

Bateman's 27.5 km

Sheffield Park Garden 32.1 km

Bodiam Castle 34.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

East Dean Round 1.2 km

COMPTON PLACE 1.9 km

THE HOO 4.9 km

CHARLESTON MANOR 7.5 km

WOOTTON MANOR 7.9 km

Local events

Wick Street Festival (Thursday, 29 August 2024 – Thursday, 29 August 2024)
Polegate, England 12.7 km
Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, 16 May 2024 – Thursday, 16 May 2024)
Lewes, England 19.1 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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Frequently asked questions

Does Skoolie Stays have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Skoolie Stays dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Skoolie Stays? Local attractions and activities include: - Beachy Head (landmark cliffs): five minutes’ drive - Eastbourne (galleries, dining, beaches): 10 minutes - Long Man of Wilmington (centuries-old chalk man): 20 minutes - Drusillas … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Skoolie Stays?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more