American School Bus Glamping
Cheddar, Somerset and BristolAbout American School Bus Glamping
The American School Bus. A true Icon. It’s big, and it’s Yellow. Our genuine American School Bus offer wonderful glamping holidays with the perfect mix of exceptional comfort and iconic style, and of course lots of fun. THE BEST QUIRKY GLAMPING ACCOMMODATION!
What Are The Sleeping Arrangements On the American School Bus?
Do as you like and have fun - we won't judge! You'll find a really comfy king-sized bed, two proper size bunk beds and a double sofabed with all the duvets and pillows and sheets and towels and stuff. Relax. It's all sorted.
How Much Room Is There?
Plenty to relax in, sleep in, play in, chill in, cook in. Enough to swing a cat, but don't.
I Love My Gadgets And Stuff - Are There Chargy-places On Board?
Yup. You can charge your iThis, iThat & iStuff at the many power points.
I get Bed-Head - Can You Help?
Relax back, we’ve got this! You'll still have Rock-Chick-Glam-Chic hair when staying at ours - we have power plugs for your Huur-Dryer, a mirror and even make-up lights. Oof! Get in!
Do We Need To Bring Anything Special?
Your Lover, your Mother, your Significant Other. Family, Mates, the Kids, the Boys, the Girls. Smiles, loud laughs, a decent playlist and a toothbrush are always a good start, but come as you are and just be you. SPF20 and a bodyboard are good too. We have lovely soft towels and all the bedding you'll need. There'll be tea, coffee, etc waiting for you, so just bring good food, Gooder Mojitos, decent Gins and daft grins. When you stay on the American School Bus, dress suitably - which for us is Havaianas for 364 days a year and maybe festy-wellies for the remainder. Silly Campfire hats are encouraged.
What Are The Cooking Facilities?
We love food - we don’t eat anything else, so lets not McMess about. You’ll find a proper oven, grill, burners, BBQ, and all the stuff to play at being Gordon, Gino or even Lé Fred. Yum - proper Nosebag!
What's The Story Regarding The Bathroom? Is It A Bit Oo-er?
The Bus has a really beautiful hot shower and a proper flushing Loo.
What Are The Check-in & Check-out Times?
You can step inside from 2 or 3pm (varies by site) and we’ll throw you out at 11am.
Is The Bus Cool Or Warm?
Oh yeah it's really cool - just look at it! In warm months you can keep the bus from getting too warm inside during the day - the rear door and loads of windows open each side for a cool breeze. In cooler months it's warm as toast - the bus has underfloor heating and is fully-insulated with three bags full of real baa-baa’s wool, and you can even light the eco-log-burning stove to ramp up the cosy stakes when you want the added warmth and ambience of a real fire. And did we mention an Electric Blanket? Cushty…
Accessibility
There are steps up into the School Bus. The upper bunk bed has to be climbed into. If you are concerned about accessibility please get in touch.
Can We Drive The Bus?
Only if you starred in On The Buses, otherwise, it’s a no-no.
What’s The Story Behind The School Bus?
Our American School Bus was in real Skoolie service up until June 2021. It was the actual bus used by Nirvana as a recording studio to record the Nevermind album in* and also won the 2014 Nascar Race setting a record lap time** *Not actually true. **Nor this.
Are Dogs Allowed?
No sorry. Nor Goats, especially gruff ones called Billy.
Is There Stuff Outside?
This is true Bus Glamping! You can enjoy outside seating and lighting, a BBQ, and a fire-pit. Walk further, you may find Beaches, Mountains, Icebergs, the Serengeti, who knows?
Can We Play Music?
If you are Jedward then clearly not. If, however you have a Bangin’ / Chilled / Ridiculously Cool playlist that makes the hairs go up then feel free to play it - all the while being respectful of others and please not outside after 10pm.
Free parking. Travelling by public transport; If you’re coming by rail the best option is to alight at Weston Super Mare. Train times can be found at thetrainline.com If you plan to travel by coach you’ll need to take one to Weston Super Mare. Take a look at nationalexpress.com We are around 10 miles from Weston so your choice is either to take a cab (around £25) or a bus.
Stay in a genuine iconic American School Bus!
The American School Bus. It’s big, and it’s Yellow - and the best fun to stay in!
We'd love you to welcome you to stay in a genuine American School Bus in Somerset.
Our fabulously converted School Bus offers wonderful glamping stays with the perfect mix of exceptional comfort and iconic style, lots of fun, and yes - it's a bit bonkers...
Known as 'Skoolies' by every kid across America, our converted bus offers plenty of space and classic looks to provide the best bus glamping experience in the UK!
Why stay in your Nan's stuck-in-the-1970s mouldy Caravan, or an ex Post Office robbery Transit Van with a questionable mattress, or a leaky tent? Seriously - lets ramp things up!
This isn't a basic bring-your-own-bedding camping - this is SO COOL! Our Icon carried seventy school-kids so has plenty of space. Our American School Bus was converted with love and passion providing a fabulous and magical fun experience for all who stay. We transformed it with thought and style for the best bus glamping for couples, families and friends.
A Unique Stay for Kids...
We were all kids once. Twice in my case - but anyway, remember when you were a kid? Given the choice, if you were able to choose to holiday in a tent, a damp shed or a big yellow bus, what would you have chosen? Exactly - and our fabulous American School Bus appeals to children of all ages. Families will enjoy a fantastic and fun experience, memories will be made, pictures shared, friends told.
...and Great for Big Kids!
Warm, comfy, funky. All you need for a great stay. Cook up a storm, mix a Mojito, enjoy a chilled Brewdog or Vouvray, BBQ like a legend, glam right up, dress for the beach, sleep like a sleepy thing. Do what you like, how you like, when you like. Do it to Neil Diamond, Neil Young, some chilled Hotel Costes or even the Benny Hill theme - we won’t judge!*
*we will though...
Facilities
Toilets
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, Open 24 hours
- Tuesday, Open 24 hours
- Wednesday, Open 24 hours
- Thursday, Open 24 hours
- Friday, Open 24 hours
- Saturday, Open 24 hours
- Sunday, Open 24 hours
Monday: 00:00 - 24:00
Tuesday: 00:00 - 24:00
Wednesday: 00:00 - 24:00
Thursday: 00:00 - 24:00
Friday: 00:00 - 24:00
Saturday: 00:00 - 24:00
Sunday: 00:00 - 24:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (0-15) : Free
- Adult (16-18+) : Free
Full details on our website www.americanschoolbusglamping.com
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time more than 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Coffee Shack with snacks and a pizza stall
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
Petruth Paddocks
Labourham Drove
Cheddar
Somerset and Bristol
BS27 3FS
England
The American School Glamping Bus is at Petruth Paddocks near Cheddar Gorge, Somerset.
Tel: 07421092423
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