Offering a garden and garden view, American School Bus Glamping - Woolacombe is situated in Ryde, 36 km from Lundy Island and 37 km from Royal North Devon Golf Club. Boasting bicycle parking, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Free private parking is available and the campground also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. The recently renovated campground features 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and oven, and a living room. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. Guests at the campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ryde, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of snorkelling. Westward Ho! is 37 km from American School Bus Glamping - Woolacombe, while Bull Point Lighthouse is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 104 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Ryde

See what guests loved the most:

  • Carly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The school bus was absolutely brilliant. The attention to detail and facilities were amazing.
  • Ashley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The layout out of the bus, and how well it’s been done out.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fab experience, the bus is great, super comfy and a great size for 3 adults.

Managed by American School Bus Glamping

Company review score: 10Based on 3 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Company information

The American School Bus. It’s big, and it’s Yellow. It's also the best fun to stay in! We'd love you to stay and play in our genuine American School Bus at a beautiful location on the Isle of Wight! (We also have another Bus 'Long Beach in Somerset!) Our fabulously converted School Buses offer wonderful glamping holidays with the perfect mix of exceptional comfort and iconic style, lots of fun, and yes - they are a bit bonkers... Known as 'Skoolies' by every kid across America, our converted buses offer plenty of space and classic looks to provide the best glamping experience in the UK! We love them - and are sure you will too!

Property information

Introducing 'TEXAS' our FABULOUS American School Bus! Peek inside & see how we have created a beautiful space to have fun & relax in. Texas has absolute comfort, true authenticity & a gorgeous funky style with all the stuff you need & more to make your stay utterly fabulous. We love a proper kitchen, so we put a really good one in... ✪ Really good gas oven, grill & hob ✪ Freezer for your G&T ice ✪ Cool Fridge for your Bubbles ✪ Big sink for wishy washy splishy sploshy bubbles ✪ Lots of storage & surface space ✪ All the tools you need to create a gastronomic extravaganza There’s a proper dining table inside & outside, with quality plates, spoons & stuff from Gordon Ramsay & Villeroy & Boch with room for plenty of elbows. Books, games, updating your Insta, a glass or seven of Chateau Fallover, the perfect G&T - whatever your chill is, get comfy and gaze at the view through all those panoramic windows. Open the doors & windows and enjoy the breeze. Bring a speaker, drift where your sounds take you…or be twelve again, sitting in the driver's seat making bus noises with all the original buttons & stuff around you. During cooler months you can enjoy the underfloor heating & why not fire up the eco-burn woodstove for toasty toes, curling up with soft cushions & cosy throws. Sleep well, sleep happy, sleep in comfort. To the rear is a king-sized bed with views on three sides & an electric blanket! There are two further full-size single beds - all with John Lewis mattresses, hotel-grade pillows, Egyptian cotton sheets & duck down duvets. A lovely sofabed will sleep two more in the same comfort. There’s lots of storage for all your socks & stuff. A proper hot drenching in the coolest shower you've ever seen. There's fluffy towels. You can also chill or whoop it up at the garden table - gazing at sunrises, sunsets and a billion stars, or at the mesmerising Fire-Pit with a hot tea or cool beer, and BBQ like a legend!

Neighbourhood information

We are very pleased to partner with Retro Staycations on the beautiful Isle of Wight on a four-acre site overlooking the stunning downs. This fabulous site forms part of Hazelgrove Farm, a peaceful working free-range farm near the fab town of Ryde. On site; Space. Not the final frontier, we mean lots of room​ Football Goals and other play stuff See and make friends with ducks, sheep, lambs, pigs, people, cows and chickens A Wonderful Farm Shop & Fab-Food-From-the-Farm Truck. The spacious site also holds the occasional pop-up mini-festival and an exclusive range of retro and music events and entertainment throughout the year with its own amazing stage made from an original American Airstream from California, a BBQ kitchen and a licensed Bar - perfect to spend lazy Summer evenings and enjoy quality time with family and mates in a laid-back environment.​​​​ In the area: Speedway Pig Leg Nature Reserve Eaglehead & Bloodstone Copse Nature Reserve Miles of gorgeous soft sand Beaches, Dinosaur Isle (you just missed them - they left 65million years ago...) Animal Parks & Zoos, Landscaped Gardens, Culture, Historical Landmarks Local activities; Shooting Ranges, Kayaking, Horse Trekking, Alpaca Experiences, Activity Centres, Gliding, Hangliding and Paragliding, Karting, a Steam Railway, Adventures and Rides at Robin Hill, as well as Walking, Running, Cycling, River activities, Swimming, Carboot & Local Market, Gym & Leisure Centre… Phew!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of American School Bus Glamping - Woolacombe
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Minimarket on site
  • Electric blankets
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

American School Bus Glamping - Woolacombe takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 427 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £427 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.