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Bluebird Bus

Seaton (4mls N), Devon
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Open fire / wood burner
Working farm
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Quirky
Glamping
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Fabulous 1970s Canadian school bus nestling in an idyllic rural Devon location close to the Somerset and Dorset borders
  • Lovingly presented and equipped to provide relaxed living in an authentically retro and rustic space, providing an off grid couples retreat
  • Perfectly placed just a short drive to the ever-popular Jurassic Coast and the coastal towns of Seaton and Lyme Regis
Property code: 82585

This retro school bus has been lovingly presented in a rustic and eclectic style, and now nestles in a secluded spot on a family-run farm adjacent to a vineyard, providing a relaxing off-grid couple's retreat.

The bus is situated down a private track in a secluded glade with open views of the countryside and ultimate privacy. It's close to the Devon, Dorset and Somerset borders, enabling you to explore all three counties with ease. The coastal towns of Seaton and Lyme Regis are only a short drive away. Alternatively, stay closer to home and enjoy visiting Castlewood Vineyard nestled beneath the Iron Age Fort of Musbury Castle. Here, you can taste their fantastic wines and take in the breathtaking views from the top of the vineyard with a glass in hand, just a short walk from the bus. Other attractions and places of interest include the market town of Axminster, Axe Valley Wildlife Park, The Donkey Sanctuary, Lyme Regis Museum and Marine Aquarium, Seaton Tramway and numerous National Trust properties. Sample the many culinary delights the area has to offer in restaurants such as River Cottage, Hix Oyster and Fish House, The Pig at Combe and Robin Wylde just to name a few.

Step inside this beautifully converted 1970s former Canadian school bus and you will firstly find the surprisingly light and spacious living area. Here a comfortable lounge area is located beside a warming wood burner, and the intimate dining area provides a lovely venue for a laid-back meal at the end of the day. Also brilliantly designed and equipped is the kitchen where you will find all the essentials including a gas oven, hob and YETI cool box. Venture further inside and you will discover the bedroom compartment complete with fabulous original retro fixtures and fittings, and a double bed. Completing the offering inside the bus is a compact yet perfectly appointed wet-room style shower with sink and WC.

Head back outside where the bus is perfectly placed in a private and secluded setting with the vineyards to the north and the coast to the south. Here, garden furniture, a BBQ and a fire pit are provided; dine alfresco with ease during warm weather. Private off-road parking for one car is provided. Please note, there is no electricity at the bus, only solar panels. There are USB charge points but no 3 pin plug sockets.

  • 1 bedroom - double
  • 1 wet-room style shower room with shower and WC
  • Gas oven and hob, and YETI cool box
  • Wood burner (logs included)
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Private off-road parking for 1 car
  • This property offers an off-grid experience with no internet access, but 4G signal is excellent
  • As there is no electricity at the bus, there are no electrical sockets. Only USB charge points, from the solar panel
  • Beach 3.5 miles, shop and pub within walking distance
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Helen Gardner

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 41 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Craig, 4th October 2024

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Absolutely lovely place to stay, very peaceful plenty around the area to explore. The bus itself is very well maintained has everything you need for a very good glamping experience. The fire place gets the bus ROASTING HOT ,perfect for those cold evenings.

Reviewed by Aidan, 22nd September 2024

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A lovely off grid experience, it's amazing what conversation you have with your other half... Well supplied with has job and oven and equipment, a good sized wet room and comfy bead. Sitting outside with the fire pit and a glass of red as the evening free in. Convenient for Seaton or Lyme Regis and some nice pubs for local beers and food. Great timRead moree we were sad to leave. Hide

Reviewed by Clare, 6th August 2024

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A quirky, off grid holiday destination. No 3 point plugs- just a couple of USB outlets and lighting and gas stove. Plus hot water and a standard type loo! So no place for hairdryers etc. this is a positive for the the holiday experience. The bus is parked up in the corner of a field with complete privacy. Deers, rabbits and the odd pheasant will waRead morender through to add to the unique holiday experience. A great place for an unusual mini break. Hide

Reviewed by Gilly, 26th July 2024

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A wonderful, peaceful location within beautiful countryside. The bus is even better than it appears in the photos. Very cleverly designed and extremely comfortable. We had a fantastic few days - thank you!

Reviewed by William, 15th July 2024

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Reviewed by Bethany, 9th July 2024

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We had an amazing stay with our dog. The bus is very well equiped and in a great location - isolated and feels remote but is only a 10min drive to the nearest large supermarket. Amazing views and great walks nearby. The owners were really friendly and fantastic in terms communication/resolving any issues. They make their own wine and we highly recoRead moremmend the Reserve Brut - so delicious! Will deffinately stay again. We loved it. The dog loved it even more. Hide

Reviewed by Amy, 27th June 2024

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We loved our stay! The location was unbelievably beautiful and exceeded expectations. There was everything we could possibly need and we slept amazingly - so peaceful. Perfect location for relaxing and having some walks. We really enjoyed the summer evenings with the bbq and fire pit just enjoying the area. Host was super responsive and lovely! WilRead morel be back for sure. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon, 25th June 2024

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Such a peaceful location to escape the hustle and bustle of reality! A wonderful and quirky bus which was comfortable and amazing to stay in. Will definitely book again! Thank you for a lovely short break.

Reviewed by Paul, 14th June 2024

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We had a fantastic week on the blue bus and what a location stunning views all around and so peaceful really comfy bed nice hot shower we did'nt want to leave would definataly stay again

Reviewed by Matthew, 5th May 2024

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Had a great 3 night break, fantastic location, just be mindful of the single track roads with very few passing places. Kate was very friendly and helpful. Lovely escape from normal life.

Reviewed by Paul, 26th April 2024

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Reviewed by Lesley, 25th March 2024

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Amazing off grid experience... everything we needed and more

Reviewed by Sophie, 26th January 2024

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Beautiful location and such a unique stay! Was lovely to hear the wildlife and night Me and my partner both went in the winter but even while it was chilly until the fireplace was lit, it was very lovely and we both really enjoyed looking around at the beaches near the bluebird bus. We only stayed for a few days but there were also the vineyards tRead moreo explore which we would very much like to go back to as there was a good amount of things to do in the surrounding area! Hide

Reviewed by Molly, 13th January 2024

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Beautiful cottage, I loved every minute ! Will definitely be returning one day soon

Reviewed by Louise, 26th December 2023

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Reviewed by Angela, 10th November 2023

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Stunning views and a quirkiness of staying in a canadian converted school bus was fantastic. Lots to see area the local area.

Reviewed by Lisa, 6th November 2023

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A fabulous off grid retro retreat, well equipped to cook anything and very cosy, peaceful and in beautiful surroundings. The host was lovely, friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a quiet restful stay

Reviewed by Susan, 28th October 2023

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Fun bus and lovely paddock. Great to have all that outdoor space. We followed the map and walked up through the vineyards to the hill top. Thanks!

Reviewed by Sarah, 21st October 2023

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This place is fantastic! We will be back again and have recommended it to our family and friends.

Reviewed by Helen, 13th October 2023

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Bluebird Bus was everything we expected when we booked it. Location is perfect for Lyme Regis, Bridport, Eype beach, Beer beach and beautiful country walks. We walked up to Castlewood vineyard ( part of the owners estate ) and breathed in the fabulous views. Bluebird was comfy, cosy with the log burner, a great hot shower and had everything we needRead moreed for a perfect off grid experience. Star gazing by the fire pit with a glass in hand after a day exploring was just lovely. Thank you Kate and Rob x Hide

Reviewed by Shannon, 6th October 2023

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The most quaint little get away. Its so peaceful and the scenery is beautiful, with neighbouring villages only a few minutes drive away it is perfectly situated. Amazing facilities and such a comfy practical bus! Loads of space for our dog to roam and with it being so isolated there is no need to worry about other people or traffic. The BBQ and firRead moree pit are really nice touches and make for perfect relaxing evenings. I couldnt recommend it enough and we will defiantly return :) Hide

Reviewed by Lesley, 29th September 2023

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Great location and very private. The bus is cute and quirky. Good access to the coast. We stayed for a week and we loved coming back to our cosy accommodation after a day out.

Reviewed by Paula, 13th September 2023

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The bluebird bus is a very quirky place to stay but as my husband is tall he struggled with the height in the shower, the length of the bed and walking to the bedroom over the raised wheel arch area. The owner was very friendly and the fire pit and location are lovely and secluded. This is a glamping experience!

Reviewed by Lorraine, 2nd September 2023

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A wonderful retreat where we could completely unwind. The bus had everything we needed, and we appreciated the additional touches such as the fresh flowers. We thoroughly enjoyed the natural surroundings, bird song, starry skies, owls hooting, bats flitting, the morning mist, the sunsets - fabulous!

Reviewed by Jenny, 11th August 2023

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Wonderful quirky, idyllic hideaway, perfect for an off grid relaxing getaway.

Reviewed by Marcus, 4th August 2023

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What a lovely find... holidaying off grid in a quirky bus was the perfect way to unplug from the world... great little touches like books of walks, fairy lights. the setting was perfect and the sunsets lush. Only thing I will say is make sure you have the three words app installes on your phone as location is hard to find after the farmhouse... a bRead morelessing when you know the location though as it felt so remote. Perfect place to unwind and disconnect from the world Hide

Reviewed by Samuel, 14th July 2023

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Really enjoyed our stay at the Bluebird Bus, the location was perfect as we truly felt like we were the only ones in the area. With great walks right at your door and the vineyard close by there was as plenty to do, but also perfectly located to get to other towns. Inside you had all the mod cons, albeit a bit niche but added to the experience!! IdRead more book here in a heartbeat. Rob and Kate were great throughout and made checkin a breeze. Hide

Reviewed by Liz, 7th July 2023

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Beautiful location and bus. We had the most wonderful long weekend here, the setting is perfect for those with a pup, the freedom is amazing for them. The bus itself is functional and quirky. We walked up to the vineyards too which were amazing. Would thoroughly recommend this little haven. We will be back

Reviewed by Andrew, 26th June 2023

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Reviewed by Kelly, 12th June 2023

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Reviewed by Taylor, 21st April 2023

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Such a unique stay would definitely recommend it! Beautiful location and lovely owners

Reviewed by Michael, 10th April 2023

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Reviewed by Brian, 3rd April 2023

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From the frosty mornings to the evening arial displays by Barney the owl the blue bus is a must ,off grid glamping at its best,id buy it if i could ,and its location brilliant so cut off and so very perfect.

Reviewed by Clifford, 31st March 2023

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We booked the Bluebird Bus expecting a serene setting, with no distractions and thats exactly what we received. It is situated in such a quiet place, with absolutely no one nearby, plenty of space for Luna our dog to explore while being safe. Beautiful views, stunning sunsets and great links to so many places to visit during the day. If you want a Read moretruly secluded retreat, to really unwind; then this is most definitely a must - if you want T.V and electricity, get a hotel - its that simple guys! Hide

Reviewed by Alex, 24th March 2023

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Lovely quirky bus. Beautiful surroundings and fantastic local walks.

Reviewed by Debbie, 20th March 2023

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A lovely position. Very quirky off grid property don't expect 5 star luxury hotel accommodation but do expect a lovely quirky off grid relaxing holiday in a beautiful location .access via small country lanes so take that into consideration if a nervous driver. Good position to visit local attractions

Reviewed by Martine, 11th March 2023

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Gorgeous old bus, off the beaten track, perfect getaway. If youre expecting all mod cons, you might have a bit of a culture shock. No tv, wifi or mains electricity. (dont pack the hair straighteners) if youre happy cuddling up in front of a toasty log burner, playing cards and watching pheasants outside in the morning then is the place. We loved itRead more! Explored Lyme Regis which had plenty to do even in the pouring rain, and walked from Seaton to Beer on the coastal path. Lovely meal in the Ship Hide

Reviewed by Jessica, 27th January 2023

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My partner, dog, bump and I had a totally fabulous time on the Bus! Mega fun, quirky and in the middle of glorious farmland. It was a quick drive to the coastal beaches, fab pubs and dog walks.

Reviewed by Joseph, 19th January 2023

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What an amazing location. Nestled in the rolling Devon hills you are surrounded by nature. We heard owls, saw pheasants and egrets in the fields. The haw frost was spectacular to wake up to. The bus is well equipped and although cold (we went in January) quickly warms up with the log burner. The local area is beautiful too with so many amazing beacRead morehes to explore and country walks to experience. What an amazing place to base yourself as you have an incredible adventure. Hide

Reviewed by Laura, 28th October 2022

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Reviewed by Siobhan, 13th October 2022

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Absolutely beautiful location the sunset was amazing. Fabulous quirky place to stay only minutes from the beach. Put this bus on your bucket list

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