Offering a garden and garden view, American School Bus Glamping - Somerset is set in Cheddar, 29 km from Ashton Court and 31 km from Bristol Temple Meads Station. Featuring bicycle parking, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Free private parking is available and the campground also offers bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. The recently renovated campground comes with 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and oven, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are featured in the campground. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. For guests with children, the campground features outdoor play equipment. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Bristol Cathedral is 31 km from American School Bus Glamping - Somerset, while Bristol Zoo Gardens is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
High score for Cheddar

See what guests loved the most:

  • Donna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place was so cool and unique - so much effort has gone into this bus to make it perfect - my kids usually sit on their phones and I don’t see them but on this little adventure they ran around outside made friends played games and socialised...

Managed by American School Bus Glamping

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

Company information

We'd love you to stay and play in our genuine American School Bus at a beautiful location in Somerset! (We also have another Bus 'Texas' on the Isle of Wight!) 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 'LONG BEACH' our FABULOUS American School Bus! Peek inside & see how we have created a beautiful space to have fun & relax in. Long Beach 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. There's a proper flushing loo. 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 Petruth Paddocks - an absolutely beautiful campsite near the Somerset coast. Petruth Paddocks offers the best fun Free-Range Camping. There's a Family Field with an activity area where kids are free to clamber on old cable reels, sleepers, tractor tyres and an old Land Rover. Parents can sit on nearby picnic benches to keep an eye on toddlers. The great coffee shack ensures you get your caffeine hit as well as tea, hot chocs, iced coffee, iced tea and milkshakes and new for 2023 - look out for the best Stone-baked Pizzas! A small shop in Reception sells the essentials - drinks, snacks, toiletries and a few other bits and bobs! ​​​ In the Village & nearby; 6 great Restaurants 5 lovely Take-aways (some deliver) 8 fabulous pubs plus lots more a short drive away Local stores, farm shops, supermarkets​​​ In the area; Buses, Bike & E-Bike hire, Taxis, Trains 9 Gorgeous Beaches Marshes, Lakes, Cheddar Gorge & Wookey Hole, RSPB & Nature Reserves, Animal Parks & Zoos, Landscaped Gardens, Culture, Historical Landmarks & the Paranormal! Whooooooo Scary! Local activities; A Shooting Range, Yachting, Kayaking, Horse Trekking, Alpaca Experiences, Activity Centres, Ballooning, Gliding, Racing, Karting, a Steam Railway Walking, Running, Cycling, River activities, Wild Swimming, Carboot & Local Market, Cakery, Softplay, Gym & Leisure Centre… Phew!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of American School Bus Glamping - Somerset
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden 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
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • 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
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
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
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 16:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

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.

FAQs about American School Bus Glamping - Somerset

  • American School Bus Glamping - Somerset offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Horse riding
    • Bicycle rental

  • Yes, American School Bus Glamping - Somerset is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at American School Bus Glamping - Somerset may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at American School Bus Glamping - Somerset is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • American School Bus Glamping - Somerset is 0.7 miles from the centre of Cheddar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.