SkoolieStays

Luxury glamping in an American School Bus

Secluded, luxurious and quiet. Go American School Bus glamping in an iconic off-grid yellow bus in the heart of West Sussex

Nestled in a fantastic private rural spot in glorious Sussex countryside, and with the South Downs on its doorstep, Skoolie Stays offers a unique glamping experience in a converted American school bus.

 

With easy access to beautiful villages, gorgeously cosy and historic pubs and all that the South Downs National Park has to offer, Skoolie Stays is the perfect balance of quirky escapism, off-grid living and classic Sussex experience. 

 
  • Sleeps 2-4

    King-size bed, fold-down bunk beds (6ft length)

  • Kitchen

    Fridge, freezer box, 2-burner stove

  • Comfy lounge

    Large leather sofa with plenty of cosy cushions and blankets

  • Log Burning Stove

    Ecosy DEFRA approved log burner & separate instant hot-air heater

  • Private deck

    Fantastic side deck - walk straight out from the master bedroom to enjoy the views

  • Full bathroom

    Tiled shower, 'Simploo' composting toilet (no smells!)

  • Dining table

    Original bus seats repurposed to create a diner table for 4

  • South Downs location

    South Downs National Park on the doorstep

  • Original features - modern luxuries

    The perfect blend of iconic Americana and glamping comfort

  • Private outdoor space

    Loads of private space to run around in. Complete with firepit and oak benches

Here's the Skoolie - click on each pic to see in full!

Our other slice of heaven - The Vacationist Eco-Cabin

The Vacationist is an eco-cabin, designed and built on an old agricultural trailer. It is carbon-neutral, giving you the opportunity to experience some of the amazing eco initiatives and products that are available to those keen to reduce their carbon footprint.

Sleeps 4 - Open year round

Skoolie stays in the press

National Trust
'Wild Escapes' featuring Skoolie Stays!

Look out for us in National Trust’s latest release.  Skoolie Stays is featured as one of 40 top stays in the UK. 

 

Read more about Skoolie Stays in the press, on tv and in books in our recent article. 

Wild Escapes

What our guests say about us

We work hard to keep the Skoolie Stays bus glamping experience exciting, enchanting, and fresh for all our guests of all ages. 

 

This is just a selection but you can look at them in more depth in our Guest Reviews article or see them directly on our Facebook page or our Google listing  and  tune in to our social media to follow along! 

 

accommodation

Skoolie Stays is a solar powered luxury glamping bolthole.  It has been lovingly converted and features original hand-made furniture and creative metal finishes alongside repurposed pieces of the original bus.  

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Location

Nestled below the South Downs in a private meadow surrounded by ancient woodland, our idyllic location offers guests a chance to escape from it all. Close by are charming villages, country-pubs, the South Downs Way and Arundel Castle.

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things to do

Hike or bike the hills and cliffs; enjoy the ambience, food and drink of the local villages; immerse yourself in seaside fun or get your heritage fix at Amberley’s open-air industrial heritage museum and Arundel’s Norman castle. 

glamping with kids

Bringing a US School Bus from Florida to Sussex

“Skoolie Stays was born out of a love of American school bus conversions. We spent an incredible year travelling 14,000 miles across 20 different states in our first school bus and when we returned to Sussex we knew we had to bring one back to show the folks back home!  We can’t wait to show you the finished SKOOLIE STAYS bus.  Expect comfort, surprises, tons of character, and the best location for your own Skoolie Stay!”

Guy & RUTH WIMPORY

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Guy & Ruth in New Mexico 2019, imagining a future UK Skoolie adventure.

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