A secluded glamping retreat in the West Sussex countryside — set inside a beautifully converted American school bus with the comfort and warmth of a cosy cabin.
A secluded glamping retreat in the West Sussex countryside — set inside a beautifully converted American school bus with the comfort and warmth of a cosy cabin.
Skoolie Stays isn’t about a novelty stay, It’s a calm, comfortable cabin-style retreat designed for slow living — with the character and story of a converted American school bus.
Cabin-style comfort inside a beautifully crafted conversion
Private, secluded setting in the West Sussex countryside
Off-grid feel without sacrificing comfort
Perfect for couples or families (with clever kids’ bunks)
Made for slow living — read, cook, soak, stargaze, switch off
” The warmth of a cabin stay, with a twist you won’t forget “
Step inside and the surprise is how little it feels like a bus. The space has been hand-built to create a cosy, cabin-like atmosphere using natural and reclaimed materials throughout.
Wide windows frame the fields and trees outside, while warm wood tones and soft lighting make it feel grounded, quiet and genuinely restful — a place to settle in, not just somewhere to sleep.
Travelling with children and looking for some unusual accomodation in Sussex? Skoolie Stays has become a favourite with families – you can read more about what to expect in our guide to staying at Skoolie Stays with kids.
Hand-crafted interior with reclaimed and natural materials
Open, flowing layout with full standing height
Warm, calm lighting for a cabin feel in every season
Designed for comfort — not camping
Skoolie Stays offers everything you’d expect from a luxury cabin-style break — thoughtfully laid out inside the bus, with your own private outdoor space beyond it.
Skoolie Stays is fully off-grid — but this isn’t about roughing it. The bus is well insulated, thoughtfully heated, and powered by solar energy, so you get a real sense of escape without discomfort.
Hot showers, warm evenings by the stove and cosy nights come as standard. It’s an off-grid, cabin-style retreat that works in every season.
Solar-powered comfort
Year-round warmth and insulation
A real “switch off” feel — without losing the basics
Skoolie Stays suits guests who want quiet, privacy and something genuinely different — with the comfort of a cabin-style stay.
Couples wanting privacy, calm and cosy evenings
Guests curious about off-grid living (without compromise)
Anyone craving a slower, nature-based break
Tucked away near Pulborough, Thakeham and Storrington, Skoolie Stays is surrounded by farmland, woodland and open skies — a perfect base for walks, vineyards, villages and the South Downs.
A few moments from life at Skoolie Stays — slow mornings, warm interiors, open skies and star-filled nights. You can also read some Skoolie Stays Stories over here →
