Phoenix Star Bus

• Sleeps: 4
• Bedroom: 1
• Bathroom: 1
• Minimum stay: 2 nights

Ideal for a small family or a group of friends (four-legged friends included), Phoenix Star Bus is a first-class retreat in the form of an expertly converted single-decker bus.

Parked in the Devon coastal village of Goodrington – which boasts not one but three sandy beaches – there’ll be plenty for everyone to do, right on the doorstep.  Yet once you’ve boarded Phoenix Star Bus, you may not want to get off!

Superbly styled and furnished, there’s a laid-back retro feel to the welcoming interior, while kids of all ages will love sitting in the driver’s cab.  Comfy seating and modern facilities, such as toasty underfloor heating, mean you can relax in cosy comfort.

Such facilities also include a piping-hot shower, and a handy kitchenette to help you rustle up all manner of on-board catering.  Ideal on balmy summer evenings, there’s even a barbecue on hand for sizzling al fresco suppers.

Why not linger outside awhile as the stars appear in that clear night sky, open a bottle of fizz, and savour a soothing dip in the four-person hot tub… complete with bubbles and colour-changing lights?

When it’s finally time to turn in, the double bedroom and a comfy double sofa bed will be ready and waiting to help lull you into a sound night’s sleep.

What to do once you’ve woken up?  If the sun is shining, starting the day with coffee in your private garden, to a gentle soundtrack of birdsong, will help relax and prepare you for all those fun adventures later on.  Oh – and there’s ample outdoor space for children and dogs to exert plenty of playful energy, too!

At a glance

• A stylishly converted single-decker bus with self-contained facilities and a garden hot tub, secluded in the historic Devon village of Goodrington.
• The bus sleeps up to four guests in a double bed and a double sofa bed.
• There is ample outdoor space and Goodrington Sands beach is close by (dogs are permitted all year round on the North Beach).
• Head into nearby Paignton town centre for shopping, family-friendly restaurants and coffee-stops.

Features

• Dog Friendly
• Family Friendly
• Hot Tubs
• Seaside Breaks

More information

Local days out could include packing a picnic and heading to nearby Goodrington Sands, a Blue Flag-accredited beach with vibrant red-gold sand (dogs are permitted all year round on the quieter North Sands section of the beach).

They could also involve a trip to Quaywest Water Park, with its thrilling waterslides and splash zones that are ideal for big and little kids alike!  Don’t worry if you prefer something a little quieter, though, as you can always take a meandering stroll along the scenic coastal paths instead.

Also nearby, Paignton Zoo is a much-loved family favourite, with interactive displays and over 2,000 cared-for animals.  Meanwhile, the bustling town centre is perfect for weaving your way in and out of independent shops and cafés.

If you don’t feel like cooking, you can easily hole yourselves up in one of the town’s many family-friendly restaurants for a slap-up meal, before heading back to your super-stylish bus for another memorable evening with your favourite people.

Things to note

Up to two well-behaved dogs are permitted to stay.  The accommodation is all single-level.