The Bus on the Hill

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

The Bus on the Hill occupies a glorious, gently elevated spot in the ancient Devon village of Huntsham, with idyllic rural scenery that appears blissfully untouched by time.

Here you can stretch out and relax to a soothing soundtrack of birdsong, or perhaps the distant sound of farmers at work. Meanwhile, the dreamy views stretch out for miles and miles, leading your gaze over lush fields and rolling hills towards Sidmouth Gap.

Ideal for a small family (four-legged members included!) the luxurious green double-decker bus comes equipped with everything you’ll need for a cosy and indulgent stay. For starters, there’s plenty to enjoy outside, with a private, fairy-lit patio area that showcases those incredible views to perfection. There’s a barbecue on hand for sizzling sunset suppers, too.

Powered by solar panels, the off-grid bus opens into the spacious kitchen area, where you’ll find a gorgeous vintage gas cooker and four-ring hob – plus a microwave and an air-fryer – for preparing family-sized feasts of every description.

There’s even a coffee-maker to help charge mornings spent at the breakfast bar, with that mesmerising rural scenery right in front of you. On chilly mornings, simply fire up the wood-burner to feel perfectly toasty.

Feel like curling up with a good book? Towards the back of the bus is a comfy snug, with super-soft seating and plenty of cushions. This area can also be used as a children’s sleeping space if needed – the friendly owners will provide sleeping bags on request, so you won’t have to find extra space for your luggage.

Climb the stairs to the upper deck, and be greeted by a huge, downy bed that’s flanked by windows for superlative morning views… if you’re lucky, you could catch a glimpse or two of grazing deer.

At a glance

• A beautifully renovated, off-grid double-decker bus, peacefully secluded in the Devon village of Huntsham for supreme rural views.
• The bus sleeps up to four guests, with well-behaved pets welcome.
• Facilities include an on-board kitchen and a shower and toilet housed in a separate cabin outside.
• Relax on the patio to a soothing soundtrack and superlative views that lead all the way to Sidmouth Gap.
• The village of Bampton is close by, with shops and award-winning pubs to visit.
• Tiverton is a 20-minute drive away, with Exmoor and the North and South Devon coasts all accessible in an hour’s drive or under.

Features

• Dog Friendly
• Family Friendly
• Off-Grid

More information

There’s a second bed at the back of the top deck (where the cool kids always hang out!), while at the centre is the deluxe sitting room, with vintage seating and a soft rug for extra cosiness. There’s also a TV for snuggly evening entertainment.

What of the bathroom facilities? These are housed in a separate cabin just a few steps away, with a piping-hot shower and toilet gainfully on hand for freshen-ups.

Enjoy a well-deserved drink out on the patio, luxuriating in the supreme tranquillity all around you. If you’re in the mood for a walk, wild Exmoor is a mere 20-minute drive away, with endless meandering trails to choose from.

You could also choose to head for the Devon coast – just an hour’s drive in either direction – offering a wonderful choice between rugged cliffs and shimmering bays. Woolacombe is ideal for surfing, or walk the South West Coast Path and then stretch out on the sand at Salcombe or Dartmouth.

What else? The chocolate-box village of Bampton is close by, along with scenic Dulverton – the setting for the film ‘The Land Girls’. Bustling, historic Tiverton is around 20 minutes away, too, for a first-class holiday that can be spent however you choose.

Things to note

Children’s sleeping bags can be provided on request. Please note that the bus is not suitable for very young children.