American School Bus Glamping at Petruth Paddocks
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- Luxury Somerset glamping stay in a classic American school bus
- A five-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge; half an hour to the coast
- Ensuite bathrooms, mini kitchen, underfloor heating and barbecue
All aboard for a special stay in the Somerset countryside… American School Bus Glamping at Petruth Paddocks is sure to be a place you won’t forget in a hurry.
Come along to this site five minutes’ drive from Cheddar and you’ll be stepping into the retro world of the classic American yellow school bus – a Californian import that’s now all refurbished and ready for a smart glamping stay.
Since making the trip across the pond this spacious vehicle (called Long beach) has been kitted out with sleeping space for up to six people, plus all sorts of luxuries including a kitchen area (with gas hob and fridge), a top-quality shower and a flushing toilet. Underfloor heating, an electric blanket and a woodburning stove help to keep things nice and warm at all times, and you’ll have all the Egyptian cotton bedding, duck down duvets and luxury towels you need for a comfortable stay.
An alfresco seating and dining space (with a barbecue) is just outside the bus, which has been parked in a prime spot within a larger campsite. That location means that you’ll also have access to all the main site facilities too, including a play area with various bits of farming paraphernalia for the kids to clamber on (and picnic benches for parents to supervise in comfort).
The site also has a coffee shack that’s just the place for a caffeine hit or other treats including hot chocolate and milkshakes. The surrounding area has plenty of farm shops and supermarkets for barbecue bits and snacks – and if you don’t feel like cooking at the bus, there are several restaurants, pubs and takeaways just over a mile away in Cheddar.
Site type
1 Open now
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
American School Bus Glamping at Petruth Paddocks
Labournam Drove
Cheddar
Somerset
England
BS27 3FS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.26721°N
-2.77536°W
Nearest transport
Coach6.8 mi Wells Bus Station
8.7 mi Glastonbury Town Hall
8.7 mi Town Hall
Rail8.6 mi Worle Rail Station
8.9 mi Yatton Rail Station
9.2 mi Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry10.9 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
12.7 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
12.8 mi Clevedon Pier
Airport8.7 mi Bristol International Airport
26 mi Cardiff International Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
If the word Cheddar doesn’t make you immediately think of cheese, it may well bring to mind the gorge instead – and in fact both are within easy reach, as you can pick up some of the famous produce in the town of Cheddar before heading up to explore Cheddar Gorge and caves (five minutes’ drive).
There’s more excellent geology to see at Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge (both 15 minutes), and plenty of lovely landscapes around to accompany walks through the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the site is just on the edge of this area, so getting out to explore is easy.
For other days out, well… how about a visit to Wells (20 minutes), meeting the animals at Apex Leisure & Wildlife Park (25 minutes) or a ride on the Bath and West Steam Railway (35 minutes)? And of course the coast is half an hour away for beach times in Burnham-on-Sea or Weston-super-Mare…
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 10.1 mi | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Weston Main | 10.3 mi | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 10.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 10.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Brean | 10.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 1.1 mi
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 5.3 mi
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 6.1 mi
Wells Cathedral 6.8 mi
Glastonbury Abbey 8.7 mi
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 2.3 mi
West Pennard Court Barn 10.9 mi
Clevedon Court 12.1 mi
Tyntesfield 12.3 mi
Stembridge Tower Mill 13.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 0.8 mi
Charterhouse - Black Down - Velvet Bottom - Charterhouse 3.3 mi
Winscombe 4.1 mi
Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.1 mi
Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.1 mi
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, Somerset 11.1 mi
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 13 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at American School Bus Glamping at Petruth Paddocks? From £439 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.