Luxury off-grid campervans for epic road trips around Scotland and the UK, perfect for adventurous couples and solo escapes (each sleeps 2)
Space & setting.
Buckle up and set your sights on your wildest horizon; home is wherever you park it with these luxury hideaways on wheels, and the Scottish landscape (and beyond) is your oyster. Artfully blending off-grid escapism with sheer comfort, the bespoke Mercedes Sprinters are not your average van. With parquet flooring, Shaker cabinets, a full-size bed and sweet little bathroom, each feels more like a nomadic cottage than a camper. And you can forget about commercial campsites; being fully off-grid gives you the freedom to venture off-the-beaten-track and wake up to an ever-changing view of misty lochs, rugged mountains and wide open skies.
Head north from the pick-up point through heather-clad moorland to Loch Lomond, the Cairngorms and way up to the wild Highlands, or cross the border to explore the peaks, lakes and moors of England’s most iconic national parks. Let curiosity be your guide, stopping off wherever takes your fancy to swim, fish or hike; you’ve got Yeti coolers and picnic gear for romantic alfresco feasts along the way. Wherever you end up by nightfall, make it an evening ritual to light a fire, lie back under a star-studded sky and soak up the day’s adventures.
Getting here: pickup is in Peeblesshire or request pick-up and drop-off at other airports/train station for an additional cost
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Sustainability.
Solar powered.
Surrounds.
- Scotland is home to 2 spectacular national parks; go kayaking on Loch Lomond and horse-riding through the Trossachs, or hike or bike your way through Cairngorms National Park, with its woodland trails and rugged mountain tracks.
- Follow the famous North Coast 500, a 516-mile route circumnavigating the remote Scottish Highlands, with secluded sandy beaches, dramatic mountains, otherworldly lochs and quaint fishing villages around every turn; it’s one of the world’s most beautiful road trips.
- Cross the bridge from the northwest coast to discover the magical Isle of Skye, famous for its fairy pools, centuries-old castles and spectacular sunsets from Neist Point Lighthouse (the most westerly point of the island).
- Visit the Lake District, England’s largest national park, for mountain climbing, wild swimming and hiking, or head to lesser-visited Northumberland National Park to go trail-running through rolling hills, walk along the 2000-year-old Hadrian’s Wall and see incredible starry skies (this is a Dark Skies Reserve).
- Top tip: hire SUPs and changing robes for your adventures, and you can paddle-board and wild swim in every loch, lake and river you see.
Specifics.
- Bespoke long-wheelbase Mercedes Sprinter vans. Each has:
- Three front cab seats; can be fitted with child seat
- Double bed with down duvet
- Extra bed for a small child (under 3 years); travel cot available on request
- Separate cubicle with shower, washbasin and portable loo (the loo is on rails and can slide out)
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Kitchenette with twin gas hobs, 80-litre fridge with freezer compartment; crockery, pans, kitchenware, glasses and basic cleaning supplies
- Welcome pack of local goodies available on request
- YETI cool boxes and picnic gear
- Dog-friendly! (with advance notice; £60 premium applies)
- Electricity powered by solar panels and large leisure battery
- At least 1 three-pin socket for low-level regular use (charging phones and laptops are fine; not so suitable for hairdryers)
- WiFi
- SUPs, changing robes, fishing rods, golf clubs and wellies available to hire (subject to availability)
- Breakdown cover and 24 hour recovery service; no mileage limit; insurance for 2 drivers
- Company WhatsApp number for guests, should you need anything
- Pick up in Peebleshire (see FAQs)
- Booking conditions: 3-night minimum stay; 10% discount for stays of 6 nights or more
- Remember to pack: driving licence, drinking water, swimmers, beach towels, waterproofs and walking boots; packing light is recommended
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30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations: 8+ weeks prior to stay: deposit refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
– 6-8 weeks prior to stay: deposit retained, 70% balance refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
– 4-6 weeks prior to stay: 50% of the total booking fee retained, 50% refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 4 weeks of stay.
See our full booking Ts & Cs
FAQs.
The company’s base is in Peeblesshire, so you can either collect it from here, or in central Edinburgh/airport/train station for an additional cost (£150)
Yes one dog is welcome; additional £60
Your stay includes full comprehensive insurance for 2 drivers (you’ll need to provide all requisite paperwork). The insurance does not cover personal belongings, which are at your own risk.
All vans also have roadside breakdown cover too – but they are kept in tip-top condition so are confident you won’t need it.
Three days before your hire, you are sent a link to a number of short videos that explain how to operate the solar panels, taps, power, etc, and
If you watch the videos in advance, the handover should take around 20 minutes. If not, it can take over an hour.
The van’s battery life depends upon usage and the weather – the videos and handover will explain all this.
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