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Campio-Glamp

Sy1 4 Nr, Shropshire, England
1 acre hosted by John F.
All aboard the glamping bus! A quirky place to kip in the peaceful backwaters of rural Shropshire.

Campsite owners who go camping, ski instructors who go skiing, dog walkers who go walking, we’ve all heard of a busman’s holiday, but Campio Glamp – a brand new site just north of Oswestry in rural Shropshire – surely takes the biscuit. This two-acre meadow, backing onto the Llangollen Canal, takes the phrase to a literal extreme and now offers a permanent stop to the Number 34 bus, which has been spruced up, kitted-out and furnished for the modern day glamper. It’s a busman’s holiday for more than just bus drivers. Why not hop on board?

Set in the grounds of a working dairy farm and one of the first organic farms in Shropshire, the maroon and custard coloured bus, bought from a local company in 2015, juxtaposes its natural surroundings. Behind, great ash and oak trees tower above the hedgerows, home to a resident woodpecker and shuffling rabbits at dusk, yet inside, the greenery of the setting gives way to the contrast of man-made design. The single-decker seating has been removed but the main driving area is still intact and, behind it, there is now a kitchen, complete with a sink, oven and hobs and all the crockery and utensils you could need. From there, the kitchen becomes a living space, with a sofa, dining table and a toasty wood-burning stove (logs provided), while the beds are at the very rear of the bus – sleeping four in a double and two bunk beds.

There’s no denying this is a unique place to stay: the bus is comfortable and warm – paraffin-style lanterns and the cosy, cocoon shape of the beds give it all a homely feel – but it also retains much of its original character. The lime green poles with their dinging ‘stop’ buttons, for example, still rise from the rug-covered floor and the baggage shelf is now a handy, wood-block worktop in the kitchen.

It’s an easy walk from the campsite to the local pub, a suitably rural establishment with inconsistent opening times and a fabulous location beside the canal, or walk the half-hour to Whittington village where two further pubs are joined by the only community-owned castle in the country. The 12th-century keep and surrounding buildings are largely ruined but the two imposing gatehouse towers are impressive and it’s well worth an hour or so of exploring. Further afield, meanwhile, Chirk Castle and Powys Castle offer plenty more historical intrigue besides. You look for one castle and then three come

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Sy1 4 Nr, Shropshire, England, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by John F.Joined in May 2017
From the host
We are a family run business based in the heart of rural Shropshire. With a huge amount of help from loads of great people we have managed to lovingly create unique glamping experiences! We hope that you enjoy your stays as much as we have enjoyed creating them! Campio Glamp is set on an old diary farm dating back from the 1970's located in Shropshire. It is packed with undisturbed wildlife and plenty of brilliant walks in the surrounding countryside. Located on the farm in a private 2 acre field is the 'Number 34' a new renovated bus that the campsite owner has designed and installed himself, every bit of detail has been carefully thought of to ensure you have a comfortable relaxing stay.
Nearby attractions
The local village has it's own community-owned castle (01691 662500), right in the centre, which hosts historic reenactments during school holidays. The village is also home to the annual Whittington International Chamber Music Festival (01691 657986) every May. Oswestry, meanwhile, is the nearest town. It has a host of independent shops (be sure to drop into the award winning bookshop and café, Booka (01691 662244)) and weekly markets are held on Wednesdays and Fridays. National Trust-owned, 13th-century Chirk Castle (01691 777701) is 10 miles beyond and Powys Castle (01938 551944) is not much further, well known for its gardens rather than just the manor-style building itself. It's a 20-minute drive to Ellesmere. If you've brought a dog, then this is the place to go for good walking. Explore the land around the meres or hop in a rowing boat, available for hire. There's also a wildlife centre (01691 622981) there with board-walks and hides.
Food and drink
The Jack Mytton Inn (01691 679861) is the nearest pub, a 5-minute walk away over the humpback bridge. Its canal-side location on the Llangollen Canal makes it a winner, but ring first as the opening times are casual and inconsistent! The nearest village is Whittington, with 2 pubs – The White Lion (01691 662361) and Ye Olde Boote (01691 662250) – plus there's the Whittington chippy (01691 654220). All serve top notch food but the Boote is most in demand, so booking ahead for dinner is recommended. The local shop has every else you need, including a post office.

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