About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Megabus near Tavistock and Dartmoor offers a luxury tent experience in Devon. Recently renovated, the property features a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi throughout. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy a private bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, and a cosy fireplace. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 77 km from Exeter International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Morwellham Quay (5 km) and Cotehele House (10 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Activities and Surroundings: Hiking and cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area, while guests appreciate the garden views and inner courtyard.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a fantastic place for a short break! We experienced a beautiful part of the country, escaped from the world for a week and my boys (10&14) thoroughly enjoyed the time on the bus and exploring the local Moores.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The peaceful location, the views, the bus itself makes this place my top holiday stays. Sarah and Ian are such kind people, fresh milk, eggs and home cooked brownies on arrival. It is my go too place.
  • Fran
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location/viewssuperb. Concept …brilliant. We loved the experience of living so close to nature - like glamping but better! Hosts Ian and Sarah have thought of everything …including delish fresh eggs from their hens.
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a lovely private and peaceful location. It was ideal for a quick break away with my 2 children. It was clean and very comfortable, the facilities were excellent!!
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect chill out. Sarah and Ian are fantastic hosts and very helpful. Would recommend to anyone who needs a quiet break 👌
  • Cindy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cosy bus, clean and welcoming.Great quiet location and nice to get away from it all and enjoy BBQ and glass of wine on a warm evening. Sarah and Ian were great hosts
  • Howard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    my 6th visit at the Mega Bus ! love this place. Ian & Sarah are great host ! always a calm and relaxing place to go. if your after peace and tranquility this is perfect place to visit. highly recommended.
  • Meryl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We love camping and love remote so the Mega Bus really suited us for 2 nights at the end of our trip round Cornwall.
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It's a really novel and interesting place to stay. Quiet and peaceful. I loved just sitting and keeping the wood arrive burning while reading a good book. The owners were really friendly and were always there to help if needed but have us or...
  • Carrie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely accommodation, well equipped, quirky and very cozy. We really enjoyed our stay. Great location. We highly recommend Thank you

Hosted by Sarah

9
Host review score
Sarah
The Megabus is a 1970's Ford Hopper Bus that has been lovingly converted to a lovely comfortable hideaway nestled in the Devon countryside. There is a double bed and a table, wood burning stove and seating area that converts to a small single bed suitable for a child or teenager. Electricity is 12v via a solar panel for lighting and phone charging we also have 240v sockets in the bus and outside in the garden, there is no wifi at the bus although wifi is available at the cottage, 4g/5g is available in the field, bit patchy in the bus depending on network, we are working on wifi connection. Sarah and Ian have been hosting guests here for more than eight years now and have built a good reputation for the most relaxed and quiet getaway imaginable. Totally secluded on our working smallholding the Bus has mains water, a new power shower with a 900mm x 1200mm shower tray and kitchen with Gas Hob, Gas cooker and grill which are all inside the Bus with a composting toilet a few metres from the entrance. There is a self contained garden area with firepit and barbeque with picnic bench and seating area. Its one of the quietest spots that you can imagine with views across our 3 acre meadow where you can walk, run around and let off steam. All manner of birds and animals can be seen, Peregrine falcons live in the neighbourhood, we also see deer, foxes, hedgehogs, owls, woodpeckers and a huge variety of songbirds. We sometimes keep some sheep and lambs here in the summer, keep some chickens for eggs and grow vegetables on the plot next to the bus where we have our polytunnel. The bus is approximately 1.5m from the thriving market town of Tavistock. The summer of 2024 will always be remembered because we finally got WIFI !!!!
Sarah has been hosting guests at the Megabus for over eight years now with her husband Ian. We have always live locally and have a wealth of knowledge of the local area. We love to travel in our VW van, cook local food and are passionate about healthy local produce with low food miles, we have also travelled further afield to Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Morocco and lots of Europe. We also love to forage shellfish, seaweed and fungi and Ian is a keen fisherman.
1.5m from the thriving market town of Tavistock Mill Hill is a small hamlet built in the 1850's by the Duke of Bedford for the local miners and quarrymen, next to the AONB of the beautiful Tamar Valley mining area and fifteen minutes away from Dartmoor national park we live in a really peaceful and secluded area but with access to eateries and pubs within a ten minute drive. The bus is a short walk away from our cottage and is totally secluded.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Megabus near Tavistock and Dartmoor.
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Sofa bed
  • Fold-up bed

Activities

  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Private check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Private entrance

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 00:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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