Your Camperbug Holiday Reviews

Dear Sue and Jack

Life has been pretty hectic since we got back from our wonderful trip to Yorkshire with Sydney. Just wanted to write a review -

Both Steve and I have always been massive fans of VW camper vans but have never quite gotten round to actually getting our own, so when our beloved Tour de France visited the uk this year we thought it a perfect opportunity to hire one and travel up to Yorkshire with our son Jude, to combine three of our favourite things... Cycling...camping...and campers!!

From the moment we saw Sydney we were in love with her! Her shining green curves melted our hearts immediately and we knew that she would complete our weekend. The journey up to Yorkshire was so comfy and the purr of that engine was something else! Jude travelled up front as co-pilot with his dad and enjoyed looking out of the windowsnoozing the whole way while mummy chilled in the back. We were blown away by how much character these vans really have...people honk their horns and wave on the road...complete strangers come over and start conversations with you about her. Sydney really is a star and an incredible way to travel and to make new friends.

The weekend in Yorkshire was fabulous. Beautiful weather, excellent cycling, fantastic people and to top it all off Steve proposed to me on the Sunday afternoon which was a complete surprise! So Sydney may have a wedding to go to soon if she can make it?! :-)

We just wanted to say a massive thank you to sue and jack for allowing us the privilege of driving their beautiful van and for being fantastic on the rather chaotic morning we arrived to pick her up! We were so very sad to say goodbye to Sydney but are really looking forward to seeing her again very soon!!

Lots of love Steve and Lucy
(July 2014)

Reviewed : July 31, 2014

There are some things in life you never forget, and trust me spending a few days in a beautiful and fully restored 1964 VW Split-screen campervan is one of them…From the very beginning when we made contact with Camperbug everything flowed so easily, emails exchanged with the owners who made sure we were comfortable and prepared for our adventure ahead, monies sent, contracts viewed and the day soon came when we were ready to pick up Poppy…
I’ve never got the name your vehicle thing, but then I’d never met Poppy before, from the minute we set eyes on her it was clear she has a personality and warrants all the respect and adoration that is bestowed upon her, Poppy suits her and Poppy is perfect in every single way.
Stunningly beautiful inside and out, after a fantastic hand over, we were packed an on our way, the plan was to explore the English Riveiera in Poppy… The sat nav said you will reach your destination in 1 and a half hours, it was soon clear modern technology had obviously never experienced a 1964 Camper, we were warned time often stands still in a classic VW, maybe we didn’t quite stand still, but we were soon totally captured, transported and stuck in Poppy time… and what a fantastic pace of life it is.. no rush, no fuss, no hustle or bustle you learn to quickly take it all in your stride just like Poppy does…
We had a glorious few days exploring, spent quality time as a family, and soon learned what a joy the VW classic club is. Inundated with waves, people wanting to talk, and have their picture with her, Poppy took it all in good faith, she loved it, we loved it and it added a fantastic side to our Holidays…
Facilities in Poppy were exceptional, everything we could and would need was present, Nathan and his wife have done a fantastic job in preparing Poppy for people to enjoy, they were eager to please, offering superb service and really making sure things went smoothly…
When you add the cost of hire, campsites, fuel etc together then we’ve maybe stayed in cheaper 5 star hotels, but trust me we’ve never woken up with such a smile on our faces as we did every morning in Poppy. Throw open the doors, take in the sun, smell the fresh air, lay there in her comfortable bed looking at her stunning original features and it all became clear Poppy was worth every single penny of the experience….

We loved her, we loved it, and we loved the whole experience…Thank You Poppy!!

The only downside to the adventure is 4 days later I’m still sulking because I had to give her back…Until next time….!

Reviewed : July 28, 2014

That picture post card moment

Complete with awning

Poppy in all her glory

Looking out to sea...

I hired Fred as surprise for my friend when she was over visiting from Australia as we spent three weeks in a campervan in Oz. I turned up to pick her up and she was so shocked as Fred definitely looked the part! When we were away, we would often walk back to our camper to find people having a look round the outside so it was a real hit with everyone. The lucky people that own Fred and hire him out were very nice and spent time showing us exactly what did what. We both had a fabulous time!! Julie

Reviewed : July 28, 2014

We had a great time in Bude. Really helpful and friendly owners.

Reviewed : July 27, 2014

A friendly and helpful couple who managed to fit us in with Pearl at the very last minute! Had a fabulous time in a wonderfully luxurious camper! Would highly reccomend!! :) - Many thanks, Laura and Tom x

Reviewed : July 23, 2014

Had a fantastic Time in Domino at the Latitude Festival ! Thank you.

Reviewed : July 23, 2014

We hired Mallard - through this site. We actually hired it to transport us from our wedding ceremony and then camped in it that night. It was the most gorgeous camper van and the company we hired from were really great. We will definitely recommend doing this to everyone we know. Exceeded expectations! :-D

Reviewed : July 20, 2014

Happy married campers!

Hi Camperbug,

We hired Sierra - We had a lovely weekend after a rather disappointing start because of a mix up with the booking times. We eventually sorted that out (although had to pay extra for the night we thought wed already booked) and then managed to enjoy the rest of our time.

The van was lovely and such fun to drive around the New Forest. Luckily wed taken our wellies because there was a huge downpour on the first night (also discovered that the van was not quite water tight!) and we spent the day at the beach enjoying the advantages of driving a campervan (cups of tea by the seaside = ace!)
We loved it so much weve since bought ourselves a VW campervan and are enjoying camping for the rest of the summer :o)

Best wishes,
Sally, Peter, Lucy and Jasper xxx

Reviewed : July 16, 2014

Booked as a last minute birthday treat - we had a great family weekend with Dylan.

The kids (girls 4 and 10) loved the adventure of travelling to the Western Lake District for 2 nights in Boot (very remote and very hilly which Dylan negotiated with ease!) after the first day my very well traveled 10 year said "this was the best holiday shed ever had!"

Dylan is in mint condition and has everything on board that youll need - all in perfect condition - Dave provided a very professional service on collection with a full tour of the van and very clear instructions.

Highly recommended for a family holiday!!

Reviewed : July 16, 2014

Breakfast in the Sun

Carry on Camping

The Organiser: We hired Lightning for a long weekend – we went to a festival to celebrate our 30th birthdays over the last few months. We really loved the camper - Lightning really made the trip what it was. The customer service was second to none, right from the get-go; all correspondence was responded to promptly and Lightning’s owners were really friendly and approachable – we never felt at any point that we were asking too many questions! The induction by the owner was insightful – thank you so much - you really thought of EVERYTHING which helped the driver amongst us feel more confident about the lengthy drive. It was reassuring that your customer service extended beyond the 400+ miles that we travelled. Lightning was gleaming inside and out, and the awning was easy to pitch (I’ve actually never camped before!). The pop top was easy to put up (and down again!), and the hammocks were comfortable to hang out in (perfect for those deep drunken philosophical conversations in the early hours). Thank you for the added touch of the bottle of fizz for our celebrations – it was a real surprise to us and a really thoughtful gesture.

The driver: Fell in love as soon as I saw Lightning! Couldnt have been more excited to drive my first vw camper! Was surprised at how different the drive was compared to my regular car, however the anxiety soon disappeared and I really enjoyed the experience once I got used to it. The ‘induction’ was more than helpful and I wanted to keep Lighting on the day of return. The hammocks were comfortable to lounge in, and it was a very sad goodbye!

The Passenger: Lightning was a total surprise to me – I had no idea we would be travelling in something I have only ever dreamed of. The original interior was fascinating – really well kept, and I wasnt even embarrassed when the driver stalled the camper in the middle of that HUGE, busy roundabout...because we were always the coolest people on the road!!! Thanks to the two in our group who can keep a secret – it was the best surprise Ive ever had!

The friend’s friend: I had no idea we would be travelling 70’s-style until the group assured me that it really wasnt a joke. I couldnt BELIEVE how smart the camper looked and how much stuff we managed to pack inside it (it appears to be a myth that men travel lighter than women...) There were lots of cubby holes and storage space – the rock n roll bed was comfortable, and putting up the awning was easy peasy. Wouldnt hesitate to do this again! (and yes...the first pic I sent of the van was to my mum...give a guy a break – I was excited!)

The bottom line: Lightning is an absolutely GORGEOUS camper. We really enjoyed our trip. Felt like a real getaway from...LIFE! Thanks a million!

Reviewed : July 15, 2014

We hired Wanda for a class camping trip with our 3 kids to WOWO campsite in Sussex. Its a beautiful VW with lots of the original features, well preserved. (our kids loved the fold down cooker & dinky fridge). It drove well too so the motorway driving went better than expected as we could do 65 mph. The awning was bit tricky to keep attached to the van as the weather was windy and rainy but we solved this with some heavy logs holding the awning down at the point where it meets the van.

Reviewed : July 11, 2014

Our family of 5, 2 adults, 3 children aged 10,9 and 3 hired George for 3 nights to see if we all fit in!
First of all, I would like to just thank Stephanie for being so helpful, answering any query we had before, during and after our trip. We couldnt fault the correspondence and professional way everything was handled.
So, George was great to drive, both on motorway and about town. Easy to park and felt very much like a large MPV. We explored every feature in the van, awning, hammock, pop top roof, in all sorts of weather, heavy rain and sunshine. With 5 people in the van, we soon realised that if there was some sort of order, everything went smoothly. George had far more storage space than we anticipated, and the rear seat was fine for our 3 children. The double bed was also spacious enough for 2 adults. Each of our kids tried a night on the hammock, and had the best night sleep of all!

We were trying George as we are thinking of buying one. the spec on this is very close to one we would go for.
Thanks once again
Sue

Reviewed : July 7, 2014

Great rental experience - was really looked after by Nigel - Van had everything we needed and worked brilliantly for a family with 2 children of 5 and 7. Would definitely use again!

Reviewed : July 3, 2014

Hired cliff - and he was terrific - whole experience well worth it and would definitely go with them again - service superb. Jane

Reviewed : July 2, 2014

Had an awesome time. Harvey is a really nice van. Fun and great to drive. Had everything we needed. Would recommend. The owners a really nice man too.

Reviewed : July 1, 2014

A fantastic California SE experience - a joy to drive and hang out in.
Thanks!

Reviewed : July 1, 2014

Van in action

My mum and I hired Sunny for 6 days and had an amazing time. The van was exactly as advertised and didn`t give us any problems at all. Ceri the van owner couldn`t have been more helpful and even drove a 20 mile round trip to bring me a spare set of keys, after i had picked the van up. I can`t recommend this van or van owner highly enough. It was a really memorable holiday especially for my mum who at 63 years old had never been camping before!

Reviewed : July 1, 2014

Rubys owner is called Helen. Shes an engineer by trade, which i imagine is extremely handy for keeping a beautiful old VW Van in tip-top condition.

Helen communicated very well before the hire, picked us up from the train station, and spent plenty of time talking us through Ruby. The van herself was magnificent. Good looking, mechanically sound, and able to keep going strong through the dales and lakes all in one weekend.

I can heartily recommend both Helen and Ruby to anyone looking for a wonderful camping weekend.

Reviewed : July 1, 2014

We had the luck to ride Henry II for an amazing weekend in Dorset. It never disappointed us! Reliable, always there to serve and protect, just brilliant!

Reviewed : June 29, 2014

Henry II & a friend in Dorset

Henry II & a friend in Dorset

Henry II & a friend in Dorset

We hired Dylan and had a fantastic time in north Wales. The service we received from his owner-Dave was fanatic and the van was fully kitted out with everything you could need. We would highly recommend hiring Dylan!

Reviewed : June 29, 2014