Iconic double-decker bus from 1960s serves as luxury accommodation for lovers
The idea of transforming a bus into a luxurious accommodation may not be one of the most original ideas, but this converted London double-decker bus in the north-east of England exceeds all expectations and can rightly be called unusual.
As soon as you open the gate to the private garden, where the London bus to Trafalgar Square has been parked, you are overwhelmed by the bright red cult car, which shows all stops of the former route on the original signpost.
Access to the interior of the discarded bus is through a representative door in the style of the British government seat 'Downing Street Number 10'. And as soon as you're on board the fancy quarter on wheels, the next surprise follows in the form of an exclusive bathroom with a free-standing bathtub and view of the flat screen TV installed opposite.
The upper deck serves as living and sleeping space, which accommodates a breakfast corner with original seating including table, a custom-made couch and a comfortable Queen Size bed.
Immediately upon boarding the converted passenger compartment, guests are welcomed by a bathroom in elegant shades of grey, which has a free-standing bathtub with a flat-screen TV integrated into the wall.
The unexpected sight almost makes you forget where you are - just a few original features like the steering wheel behind a window above the washbasin remind you that the quaint guest room once swayed through London's city centre as a regular bus.
As is customary in double-decker buses, a steep spiral staircase leads to the upper deck, where 40 of the 77 seats available used to line up. The tunnel-like room with a low ceiling forcing tall guests into a slightly bent corridor was redesigned with red velvet and equipped with impermeable curtains that protect the opulent bedroom from prying eyes.
In addition to the feudal bed in front of a grey upholstered front wall, the furnishings include a comfortable sofa and a spacious seating area with table.
The bus was put into service in the 1960s and also operated during the 1966 World Cup in London. During the conversion into accommodation, great importance was attached to the greatest possible authenticity and an attempt was made to preserve as much original substance as possible. The upstairs staircase has also been renovated, but due to the steep steps it is unsuitable for persons with reduced mobility as well as for children and pets.
A well thought-out lighting system with remote control and candlelight creates a romantic atmosphere throughout the entire bus and contributes significantly to a pleasant stay.
Together with the outdoor area, which includes a small garden and a private whirlpool, the ensemble forms a truly unique love nest, perfect for a stimulating getaway for two. Guests are greeted with delicious appetizers and prosecco at the reception, while fluffy bathrobes and bath towels made of Egyptian cotton are ready for relaxing moments in the bathroom.
The sought-after accommodation in the red double-decker bus is located on the ground of a family-run country hotel on the edge of a former mining town between Durham and Newcastle, both of which with their historical sights, theatres, restaurants, galleries and shops can be reached in 20 minutes by car. Several imaginative themed rooms and the adjoining pub with an upscale menu also make the Inn the ideal location for weddings.
The location on a busy main street is offset by the proximity to the Beamish Open-Air Museum, famous for its vibrant presentation of Victorian and Edwardian times, including complete buildings, shops, mines, trams and steam engines.
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