Is there a cooler way to explore the back roads of England than in a retro-style VW Camper van? Hire one of these colourful iconic vehicles and you’re free to drive and sleep just about anywhere. All mod cons are included – fridge, gas hob and grill, heater, CD player and speakers. A 3-night break from Friday to Monday costs from just £325. 
Recommended company: Snail Trail
Snail Trail says
We love Volkswagen Camper vans so much so that we have a family of eleven of them, each available for short breaks. Betty, Flo, Pearl, Elsie and their sisters have their own blog to help you choose the right one for you.
All of our VW Campers sleep up to four, using the pop-up roof, and some seat up to five. The techie stuff is that they have all been built since 2006 and are (almost) all powered with a 1600cc air-cooled engine which means they growl nicely and perform well.
They’re right-hand drive with manual transmission and have all mod cons - which in Camper van speak means an electric hook-up facility, fridge/cool box, gas hob and grill, independent heating system, decent speakers, an audio FM transmitter for your iPod or MP3 and CD/radio. Each van carries AA membership and a Camping and Caravanning Club Privilege Pack too.
Furnishings vary from van to van, but are tastefully and comfortably retro in style. From a cheese grater to Scrabble, you’ll find virtually everything you could possibly need in terms of equipment (except bedding which you’ll need to provide). See what’s included.
Short breaks are available from Friday to Monday and cost from £325 for 3 nights. You will set off and return to our base in Baldock, Bedfordshire. The price includes unlimited mileage, AA recovery service and insurance for one driver (aged 25 or over). Availability for weekend breaks is easier outside of the peak summer months but it’s always worth a try.
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