Firefly

Description of Beds: Firefly’s ultra-comfortable bed is wider than a king-sized bed, but not as long. This makes it ideal for 2 adults to sleep in, and you could easily fit a child for a three-in-the-bed adventure! The 168cm-wide bed pulls out and assembles (with the help of a memory foam, custom-cut block) to a full length of 175cm. The overhang out into the main living space means you won’t sleep with your toes crumpled up against a wall - just ask the 6”5 climber who traipsed all over Scotland in this van! The chunky, comfy mattress will tempt you back at the end of a day spent enjoying the outdoors. Better yet, there’ll be no waking up with bad sofa cushion back pain in the morning! Please note bedding is included, so you don't have to bring any of your own. Description of Seating: The cab has three seats in the front (including driver), all with three-point belts and headrests. Both passenger seats can fit a children’s car seat or booster seat, secured using the seatbelt, as there is only an airbag on the driver’s seat. Description of Electrical Setup: Firefly uses a 170W solar panel to power its appliances, including a fridge and overhead lighting above the hobs and bed. The solar panel connects to a leisure battery. To charge your phone or other devices, there is a four-plug extension cord connected to the inverter under the front passenger seats. The fairy lights run off either 3 AA batteries (included) or USB power, so can be run on a power pack, too. About the area: Firefly lives on a peaceful street in Haslemere, Surrey (less then an hour train from Waterloo Station, London). The South Downs National Park is on our doorstep, where you’ll find beautiful hilly walks a-plenty, extensive woodlands, country pubs, and picturesque villages to explore. The South coast is less than an hour away - you could be eating fish and chips on the beach in no time, or grab your board to enjoy the perfect surf set-up! The whole area is a patchwork of sweeping commons, Aonbs and Sssis (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Sites of Special Scientific Interest). The Surrey Hills are on our doorstep, and Chichester Harbour, the North Wessex Downs, Kent Downs, High Weald and even the Isle of Wight are all within easy reach. Parking: If you’re driving, you can leave your car safely on our quiet street. If you’re travelling by train, head to Haslemere station (not Hazelmere!) and walk 15 mins to our door or we can pick you up. Cooking Equipment: Firefly’s kitchen is well-equipped for your cooking needs - the brand new cooker has two gas hobs, oven, and grill. Pots, pans, chopping boards, knives, and roasting tins are all included, as is the iconic copper kettle. Once you’re ready to eat, there are enough plates, bowls, cutlery, and mugs for 4. Washing up is easy in the beautiful copper sink, the foot pump gives a good flow from the tap, and we always have washing up liquid, sponges, and Marigolds to hand! Water and Sanitation: There is a glass demijohn to store drinking water. You can use this to decant into cups or fill up your water bottles for the day. Water for the sink is pumped from a 25-litre tank via a foot pedal. There is no toilet, but there is a portable pee bottle for emergencies or a middle-of-the-night wee! There is a trowel, too, but no shower. Audio Equipment: We have a brand new speaker system, complete with booming subwoofer, so you can connect your phone and DJ your way through your adventure. There’s also a radio and CD player. Type of Heating: Firefly has a gorgeous wood burner. We provide matches, firelighters, kindling, wood, and a billhook to break down logs. Let us know if you’re unsure about building fires and we can show you how it’s done! Conversion Story: Firefly was converted into the beautiful home it is today by a Glastonbury carpenter. Thanks to his careful craftsmanship, Firefly is full of beautiful and quirky wooden features, including the live edge along the kitchen counter and the nifty shoe compartment. We met Firefly on a chilly December night in 2021 on the North Devon coast and fell in love. We love to seek out new spots and explore the great outdoors with our toddler.