So much space - so many lovely views!
Fabulous working station!  With plug underneath table to charge laptop

Hoots

King-Size Comfort & Panoramic Views – Off-Grid Bliss

Lucinda
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Listed since: Jul 2021 | 3+ years

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Mayfield
3 Belted seats
Sleeps 2 Adults
Sleeps 0 Children
It's near impossible not to have a hoot in Hoots! This lovingly converted 2 berth campervan has been fully kitted out by the team at Slow Road Campers with a number of high spec features to keep you comfortable through the summer and winter months. It's sleek white-washed design has been complimented with a calming shade of royal blue to create a romantic and relaxing atmosphere. The attention to detail is to be highly admired with a number of thoughtful touches throughout including a hanging fruit & vegetable holder, matching soft furnishings and hanging plants.

Stick the kettle on and enjoy breakfast in your very own king size bed, which is entirely fixed, allowing you to spend less time faffing and more time adventuring. Leave nothing to be desired in Hoots's spacious and adaptable kitchen which has been equipped with a 2 ring gas hob, abundance of food storage and refrigerator to keep your ingredients fresh and drinks cold. Serve up panoramic views with dinner; with Hoots's many windows, you can dine inside or out, rain or shine!

Hoots is the definition of 'off-grid ready' with solar power, a comprehensive heating and cooling system and toilet. There is also an outside shower, allowing you to be at one with nature in the best possible way!

Please note: Hoots is not a child-friendly campervan, as Hoots' owner has designed Hoots for adult customers only.

Essential Information

air conditioner
bike rack
ceiling fan
dining table
extra storage
festival friendly
heater
inverter
kitchen sink
outside shower
radio
refrigerator
solar
toilet
Not pet friendly
6ft+ Bed
Fixed Bed
Internal Bike Storage
Parking Space
Sat Nav
Reverse Sensors
Reverse Camera
Waste Tank: 25 litres
Slide Out Sections: 2
Water Tank: 100 litres
No EU Travel Allowed

Vehicle Spec

  • Vehicle Type: Campervan
  • Make: Volkswagen
  • Model: Crafter
  • Year: 2016
  • Vehicle Length: 6.9 metres
  • Max Laden Weight (MAM): 3500 kg
  • Payload: 280 kg
  • Transmission: manual
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Registration: emailed when you book

Insurance & Drivers

To be insured to drive this campervan you must be at least 23 years old and must have held a driving licence for more than 2 years.

Licences accepted:

GroupCountryAccepted?
Group 1UK
Group 2EU / Australia / New Zealand
Group 3USA / Canada / South Africa
Group 4Rest of WorldGet in touch

Additionally, drivers should not have had their licence suspended for any period within the last 3 years, not been involved in more than one fault incident in the last 3 years, have no more than 2 convictions in total and no convictions of more than 3 points. If you're over the age of 75 please get in touch.

About the Campervan

Description of Beds: Fixed king size bed (195cm long x 150cm wide) with side extension pods (for tall adventurers!) with a high end, deep memory foam mattress. Description of Seating: Hoots has 3 belted seats, (with headrests) including double passenger bench swivel seat. Local Area: Hoots lives on a farm in a beautiful, rural, unspoilt area of East Sussex, near the charming village of Mayfield in the heart of the High Weald Area. We are only just over an hour away from London, South Downs, Eastbourne, Hastings, Brighton, Ashford Int'l Railway Station - so very accessible. Parking: We live in a rural area and have plenty of space! You are very welcome to park your vehicle a mile off the main road, next to our house! Cooking Equipment: Hoots will facilitate the cooking up of a feast! Equipment includes: 2 x knives | 2 x forks | 2 x dessert spoons | 2 x teaspoons | 2 x large plates | 2 x smaller plates | 2 x bowls | 2 x mugs | 2 x wine glasses | 2 x beakers | spatula | scissors | whisk | wooden spoon | can opener | bottle opener | bread knife | garlic crusher | cooking knife | salad bowl | salad servers | egg cups | chopping board | placemats & coasters | coffee machine | measuring jug | frying pan | colander | ridgemonkey | cheesegrater | variety of dishes | saucepans | kettle | toast rack (for toasting over the hob) | washing up bowl (with cloths, dish rack, washing up liquid, soap etc.) | tea | coffee | sugar & salt. Hoots also has an efficient "dust buster" that will easily clear up any mess! Water Facilities: Hoots has a huge 105L freshwater tank in the under bed garage, giving 
plenty of capacity to enjoy hot showers on the road. With a quick 2 minute set up, you'll have the rear door to door shower curtain up and ready to enjoy a piping hot & private al fresco shower! Electrics: Hoots has a fully off-grid electrical system with a 110Ah lithium battery bank, topped up by a powerful 340W solar panel as well as a DC to DC charger, givingyou the capacity to remain off the grid indefinitely! The system has a 2000W inverter with one single (kitchen) and one double (sitting area) outlet to power your laptop/blender/whatever - along with quick charge USB charging conveniently positioned next to the bed. Audio Equipment: Hoots has been fitted with a top-of-the-line Alpine Halo display. To use, simply plug your phone into the dash USB and activate Android Auto/Apple Carplay on your device - from there everything on your phone can be displayed & used through the 9" floating display! Sat Nav, Spotify (tunes for cruising!) and hands-free calls & messaging giving you effortless entertainment on the road... Storage: Offering huge storage flexibility, the massive pull out gear drawer can happily accommodate all of your toys. With 2 heavy duty adjustable bike fork mounts - it is designed specifically to easily & safely transport your valuable bikes + all your cycling gear. No need to worry about leaving your pride & joy outside the van for transport & storage - everything can now live inside the van, under the bed! Heating: For your comfort, Hoots has a Truma Combi LPG heater & hot water boiler - giving instant heat for those chilly days, with a number of outlets around the van to heat the space quickly & efficiently. The digital control panel makes using the Truma simple - giving options for a timer function (wake up to a toasty warm van!) and thermostatic control. This works perfectly in combination with the Maxxfan Deluxe, giving total temperature control in the van to heat and to cool. Extra Information: There is a huge Dometic rooflight positioned directly above the comfy king sized bed, you can take full advantage of those clear nights, without even getting out of bed! The rooflight has 3 opening positions for ventilation - as well as a fly screen & insulated blackout blind. Conversion Story: Hoots has had an easy life as a long wheel base, has low miles, FSH and was perfect to convert. It had an extremely high spec for conversion and includes cruise control, reversing camera & parking sensors. It is fantastic to drive. The van was converted in the knowledge that it was to be used in all weathers 12 months a year - it is equally comfortable in the heat of the summer or in the more chillier, winter months. It has been hand painted in fresh blue and white colours, and is extremely light, airy, spacious and the owl theme is reflected throughout the van. You can dine in style either inside or out. With a powerful solar panel on its roof, Hoots will never need to be "hooked up" for power, it is totally self-sufficient, giving you masses of freedom. The purpose built heavy duty drawer in the garage area means that Hoots is the perfect van to take on cycling adventures, or indeed any adventures big or small. It has been designed for pure comfort on and off the road for the novice adventurer or the more experienced - it is top end, very well maintained & equipped and is super cool! Warning: The payload of this vehicle is 280kg. This is below the Quirky Campers recommended payload of 370kg for a vehicle with 3 belted seats. Drivers need to be aware that the total weight of driver, passengers and baggage must be below 280kg to keep the vehicle within its legal Max Allowed Mass (MAM) of 3500kg

About the Owner

Lucinda

Hosted by Lucinda

Hi! I am the proud owner of the wonderful owl themed Hoots campervan! This is the ultimate, spacious, comfortable home on wheels. It is super easy to drive/live-in - we have had many adventures far and wide (or just in a neighbour's field) and love it when others are also able to experience the excitement and comfort that Hoots offers.

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Listed since: Jul 2021 | 3+ years

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Note: Campervan Hire prices are per 24 hours. The default pick up and drop off time is 2pm. If you request a pick up or drop off outside of this, the owner will quote you for the additional time. Typically this is £12.50 per additional hour.

Reviews

5.0 (5)
5.0
We had an amazing 3 day trip with Bertie! 3rd time using quirky, 1st van with a shower- would highly recommend the option of a warm shower in the evening which Bertie provided. Ash and Rachel were so helpful and accommodating and went above and beyond to answer any questions we had about the systems while on the trip. The bed was so comfortable and the van had plenty of room for the two of us, with loads of storage room that allowed to unpack our stuff and really settle in for the weekend. Despite her size, Bertie was a dream to drive and we were able to cruise around the Welsh country lanes keeping ourselves off the beaten track for a true weekend escape We highly recommend and if we hadn’t caught the bug and bought our own van since the trip we would definitely be choosing Bertie again!! Thanks again Ash and Rachel 🚐
March 2025
Harry & Anna