Hop on board for a unique glamping getaway in one of these beautifully refurbished buses, just 30 minutes from Edinburgh. The site's range of eco and luxury buses sleep between two and six, where you will be spoilt with stunning panoramic views of the Lammermuir Hills, a hot tub and a roaring campfire for nights under the stars. Dogs are welcome too, so bring your four-legged friends along to enjoy this stunning site located on a working farm.

Why choose The Bus Stop

Winner of Best Glamping Site Scotland in our 2025 Camping and Glamping Awards

Unique glamping in converted buses with cosy beds, luxury finishes and private hot tubs!

Within 30 minutes of Edinburgh, the coast and the National Museum Of Flight - perfect for days out

Great onsite facilities including a social space with games, a fishing pond and a farm larder

About the site

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with our unique accommodations that guarantee incredible stories to share! Each of our charming static buses features its own private garden, providing the perfect backdrop for a tranquil escape—all just 30 minutes from the vibrant city of Edinburgh. You could choose to venture into the city for daytime adventures and then retreat to your serene oasis at The Bus Stop away from the hustle and bustle. Our eco buses are a thrilling alternative to traditional camping, allowing you to bask in the beauty of the outdoors without the hassle of pitches and poles! Accommodating two, four, or six guests, each eco bus comes with a cozy wood-burning stove, a fire pit/BBQ for your grill nights, and even a private hot tub. This is the kind of holiday experience that lingers in your memory long after you've left. Just imagine the joy of spending the night in a magical bus! Your glamping experience will be enhanced with comfortable beds and inviting sofas. Kids (and the young at heart) will be irresistibly attracted to the driver's seat, ready to embark on a fantastical journey. With no electricity in the eco buses, the gentle glow of lanterns will illuminate your nights, while private eco loos conveniently nearby maintaining the back-to-nature charm. If you crave a bit of glamour, opt for one of our three luxury buses, which can host two, four, or six guests. Each handcrafted interior boasts a king-size bed and bunk beds for any extra companions (with bedding and towels provided). Your luxurious retreat also includes a full kitchen equipped with a hob, oven, kettle, toaster, and a fridge/freezer. Stay warm and cozy with the log burning stove and enjoy a fabulous ensuite featuring a rainfall shower head, plush dressing gowns, and luxurious toiletries that give you that pampered hotel feel. Plus, enjoy complimentary WiFi in your luxury bus! Step outside your elegant glamping haven to a spacious private lawn complete with seating, your own wood-fired hot tub, and a dedicated area for that essential campfire under the twinkling stars. Don't worry about leaving your furry friends behind; dogs are welcome, with up to two allowed in each bus.

The Eco Buses are open from March 27th until October 20th, and the Luxury Glamping Buses are open all year. Stay from £120/night for 2 people (2-night minimum).

"Comfy, clean, quirky and very relaxing"

Janice B

"A great site and an amazing idea! ... Great seeing all the animals and getting to feed them"

Arlene M

"The accommodation was different to anywhere we've stayed before and had everything we needed"

Maureen M

"Great location, friendly hosts and everything possible thought of"

Alison C

"Had such an amazing experience and couldn't fault a thing"

Samantha B

What facilities are at The Bus Stop?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Fires allowed

Fridge

Glamping

Hot tubs

Near beach

Open year round

Peaceful

Wash up area

The luxury buses have their own private ensuite kitchen and bathroom facilities with a toilet, rainfall shower, dressing gowns, and toiletries. Guests in the eco buses will have access to a shared bathroom block with toilets and showers. Private wood-fired hot tubs are provided for all buses.

The kitchen bus, also known as 'BOB', consists of a fridge, hobs, gas ovens, kettles, and kitchen utensils, a great place for socialising in the warm, cooking, playing board games, and more!

There are bookable activities available onsite, including farm tours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10am. Or, you could even join the pygmy goats for a tea party with a sweet treat and a hot drink from the local bakery.

Gifford is a 25 minute walk from base and offers a lovely play park, alongside the Goblin HA and the Tweedale Arms, which are good restaurants, a newsagent's, cafe and a corner shop.

Great for families

Stay in a quirky converted bus with a decking and a hot tub. Fun bookable activities include farm tours and goat tea parties!

There are 9 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Eco bus (two person) with decking, outdoor furniture, and a hot tub

Eco bus (two person) front view with an outdoor seating area

Eco bus (two person) interior with a king size bed and bedding provided

Eco bus (two person) Lammermuir Hills views from bedroom windows

Eco bus living area with a log stove and sofa

Eco bus (two person) in a secluded area at The Bus Stop

2 x Eco Buses (Two Person)

Max 2 people

Glamping buses with comfy kingsize beds, sofas, fires, plus the feel and fun of a bus. Totally off grid, with romantic lanterns for lighting. Inside is a wood burning stove and outside, a private hot tub. Private compost WC and shared facilities nearby.

Eco bus (four person) with decking, outdoor furniture, and a hot tub

Eco bus (four person) twin beds with bedding provided

Eco bus (four person) interior with a log stove and sofa

2 x Eco Buses (Four Person)

Max 4 people

Glamping buses with kingsize and single beds, sofas, fires, plus the feel and fun of a bus. Totally off grid, with romantic lanterns for lighting. Inside, a wood burning stove and outside a private hot tub. Private compost WC and shared facilities nearby.

Eco bus (six person) with picnic bench and wood-fired hot tub

Eco bus (six person) exterior at The Bus Stop

Eco bus (six person) with four single beds and one king size bed

Eco bus (six person) single beds with bedding provided

Eco bus (six person) interior bus seating

Eco bus (six person) kitchen area with hobs, kettles, and pans

2 x Eco Buses (Six Person)

Max 6 people

Glamping buses with comfy kingsize and single beds, sofas, fires, plus the feel and fun of a bus. Off grid, with romantic lanterns for lighting. Inside, a wood burning stove and outside a private hot tub. Private compost WC and shared facilities nearby.

Luxury glamping bus (two person) with a fence, decking, hot tub, and seating

Luxury glamping bus (two person) interior at The Bus Stop

Luxury glamping bus (two person) bedroom with a king size bed and bedding

Luxury Glamping Bus (Two Person)

Max 2 people

Glamping static bus with a kingsize bed, sofa and a fire, plus the feel and fun of a bus. A well furnished interior offers a kitchen area and inside is a wood burning stove and outside a private hot tub. Ensuite facilities.

Luxury glamping bus (four person) king size bed with bedding provided

Luxury Glamping Bus (Four Person)

Max 4 people

Glamping static bus with a kingsize bed and bunk beds, sofa and a fire, plus the feel and fun of a bus. A well furnished interior offers a kitchen area and inside is a wood burning stove and outside a private hot tub. Ensuite facilities.

Luxury glamping bus (six person) with wood-fired hot tub and outdoor seating

Luxury glamping bus (six person) at night

Luxury glamping bus (six person) king size bed

Luxury glamping bus (six person) bunk beds with bedding provided

Luxury glamping bus (six person) dining area

Luxury Glamping Bus (Six Person)

Max 6 people

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Fantastic stay at The Bus Stop

Recommends site

Linda W

Sep 2025

We booked our stay after watching Scotland’s Greatest Escapes series 2 where The Bus Stop came top of the budget friendly category and runners up overall. We booked the double decker Luxury bus no.3 for 4 x adults and were absolutely delighted. While the attraction for us was the unique & quirky experience, it certainly did not lack in both comfort & style. The ingenuity of the design is amazing with brilliant proportions in all spaces. The finishing is top notch, giving a hotel experience. The privacy of the garden & hot tub with outstanding views of the Lammermuir hills was the cherry on top, watching the deer in the fading afternoon sunlight. We also booked tea & scones with the Pygmy goats as an added extra - what a brilliant experience. Kelly was so welcoming and looked after us so well. The goats were so friendly and were definitely a highlight of our trip. We took the opportunity to investigate the local area during our stay driving 30 mins to Dunbar, visiting the beautiful harbour & town…visiting Drift cafe at Bass Rock for views and The Old Post Office cafe in Tyninghame for lunch. Definitely recommend a visit to this beautiful part of the world & a stay at The Bus Stop at Bankrugg Farm is an absolute must…. good value for money, lovely people, beautiful location & 10/10 accommodation…what’s not to like???

Fantastic stay at The Bus Stop

Recommends site

Linda W

Sep 2025

Fab place to stay

Recommends site

Janice B

Glamping - Eco Buses (Two Person)Aug 2025

What a great find! Stayed in Ecobus 1 for 2 nights - was comfy, clean, quirky and very relaxing. Hot tub was fab, sitting looking at the views with a few cocktails 🍸 was just fantastic. Well organised, good self catering facilities etc. Stayed in August, so high season, but it was sooo quiet and peaceful, with the bus feeling like no-one else could overlook you - a great place, would recommend it!

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Frequently asked questions about The Bus Stop

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What time is check-in and check out at The Bus Stop?

Guests are welcome to check-in between 3pm and 9pm at The Bus Stop. If you are delayed please let the site know. Check out is due by 10am on your final day.

Is The Bus Stop dog-friendly?

Yes, The Bus Stop is dog friendly, allowing up to two per glamping bus, free of charge! Please ensure that dogs are kept on the lead at all times and not left unattended. The site asks that dogs are kept off furniture, beds and blankets.

Does The Bus Stop allow BBQs and campfires?

Yes, BBQs and campfires are allowed at The Bus Stop as long as they are raised off the ground.

Does The Bus Stop allow group bookings?

Yes, The Bus Stop has two buses allowing up to six guests which is great for a group booking. However, the site aims to be peaceful so party bookings are not allowed.

Does The Bus Stop have a quiet time or noise policy?

Yes, The Bus Stop operates a quiet policy after 9pm.

Pitches

Are bedding and towels included at The Bus Stop?

Yes, bedding and towels are provided for all the buses at The Bus Stop.

Facilities

Is there WiFi at The Bus Stop?

Yes, all of the luxury buses have access to free WiFi at The Bus Stop.

Does The Bus Stop have a shop onsite?

Yes, The Bus Stop has a farm larder which stocks all of the essentials, plus alcohol and some tasty homemade treats.

Can I fish in the pond at The Bus Stop?

Yes, guests can fish in the small onsite pond at The Bus Stop.

Is there a restaurant or cafe at The Bus Stop?

No, The Bus Stop does not have a restaurant, but there are multiple restaurants in Haddington, a ten minute drive away.

Does The Bus Stop have electric vehicle charging?

No, The Bus Stop does not have EV charging, but there is a Chargeplace Scotland Charging Station in Haddington, a 15 minute drive away.

Does The Bus Stop offer farm tours?

Yes, The Bus Stop offers farm tours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10am which you can book while onsite. You will be able to help with the animals day-to-day keep and learn about the history of the farm.

Does The Bus Stop have a communal fridge and freezer?

Yes, guests have access to a communal fridge in the 'BOB' kitchen bus. Those staying in the luxury buses have their own ensuite kitchen with a fridge/freezer.

Getting there

Are there any local taxi service companies to The Bus Stop?

Yes, JT Taxis can be contacted at 01620 828584 located ten minutes away from The Bus Stop.

What is the nearest bus stop to The Bus Stop?

Bolton Muir Wood is the nearest bus stop, a 15 minute walk from The Bus Stop site.

What's nearby

What are the nearest public transport links to The Bus Stop?

Bolton Muir Wood bus stop is a 15 minute walk away from The Bus Stop. The nearest train station is Longniddry, a 20 minute drive.

What are the nearest pubs to The Bus Stop?

The Winton is a ten minute drive from The Bus Stop, serving food and drinks. Or, Haddington is a ten minute drive away with plenty more options.

What are the nearest beaches to The Bus Stop?

Seton Sands is the nearest beach, a 20 minute drive from the The Bus Stop.

What walking routes are close to The Bus Stop?

Vogrie Country Park is a 25 minute drive for woodland walks with a play area for little ones. Edinburgh is a 30 minute drive away from The Bus Stop, with Holyrood Park and Portobello Beach for a coastal stroll.

A note from the site themselves...

If you choose our eco buses, enjoy convenient access to a stylish shared bathroom block that includes toilets and refreshing showers. And that's not all—unwind in your own private wood-fired hot tub, available for all guests! Meet 'BOB', our fantastic kitchen bus, where culinary dreams come true! It's stocked with everything you need—fridge, hobs, gas ovens, kettles, and kitchen utensils. Gather around for heartwarming meals, and unforgettable moments in a cozy atmosphere.

The Bus Stop is ideal for...

Couples

Large same-sex groups

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Gifford area

You could be out exploring and enjoying Scotland's natural beauty from the nearby hills, or you might be taking it easy, with a delicious dip in your wood fired hot tub and a glass of bubbly in your hand.

The site offers bookable activities, including a farm tour where you can meet the animals and help with their day-to-day upkeep. Or, have a tea party with the friendly pygmy goats while enjoying a sweet treat from the local bakery.

Take the family for a stroll along the farm's pathways and meet the friendly alpacas and Hebridean sheep - it's part of the fun of staying on a farm!

Being just 30 minutes from Edinburgh, you're also in a prime spot for days out visiting the city. Marvel at the 11th century Edinburgh Castle (45 minutes), wander down the Royal Mile (40 minutes) and enjoy a spot of shopping or cafe hopping, or head to The Edinburgh Dungeon (40 minutes) and learn all about the city's fascinating history.

If you're looking for a day out at the beach, Musselburgh Beach is just half an hour away. The sandy shores and glorious blue waters make it the ideal place for a swim or a walk along the water's edge.

Other nearby attractions include: