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The Bus Stop

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Gifford, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland

Eco bus (four person) with wood-fired hot tub at The Bus Stop
Luxury glamping bus (two person) interior at The Bus Stop
Eco bus wood-fired hot tubs with Lammermuir Hills views and seating
Eco bus (four person) with decking, outdoor furniture, and a hot tub
Eco bus (two person) with decking, outdoor furniture, and a hot tub
Eco bus (two person) in a secluded area at The Bus Stop
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 (four person) at The Bus Stop
Eco bus living area with a log stove and sofa
Eco bus (four person) interior with a log stove and sofa
Eco bus (four person) twin beds with bedding provided
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) fire pit with logs for seating
Eco bus (six person) interior bus seating
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) kitchen area with hobs, kettles, and pans
Eco bus drivers seat at The Bus Stop
Luxury glamping bus (two person) with a fence, decking, hot tub, and seating
Luxury glamping bus (two person) living area with a log stove, sofa, and kitchen
Luxury glamping bus (two person) ensuite with a rainfall shower and toiletries
Luxury glamping bus (two person) bedroom with a king size bed and bedding
Luxury glamping bus (four person) interior with bunk beds
Luxury glamping bus (four person) living area with a sofa and log burner
Luxury glamping bus (four person) king size bed with bedding provided
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) dining area
Luxury glamping bus (six person) king size bed
Luxury glamping bus (six person) bunk beds with bedding provided
Luxury glamping bus (six person) views from the kitchen area
Luxury glamping bus (six person) ensuite with a rainfall shower and toiletries
Communal toilet and shower blocks at The Bus Stop
The Bus Stop site shop stocking milk, eggs, and other essentials
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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

Overall runner up of Most Unique Site in our 2024 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

The unique accommodation will ensure you have a great tale to tell! Each static bus has its own private garden area, ensuring you will have a peaceful stay, and it's all within 30 minutes of Edinburgh. Guests can easily pop out and visit the city for the day, but also escape the hustle and bustle of city life back at base. Eco buses offer an exciting alternative to camping and give you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors without the hassle of setting up a tent! The six eco buses sleep two, four or six, each with a wood-burning stove, fire pit/BBQ and private hot tub. This will be a holiday you will never forget. The fun of sleeping in a magical bus is not to be missed! Your glamping spot will be kitted out with comfy beds, sofas and more. No doubt kids (and big kids) will be irresistibly drawn to the driver's seat for a fantasy ride. Staying in an eco bus provides a proper back-to-nature break as the buses have no power, are lit with the gentle glow of lantern lighting, and have private eco loos nearby. If you're looking for a touch of glam, choose one of the three luxury buses sleeping two, four or six. The handcrafted interior will be fitted with a king-size bed and bunk beds for the extra guests (bedding and towels are included). Plus, your bus haven will have its own kitchen, complete with a hob, oven, kettle, toaster and a fridge/freezer. A log stove will keep you toasty, and there's a fabulous ensuite with a rainfall shower head and luxury toiletries for that hotel room feel. Free WiFi is provided in the luxury buses too. Outside your luxury glamping spot, there's a spacious private lawn with seating and your own wood fired hot tub, plus space for that essential campfire for nights under the starlit sky. Four-legged friends are welcome to join you for your glamping getaway, with up to two allowed in each bus.

"Good value for money, lovely people, beautiful location, and 10/10 accommodation."

Linda W

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

Arlene M

"Our whole family group gave The Bus Stop 10/10 ... Loads of space for the kids to play"

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

The Eco Buses are open from the end of March until October, and the Luxury Glamping Buses are open all year.

Most Unique SiteBest Glamping SiteVisit Scotland (5 Star)

Facilities and amenities

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

Fishing

Glamping

Hot tubs

Open year round

Peaceful

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.

Fishing is available in a small and remote pond onsite. A farm larder is also provided, stocking essentials like milk and eggs alongside wine, beers and tasty ice creams, with home produce and fresh baked items. There's space to store bikes and a drying area too.

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.

A note from the site themselves...

Our recycled and hand-crafted units are located on a working farm where guests can enjoy stunning views of the Lammermuir Hills, in the stunning East Lothian countryside. Our main goal is to provide you with an unhurried pace of life and a hearty Scottish welcome

You will be staying on our working arable farm, and during your stay, you will be able to witness the day-to-day running of our farm. The farm is home to alpacas, horses, sheep and chickens, so there are also plenty of great photo opportunities and friendly animals for you to meet!

The Bus Stop is ideal for...

Couples
Large same-sex groups
Older children (13+)
Peace and quiet
Young children

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 drivers seat at The Bus Stop
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) at The Bus Stop
Eco bus (four person) twin beds with bedding provided
Eco bus (four person) interior with a log stove and sofa
Eco bus living area 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) living area with a log stove, sofa, and kitchen
Luxury glamping bus (two person) ensuite with a rainfall shower and toiletries

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) interior with bunk beds
Luxury glamping bus (four person) living area with a sofa and log burner

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) views from the kitchen area
Luxury glamping bus (six person) ensuite with a rainfall shower and toiletries

Luxury Glamping Bus (Six Person)

Max 6 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.

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Fantastic stay at The Bus Stop

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Linda W

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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

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Linda W

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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???

Fab place to stay

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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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Site rules

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.
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.
Yes, BBQs and campfires are allowed at The Bus Stop as long as they are raised off the ground.
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.
Yes, The Bus Stop operates a quiet policy after 9pm.

Pitches

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

Facilities

Yes, all of the luxury buses have access to free WiFi at The Bus Stop.
Yes, The Bus Stop has a farm larder which stocks all of the essentials, plus alcohol and some tasty homemade treats.
Yes, guests can fish in the small onsite pond 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.
No, The Bus Stop does not have EV charging, but there is a Chargeplace Scotland Charging Station in Haddington, a 15 minute drive away.
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.
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

Yes, JT Taxis can be contacted at 01620 828584 located ten minutes away from The Bus Stop.
Bolton Muir Wood is the nearest bus stop, a 15 minute walk from The Bus Stop site.

What's nearby

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

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! Or, if a spot of fishing is your game, you'll find opportunities for that in the onsite pond.

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:

  • Fort Douglas Adventure Park (25 minutes)
  • Scottish Seabird Centre (30 minutes)
  • Holyrood Park (30 minutes)
  • The Royal Yacht Britannia (40 minutes)
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (45 minutes)
The listing for The Bus Stop was last updated on October 23rd, 2025 at 12:16 AM

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