Unique campervan ticks all the boxes for luxurious Scots road trip – it's a must for horse lovers
ON THE HOOF Unique campervan ticks all the boxes for luxurious Scots road trip – it's a must for horse lovers
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ROAD trips just became a little more lux, thanks to this unusual campervan?
Duckie is a lovingly converted horse box, kitted out with a host of modern features - from a waterfall shower and gas hob to a hidden telly.
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The converted horsebox even has it's own little patio to take in the views
And just when you think you've seen it all, it offers something totally unexpected - a patio, perfect for soaking up the summer sun and taking in scenic views where ever you may be.
The horse-box-cum-campervan has just been unveiled by Camplify UK and is available for hire now.
Far from an ordinary ride, it offers adventure-seekers the opportunity to embrace the great outdoors in complete luxury, in this unique camper full of character.
Based in Dunkeld, Perthshire Duckie has been completely transformed into a glamping paradise that blends the necessities of life on the road with a host of modern luxuries.
Perfect for a couple, the van has been completed in a neutral tones inside and out.
The extensive refurb saw the installation of a hot waterfall shower, perfect for refreshing starts to the day or easing aching muscles after outdoor adventures.
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Duckie has a very wlecome waterfall shower
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The kitchen area has hob and oven and plenty of space for dining
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Eat round the dining table before relaxing on the sofa in from of the TV
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The double bed has a comfy memory foam mattress for a great night's sleep
The small kitchen come is perfect for self-catering on the road, thanks to gas hob and oven, working sink, plenty of cupboard space to store the necessities and worktop to prepare meals.
There's even a clever table to dine at and a sofa for nights in watching the hidden TV that magically emerges from a sideboard.
As the day winds down its retractable balcony will be the perfect spot to take in the scenery, thanks to the supplied table and chairs, which fit snugly inside the van when driving.
And as darkness descends, the double bed – kitted out with a comfy memory foam mattress – beckons for a good night's sleep.
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Duckie is available for hire through Camplify UK, one of the largest campervan and motorhome sharing communities globally.
Sleeping two and pet friendly, she is costs from £100 a day.
Dunkeld is the perfect starting point for any road trip in Scotland as Perthshire is widely known as the 'gateway' to the Highlands.
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Duckie can be picked up from the village of Dunkeld in Perthshire
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Kylesku Bridge along the NC500
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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
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Guests can take advantage of that easy access to take in some of the country's most iconic driving routes including the iconic North Coast 500.
It's also perfect for exploring the newer Heart 200, which is, as the name suggests, a 200-mile long route through the best of Heart of Scotland, covering Perth, Stirling, The Trossachs, Loch Lomond, Blair Atholl and many more popular destinations.
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