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The idea of a camping holiday in Devon and Cornwall appeals to young and old and what better way to do it than in the iconic Volkswagen Campervan.

Enjoy the freedom of pootling along at your own pace, discovering the hidden corners of the glorious West Country. Explore the beaches and secret coves that are tucked away in deepest darkest Cornwall or pull on your boots and go for a stomp in the magnificent Dartmoor National Park in the middle of Devon or Exmoor National Park straddling north Devon and Somerset.

Whatever floats your boat, the camper van holiday adventure is in your hands. Whether you are a thrill seeker or would prefer to stick the kettle on and read the paper, our Classic Vans will make sure you do it in style!

At Classic Campervan Hire we aim to give you a holiday to remember in one of our restored vehicles. This work is undertaken in our own workshops by Dubmonkeys, an associate company. Dubmonkeys has acquired a reputation for the quality of work done and has won awards at numerous VW Festivals and Shows for Best original Bay window, Best Splitty, Best Beetle and Best Beach Buggy.

Take a look at our Classic Campervans and you can either book on the site or give us a call to discuss your requirements. We have linked with The Camping and Caravanning Club to give you discount rates at their sites which may help in planning your summer holiday or weekend break.

Some of the people who hire our Bays or Splitty have either owned one previously, were brought up with one or are thinking of buying one. Others just want to experience whatever it is that so many others see in this classic vehicle. Maybe this is because during the hippie era in the United States, the Bus became a major counterculture symbol. The van could carry a number of people plus camping gear and cooking supplies, extra clothing, do-it-yourself carpenter's tools, etc. As a statement, its boxy, utilitarian shape made the Splitty or Bay everything the American cars of the day were not. Used models were incredibly cheap to buy — many were hand-painted (a predecessor of the modern-day art car). Some Bus enthusiasts, especially the antiwar activists, would replace the VW logo with a painted peace symbol up front. Since that time, however, the original 1950–1967 Split Screen Kombi has become a highly sought after collector's item. Think how many adverts have featured a Campervan in one way or another. One was even seen in “I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here”, albeit in a sorry state.