Meet Orla – Your Cosy Retreat on Wheels
Orla is a lovingly converted Mercedes Sprinter with bags of character, warmth, and little details that make van life feel easy and enjoyable. She’s fully off-grid, beautifully lined with wood, and centred around a handcrafted river table. There’s reliable Wi-Fi onboard if you need to work on the move, plus touches you won’t find in standard hire vans — hammocks, a projector for cinema nights, and even a pizza oven and BBQ for outdoor cooking.
Perfect for a couple, a solo adventure, or a small family wanting something more personal and soulful than a commercial camper. Pickup or drop off can be arranged from East Grinstead station (50 mins from London Victoria).
*Space to Stretch Out
Orla sleeps 3 very comfortably on a huge bed — super king-sized at its longest (176cm x 200cm). You can sleep lengthways or sideways depending on what suits. The setup easily fits 2 adults and 1 child, or 1 adult and 2 children. One side of the bed is extra long for a taller sleeper, while the other two sections are suited to average height. Small children could even make it work for 4.
There are 3 seatbelts in the van, so she’s set up for 3 travelling passengers.
*Inside the Van
The swivel passenger seat opens up the space, and the handcrafted river table is great for meals, games, or working with a view. Hammocks hang from the ceiling for lounging or reading, and there are strong hooks if you’re travelling with a baby cot. Evenings are magical with fairy lights, cosy throws, and soft rugs — a warm, relaxed atmosphere throughout.
*Cooking & Kitchen
The kitchen is fully set up with a gas oven, two hobs, grill, sink, and a fridge-freezer that works even off-grid. Orla runs on LPG or electric, with solar panels and 2 lithium batteries, so you’re free to park up anywhere. Outside you can cook on the pizza oven or BBQ (available on request), and there are chairs and picnic blankets ready to use.
*A Few Extras Included
Breakfast teas, ground coffee with a cafetière, local jam or honey when available, salt, pepper, oil and herbs. You’ll also find eco washing-up liquid, cloths, sponges, a few games (chess, cards, jigsaws), and a very large bottle of filtered drinking water.
*Other Features
Toilet and hidden hot shower
Full heating and hot water system, insulated for year-round use
High-quality Wi-Fi available (£5/day if requested)
Regular plug sockets + USB charging
Plenty of storage, tinted windows, and blackouts/curtains throughout
Lockbox compartment for valuables
2 ceiling hammocks (loved by kids and adults alike)
If you’re looking for something with soul — something handcrafted, thoughtful, quirky and cosy — Orla’s ready when you are.
Alexandra
Stephanie
Glenn
