1955 OVERLANDER AIRSTREAM
Walt
Sleeps 4
Entire caravan
Full-size fridge & gas cooker
BBQ & fire pit
Bed linen & towels provided
Private shower
Welcome to Walt – our fabulous 1955 Overlander Airstream, a rare family-friendly 1950’s vintage Airstream bursting with original features!
In 1955 Walt Disney’s new theme park, named ‘Disneyland,’ opened to the public in California. Walter Elias Disney was so much more than a film and TV producer, he was a pioneer of the American animation industry whose creations continue to bring joy to children all over the world today.
This classic Airstream is as charming as Disney’s cartoons with a warm and quirky persona. This caravan has been well preserved and boasts original rich mahogany cabinetry and superb aluminium coachwork.
Walt contains two single beds and a fold-out double in the living area. A good-size kitchen space with full-size gas cooker, full-size fridge and individual freezer compartment. You’ll also discover the original double kitchen sink, bathroom sink plus numerous other quirks. Dividers section off each area for privacy.
1955 was the first year the ‘Overlander’ name shows up and is used to describe a non-customisable version of the 26′ Cruiser designed for off-road camping and travel. Walt is therefore one of the first-ever manufactured Overlander models from Airstream, you will be staying in a genuine piece of history!
This airstream provides the ideal throwback to traditional family fun where picture-perfect childhood memories were guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Booking information
- Prices from £98 per night mid season / £128 high season
- Based on 2 people sharing
- Kids aged 17 or under go free
- Minimum 2-night stay with the exception of Special Event rates
- Additional adults (18+) up to the maximum occupancy only £10 per person per night
- Lock in your booking now at the lowest possible price with our Super Saver rate!
- Or secure with a single-night deposit
- All bookings are covered by our Covid refund guarantee
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Double sofa bed
Single beds
Guests
Onboard
- Fully equipped micro kitchen; cutlery, crockery, utensils, teapot & cafetiere
- Whistling kettle
- Cooking amenities such as pots & pans
- Toaster
- 3-ring gas hob
- Mini oven with grill
- Full-size fridge with separate freezer
- Double kitchen sink
- All bedding, linen, towels & tea towels
- Electrical supply is 110V with original American plug sockets. All appliances are American (including hairdryers). We will supply you with a travel plug for your phone, laptop etc. Some high-wattage items cannot be used directly – hair straighteners for example; however we can provide alternative power supply solutions for these if necessary
- Gas water heater
- Bedroom area separated by dividers contains two single beds
- Fold-out double sofa bed in the lounge/living area
- Private hot shower
- Bathroom sink
- Toiletries
- Electrical fan heater
- Ample storage space via wardrobe, cupboards & draws
- Travel hairdryer
- Torch
- Retro radio/CD player
- Selection of retro board games
- Local guidebooks
- Washing-up liquid, dishcloth, sponge, cleaning products
- Welcome pack: tea, coffee, sugar & milk plus American cookies
Outside your Airstream
- Incredible countryside views
- Picnic bench
- Parasol
- Classic deckchairs
- BBQ
- Firepit (logs available to buy on-site)
- Bird song & the whistle of the passing steam train
- Friendly farm cattle grazing in the nearby field
- All manner of wildlife; Isle of Wight red squirrels, pheasants, rabbits, woodpeckers & more!
Shared facilities
- We have a newly refurbished heated toilet block containing separate ladies and gents facilities with extra showers conveniently located on-site, just a short distance from your accommodation. These facilities are thoroughly cleaned routinely by our dedicated team
- Car Park - a private car park area is provided just a few metres from your accommodation
ON EITHER SIDE OF THE ATLANTIC
Let’s turn back the clock to 1955…
In the USA
The film ‘Blackboard Jungle’ premieres, featuring the famous song ‘Rock Around the Clock‘ by Bill Haley & His Comets. Teenagers jump from their seats to dance to the song. On July 9 it becomes the first Rock & Roll single to reach Number One on the U.S. charts
Chuck Berry records his first single, ‘Maybellene,’ for Chess Records in Chicago
African American rock singer Little Richard records ‘Tutti Frutti’ in New Orleans; it is released in October
‘Lady and the Tramp,’ Walt Disney’s 15th animated feature film, premieres in Chicago. It is the first animated film distributed by Disney’s own Buena Vista Film Distribution and the first filmed in CinemaScope widescreen
Disneyland theme park opens in California, an event broadcast on the ABC television network
‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ airs on the ABC television network
The film ‘Rebel Without a Cause,’ starring James Dean, is released
A young Jim Henson introduces the earliest version of Kermit the Frog in the premiere of his puppet show ‘Sam and Friends,’ on WRC-TV in Washington, D.C.
In Britain
In February the big freeze across Britain results in more than 70 roads being blocked with snow, and in some parts of the country rail services are cancelled for several days. The Royal Air Force works to deliver food and medical supplies to the worst affected areas
The film ‘The Dam Busters’ is released
Stirling Moss becomes the first English winner of the British Grand Prix at Aintree Motor Circuit
The Guinness Book of Records first edition is published
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