# Double-Decker Holiday Homes This Double-Decker Bus Has Been Made Over into a Cozy Country Retreat By David Ingram | Published 2015-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doubledecker-bus References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2015/09/17/34776/betsy-blue-holiday-home-was-once-an-abandoned-double-decker-bus.html) & [pigeondoor](http://www.pigeondoor.com/) Located in the idyllic English countryside, this repurposed double-decker bus has been made over into a comfortable holiday home. The 'Besty Blue' is made from a 1981 'Leyland Atlantean' double-decker bus that was originally bought online by Andrew Powis to take his family on a European road trip. After some years without using the bus for its intended purpose, Powis decided to convert it into a luxurious country retreat with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The heated two-storey bus features three bedrooms on the top floor with the bottom floor also housing a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. An adjacent bathroom with shower and toilet is also included, and finally an outdoor garden and patio space also has a hot tub perfect for relaxing outside and enjoying the beautiful countryside view. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Repurposed Accommodations:** The trend of repurposing unconventional spaces into unique accommodations presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry. - **Luxurious Glamping:** The growing trend of luxurious glamping experiences offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the travel and tourism industry. - **Sustainable Retreats:** The demand for sustainable and eco-friendly holiday homes provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the real estate and green technology industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore disruptive innovation by transforming unconventional spaces into repurposed accommodations. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can embrace disruptive innovation by offering luxurious glamping experiences. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can tap into disruptive innovation by creating sustainable holiday homes that cater to eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Fully-Functioning Camp Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busbox.md) - [Bohemian Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-birdy.md) - [Retro-Style Pop-Up Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-type-holidays.md) - [Bunker-Converted Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corstorphine-wright.md) - [Transforming Off-Grid Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanspeed-evergreen-dream-2.md) - [Curvaceously Classy Campervans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-campervan.md) - [Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle.md) - [Duplex Camper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanlife-camper.md) - [Hotel Room Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-x-belmond-vision-pullman-express.md)