Vintage caravans have been making a comeback in recent years and are being used across the country for holidaying, housing businesses, and now as mobile beach huts. Scott Tibble is making caravanning cool with his revamped 1960s ‘vans, each with an individual design and personality.
The Beach Hut Caravan Company was the idea of seaside lover Scott to fill the middle ground between caravans and campervans and the traditional beach hut.
After spotting a “rather sad looking caravan” being used to hold hay for a horse in a field he passed, the idea of beach hut caravans was born.
“I loved the shape of these beautiful vintage vans” said Scott, “I thought why not make the beach hut mobile again for all.”
Click here to see photos of the renovated Beach Hut Caravans
Scott has always loved beach huts but put off by the price and the fact that many cannot be slept in led him to make the beach hut mobile again and give people the chance to enjoy the coast wherever.
Beach Huts actually began their lives as mobile units, back in the more modest Victorian era when it was standard beach-side etiquette and a firm favourite of Queen Victoria.
But as time moved forward they became the static multicoloured huts we have all become familiar with. Scott’s new take on the original beach huts are bringing the coast to you, rather than the other way round.
A personal touch
Since 2011, Scott and his small team of experts have been turning 1960s caravans into the perfect spaces for a relaxed holiday, mobile office, home extension, shop front and even artist studio.
Salcombe in Devon is the home of this sea-themed business and the stunning coast line is obviously the main inspiration behind Scott’s designs and his original motivation for the business.
Each caravan is lovingly restored by Scott himself and he is happy to commission personal colour choices if the nautical blue theme isn’t for you. Each one is a bespoke unit, with electrics, cooking facilities and new deck chairs to create the perfect beach hut feel.
Scott uses recycled pine, replaces tired features and upholstery, gives them a fresh paint and then adds kitsch accessories to give these caravans a new lease of life. All the caravans get their own name, making them totally unique and ensuring each one has its own personality.
A seaside spot for all
Scott admits it is hard work but is certain it is worth it – the company have had clients from across the UK, Ireland and Europe and interest from America and Australia.
They offer delivery all over the UK if you are unable to tow it yourself, and if storage is limited they can even provide a dry and secure space in sunny Salcombe until you’re ready to holiday, work, get creative or simply enjoy some extra space.
Scott’s hope is that the space he creates can be taken by anyone and used however fits their particular lifestyle best. These huts can bring a little bit of the seaside to any home, business or holiday.
These nautical beauties can sleep 2 to 4 people, and prices start from £5,950. Contact Scott Tibble for more information on creating your very own Devon bolthole: info@thebeachhutcaravancompany.com
