Located in a remote corner of the Lake District, this old school bus is a unique staycation with all the modcons.
Most people dream of driving an old school bus converted for modern use, or a vintage VW campervan- but there never seem to be opportunities to use both at the same time.
Sleeping up to two guests at a time, this staycation is about to change that as the concept relies entirely on a bus and campervan, each stacked on top of each other.
This old school bus has a rich history of travelling around America before making its way over to the Lake District, and these travel influences are injected into every corner of the staycation.
Inside, you'll find a cosy sofa along with a snug dining table and all the cooking appliances you'll need for a short stay. Guests can take a seat in the drivers or passengers side and daydream about road trips in faraway destinations before making the most of the al fresco dining options.
The rest of the space takes advantage of the setting too, with seating and a fire-bowl positioned for sunset drinks in front of an amazing landscape and even views from the private wood-fired hot tub.
Whether it's snuggling up by the wood-burner during the autumn and winter months or cooking over fire in the summer, Hinterlandes has everything covered for year-round indoor-outdoor living.
Upstairs, in the campervan, guests will find their sleeping quarters. The roof has been raised to take full advantage of the space, and brings mesmerising views of Hinterlandes' Lake District with it.
The owners recommend stocking up at the stops before arrival or during your stay, as there's nothing but idyllic countryside for miles around- perfect for afternoon walks, but makes trips for some milk rather long and laborious.
Well-known UK bowling activity bar Lane7 is set to open its first-ever location in Leeds in 2025.
The bowling alley and entertainment specialists already have a site in Sheffield, and another site is coming to York very soon, making Leeds the third venue in the region.
Set to pop up in the city centre, they'll be opening just down the road from popular adult playground and competitor, Roxy Ball Room - more specifically their Roxy Lanes site.
Lane7 Leeds will take over the former Wilko shop on Albion Street, which closed following the franchise's widespread financial struggles back in 2023.
The lot has been vacant ever since and now a poster plastered in the window has revealed the company's intentions another Yorkshire outpost.
With 18 locations already up and running in the UK, the Leeds bowling alley along with plans to open in Northern Ireland and Wales will see them surpass 20 different sites.
Started in Newcastle back in 2013, in just over a decade the bowling and activity bar has managed to carve a strong following in an already saturated corner of the hospitality and entertainment sector.
Like Roxys, Lane7 also offers other games like mini golf, ping pong and pool, arcade machines and more, not to mention plenty of food and drink offerings.
Most notably, each venue works with local chefs to create unique menus for each city rather than a strictly standardised offering across the board.
For instance, our friends over at The Manc are treated to the equally popular chain Fat Hippo as the in-house vendors.
The dirty burger connoisseurs also have a restaurant here in Leeds, so maybe we'll see them appear at this new Lane7 too, but we'll leave the fun of guessing what else it could be up to you.
Although there is still very little information on an exact opening date, we think we can safely expect Lane7 Leeds to arrive sometime in 2025. We'll keep you posted.
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Property
Planning permission submitted for new residential development with 384 flats near Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
A planning application has been submitted to build a new 'car free' multi-storey residential development with 384 build to rent homes.
Designed by architects Woods Bagot, the proposed development would feature a host of green spaces and commercial units just off Armley Road near Leeds city centre.
The new urban community would be designed around the "principles of sustainability and placemaking".
The applicant describes the exciting project as a "car free development" with "green spaces to be enjoyed by its residents and the community as a whole".
Image: Woods Bagot / Leeds City Council
If approved, the development would create a whopping 384 new build to rent flats with on-site management and "high quality" amenities.
The apartment block would consist of a mix of 199 one-bedroom, 139 two-bedroom and 46 three-bedroom flats, along with rooftop terraces for residents and ground floor amenity spaces across three blocks.
Externally, there would be 29,000 sq ft of landscaped areas and a residents’ terrace of 5,700 sq ft.
Image: Woods Bagot / Leeds City Council
It is part of a wider plan to regenerate the area, with plans also to redevelop the vacant land on the southwest side of Armley Road at the junction with Wellington Road.
The site is subject to a previously approved outline planning consent originally submitted to Leeds City Council back in February 2021.
Leeds City Council’s planning committee has scheduled consultation for Monday 26 August, with any comments on the plans to be submitted by Monday 2 September.
Sophie Smith -
20th September 2023 
