Inside Johnny Vegas’ glamping site after ‘hideous and awful’ complaints-Josie Copson-Entertainment – Metro

Johnny Vegas opened The Field of Dreams in 2021 (Picture: Jonathan Jacob / Channel 4)

Johnny Vegas surprised many of his fans when he decided to open his own glamping site.

In 2021, the comedian started parking a collection of vintage vehicles on a patch of land and allowing guests to sleep overnight. The Field of Dreams currently offers tourists the chance to stay in five different converted vehicles, including a Maltese public transport bus named Patricia after Johnny’s mum, and a helicopter that served in Chile.

The dormant modes of transport are stationed at Melbourne Hall in South Derbyshire, after convincing owners Lord and Lady Kerr to grant permission to operate from there.

The interesting project made perfect fodder for a reality TV series and so Channel 4’s Carry on Glamping was born, which documents the highs and lows of Johnny’s life at the helm of the venture.

But what exactly do we know about The Field of Dreams including what the locals think, and how much it costs to stay at the venue?

The Field of Dreams reviews

The holiday camp has received 5 star reviews(Picture: Channel 4)

Jonny, real name Michael Pennington, has many happy customers with 13/13 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor.

‘I can not put in words how wonderful The Field Of Dreams is,’ wrote one visitor called Ma.

While Kev G said: ‘From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel very welcome.

‘The people are very friendly and the site is beautiful. I would recommend it to anyone looking for something a bit different to the normal camping experience.’

However, while the tourists may be happy, The Sun claims that some locals aren’t pleased.

A resident told the publication: ‘I think it looks like a Travellers’ camp. It’s horrible for Melbourne. I think it looks hideous and awful.

‘It’s very distracting, particularly at night. From higher up in Melbourne you can see the lights in a landscape that is purely beautiful.’

One person described it as a ‘junkyard’ (Picture: Plum Productions)

Another anonymous local complained it looked like a ‘junkyard’ and said there was now a lack of parking spaces.

Architect Amanda who has lived in the area for over a decade praised the business, but declared it isn’t somewhere she’d stay: ‘It does bring business to the area which is good but there are a lot of people about and some of them have dropped litter. On the whole, it’s not a bad thing. It just looks a bit odd.’

Others declared that they love the glamping site, and enjoy speaking to Johnny, 53, about his upcoming plans, which are said to include a submarine.

Does Johnny Vegas still have his glamping site?

Guests can stay inside a helicopter(Picture: JohnnyVegasReal / X)

Johnny is three years into the company and still running it. Although the location (it was previously in Harrogate) has changed and vehicles come and go, business is still very much up and running.

Guests can book their stay on the Melbourne Hall website, which is open for 2024 bookings – you can book to stay between now and October 3 – and booking is open for 2025 too showing there’s no signs of closing down. It is still proving very popular with most slots already taken.

How much does it cost to stay on Johnny Vegas’ camping site?

The boat sleeps two (Picture: X)

The Field of Dreams promises that ‘no other glamping experience like this is available in the UK!’

‘Each special vehicle is spaced out just as before, with a sense of its own individual plot, and we’re nurturing the communal feel too; with the pitstop area, communal fire and bell tent with games to share in, still in the same spot around the centre of the field,’ the website reads. But how much is it going to set you back?

Johnny has two pricing bands – peak or off-peak, largely dependent on school holidays. Guests must stay for a minimum of two days on a weekday and three days at a weekend.

The interiors are transformed (Picture: X)

There are currently five different vehicles to book with the cheapest option being the restored boat Mahala, which can be secured for £330 for two nights, and £525 for three nights during peak season. It is targeted at one to two people and includes a bathtub, a fire pit which can be used for BBQs and a converted horse trailer bathroom. 

The most pricey option is the Skoolie, but it can sleep five people and prices start at £370 for two nights going up to £585 for three nights in peak season. For that amount, guests can sleep in a 1970s American School Bus that previously transported children to school in Minnesota. This is the only choice where dogs are permitted inside.

Also on offer are Oscar the Puma, The Citreon Camper, and Patricia the public transport bus. Each interior has been designed by Johnny and includes actual beds so nobody has to sleep uncomfortably.

Metro.co.uk has contacted Johnny Vegas’ representatives for comment.

Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping series one and two are available to watch on Channel 4

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