Joanna
We spent a very enjoyable week touring Dorset, Devon and Cornwall in Es Vedra.
Brody and Di made sure we knew how everything worked before we set off, and went over and above to make sure we had everything we needed, even throwing in a few bonus treats and toys for our daughter. It was clear that they really care about their business and their customers.
The campervan was perfect for the 4 of us - 2 adults, a child and our dog. Having a fixed bed in the rear was convenient, as there wasn't any folding/unfolding to do. And the pop top gave us a very comfortable "2nd bedroom", easily large enough to comfortably sleep 2 adults.
Although the pop-top is less insulated than the main van due to the canvas sides, the diesel heater meant we were plenty warm enough sleeping in the top, even when temperatures dropped to 4°C overnight.
Brody and Di were very helpful in sharing tips on the best sites to search for camping spots. We stayed at a mix of locations: Camp sites, a holiday park, farmers' fields and even a pub car park.
Being entirely self-contained gave us a lot of freedom. We weren't tied to facilities or even an electric hook-up. Between the leisure battery and solar, there was plenty of power for the lights, for charging our devices, and for watching movies in the evenings. And the on-board kitchen and washroom took care of all our food and hygiene needs.
It was our first time driving a larger van, and it turned out to be a lot easier than expected. Es Vedra is narrow enough to fit into bigger supermarket car parks and to park comfortably in larger car parks on the edges of the towns we visited.
One drawback of the van's layout is that there isn't much room to move around inside, particularly with the roof ladder in place, so there was a lot of squeezing past, over or around each other. Not an issue in good weather or when mostly exploring, but it could become a challenge if spending more time inside the van.
Overall, Es Vedra exceeded expectations, and we really enjoyed our trip in this van. I would gladly rent from Brody again.