Hey there - we're Jana and Andrew. Proud parents, growers of inadequate vegetables, and Japanese camper van lovers.
Our passion (for camper vans at least) all began on Andrew's 40th birthday, where we invested in our lovely little Mazda Bongo, who we drove into the Spanish Dessert for a Festival in the middle of nowhere. And so began our #VanLife
We now have three gorgeous Japanese camper van conversions, Deli, Ellie and Bongo (see below). Each has their own unique personality and eccentricities, and we enjoy nothing more than sharing them with our amazing guests so that they too can enjoy the adventures and freedom that come with going off grid.
We do our best to make each rental special, and appreciate that it's often our guest's first time in a camper van, so perform a comprehensive (some might say too comprehensive!) handover prior to every hire to ease any uncertainty.
Life is an open road - we're here to help you enjoy the journey! :)
Thank you Andrew, for being so helpful & thoughtful. You have helped to make this trip to UK, so much easier, less stressful & having Delica, gave me great peace of mind.
Using the LPG app, which Andrew recommended, really helped to keep my travel costs down. No matter where I traveled Delica was reliable & she has great extra energy, when required ( behind a truck & a double lane comes up, so you can overtake the truck, especially good when going uphill).
Andrew answered all my questions, before & after pickup. He was helpful with so many things ( as this was my first trip to UK) eg: took me to the local shopping centre, so I could get essentials. Also when he picked up Delica, at me request, Andrew kindly brought his scales over, so I could check the weight of my luggage, before my flight.
I highly recommend booking Delica through Andrew.
Thank you, Andrew & all the best for you & your family for the future.
From Yvonne 😃
Absolutely perfect. The van was exactly as described and as suited our need as a couple with a dog. We have made a trip across scotland up to the north. perfect for the small road of the north of the highland. The owner is really kind, friendly and reactive ! Nothing more to say than rent it ! :)
Andrew was amazing.
This was our second time renting out the Bongo and it has once again been incredible. Bongo was a lovely drive and a great little mobile camping site. She has everything you need and enough space inside to really make the most out of short to medium length trips.
We did solstice at Stonehenge with her and she handled the long journey like a trooper, not even a complaint after 100+ miles and then driving and parking on a field to get to the Henge.
She is a great little bit of kit.
Andrew is a model host and hugely welcoming to anyone and everyone.
10/10 would hire and camp in again !
Andrew was so easy to communicate and deal with, friendly and accommodating, even after the extensive run through of the vehicle it took a couple of days to get the full benefits of her! Don't give instructions to a woman 😁 especially when she has just finished work!!
My husband found her a tad restrictive on space, but he is 6ft 3 with hands like shovels, I found the space adequate, she never let us down, we went to Upper parts of Scotland and we managed to see some amazing views with our faithful friend Maxi along for the ride ( he slept well too, but someone did say old Labradors will sleep anywhere 😀)
Thanks Andrew for being amazing 👏 👍
I had the best weekend with Bongo by my side. She is an excellent vehicle with everything you need for a weekend away. Th renting process was super easy and straightforward. Andrew was super nice and explained everything to me at the handover and we also had a test drive which made me confident one i was on my own, but Bongo is the perfect choice if you are new to vanlife just as myself.
If you’re part of the worldwide Delica owners club, like myself then this is the camper you’ve been dreaming of for a UK road-trip.
Andrew’s Delica L400 was in a word, Amazing! We traveled through southern Wales visiting Neolithic sites and my family’s hometown of Pontypool and never had a single issue. Going down single track muddy carriage ways was effortless, the vans sitting height was perfect for looking over the hedge lined carriage ways. We stayed at developed campgrounds and never felt worried about getting stuck on the grass pitches (campsite). Next time we’ll make better use of the free camping app.
Andrew was wonderful with communication before and during our trip. Definitely download the camping and LPG location finder apps. My first experience with fueling with LPG and it was incredibly easy and much cheaper than petrol. We are already talking hiring his Deli again.
We met with Andrew who gave us a thorough induction to our Bongo and then proceeded to travel to the Algarve, Portugal through France and Spain. The Bongo behaved very well as we drove through ice, fog, freezing fog and bright sunshine. During the trip we spoke with Andrew several times about some small queries and he was always helpful.
Everything was great, the only reason for a 3 star on the vehicle condition was the fact that there was some form of electrical issue that made the tail lights malfunction, when I changed the fuses for the dashboard and tail lights (the same 15A fuse does both) the electrics instantly fried it. This unfortunately lead to me driving the van for a fair distance in a condition that was not road worthy with no way to fix this myself.
Aside from that the host was great, the van was nice and did everything we asked of it (aside from have dashboard illumination and tail lights)
The van drives well and was lovely (considering I hate automatics) it's a little fuel thirsty but I'm convinced that's the automatic gear box.
Good little van and fingers crossed the electrical fault gets fixed as I would love to rent it again.
From start to finish, Andrew was absolutely amazing. We were warmly greeted and informed of everything we would need to know about the van for our trip. Andrew was available at all times if we had any questions or concerns. The Bongo really made our trip special. My 3 and 5 year old girls kissed her goodbye when we had to leave her. Could not have asked for a better experience.
We had a really great experience of hiring this Bongo Van for our festival. Andrew talked us through how everything worked. The van came with some added extras for comfort which was a really great touch. We were two female adults and had plenty of space for sleeping and storage, the van was easy to set up once we arrived and drove nicely on the way to our destination. Thank you to Andrew and his family for hiring to us ☺️
Just back from a weekend away with Deli :o) What an amazing weekend.
From making the initial booking (pre-Covid), amending the booking due to Covid, to finally collecting her, Andrew was brilliant. Always quick to respond, very helpful and extremely knowledgeable. We had never hired/stayed in campervan before and headed off for a taster weekend two adults, two children (7&10yrs) and well behaved dog. Deli didn't disappoint, she had everything we needed. We had a fab weekend. If you are novices like us but want to give it a try I highly recommend Deli and Andrew.
It was a joy to spend a couple of weeks driving "Deli" through Spain- Reliable, powerful, comfortable, and agile. Quite cheap to run (on LPG ) and well equipped with a small gas hob, sink, water, good interior lighting and fridge. Diesel fuelled fan heater is super warm on cold nights.
Overall a delight to drive and live in.
Andrew was so helpful and patient with all my questions when I collected his Bongo - thank you! The Bongo itself was brilliant! It is so easy to drive, just like my Freelander. The automatic gearbox helped to make it so easy. It had all the equipment we needed and was very comfortable. I would happily rent it again (unless I buy my own!!). Thanks again Andrew.
My love and I decided that campervan might be our next investment therefore with Andrew’s help we managed to book this beauty to get some experience. With no expectations we decided to throw ourselves onto deep water, even wild camped one night. Although the first night was a struggle (due to our lack of experience), the second one was amazing. We were chilling at the back, watching movies and having a drink. An absolute bliss.
The campervan itself is 4WD, as such you can even go off-road. We were not that brave. Also it has petrol/LPG tank as such the range is quite impressive. I will be definitely coming back to Andrew as from the start he has been an absolute star and made this experience a memory worth keeping.
Bongo was a great parner for our first ever campervan trip. We loved everything about her, very clean, easy to drive, super confortable and convenient. Andrew gave us a detailed explanation of everything we needed to know when we arrived and was super friendly and helpful :) Thank you so much for a great experience !
We took the bongo to reading festival and it was the best thing we could have done. Andrew and Jana were so lovely and helpful throughout the booking to pick up then drop off. It kept us warm, had a decent night sleep and a nice cup of tea in the morning before another crazy day. I Definitely would recommend to anybody thinking about hiring.
Deli, is a superstar! I had the pleasure to hire Deli for 5 days. She is equipped with everything you could possibly need for a great trip. The host was truly incredible, helped answer any questions we needed. Even gave us a bottle of wine and fresh coffee such a sweet touch. We also saved so much on petrol, as the host has Deli fitted with autogas, which came in handy. She runs perfectly, didn't have any issues, cannot wait to hire from this host again. Such a great experience, totally inspired.
Andrew, Jana & Joshie made it feel like I was borrowing Deli from friends. Thank you all! Nothing was too much trouble & Andrew always answered when I phoned with any questions. Most of them daft questions! Andrew's passion for his camper vans in so infectious. Deli is a beautiful van, well equipped, beautifully fitted out. As for the V6 engine .. well ..! I thoroughly enjoyed my first ever camper van experience. It won’t be my last. I couldn’t recommend Andrew & family more highly. I can't wait to to take Deli on another trip.
We really enjoyed our trip to Scotland in Bongo, Andrew and Jana were very helpful and we enjoyed the bottle of wine they left us.
My only comment would be that the double bed width is quite narrow at just over 100cm, I don't think was mentioned in the listing but maybe I didn't read it!
We just had a wonderful 3 nights in Andrew and Jana's Bongo.They were very helpful and were always available for any questions. The van was fully stocked up with everything we needed including a cold bottle of wine and fresh coffee! It was super comfortable and cosy and my daughter LOVED the roof bed! Thanks so much
First: I had dream of a roadtrip in a van like Bongo for a long time and Andrew make this experience even better than what I could have expected! The van is just PERFECT! You can park everywhere, very easy to drive even in small city, Andrew provided us everything that we needed (and even more). The van was super clean and Andrew took all the time needed to explain us how to use everything. He was also very easy to call when we needed help.
The van experience was amazing, add this to the kindness of Andrew --> THIS IS THE VAN YOU NEED TO RENT! HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!
Thank you again for unforgetable memories!
Andrew was brilliant throughout and very helpful at every turn which made the whole experience of hiring completely stress free.
Deli is a very smooth and easy vehicle to drive, both on main roads, but especially on the harder to reach spots that made our 2 week trip arounds Scotland extra special.
The only reservation here is that she isn't particularly well equipt and comfortable for longer trips without much storage space for bags etc and some inefficient use of space.
We highly recommend her as a fantastic vehicle for a shorter trip and had a very memorable staycation!
We had an amazing experience renting this time machine for our trip to Scotland. Andrews and his wife were very helpful and explain all before and during collection. The only thing that we had to take was food, warm clothes, and duvets. Bongo is not the fast one but very reliable car, treat her well, and she will take you wherever you going. We ve done 2000 miles around Scotland and Isle of Skye. Fantastic experience!
Andrew is a great guy! Super responsive to any questions we had before the trip and during the trip! Deli is a joy to drive and we felt that we could go anywhere in this car, even off road to some secluded spots in Scotland where other vans could not go! Great table at the back which we utilised a lot on our trip and LPG was useful as so much cheaper than petrol (uses both though) - fully recommend renting Deli!
What a fantastic van! The Bongo has everything you might need- literally! From washing up liquid & coffee to a gazebo & table & chairs, you really only need to bring your bedding & you're good to go!
Andrew & Jana were a pleasure to deal with, always helpful in answering any questions.
The Bongo was a super comfy ride for us all. The beds a little small but it's what you would expect from a small van. Couldn't fault the van or the owners. 5⭐️s & we would definitely rent again.
Andrew is very prompt in his replies and relates to the common questions as if he was the customer. Whether you are seasoned camper or total beginner, Andrew will support you throughout your adventure with all sorts of tips and advice. Nothing was too much trouble and the relationship was built on genuine friendliness and transparency. We will use Andrew again. And yes, we loved Deli so much that we are already saving for one to buy hopefully soon. Amazing car with abilities that you would only expect from mainstream 4x4s. LPG will save you loads of money as well and we have never run out of the juice from any of the batteries.
Just returned from a lovely break in Cromer in the camper van 'Bongo'. Great facilities on board, with a handy gazebo and portico for storage of luggage etc (you definitely need it!) The owners were really lovely and helpful and even left us a complimentary bottle of wine in the fridge! There was slightly less room in the bottom bunk than we had hoped for 2 adults (but I am 8 months pregnant at the minute!) so slept one child with one adult on the second night and that worked better. Would like to hire again next year but we'll be a family of 5 so will bring a separate 2 man tent aswell.
It was just perfect! Starting by meeting Andrew who is very friendly and gave us plenty of information about the van and our journey. It was also very easy to communicate with him before and during the hire. To continue, Deli was incredible, a smooth and easy drive, a lot of spaces, all the utilities needed for the weekend and also very comfortable. Thanks again for everything Andrew, you made our weekend special.
They're a lovely couple to deal with, prompt communication and easy pick up/drop off. Had a great time in this van, it's not very big which you can tell, but that makes it easy to park/drive around and was perfect for the two of us. We only used the stove once but it worked well, and we kept warm enough.
Andrew and Jana have a superb Mazda Bongo van and perfect for my trip to the Brecon Beacons over 4 days. The communication throughout the booking process was top class and certainly helped prepare for the trip. Met Jana who gave me a brilliant walk through talk through on the van and all it’s fixtures and fittings and I had no issues during the trip. I will most definitely be booking the bongo again for next year. Many thanks Andrew and Jana
We had an amazing three week holiday through Scotland and parts of England with the Mazda Bongo campervan we rented from this family through Yescapa. Andrew and his wife graciously showed us everything we needed to know to use the campervan when we met at the beginning of our trip, and it all worked perfectly throughout our stay.
We found that camping in the UK allowed us the flexibility to see what was important to us in a timely fashion, including out of the way sites not accessible by bus or train. We were also pleasantly surprised to find that the campsites we stayed at were safe, clean and had all the features we needed.
At the end of the hire the owners were so kind and they offered to drive us to the bus station to avoid the need for a taxi. We highly recommend Yescapa and this camper to anyone interested in a memorable holiday. Thank you!!!!
Thanks Andrew and Jana for trusting us with Bongo! Me and the girls had a fantastic time and Bongo felt like a home from home! She was easy to drive and kitted out with everything we needed. We are really looking forward to our next adventure, the only question is where shall we go next...
Chas and Sharon are the loveliest couple you could possibly meet. I could have happily sat down and chatted with them both for hours (though that would probably have messed up their holiday plans a little!).
They took our Deli out for a month, exploring everything the UK had to offer, as well as a quick trip across to the continent and even over to Switzerland.
Communication throughout was excellent, and they brought Deli back in perfect condition. Not a jot of dirt on her!
Thank you so much guys - you are welcome to rent our girl again any time :)
First thing I'm going to say is that all our guests are lovely. We've been incredibly lucky.
However, without wishing to make anyone else feel bad, I have to say that Yvonne is without doubt one of our top guests ever. Just the idea of travelling around her ancestral roots, visiting the homes, castles and burial places of her forefather Clans is inspiring, and all that, combined with the fact that Yvonne is just the nicest person I think I have ever met.
It goes without saying that she looked after Deli perfectly, but honestly, that's the least of it. Amazing person, amazing trip, and A++ guest. Thank you so much Yvonne
Seriously, George is a legend! This was a SERIOUSLY epic road trip - novels will be written about it one day, and he looked after Deli impeccably the whole journey. George my friend, thank you. You are welcome to rent Deli any time, and who knows, when/if you return, we might even have Ellie up and running for you :)
This is the second time that Nayla has rented from us, and just like the first time, we couldn't fault her as a guest. She and Philip are just really nice people, and they looked after Bongo as if she were their own. Seeing Nayla again was just like welcoming an old friend - I'm looking forward to the next time already :)
I could have happily geeked out talking about LK300's and L400's with James and Ogata for hours, but luckily for them, the Brecon Beacons were calling (or Bannau Brycheiniog as they're now called) and they was able to enjoy a week of glorious sunshine and scenery instead ;)
A wonderful couple who looked after Deli as if she were their own - we couldn't have asked for better guests and we would happily recommend them to anyone looking to rent their camper. Hope you got back safe guys :)
Lovely couple who really looked after Bongo really well. Unfortunately Bongo had a wire short during their trip, which affected the rear and dashboard lights, so huge apologies for this guys. We took her to the mechanics the next day and the issue was fixed (water had gotten into the wiring), but we hope this didn't detract from your solstice experience.
An absolutely lovely couple - we really coun't have asked for better, kinder guests. Liz and John looked after our Deli perfectly, brought her back in immaculate condition, and most importantly, enjoyed the holiday of a lifetime in her!
Thank you so much guys - you're welcome to take her on the road again any time at all :)
Such a lovely family - we couldn't have asked for nicer guests. Tom, Samantha and the kids looked after Bongo as if she were their own and were really communicative throughout the whole trip. We'd welcome them back any time and may well take them up on their kind offer to visit them in Italy :)
A really lovely family who enjoyed their "holiday of a lifetime" in Bongo as they travelled from Land's End to John O'Groats. What an adventure!
We're really glad we were able to play our own small part in making the magic happen. Thank you for renting and looking after Bongo, for the amazing communication throughout, and lovely photos.
Have a safe trip back guys :)
Literally couldn't have asked for better renters. Helena and Chris are wonderful people - they treated Deli like the lady she is, brought her back in perfect condition (and spottlessly clean) and more importantly, had an advernture of a lifetime. I'll hold my hand up, I'm quite jealous!
With the unexpected cold spell (in Spain, in March!), I'm really glad we installed the new night header this winter as it sounds like it really came in handy :)
Louise was the absolute epitome of the perfect guest. A kind, caring and communicative person, with a love for adventure!
She looked after Deli immaculately and we've even got some nice location recomendations for our next visit to the New Forest :)
Thanks so much Louise - looking forward to seeing you on your next adventure :)
Grant is brilliant. A proper adventurer who took Deli down to her perfect environment - Cornwall's surf beaches! It's what she was made for and I loved hearing about how she put the Range Rover's to shame! (smug, much, me?)
That's for looking after her chief, and we'll look forwrad to seeing you again soon.
Wendy and the gang were an absolute delight. This is the first rental we've done following lock down and it was wonderful to hear the stories of their travels and see the smiles on their faces. It's why we rent Bongo out!
They looked after her immaculately and we couldn't have asked for better guests. We look to welcoming them all again on their next adventure
A fantastic bubbly couple that really made the most of their time in Deli - travelling up to the highlands and Islands of Scotland and back. They looked after Deli really well, and brought her back in top condition. Only concern is that Chris has gone native and brought himself a Kilt - so we might not get him back next time! ;)
A totally great experience with Peter from start to finish. Brilliant communication throughout, Deli was looked after really well, and he really took the time to clean her before returning her to us. Also, and this part I love, he took her properly off road - visiting mountains and beaches unreachable by standard means. That's what she's built for!
Thanks Peter - we hope to see you again soon.
Shona and Mark are absolutely lovely people, and incredzibly kind and helpful. They brought back Bongo in perfect condition and gave us some top tips for our next holiday destination as well. I think we'll be paying a visit to Cromer in the not too distant future.
Hope you got back safe guys, and thanks for looking after Bongo so well :)
Tiphaine, Guillaume and the gang were absolutely amazing. This was our first time renting out Deli, and I have to admit to being a little bit nervous about our new "baby", but they treated her impecably.
Top communication throughout, Deli was brought back in perfect condition inside and out with two full fuel tanks, and tales of the Cornish Coast that actually made me feel a tad homesick.
Thank you so much guys - we look forwrad to seeing you again on your next trip down South :)
Hi guys - just a little note to say thank you so much for looking after Bongo. Great to hear you had such an amazing time at CFS, and that she performed her duties admirably.
For future renters, Maggs and Mark were perfect campervan tenants. They looked after Bongo as if she were their own and provided clear and helpful communication throughout. We would rent her to them again in the blink of an eye :)
Katie, Twyla and Hannah are frankly, amazing. We want to adopt the whole family! Thank you so much guys for looking after Bongo so incredibly well, and returning her back in such spotless condition.
More importantly, we're so glad you had such an incredible holiday - and huge thank you for the gin. It is now drunk! :)
Safe onward travels. xx