Pictured: The ‘authentic’ ex-Etihad jet plane that’s been turned into a ‘luxurious’ holiday rental complete with a fuselage bedroom and dolly trolleys
A former Etihad plane has been converted into a luxury holiday home, complete with bedrooms in the fuselage.
A video tour of the impressively impressive property in Tenby, West Wales, has gone viral on TikTok with 800,000 views.
The Airbus A320 – from Cardiff Airport – looks unsuspecting from the outside, but the interior has been completely transformed.
The open living space was created within the original fuselage – that is the large outer shell that surrounds the fuselage or cabin of the aircraft.
A functional kitchen has been installed in the galley, the cabin doors are fully operational and guests can discover Etihad and Air France branded storage space, plus aisle trolleys. There is also WiFi.
A former Etihad plane has been converted into a luxury holiday accommodation. The open living space has been created within the original hull
The accommodation in Tenby is available to stay overnight from £199 per night
The aircraft has operational cabin doors, Etihad and Air France branded storage space and aisle trolleys
The toilet has been converted with a shower, while the living area has a lot of light thanks to the 26 windows (equipped with folding sun blinds) and the lighting in the roof compartment.
There is also an outdoor ‘Arabian Nights’ seating area with a desert mural, as reported by What is the Jam.
The owners, Apple CampingDescribing the unique stay, he said: ‘Welcome aboard our remarkable Airbus experience, where the heritage of an ex-Etihad A320 merges with the innovation of modern living to deliver an unparalleled Airbnb getaway.
Two single beds and a sofa bed are installed in the hull
One toilet has been transformed into a modern shower with hot water, while the other is a regular toilet, but complete with Arabic signage
‘This aviation marvel has been carefully converted into a self-contained retreat that retains its majestic air travel charm while introducing comfort and luxury for a stay that is anything but ordinary.’
The listing continues: ‘Stepping inside you are greeted by an open plan living space, ingeniously sculpted into the original hull.
‘Here, two single beds and a fold-out sofa bed promise a restful sleep, complemented by the cozy atmosphere of a space that is newly carpeted and thoroughly insulated – ensuring warmth and comfort whatever the season.
‘The interior features a fully equipped kitchen, ingeniously integrated amid authentic aircraft features including operational cabin doors, Etihad and Air France branded storage and aisle trolleys, combining culinary convenience with a touch of novelty.
‘Our Airbus extends its allure to the toilets, where one has been transformed into a modern shower with hot water, while the other retains its original function, complete with charming details such as Arabic signage, a nod to its globetrotting past.’
The exterior of the holiday accommodation in Wales has retained the former Etihad aircraft airframe
A video tour of the impressively impressive property has gone viral on TikTok with 800,000 views
One person who watched the TikTok video tour said: ‘It’s not a need, it’s a necessity’
The advert adds: ‘The living room invites relaxation with a coffee table and Freeview TV, all under the soft glow of converted ceiling lights.’
The video tour was uploaded by the owners to their TikTok, @appelcampingfeaturing ‘Georgie’, commenting: ‘I would be at the top of the aisle performing the cabin crew’s emergency exit actions.’
While another poster, ‘Sophie’, commented: ‘It’s not a need, it’s a need!’
‘Gems_adventuresx’ said: ‘This looks like a sick place to stay,’ while ‘Faye’ added: ‘I definitely need to book a trip for our plane-obsessed daughter.’
The accommodation is available for overnight stays from £199 per night and can accommodate four guests, with three beds inside. Visit applecamping.co.uk/all-units/apple-air-airbus.