Bailey Unicorn Barcelona 2017

The Bailey Unicorn Barcelona is a four-berth luxury caravan with a fixed bed and an end washroom, featuring Bailey’s Alu-Tech construction system. It should appeal to couples looking for a well equipped and spacious home from home, although it’s practical enough to also suit families if four berths are sufficient. It’s the kind of van which makes an instant impression, with its bronze and green graphics, distinctive front-end styling and full-height front window. The looks will appeal to some and put off others, but get beyond the individual design and there’s a lot to recommend the Unicorn Barcelona. The specification sheet is every bit as long as you’d expect of an upmarket caravan and, being a Bailey, the price is very keen. Some will take one look at the Bailey Unicorn Barcelona and make up their minds before they’ve even stepped inside. Those looks may divide opinion, but we think Bailey deserves praise for avoiding bland, ‘me-too’ design with its most luxurious range. Inside, the Unicorn Barcelona reveals itself to be a well thought out, comfortable tourer. The fixed bed is a decent size, and the end washroom takes full advantage of the body’s 7’6” (2.28m) width. The lounge is an unexpected highlight. Even in dull weather the huge front window lets light flood in, and to our eyes the ‘walnut’ finish is warm and welcoming. For such a large tourer the MTPLM is not excessive, and the Barcelona’s comprehensive specification comes at a reasonable price. We have a few minor criticisms, but all told it’s hard not to be impressed by the Unicorn Barcelona.