By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 12:07 EST, 30 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 18:00 EST, 30 October 2013 . Custom-made 128 years ago, this 30ft caravan is more like a palace on wheels. Commissioned by Scotsman Dr William Stables, The Wanderer  was the first caravan to be made purely for the pleasure of travel. Made from mahogany and maple wood, and painted black and gold, former naval officer Dr Stables wanted the life of a gypsy while traveling in style - spawning the nickname 'Gentleman Gypsy'. Dr William Gordan Stables, right, in 1885 just after he designed and built the Wanderer . The life of a gentleman gypsy: Dr Stables had The Wanderer made of mahogany and maple wood and travelled in the height of style . The worlds oldest caravan, The Wanderer, will now come to rest in Worcestershire, 128 years after its first journey . So well did he emulate the travellers who inspired him, he was once pelted with stones by unwelcoming villagers. Although it can be pulled by car, in Dr Stables' day the work was done by two horses, Captain Corn-flower and Polly Pea-blossom. An extraordinary sight in its day, he had to employ a valet to cycle ahead and clear the roads, warning road users it was coming. Dr Stables, left, retired due to ill health and wanted to travel in comfort.The van features ornate furniture and a paraffin oven, right . Now, thanks to a donation by Dr Stables’ descendents, the Edwardian single-berth van, which went on its first tour in 1885 and was last used in 1960, has finally come to rest at the Cotswolds Caravan Club. Although it can be pulled by car, in Dr Stables' day the work was done by two horses, Captain Corn-flower and Polly Pea-blossom. The mobile home was an extraordinary sight at the time, so much so that a valet was employed to cycle ahead, clearing the way and warning other road users. A drawing of The Wanderer on its inaugural tour of the UK in 1885 . The Wanderer is seen in the left of the drawing as it makes its way through the Cairngorms . Royal connections: At Buckingham Palace for the Caravan Club's centenary in 2007, left, and at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1982, right . The Edwardian washroom inside The Wanderer . The caravan was fully restored over a ten year period . The lovingly restored Wanderer is now on permanent display at the Costwolds Caravan Club . Dr Stables wanted to ensure he and his companions traveled in comfort . The Wanderer caravan in the early 1900s . The Wanderer has clocked up tens of thousands of miles and was inspired by traditional horse-drawn Romany wagons. It boasts a bookcase, china cabinet and even musical instruments to entertain campers when it rained outside. But the world's first caravan has been gathering dust for years and was only wheeled out on special occasions. Beverley . Larion, of the Caravan Club, said: 'We would prefer to keep it at the . Caravan Club rather than in a storage facility so our members can enjoy . it.'It’s the most beautiful display of craftsmanship internally and the upholstery is all original.' The Wanderer  was restored over ten years leading up to The Caravan Club’s centenary in 2007 . when it took centre stage at Buckingham Palace as it was pulled through the gates of . Buckingham Palace by horses.
World's oldest caravan makes final journey after 128 years on the road .
Scottish doctor who commissioned The Wanderer wanted to live as a 'gentleman gypsy'
The 30ft 'land yacht' has bookcase, china cabinet and a piano .
Valet paid to cycle ahead and warn people it was coming .
By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 12:07 EST, 30 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 18:00 EST, 30 October 2013 . Custom-made 128 years ago, this 30ft caravan is more like a palace on wheels. Commissioned by Scotsman Dr William Stables, The Wanderer  was the first caravan to be made purely for the pleasure of travel. Made from mahogany and maple wood, and painted black and gold, former naval officer Dr Stables wanted the life of a gypsy while traveling in style - spawning the nickname 'Gentleman Gypsy'. Dr William Gordan Stables, right, in 1885 just after he designed and built the Wanderer . The life of a gentleman gypsy: Dr Stables had The Wanderer made of mahogany and maple wood and travelled in the height of style . The worlds oldest caravan, The Wanderer, will now come to rest in Worcestershire, 128 years after its first journey . So well did he emulate the travellers who inspired him, he was once pelted with stones by unwelcoming villagers. Although it can be pulled by car, in Dr Stables' day the work was done by two horses, Captain Corn-flower and Polly Pea-blossom. An extraordinary sight in its day, he had to employ a valet to cycle ahead and clear the roads, warning road users it was coming. Dr Stables, left, retired due to ill health and wanted to travel in comfort.The van features ornate furniture and a paraffin oven, right . Now, thanks to a donation by Dr Stables’ descendents, the Edwardian single-berth van, which went on its first tour in 1885 and was last used in 1960, has finally come to rest at the Cotswolds Caravan Club. Although it can be pulled by car, in Dr Stables' day the work was done by two horses, Captain Corn-flower and Polly Pea-blossom. The mobile home was an extraordinary sight at the time, so much so that a valet was employed to cycle ahead, clearing the way and warning other road users. A drawing of The Wanderer on its inaugural tour of the UK in 1885 . The Wanderer is seen in the left of the drawing as it makes its way through the Cairngorms . Royal connections: At Buckingham Palace for the Caravan Club's centenary in 2007, left, and at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1982, right . The Edwardian washroom inside The Wanderer . The caravan was fully restored over a ten year period . The lovingly restored Wanderer is now on permanent display at the Costwolds Caravan Club . Dr Stables wanted to ensure he and his companions traveled in comfort . The Wanderer caravan in the early 1900s . The Wanderer has clocked up tens of thousands of miles and was inspired by traditional horse-drawn Romany wagons. It boasts a bookcase, china cabinet and even musical instruments to entertain campers when it rained outside. But the world's first caravan has been gathering dust for years and was only wheeled out on special occasions. Beverley . Larion, of the Caravan Club, said: 'We would prefer to keep it at the . Caravan Club rather than in a storage facility so our members can enjoy . it.'It’s the most beautiful display of craftsmanship internally and the upholstery is all original.' The Wanderer  was restored over ten years leading up to The Caravan Club’s centenary in 2007 . when it took centre stage at Buckingham Palace as it was pulled through the gates of . Buckingham Palace by horses.
and built the Wanderer . The life of a gentleman gypsy: Dr Stables had The Wanderer made of height of style . The worlds oldest caravan, The Worcestershire, 128 years after its first journey he had to employ a valet to cycle ahead and clear the roads, warning road users it was coming. Dr Dr Stables wanted to ensure he and his companions a bookcase, china cabinet and even musical