The biggest Unicorn Lite feels like a much bigger caravan
The Bailey Unicorn Lite Murcia takes one of the most desirable layouts in modern touring — a permanent rear island double bed — and packages it into a 2.209m (7'3") wide, single-axle caravan with an MTPLM of 1,471kg.
At the front is a generous parallel-seat lounge. The kitchen occupies the centre of the caravan, followed by a walk-through washroom and separate shower. Beyond that sits the Murcia's defining space: a dedicated rear bedroom built around an island bed that can be approached from either side.
A bed you can approach from both sides
The rear island double changes the way the bedroom works. Neither person needs to sleep against a wall, and both sides of the bed remain accessible.
Twin floating wardrobes, bedside surfaces, overhead storage and directional lighting complete a bedroom designed to remain set up throughout your holiday.
Space to live at one end.
A permanent bedroom at the other.
Murcia may be built around the appeal of its rear island bed, but that hasn't come at the expense of the living area. Long parallel front sofas create a comfortable lounge that remains completely separate from the permanent bedroom.
The Infinity window opens up the lounge
Bailey's large front glazing wraps the view around the lounge, bringing daylight into a space where you are likely to spend much of your time when you're not outside.
Combined with windows to either side and the Murcia's long, uncluttered central walkway, it helps a 2.209m (7'3") wide caravan feel remarkably open.
One of the real luxuries of a permanent bed
When the Murcia is being used by two people, there is no reason to dismantle the front lounge at bedtime. Cushions, books and everyday belongings can stay exactly where they are while the bedroom remains ready at the rear.
It is a small change in routine that can make a surprisingly big difference on a longer tour.
Put the phone down
The integrated charging position keeps compatible devices powered without another loose cable crossing the lounge.
Storage where you need it
The lounge seating provides additional storage for the bags, equipment and everyday items that inevitably come with you on tour.
SONOS audio without fixing you to one room
Portable audio means the soundtrack can move from lounge to bedroom — or outside when the weather is doing what you hoped it would.
the Murcia saves its biggest luxury until last.
Walk around it.
Sleep in it. Leave it made.
The Murcia's defining feature is its permanent rear island double bed. With access from both sides, neither person is tucked against a wall and the bedroom feels remarkably domestic for a single-axle touring caravan.
A permanent island double with access from either side — one of the Murcia's biggest advantages for couples who prefer a dedicated bedroom.
Get in from your own side
Island-bed layouts solve one of the compromises of many permanent caravan beds. Both sleepers have their own route into bed rather than one person having to climb across the other.
Add bedside surfaces, overhead lockers and directional reading lights and the rear of the Murcia becomes somewhere that feels genuinely separate from the living area at the front.
Your side. My side. Plenty of storage.
Bedroom storage
Dedicated hanging space beside the bed keeps clothing in the bedroom rather than competing with kitchen or lounge storage.
Space beside the bed
Useful bedside surfaces give glasses, a phone or the usual end-of-day essentials somewhere sensible to live.
Light where each person wants it
Individually adjustable bedside lighting means one person can read without turning the whole rear bedroom into a brightly lit space.
The island bedroom never changes.
The front lounge gives you berths three and four.
Used by a couple, the Murcia can retain two completely separate spaces day and night. When additional sleeping accommodation is needed, the front parallel seating converts into the second double.
During the day, the parallel sofas form the front lounge while the permanent island bed remains ready in its own rear bedroom.
At night, the front lounge converts into the second double while the permanent island bedroom remains completely undisturbed.
A rear suite rather than simply a place to sleep
The Murcia's layout places the washroom facilities immediately ahead of the permanent bedroom, creating a natural transition between the living area and the private rear of the caravan.
It is particularly effective for couples: the lounge and kitchen occupy the front half of the caravan, while the washroom and island bedroom form a distinctly different space beyond.
a living room at the front and a bedroom at the back — all day, every day.
Our involvement with them goes back to 1938.
but its kitchen is designed for much more than making tea.
A kitchen positioned between living room and bedroom
The Bailey Unicorn Lite Murcia kitchen sits at the natural centre of the caravan. It separates the front lounge from the washroom and rear bedroom while keeping cooking, preparation and storage within easy reach of the main living area.
More options than eating out every night
The dual-fuel hob combines gas cooking with an electric hotplate when you're connected to a suitable mains supply, while the combined oven and grill handles the more substantial jobs.
Together with the microwave, that gives the Murcia enough cooking flexibility for everything from a quick breakfast to a proper evening meal.
Preparation space that doesn't permanently occupy the aisle
The useful worktop arrangement gives you extra preparation space when you're cooking, while preserving the Murcia's open central walkway when that additional surface isn't required.
92 litres of refrigeration
The Dometic refrigerator provides useful capacity for fresh food and drinks while remaining compact enough to preserve the open-plan feel through the centre of the Murcia.
Technology should make touring easier, not more complicated
Comfort under control
The Truma system brings heating and hot-water control together, supporting comfortable touring well beyond warm summer weekends.
a walk-through washroom separating lounge from bedroom.
Privacy when you want it
The washroom area forms a natural divide through the middle of the Murcia. Close the partition and the island-bedroom end of the caravan becomes a much more private space, while the front lounge and kitchen remain available independently.
More than a washroom — it helps create a private rear suite
Positioned between the kitchen and island bedroom, the Murcia's washroom arrangement makes clever use of the full width of the caravan. A separate shower sits to one side, with the toilet and vanity facilities opposite.
Close the partition and this central area also becomes the gateway to a more private rear bedroom — particularly useful when the Murcia is being used by all four occupants.
Truma Combi Neo 4E heating & hot water
The Murcia uses Truma Combi Neo 4E to provide blown-air heating and hot water, helping maintain a comfortable interior when the temperature outside begins to fall.
Combined with Bailey's insulated Alu-Tech bodyshell, it helps make this an island-bed caravan designed for a much longer touring season than summer alone.
An island-bed Unicorn below 1,500kg MTPLM
Bailey's Alu-Tech bodyshell construction helps make one of the Murcia's headline figures possible. Despite being the largest model in the Unicorn Lite family, with a permanent island bedroom and four-berth accommodation, its standard MTPLM is 1,471kg.
Key dimensions & weights
Manufacturer dimensions and weights may be subject to production tolerances and specification changes. Always confirm towing compatibility for your particular vehicle and caravan.
United British Caravans has been helping people do it since 1938.
Island-bed touring without automatically moving to a wider, heavier caravan
The Bailey Unicorn Lite Murcia is likely to appeal most strongly to couples who want a genuinely separate bedroom and the convenience of an island bed, but still value a 2.209m (7'3") body width, single axle and an MTPLM below 1,500kg.
An island-bed layout is something you should experience for yourself
Visit United British Caravans in North Gosforth and spend some time inside the Murcia. Walk around the bed, stand in the washroom, sit in the lounge and see whether the layout works the way you want your caravan to work.
Caravan layouts, construction and technology have changed enormously over the generations. Helping customers find the caravan that suits them remains at the heart of what we do.
Bailey Unicorn Lite Murcia FAQ
How many berths does the Bailey Unicorn Lite Murcia have?
The Murcia is a four-berth caravan. It has a permanent rear island double and the front parallel lounge converts into a second double.
What type of bed does the Murcia have?
The Murcia has a permanent rear island double bed with access from both sides. Bailey lists it at approximately 1.39m × 1.90m (4'6" × 6'3").
What is the MTPLM of the Unicorn Lite Murcia?
The standard MTPLM is 1,471kg, with an MRO of 1,309kg and a standard payload of 162kg.
How wide is the Bailey Unicorn Lite Murcia?
Overall width is 2.209m (7'3"), giving the Murcia its narrower Unicorn Lite profile despite the island-bed layout.
Does the Murcia have a separate shower?
Yes. The central walk-through washroom includes a separate shower, with the toilet and vanity facilities positioned opposite.
What heating system does the Murcia use?
The Unicorn Lite Murcia uses Truma Combi Neo 4E blown-air heating and hot water.
Does the Murcia have solar power?
Yes. A lightweight 130W Truma solar panel forms part of the Unicorn Lite specification.
Can I part exchange my current caravan for a Murcia?
Yes. United British Caravans can discuss a part-exchange valuation against a Bailey Unicorn Lite Murcia.
Come and experience the Murcia for yourself
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