• Romantic Glamping Getaways in the UK

    July 11, 2025

    There’s something undeniably magical about escaping into nature—leaving behind screens, schedules, and the everyday noise. Glamping strikes the perfect balance between wilderness and luxury, making it an ideal choice for a couples’ retreat. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, planning a proposal, or simply craving some quality time together, the UK offers stunning glamping spots that…

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  • Strawberry Lane Tree Tents, West Sussex

    April 7, 2025

    I first came across Tree Tents back in 2019 when we stayed in one of their incredible spherical pods at the Secret Campsite near Lewes. I was blown away by the genius of their design, innovation and dedication to sustainability. Tree Tents proudly craft their structures to complement their surroundings, using locally sourced materials and…

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  • Just Us and a Bus – Luxury American Skool Bus in the Sussex Countryside

    January 4, 2025

    I absolutely love discovering unusual places to stay, and this one is right on the doorstep of TN22! An escape without any commute, what’s not to love? Just Us and A Bus is an American Skool bus converted into luxury accommodation located in a secret location just outside of Uckfield. I’ve stayed in a few…

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  • Living Wild & Free at Riverside Farm Camping in their Bow Top Gypsy Wagon

    September 1, 2024

    I recently wrote about a stay at this Riverside Farm Camping where my son and I stayed in a converted fire truck. At the time owner, Ashley excitedly shared that she had another Shred & Butta collaboration in the pipeline – to convert a traditional gypsy wagon which would be placed right next to the…

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  • How a Sectional Couch Can Transform A Tiny Home

    August 29, 2024

    Living in a tiny home presents unique challenges, particularly when maximising comfort in limited space. A sectional couch can be a game-changer, revolutionising the functionality and aesthetics of a tiny home living area.  Here’s how this simple yet strategic addition became the heart of a tiny home, proving that even the smallest spaces can offer…

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  • Fire Truck Stay at Riverside Farm Camping

    May 17, 2024

    I always love hearing about new and unusual places to stay. Over the years we’ve stayed in some incredible places including luxury treehouses, double decker buses, traditional yurts and even a pod in a tree. You’d think we’d be running out of quirky places to explore.. but the glamping industry just keeps on giving. There’s…

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  • Rustic Roots or Lavish Lodgings? A Comparison of Camping and Glamping

    September 5, 2023

    Everyone can benefit from spending time outdoors. The fresh air and panoramic scenery calm the mind and re-energize the body. So it’s no wonder there are plenty of options to experience nature and bond with family and friends. Camping is your ticket to diverse settings that span from the grandeur of national parks to the…

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  • Johnny Vegas’s Field Of Dreams – Melbourne, Derbyshire.

    August 28, 2023

    Many of you will have seen, or at least heard about Johnny Vegas’s Carry on Glamping series which aired on Channel 4 back in 2021. Series one followed Johnny’s dream of building a one-of-a-kind glamping site featuring a collection of quirky, converted vehicles. We saw Johnny fall in love with a Maltese bus called Patricia…

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  • Indulge in some Double-Deckerdence in a Wold of your Own, Lincolnshire Wolds.

    August 2, 2023

    The team at Shred & Butta have done it again. They’ve pulled off another incredible vehicle conversion, this time under the guise of TV show Full Metal Junkies for Quest. Each episode sees Jim and his team creating unbelievable transport make overs, from scrap heap ready to outta this world. The ultimate upcycle. Episode 6…

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  • 5 Tips for Setting Up Your Own Glamping Retreat

    July 13, 2023

    Glamping is an increasingly popular option for campers and outdoor lovers wanting to experience the being close to nature without the stress (and more of the luxury) that often comes as part of a traditional camping holiday. If you’ve got land, a paddock – even a large garden perhaps with stunning rural views then setting…

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  • Beers, Glamping and Forgaging Fun with Missing Link, West Sussex

    May 1, 2023

    Deep in the High Weald of Sussex, tucked away down hedge lined bridleways lies Missing Link Glamping. Within the 360 acres of farm and woodland on the estate you’ll discover a host of eco friendly enterprises including Missing Link brewery, Ross the ecologist and his foraging tours…. and a stunning set of ten luxury glamping…

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  • Phoebus Glamping ~ Family Adventure on an American School Bus in Berkshire

    June 22, 2022

    Where: Inkpen, Berkshire Sleeps: Up to 6 How much: From £140 per night (for 2 people) Phoebus Glamping has been created through a profound love of the outdoors and being close to nature. Owners Chris and Róża felt the need to counter balance their fast paced lives in London with the ultimate, off-grid escape, purchasing their…

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  • Enchanted Glade ~ Wild Spa and Glamping in West Sussex

    May 27, 2022

    Where? Ardingly, West Sussex Sleeps? Various accommodation options – From 2 – 25 people How much? From £135 / night I’ve written about glampsites for over 5 years now, and only every now and then do I stumble across an absolute gem of a location capable of transporting mind and soul away from everyday stresses.…

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  • 5 Unique Holiday Hideaways for Families in Devon

    February 6, 2022

    Devon holds a very special place in my childhood memories. For many years my grandparents owned a house near Brixham. We’d spend Easter and Summer breaks eating fish n chips by the harbour in the rain, exploring the arcades in Paignton and strolling along the prom in Torquay. There’s something very wholesomely British about holidaying…

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  • Our Yurt Stay at Hill Farm, Tintern – Eco Spa, Forest Bathing & Reconnecting with Nature

    June 18, 2021

    Price: £360 for 3 nights Monday – Thursday or £300 for 2 nights Friday – Saturday Sleeps: Up to 2 adults and 3 children (smaller yurt also available) Location: Barbadoes, Tintern, Monmouthshire Approaching Hill Farm along ancient, winding narrow lanes you can feel the stresses of everyday life start to melt away. The location of…

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