Whitemead Forest Park is a holiday park in the heart of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Surrounded by dense woodland and within easy access of numerous walking and cycle trails Whitemead enjoys the luxury of a stunning location perfect for exploring and getting back to nature. The park boasts a wide range of…
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Garden Huts – Luxury Shepherd Hut Escapism in the South Downs
Read moreSleeps: Up to 2 adults and 2 young children Where: Rodmell, near Lewes Price: From £85 / night including breakfast I first came across Clare Young and her pretty shepherd huts back in 2017. Back then the huts were based at Bentley Wildfowl Museum and Clare ran them as self catering glamping accommodation. We stayed…
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Experiencing the Okra – The Latest Design from Jason Thawley of Tree Tents
Read moreI was first introduced to Jason Thawley last summer during a stay at the Secret Campsite near Lewes. Site owner Tim Bullen had arranged for us to experience a night in their incredible spherical Tree Tent shelter designed and created by Jason in his workshop also based at the Secret Campsite. I was really inspired…
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Glamping at Gravel Pit Farm – Luxury Safari Tents in Marden, Kent
Read morePrice: From £175 / night Sleeps: up to 6 adults Location: Marden, Kent Gravel Pit Farm is so much more than just a glamping site. First and foremost it’s a working farm and home to owners Annabel and Simon. Having raised their own family on the farm they were keen to share their love of…
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Autumn Glamping at Swinton Bivouac
Read morePrice: From £159 / night Sleeps: up to 5 Location: Near Masham, North Yorkshire Swinton Bivouac is a glamping and outdoor pursuits venue set on the Swinton Estate on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The estate is situated just outside the pretty market town of Masham in North Yorkshire. A beautiful part of the…
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Swallowtail Hill – Luxury Glamping in Rural Sussex
Read moreSwallowtail Hill sits amongst glorious countryside on the outskirts of the historic town of Rye in East Sussex. Tucked away down Hobbs Lane the farm offers incredible views across the surrounding landscape down to the coast. Owners Christopher and Sarah Broadbent have run the farm as a conservation site for over 25 years adding the…
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Tree Tent Glamping at the Secret Campsite, Lewes
Read moreThe Secret Campsite isn’t your average campsite. Here the selling point is true simplicity, escapism and the chance to experience nature and wildlife in its purest form. When I caught up with owner, Tim Bullen in the run up to our stay he emphasised his desire to create a place that offers guests the opportunity…
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Family Glamping at the Garlic Farm on the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel Ferries
Read moreLate last year we embarked on our first family trip to the Isle of Wight. We enjoyed it so much that six months later we were back! This time we had the pleasure of visiting in the Summer months meaning longer days and more time to experience the island at its finest. This time our…
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Review: Glamping at Slate Mountain, North Wales
Read moreSleeps: Up to 4/5 adults Price: £120 / night Location: Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales Llechwedd mine was established back in 1836 being one of the world’s busiest mines in its time. The dark days of grueling labour when workers spent up to 12 hours a day underground are now an important part of local…
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Tom’s Eco Lodge at Tapnell Farm on the Isle of Wight ~ Our stay at the award winning glamping site
Read moreTom’s Eco Lodge makes up part of Tapnell Farm, a former working dairy farm which has successfully diversified it’s business to blend both agriculture and tourism on the Isle of Wight. The Turney family currently own the farm, with son Tom Turney taking on the glamping element of a diverse range of projects now established…
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Working with influencers: A guide for Glamping businesses
Read moreAs a family travel blogger and freelance travel writer my job is to create engaging content for my clients regardless of the size of their business. I’ve worked for a wide range of travel companies from small, independent glamping sites to international travel companies. What often surprises me, at both ends of the scale, is…
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Review: Wanderlust Camper Co, For Family Friendly Road Trips
Read moreSleeps: up to 5 people in Sally Price: from £65 / night low season Location: Collection from Dymock, Gloucestershire Wanderlust Camper Co is an independent camper-van rental business owned by Annah and Andy Todman. Based in Dymock in a rural part of Gloucestershire the vans are in the perfect location to explore the the countryside…
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Camping made Comfy with Wigwam® Holidays at Wolferlow Wigwams®, Worcestershire
Read moreSleeps: up to 5 people Price: Big Chief Wigwam® Cabin from £48 / night for 2 adults (children over 2 charged at an additional £8 / night) Running Water Deluxe Wigwam® Cabin from £70 / night for 2 adults (children over 2 charged at an additional £8 / night) Location: Upper Sapey, Worcestershire Wigwam® Holidays caught…
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Canvas and Stars Indoor Teepee Parties
Read moreIf you follow my blog you’ll know that we are huge fans of camping, glamping and the great outdoors. When I recently came across the concept of glamping themed sleepover parties I was sold. All the fun of camping without any of the hassle, or concerns about the weather. I was thrilled to be offered…
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Review: Worth Forest Glamping with Clear Sky Safari Tents
Read moreSleeps: Up to 6 Price: from £250 for 2 nights Location: Balcombe, West Sussex Worth Forest Glamping is a small Glamping site in rural Sussex where guests can stay in one of two well equipped Safari tents in a pretty woodland setting. This is the site’s first full Summer season having only been welcoming guests…
