Late 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
Sleeps: 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
Tom’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
As 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
Sleeps: 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
Sleeps: 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
If 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
Sleeps: 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…
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5 of the most unique UK Glamping locations
Any of you who read my blog on a regular basis will be aware of my love of Glamping. This stress free version of camping allows us to enjoy the outdoors as a family without the chaos that traditional camping trips can entail. We’ve stayed in yurts, Safari tents, geo-domes and even a bubble. It’s…
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Review: Glisten Camping, South West France
Sleeps: Up to 4 adults and 2 young children Price: From £86 / night (2 night min) Location: Near Biarittz, South West France Glisten Camping is more than just a Glamping brand…it’s a whole concept. Focusing on offering guests the opportunity to engage with their natural surroundings whilst enjoying the comfort of a unique and…
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Wanderlust Camper Co: For Festivals, Camping or Life on the Open Road
Last month, whilst visiting the Glamping Orchard in Gloucestershire, I had the opportunity to catch up with fellow Glamping enthusiast Annah Todman. Annah set up her own custom designed Campervan rental business in the Spring of 2017. I loved meeting their van ‘Sally’ first hand and was blown away by both the attention to detail…
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The Forge: Brand New Glamping Site in North Wales
This newly opened Glamping site in North Wales looks just perfect! The Forge encourages guests to switch off from their busy, digital lives to embrace the outdoors. Making the most of the sites stunning location in Corwen in North Wales hosts Jamie & Sheena offer a wide range of on site activities including wild food…
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Review: The Warwick Knight at The Glamping Orchard in Gloucestershire.
The Warwick Knight at the Glamping Orchard Sleeps: 4 (2 adults, 2 children) Price: From £95 / night Location: Longney, Gloucestershire The Glamping Orchard is a working farm in the Severn Valley. Guests can enjoy a taster of farm life whilst staying in a stunning 1950’s converted caravan or pretty bell tent, Belle. We were…
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Interview with Laura Pantry, Owner of Belair le Camping in the Dordogne, France
Belair le Camping is a new Glamping site established by Laura and Ben Pantry from East Anglia. The site opened in April 2017 with fully refurbished communal facilities, an outdoor cinema and a selection of six luxury belle tents available to enjoy. The new season sees the Bell Tents receive new decked platform and plans…
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Glamping and Unique Stays at the YHA
Gone are the days when all you might expect from a youth hostel is a bed in a shared, sweaty bunk room. The YHA now offer a wide range of Glamping and unique accommodation at their sites from tipis to upcycled shipping containers. We discovered the joy of family Glamping with the YHA a couple…