I 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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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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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…
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5 New Quirky Places to Stay in 2018
As the popularity of Glamping soars we are seeing a knock on trend for guests wanting more unusual and quirky places to stay. Having ticked off the experiences of sleeping in a Bell Tent or staying in a yurt there is a drive for completely unique holidaying experiences. I’ve managed to find a selection of…
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Winter Glamping in a Luxury Safari Tent at Concierge Camping
Sleeps: Up to 6 Price: From £135 / night Location: West Ashling near Chichester Concierge Camping is a caravan and motor home site located just outside Bosham near Chichester. Since opening in 2015 owners Guy and Tracey have seen the site receive a number of awards, including the AA South East Campsite of the year…
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The Hobbit Hide at Camp Kátur – a Romantic Retreat
The Hobbit Hide at Camp Kátur in North Yorkshire is a beautiful, romantic, yet quirky glamping pod. I am a huge Lord of the Rings fan so the idea of staying in a Hobbit Hide really appealed to me. The hide is made all from wood with large round doors that open up into a…
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Sleep in a Bubble, Wanze, Belgium
Price: Prices from €130 / night for the family bubble Sleeps: Up to 4 Location: Wanze, Near Liège, Belgium Sleep in a Bubble is a small Glamping site run by Belgium couple Luc Ruidant and Colette Barbier. Set up on their home property in the pretty farming town of Wanze near Liège in Belgium this…