Glamping by Royal Appointment?
Anyone wanting a glamping holiday fit for a King ought to head to the Sandringham Estate Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite. The site currently has 138 pitches and is open to non-members, so you can hire a camper van (if you don’t have your own) and head to the site in the heart of the […]
Love Glamping – Buy a Bell Tent!
If you love to glamp, or you’re thinking of setting up your own glampsite (perhaps as an additional offering to an existing campsite) then a bell tent is a must-have. Bell tents are the classic glamping accommodation, and they have this status for a good reason.The classic bell tent has a central pole, rather than […]
Your Glamping Wardrobe Sorted
Knowing what to pack for a glamping holiday can be tricky for first timers, and it’s not always going to be the same list every time you go. The seasons, the accommodation layout, and your planned activities will make a difference to what you need to pack.FootwearIf you’re planning on long walks then walking boots […]
Clever Grain Silo Glamping Conversions
We’re constantly amazed by the innovative ways people create glamping accommodation out of unused vehicles and structures, giving new life to materials that would otherwise be scrapped. This time we’re looking at a farm staple – the grain silo.Grain silos are large round structures often made from (or clad with) corrugated iron which are used […]
2024 – The Year of the Calmcation
Ever since the pandemic, glamping has been a popular choice, really taking off in the brief periods of respite between full lockdowns when it was an option that was compatible with social distancing and outdoor leisure and then really taking off as we moved back to normalcy. This boon in popularity in the thick of […]
Keeping the Neighbours Happy
Running a glamping business seems like a great idea; working from home for yourself, able to enjoy a sunny afternoon when the weather plays ball and the added social aspect of meeting new people are all attractive things about the industry. Anyone who’s seen Carry On Glamping, the reality series following comedian Johnny Vegas as […]
Glamping – Prefab or Conversion?
If you’re looking to get in on the glamping action with your own site, or even just a single structure in a spacious garden that you could rent out on AirBnB, then the big question facing you is: prefab or conversion?The answer depends largely on your budget and what skills you have in-house. Access to […]
Glamping Gets Everywhere
If you have looked at booking a festival, a sporting event or even one of the UK’s more arcane local celebrations the chances are you will have been given the choice of glamping as one of the potential styles of accommodation on offer. You might expect to see a glamping field at Glastonbury and in […]
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Winter glamping is an experience that can’t be beaten when it comes to atmosphere and connecting with nature. There’s something primal about the bare trees, crisp weather and feeling of exposure you get outdoors in the winter, and it’s also cheaper than during the high season! If you’re planning a winter glamping trip with your […]
City Glamping Ideas
When a friend talked about enjoying city break weekends in various UK and European towns and cities, we just kept thinking about preferring glamping. We love the proximity to nature, and the chance to stay somewhere with more character than a centrally located chain hotel. Sure, there’s lots of culture and amazing sights to see […]
Why People Choose the Glampsites They Do
When someone is choosing a glampsite there are a number of factors they will consider, but there are also a number of motivating factors behind choosing glamping as the style or type of holiday to have. So why do people choose glamping?Proximity to natureThis is the main driving factor behind choosing glamping over a spa […]
Sustainabilty and Wellness – What Does It All Mean?
These are two words you’ll see everywhere; from multi-national corporations to freelance reflexologists, everyone is shouting about how sustainable their offering is, and how they focus on wellness. Sometimes it can seem like these concepts are little more than buzzwords, given how liberally they are applied to every business idea going. If we look at […]
What Is Sleep Tourism?
Sleep tourism is the opposite of the idea that traveling means compromising on your sleep. Jet lag, late nights and maximising your awake time on holiday are all things we commonly accept as part and parcel of vacationing, but this is starting to change. We can’t attribute every recent societal shift to the pandemic, but […]
Luxury Lifeboat Glamping
With the diversity of glamping accommodation on the market now you’d be hard pressed to find a structure or vehicle that hasn’t yet been adapted for overnight stays. Now a farmer from Stirlingshire, who has already adapted a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter for glamping, is about to take on an ex-RNLI lifeboat as the […]
Off-Grid Mod Cons
There are a few key aspects of glamping that set it apart from traditional tent camping. Obviously, having a proper bed and bedding is a big one, but the provision of bathroom facilities is a close second; the promise of hot running water and a decent loo can be the thing that turns a reluctant […]
Is Glamping Still Really Glamping?
The word “glamping” was coined over 15 years ago, and in that time it has changed remarkably from the initial concept, which was for a glamorous version of camping. At its most pure, the term glamping refers to a holiday experience that is a few steps up from traditional camping. This means a tent you […]
Glamping Goes High Tech
3D printing has been a revolution in many areas, with 3D printed jelly vitamins and chocolate sculptures making waves in the food industry, and open source files allowing people at home to print a huge variety of household items from hooks to bins and everything in between. The technology exists on a large scale too, […]
Whole Site Glamping Holidays
If 2023 has a group holiday on the horizon, but you’re finding it hard to choose a venue, or even a type of holiday that suits everyone in the party, glamping could be the answer. Glamping offers a lot of flexibility in terms of price points, activities and accommodation types. When you make a whole […]
Give The Gift Of Glamping This Mother’s Day
Looking for a gift with a difference this Mother’s Day? Why not book a relaxing glamping break for your mum? A whole weekend (or a few days in the week) just for her, where she can relax in peace with a good book in a hot tub, or explore the countryside. Maybe your mum loves […]
Green Glamping Credentials
In these less than optimal economic times the off-grid life seems rather more appealing than at times of prosperity, especially if you’re not a fan of the composting toilet, or of looking into generating your own biogas from waste products. When we are forced to face the reality of the costs of living with the […]
The 12 Days of Glamping
The festive season is upon us so to get in the mood for celebration we’ve been humming along to the Christmas classic, The Twelve Days of Christmas. Rather than singing the same old lyrics everyone knows we’ve put a glamping spin on things with our version, The Twelve Days of Glamping, so sing along (it’s […]
Glamping Tips We Can Use Indoors
There are many glamping options where the only difference between that accommodation and a hotel or holiday cottage is that there is no central heating – instead you’re provided with a log burner for heat. This is a really romantic aspect of glamping, cuddling up by the flickering flames with your special someone creates a […]
Wrap Up Warm for Winter Glamping
Although the end of the summer break felt more like mid-autumn, with leaves falling from the trees, we still have most of autumn and winter ahead of us to enjoy. We had a real scorcher of a summer so we’re absolutely ready to embrace the changing seasons and all the fun that goes with it, […]
Planning a No Car Camping Trip
Glamping is the ideal no-car staycation. With everything provided (often including the kitchen sink) it is the perfect way to explore the countryside. You can get in touch with nature without having to struggle on public transport with a tent, chairs, airbeds, bedding, cooking utensils and the rest. Luckily the public transport system in the […]
Glamping Goes Global
Glamping as a type of holiday may have a spiritual home in the UK – it’s here that the term was first used in 2005 – but it has spread across the entire globe. The UK’s booming festival scene contributed a lot to the concept of glamping, as festival organisers capitalised on the attendance of […]
How to Extend Your Glampsite Opening Times
With more people seeking a short, more local getaway instead of a pricier week-long or foreign vacation, it makes sense to extend your glampsite open season. In what is set to be another great year for UK glampsite owners, we take a look at some of the ways you can accommodate the higher demand for […]
Another Boom Year For Glamping
The glamping industry has seen two exceptionally busy years as UK holidaymakers opted for domestic holidays rather than run the risk of falling foul of ever-changing Covid travel restrictions. The outdoor nature of glamping makes it much more Covid safe than a holiday cottage or hotel getaway, especially for family groups who needed to maintain […]
Does Your Glampsite Stand Out from the Crowd?
Operating in the glamping industry has become more of a challenge in the past couple of years. Of course, the increase in demand for staycations, and for glamping especially, is welcomed with open arms. The issue is that because the supply has also increased so much it is becoming more difficult to set your site […]
The Appeal of Glamping
Though many people have tried and enjoyed glamping, some people still don’t get the appeal. What is it about glamping that makes it such an attractive holiday option, and who are the people driving this holiday style into mass popularity?Unlike many traditional styles of holiday, like river cruising, caravanning or a B&B tour, glamping is […]
Quirky Campers for Quirky Glampers
With glamping firmly embedded in the national consciousness as a great way to holiday in the UK in style, and a big increase in the number of new sites set up during the pandemic, it’s the staycation everyone is talking about. You’ll be hard pressed to find someone who at least consider glamping in the […]
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Glamping by Royal Appointment?
Anyone wanting a glamping holiday fit for a King ought to head to the Sandringham Estate Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite. The site currently has 138 pitches and is open to non-members, so you can hire a camper van (if you don’t have your own) and head to the site in the heart of the […]
Love Glamping – Buy a Bell Tent!
If you love to glamp, or you’re thinking of setting up your own glampsite (perhaps as an additional offering to an existing campsite) then a bell tent is a must-have. Bell tents are the classic glamping accommodation, and they have this status for a good reason.The classic bell tent has a central pole, rather than […]
Your Glamping Wardrobe Sorted
Knowing what to pack for a glamping holiday can be tricky for first timers, and it’s not always going to be the same list every time you go. The seasons, the accommodation layout, and your planned activities will make a difference to what you need to pack.FootwearIf you’re planning on long walks then walking boots […]
Clever Grain Silo Glamping Conversions
We’re constantly amazed by the innovative ways people create glamping accommodation out of unused vehicles and structures, giving new life to materials that would otherwise be scrapped. This time we’re looking at a farm staple – the grain silo.Grain silos are large round structures often made from (or clad with) corrugated iron which are used […]