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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

For most of us glamping is a holiday option; a few nights in the countryside surrounded by nature, enjoying a brief spell of the slower pace of life which glamping demands.  Some of the more well-appointed glamping accommodations make us think “I could quite happily live here”, and some people do end up making the […]

Glamping is a great choice for families and groups of friends but it’s also the perfect solo vacation.  A long weekend with your own company, plus that of a few good books can do wonders for the soul, acting as a kind of reset against the stresses of modern life.  Getting back to basics is […]

With this title you’d be forgiven for wondering where the second horse box comes into it, so here we go with more from our friend:                                                 *           *           *           *           *           * Standing next to The Swallow is a second, smaller horse box (like the type you see towed on the roads) which houses the composting toilet […]

When a friend of the team found a new, unique glamping accommodation and managed to book a last minute short break over the summer we were surprised at first – most of the glampsites in the UK have been fully booked for months, so we couldn’t believe that she had managed to find somewhere to […]

Every December there are stories in the news about people turning up to Winter Wonderland pop-up parks and being disappointed by the quality of the offering, which often never comes close to the promises made on the promotional material.  This expectation curse has struck glamping, as some companies try to cash in on the staycation […]

Welcome back to our look at what is involved in setting up your own glamping business.  We’ve looked at the issue of land and planning permission, and the third aspect that needs to be considered with the land and planning permission is the type of accommodation you’re going to offer – this can make a […]

A glamping business is the ultimate work from home job.  If you have the space on your property, or you have access to land nearby then you can run a successful glamping business from home, allowing you to create a good work/life balance.  Glamping businesses are ideal for people who want to have their own […]

We’ve all done it, got to our glampsite and realised we’ve forgotten to pack enough socks, failed to bring the wet weather gear, or haven’t a clue what we’ll do for the next couple of days because we’re unfamiliar with the area.  Fear not, we have a handy checklist of the most commonly overlooked things […]

Glamping is always a cut above a standard camping trip – it’s those little luxuries like a proper bed, private cooking or washing facilities and unique accommodation that make it different, but there are some aspects of camping that also apply to glamping.  The main one is the weather and the wildlife.  We can’t change […]

If you’re looking for a holiday that combines nature with luxury then glamping is for you.  It’s a big step up from the camping holidays you might not remember fondly, because it incorporates high-end aspects like proper beds, electricity and flushing loos, and in some cases, hot tubs, magical outdoor showers and rooftop saunas.  This […]

If you’re considering setting up a glampsite then Carry on Glamping, the documentary following comedian and potter Johnny Vegas as he set up his own site is required viewing.  The series looks at all aspects of the process, from finding land to host the site to sourcing vehicles for restoration and conversion. Vegas wanted to restore […]

Glamping is all about celebrating the great outdoors in style, so the idea of glamping indoors was a new one to us.  Changi Airport in Singapore recently offered guests the chance to glamp inside the airport, with yurts available to rent in the Jewel Shiseido Forest Valley, an indoor forest set over five storeys, or […]