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Give The Gift Of Glamping This Mother’s Day

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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 running, mountain biking or wild swimming, or she’s always wanted to try her hand at traditional crafts like weaving, basketry or foraging?

Whatever your mum finds relaxing and rewarding there’s a glamping break to suit her.  Some  glampsites offer courses run by the owners, while others are located close to workshops for traditional crafts.  Foraging courses can be found all over the country, so you should be able to find one within a few miles of most glampsites.  If your mum’s idea of relaxing is quiet time with a good book and a really nice glass of red then look for glamping accommodation with lots of places to sit; a hammock, fire pit and lots of blankets or rugs are ideal for curling up and switching off from the world.

If your mum is always in the kitchen cooking for the whole family it might be nice to book a nice meal out for her, or give her vouchers for restaurants nearby.  If she’s in the kitchen because she loves to cook, look for glamping options with a well-kitted out kitchen area where she can get stuck in with her favourite recipe book.  A cookery class from a top chef makes a great gift for a foodie, and combined with the proper “me-time” you get with a glamping break it will be the best Mother’s Day gift she’s ever had.

The beauty of giving a glamping break is that the whole family can chip in to cover the expense and even if the getaway is booked for a date in the future (March can be a bit cold for glamping!) you can give her a course voucher, lovely socks for walking, a good book (or something else which she can use on her holiday) for something to open on the day.  Don’t forget to check her diary to find a good weekend (or weekdays) to book the break.  It’s supposed to be a relaxing time and not a source of stress having to reorganise dates she’s already booked. 

Whatever your mum’s into, we bet that an uninterrupted soak in a nice bath or a hot tub is something she’d enjoy, and there are lots of great glamping options with outdoor baths, or tubs with a view.  While a long, luxurious soak is relaxing and indulgent in itself, having a view of the natural world while you’re in there (rather than the familiar tiles of the bathroom) is excellent for de-stressing and connecting with mother nature – it is a Mother’s Day gift after all.

A nice touch for a gifted glamping getaway is a hamper for her arrival.  Lots of glampsites offer various hampers, from breakfast hampers to celebration options and everything in between.  Finding a bottle of fizz, some posh chocolates and breakfast already sorted when she arrives will set the tone for a relaxing, pampering break where she can do exactly as she pleases.  If your chosen glampsite doesn’t offer hampers, it’s worth contacting the owners to see if they can arrange something, or put together your own hamper for her to take along.

For a really unique, memorable Mother’s Day present this year, give the gift of glamping.  Really, it’s the gift of uninterrupted, mum-focused time, and mums will always appreciate that!

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Great Gifts for Glampers

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Buying Christmas gifts for outdoorsy types can be hard, the chances are that they know what they need and have already bought it.  With that in mind we’ve selected some great glamping gifts that anyone would be glad to have two of, so you don’t have to worry about whether they already have the item you choose to gift.

Socks are a pretty typical Christmas present and always welcome.  There’s nothing more revitalising than putting on a fresh, clean pair of socks around a campfire at the end of a long day, so look at cashmere blend options as well as soft, hand-knitted socks for a real touch of luxury.  If your giftee loves walking, look at supportive walking socks which have a special construction engineered to support the arches of your feet, while providing extra padding on the heel and toe sections.  Novelty socks can be a fun gift, but if they’re not comfortable to wear then they often get consigned to the back of the sock drawer, never to be worn again.

You can’t have too many mugs when glamping – if nothing else having a spare mug means less washing up and more time spent enjoying yourself.  We love traditional enamel mugs as they lend a nostalgic air to a glamping trip so when we found several sellers online offering personalised printed enamel mugs we knew we had Christmas sorted.  These mugs won’t chip or smash so they are ideal for glamping as well as taking out for a day trip and picnic.  Having a personalised mug also means that your beverage of choice won’t be accidentally drunk by someone else, which can happen easily when everyone is using identical mugs.  The sky is the limit when it comes to the design, so you can even select some glamping photos to be printed on the mugs to bring back fond holiday memories.

We recently looked at portable fire pits and these make great gifts.  There are so many different styles designed for various uses that an extra one would always be welcome.  In a big group glamping trip it can be fun to have more than one campfire on the go for easier socialising, so an extra fire pit is an ideal gift for a keen glamper.  As a Christmas gift it can be used straight away to enjoy some mulled wine and turkey sandwiches around on Christmas Day evening or perhaps after the Boxing Day walk.

Solar chargers are a great gift for just about anyone, regardless of whether they like glamping or not.  A solar charger can be kept in the car for emergencies and they’re also very useful when you want to go out and meet friends but don’t have enough battery on your phone to leave the house.  With a solar charger you can charge up wherever you are.  For glampers they are a vital part of being able to have a long off-grid glamping holiday as you can keep phones and tablets charged up at all times, allowing you to get back to nature for an extended break.

One thing we love as a stocking filler is the magic flame products.  These are sachets of powdered chemicals that you put on a campfire to create multicoloured flames and if you’ve ever seen them used you’ll know how entrancing they are.  If you love glamping with the kids these are a great product to use in the evenings to entrance and entertain the kids (and, let’s be honest, the adults too).

Happy shopping!

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Glamping for Two – An Xmas Gift for a Memorable Valentines

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All round 2020 has been a tough year, but especially so for couples who would have normally have spent a significant portion of their week out at work, who are now confined to the house with their partner (and children).  Being forced into spending more time with each other, with the spotlight being shone on all aspects of the relationship, has created a make or break situation for a lot of couples. By Christmas, we’ll all have spent more time than we’d have chosen stuck at home and the prospect of more of the same for the rest of winter stretching out in front of us could be proving hard to bear.

Gifting a glamping break at Christmas is the perfect restorative for your relationship and it gives you both something to look forward to.  If you were to book now you should be able to find availability for sites around Valentine’s Day; a great choice for a relationship refresher.  Glamping is at its best when done as a couples endeavour – while it’s lovely to have the kids around, it’s also lovely to occasionally have some prime couple time, so arrange childcare and get your glamping break booked and ready.

When choosing where to go think about places that are significant for you and your partner.  You may have proposed while on a glamping holiday, so the perfect choice is to return to that site and the same accommodation, if it is free.  If your partner is the adventurous type, then why not try somewhere completely new?  You know which places they would like to go, because it’s quite likely you’ve had to amend your 2020 holiday plans.  This disappointment can be the perfect breeding ground for ideas of new sites to try and even new activities – perhaps you’d love to try dry slope skiing, or horseback riding in the New Forest?  Maybe you have a particular penchant for red squirrels, or a love of nature in all its raw glory?  Seek out places where these desires can be fulfilled and book glamping accommodation nearby.

When the time comes to present your gift you’ll have to get a bit creative with something to open, as a glamping break booked for February isn’t something you can physically give.  Why not type up a love letter including the details of your glamping getaway and give that to your partner?  You might even give them something they can use on the trip as a clue for the main present, or even draw or paint a picture of the place you are going to take them.  You could even give them a Valentine’s Day card at Christmas as a clue to the date you’ve booked to go away. 

If the idea of glamping in February turns you cold, consider looking for specialist accommodation, such as a tree house, yurt or safari tent with a log burner.  This will help keep you cosy on the cold nights and it adds a touch of romance to the break, as there’s nothing more romantic than cuddling up by the fire with a hot chocolate and the love of your life.

We hope you find the perfect place to take your partner; we’re certainly looking forward to getting away for a few days with our nearest and dearest.

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Gift Vouchers for Christmas? Put Them Towards Glamping Gear

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The high street has suffered a lot this year, and with online shopping being the only viable option for many people, we may find we get more gift vouchers this year than ever before.  Gift vouchers and cards are an easy gift to order online and there’s no need to have anything delivered to the house – most gift cards now are e-vouchers which you can print off or email to the recipient.

If we’re going to get more gift vouchers and cash this year than physical gifts we face quite the dilemma when it comes to how to spend them. So why not use them to upgrade your glamping gear or to buy things you’d love to own for glamping and camping but haven’t been able to afford?  With seasonal sales expected to include some real bargains as the retail sector tries to get up and running again we could be in for a great sales haul.

If you have gift vouchers for clothing stores, why not stock up on base layers and comfy socks for an early spring getaway, or invest in a really good winter jacket that will serve you well on long walks and glamping breaks alike?  Homeware stores sell all sorts of things that can be used for glamping, such as mud trapping doormats that roll up into a compact size that can be used for keeping your bell tent mud-free inside.  Plates, cutlery and cooking equipment is all great for glamping, as well as cooking outdoors at home – buy some robust cooking pots and pans you can use on a fire pit or open fire and you’ll be cooking up a storm wherever you are.

For a luxury touch on your glamping holiday things like cocktail shakers and glasses are perfect, and these can be picked up quite cheaply in the sales.  Warm blankets and throws also help create that luxury atmosphere – you might find you want to use your new purchases straight away, so why not have an indoor glamping evening where you turn off all screens and imagine you’re in the wilderness.  The dark evenings help create that ambience and if you need a bit of a boost in January, a home glamping weekend might be just the thing you need.

If you get gift vouchers for online shops like Amazon then the world is your oyster.  A glampers delight is finding a single site that sells a vast variety and range of stock. With products ranging from tents to enamel mugs you can find everything you need for a fantastic glamping holiday.  If you want to glamp on a budget then buying luxurious things such as sheepskin throws, solar powered strings of lights/lanterns and cosy quilts all work to elevate a camping holiday into a glamping holiday. 

If you find sleeping bags difficult to work with (they can be hard for those of us to sprawl out over the whole bed!) then sleep suits, such as the Selkbag, are the answer.  Almost like a ski-suit, these full body sleep suits have detachable foot portions so you can stay snuggly in your sleep suit while you get the fire going.  These are also great for night time toilet dashes as you don’t have to get out of the warmth, find your coat in the dark and get chilled to the bone on the way back.  They’re also ideal for kids, so if you find yourself with an Amazon gift card this is a fantastic investment and can also be used for sleepovers, early morning car journeys and even just to wear on a particularly cold day.

So, on Christmas morning when you find yourself with gift cards to spend, why not buy some glamping gear and look forward to using it in 2021.

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Gift Ideas for The Glamper in Your Life – Part 2

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Welcome back to our gift guide for glampers.  In part one, we looked at practical gifts for use while glamping, or which can be used to create an at-home glamping experience.  Now we turn our attention to glamping themed gifts.

A campervan style bird house is a lovely gift to give for anyone with a garden and an interest in nature.  There are many different styles but the most common is the classic VW Camper van on a bird-sized scale.  Most glampers love this classic design so it will go down well with whoever you purchase it for, and the birds will be happy to have a holiday home!

Personalised key-rings are a lovely gift on a budget, so why not look for one in the shape of a tent or another recognisable glamping motif?  This is especially nice for those who own a camper van, as they can use it for their van keys.  T-shirts with glamping slogans and motifs of the outdoors are also a lovely gift idea, or you may find the same design on a cushion cover which can be used at home to remind them of their favourite leisure pursuit and then taken glamping too.  Padded roll mats and other soft furnishing gifts are also great for glampers. You can even make your own with some glamping style fabric, such as ones printed with tents or bunting.  There’s even a pocket sized, mini survival tin that’s loaded with outdoor survival essentials. 

When you start looking around you’ll find some really unusual gifts, such as playing cards with campervan or camping motifs on the reverse.  These are a great gift as they’re highly portable for taking on a glamping trip and there are hundreds, if not thousands of games you can play with them.  There are also lunch boxes, biscuit tins and flasks printed with glamping motifs and camper vans, so there’s bound to be something your giftee will love.

There are many great places to find unusual and handmade personal gifts online, so if you’re stuck for inspiration why not sit down with a cuppa and peruse at your leisure?  You’ll find hundreds of options for glamping themed gifts and more.

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Gift Ideas for the Glamper in You Life – Part 1

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Christmas is right around the corner and if you love glamping, or you’re buying for someone who does, then a gift they can use or which reminds them of their love of the outdoors with all mod cons, will be well received and we have some great gift ideas for you.

If you want to buy something that can enhance their glamping experience why not buy a fire pit with hanging grill or a cooking tripod?  These practical gifts will allow them to create a glamping experience even on a standard campsite (as long as contained fires are permitted) and at home.  The fire pits with suspended grills and hotplates are easy to use and to control the heat of the fire on; so they’re especially useful for campfire novices and those who want to take the easy option now and then.  The fire pit/grill combinations are very versatile, allowing the cooking parts to be removed so you can build up the fire afterwards for warmth and atmosphere.  As a Christmas gift these are great because you can use them to mull wine for an outdoor social gathering and then build up the fire.

Bunting and solar powered fairy lights are another great glamping gift.  They provide cuteness and a boho ambience to a glampsite as well as the all-important light around the campsite.  Not only are they useful for glamping trips but these can also be used at home in the garden too; so if you wanted to glamp at home you’ll have all the accessories that make glamping what it is.  If your kids love glamping why not invest in some simple indoor glamping tents?  These are simple A frame structures with fabric coverings which are used indoors (perhaps in a conservatory or large living room) to create a sleepover with a difference.  As these fold up when not in use they can be easily stowed under a bed or beside a wardrobe and brought out when needed.  Add throw pillows and comfy blankets for a superior indoor glamping sleepover.

Enamel mugs make a great gift, especially if they are personalised.  With thousands of designs available online you can get a personalised enamel mug with their name on it or go for one with their favourite hobby, animal or slogan on it; or simply choose one from the many cute designs available.  Collapsible wine glasses and tumblers make fantastic gifts; they can be used for picnics and a get together in the park or beach where glass is not advisable.  If you’re worried about toppling your vino, invest in some wine glass holders; it is a long stem with a curved top that you slip your glass into – just simply push the stem into the ground.  These are portable and don’t take up much room, so they’re a real boon on a glamping trip and they help save your back from reaching down to the ground every time you want to take a sip.

For a really practical gift why not give luxury sleeping bags?  There are some lovely high end versions out there with gorgeous printed fabric and to add another layer of luxury how about a silk liner.  Most sleeping bags are made with man-made fabrics which can be a little sweaty in the height of summer, so a luxury cotton one will help you keep cool in the summer and warm in the winter with no danger of waking up clammy.  For a real low-effort option try Bundle Beds, which are all-in-one self-inflating mattresses and bedding – perfect for glamping and sleepovers.

If you want to blow the budget why not buy your own bell tent or tipi?  These are not cheap, but if you’re really keen on glamping they are worth the investment, allowing you to glamp in style on any campsite with your own luxury accommodation.  Some have optional log burners which make autumn and winter glamping a possibility, and it could be a nice idea for the whole family to pitch in to purchase one for everyone to use, a really family Christmas present.

Join us for part two for a selection of glamping themed gifts.