Winter Glamping Ideas For A Well-Earned Break
When you think of glamping what springs to mind? For most of us we picture a lazy sunny day in a picturesque meadow filled with wild flowers, with a fully kitted out yurt, bell tent or tipi complete with bedding, storage and mood lighting. We imagine sitting around in the evening sun with a cold drink, catching up with friends, watching the kids run around, or a romantic couples retreat in privacy.
Not many people instantly picture bare trees, frosty mornings and the need for a campfire to keep warm, but winter glamping can be just as enjoyable as summer glamping as it’s a totally new angle. Yes, the spring and summer in the British countryside are a stunning times of year when the flowers are in bloom and the trees are lush and green, but the striking winter landscape is just as beautiful in a different way. There’s something pleasing about walking through crunchy leaves on a frosty morning, and you can’t deny that the dark evenings help create a cosy atmosphere, aided by a roaring campfire outside, and a log burner inside warming up your accommodation.
Not all sites are open all year round, but some are and for the adventurous glamping fan, winter is a great time to go. You’ll have much more seclusion with fewer people around so it can be a much more private experience, and it will give you a back to nature experience you can’t get at any other time of year. Glamping in the winter obviously requires a log burner and/or open fire for warmth, but there’s something pleasingly primal about lighting a fire to cook or heat water and this helps restore our connection with the natural world and with the basics of survival – winter glamping can be a perspective shifting experience that helps boost your self-esteem.
When looking for accommodation for a winter glamping break your best options are cabins, shepherds huts and yurts or tipis with log burners inside. Safari tents are also great for winter glamping and are often so well equipped inside; it’s like being in an actual building rather than a tent. All these options will create a magical winter glamping break for the whole family, or for a couple to get away from it all together. Everyone should try winter glamping at least once in their lives – it may become a habit you can’t break.
