Glamping; which is short for ‘glamorous camping’, dates back further than that you might think. Although the term has only been around for a short time in relation to the time that the original abodes have been in existence, the ideas date back as far as the 1100s.
Glamping is a way to experience the fun of camping, the beauty of nature and the luxury of home comforts without the hassle of having to put up a tent and live like a caveman.
For many of us, that sounds more attractive than camping. Though camping has its benefits including the low cost, glamping has become more and more attractive to us seeking to be closer to nature, but in a more spacious and comfortable surrounding. Bell tents, Yurts, Shepherd’s Huts, pods and Tin Can Camping vans are now part of our holiday options.
Glamping started taking off in the UK about 10 years ago and was a very popular form of accommodation at festivals. Unsurprisingly, the cost for a glamping tent this year at the Lattitude Festival is seeking a steep £3000 for 3 days. Ouch! Although, this is not the case in non-festival locations and has become a popular way of holidaying, especially for those of not travelling. Then National Trust has also started offering glamping at their sites using more traditional camping pods rather than tents that fit well into the woodland areas and weather better in wind and rain. Glamping does offer more options going into the Autumn seeing the natural change to the season with great walks and beautiful views.
National Trust Glamping Sites include:
- Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire : An idyllic campsite in the Ouse Valley. The site offers bunk beds, a small kitchenette and seating area with upgrades available.
- Teneriffe Farm, Cornwall : Teneriffe Farm is situated on Cornwalls dramatic Lizard Peninsula, one of the country’s most picturesque holiday spots. For camping pods at the site slepps up to 4 adults.
- Buckden, North Yorkshire : These camping pods are located on a working farm and cared for by the owners of the farm, Garry and Gillian. This is ideal for long walks around the Yorkshire Dales.
- Great Langdale & Low Wray in the Lake District : These locations both offer camping pods with Low Wray overlooking Lake Windermere.
For more information and availability, please see the National Trust website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Many traditional campsites have adapted to this style of camping and you can also seek more information on where to go and what to do from the Camping and Caravan club at
www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk