The Three Whats

I am assuming that as you are here, you are already keen on the idea of a glamping holiday, perhaps you have already been on one, or are keen to try something new. I have always loved camping, and many years of disasters, from wet sleeping bags, to blown away tents and stoves that keep blowing out, have slowly converted me to the joys of sleeping in a slightly sturdier structure!

When we first started offering glamping holidays here at Great Farm, camping was the bedrock of everything we did, and we tried to offer the things that we enjoyed most about camping, and take away the most irritating and boring things! I have always been of the view that facilities do not need to be shared with anyone else (who wants to have to book a hot tub slot, or make small talk in the queue for the shower!?). To help you find the glamping holiday that suits you best, I would recommend using the following ‘three whats’ as a starting point. I love chatting to guests, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about glamping in general, or about Great Farm.

What type of accommodation?

In the 10 years since the first glamping guests came to the farm, the choice of glamping holidays has grown exponentially, with ever more interesting and unusual places to stay popping up around the country. It is easy to be seduced by the structure, rather than the experience, and I have always felt that the first question to ask is what activities you would like to do during your stay. Answers can range from as little as possible, to a full programme of activities and events. It’s also worth having a think about the weather, and the time of year you plan to visit – outdoor cooking facilities are great fun when the days are long and the weather is kind, but if you plan a visit in autumn or winter, this may not be so much fun!

What location?

This boils down to the area you would like to visit, the places you would like to go during your stay, and the site set up – would you like a car friendly spot where you can park next to where you are staying, or are you happy to wheelbarrow your gear in order to enjoy a car free environment? Would you like neighbours to chat to? or maybe you would prefer splendid isolation? Would you prefer to be close to civilisation, with well lit and marked paths, or are you an adventurous type who likes to be off the beaten track?

What facilities and what type of facilities?

This is an important one – a back to basics site is great fun, but can also be hard work, particularly if you need to burn logs for heating and hot water. Is mains electricity important to you? Are you keen to be off grid? If there is a hot tub, would like to just turn up and jump in, or would you enjoy the fun of heating a wood fired tub? if you are travelling with children, glamping is the stuff dreams are made of....look out for woods to explore, ponds to dip, and rivers to paddle in.

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