Are you hearing the call of the outdoors this year?
Well, that doesn’t mean you have to compromise on the quality of your accommodation. When it comes to glamping you get all the positive qualities of a camping holiday with very few of the drawbacks.
Less hassle than staying in a hotel and located right where you want to be, a glamping holiday is an enjoyable experience with more comforts than you’d find in a standard tent.
Consider these reasons that glamping could be the choice for you when planning midweek getaways in the UK this year and get the best of both worlds.
Breathe the fresh air
One of the major benefits of going on holiday and getting away from the bustle of everyday life is an increase in the quality of the air you’re breathing. In recent years especially, we’ve all come to value the benefits of breathing truly fresh air more than ever.
Studies suggest that increased exposure to fresh air and sunlight has numerous health benefits, ranging from better sleep to increased immune function.
All in all, you can’t choose a much more invigorating holiday than one spent out in nature. And how better to experience it than without having to compromise on comfort?
Only unplug if you want to
Just because you’re going away that doesn’t mean you have to leave all your home comforts behind. A break is always a good opportunity to unplug from social media for a while, of course, but you don’t necessarily have to cut yourself off from technology altogether.
Rather than going completely off-grid with a camping trip, glamping instead offers a balanced medium that allows you to still enjoy things like electricity and Wi-Fi in tandem with the simplicity of the outdoors.
You don’t even have to trade a comfy bed for the awkwardness of a sleeping bag, with many glamping sites including fresh linens and pillows so that you can enjoy a sleep just as good as one in a hotel.
Bring the dogs along
Pet owners know all too well how complicated it can be to bring a furry friend along with them on holiday. More often than not hotels and B&Bs have rules and restrictions that mean you simply have no choice but to leave your canine companion behind.
Not only is a stay in kennels an extra expense for you, it’s not always the most fun experience for your dog either.
However, if you choose to go glamping then there’s no need to worry about bringing muddy paws indoors or any late-night barking keeping the people on the floor below yours awake. Since you’re staying out in nature dogs are generally just as welcome as their humans at glamping destinations throughout the country.
Win over the kids
Many of us have memories of childhood holidays spent in a tent. So, when we think of camping trips it’s hard not to remember the feeling of a damp, cramped tent and the difficulty of trying to sleep on the hard ground.
Taking your family on a glamping getaway is the perfect opportunity to make some new memories and introduce the kids to a rather more appealing version of camping. Enjoy spacious and airy accommodation, ranging from treehouses to yurts or bell tents, and toast marshmallows over a fire pit.
Skip the set up
Quite possibly the best part of glamping, however, is the complete lack of set up. Rather than having to start your holiday off by wrestling with poles or banging in tent pegs in the pouring rain, all you need to do is arrive at your destination and you’re set.
There’s no cramming a bulky tent in the back of your car, instead you can save all that space for the things you’d rather take with you and the souvenirs you want to bring back.
Effort aside, many glamping accommodations are made from more durable materials than a canvas tent – such as the wooden camping pods you can find at the St Ives Bay holiday park in Cornwall. Tougher materials keep you much more shielded from the elements, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors without having to deal with all its weather.
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All said, there’s plenty of pros to going glamourous instead of sticking with a more traditional tent on your Easter break. Make sure that you enjoy a luxurious time, while still getting the full benefits of staying in nature, and find your perfect glamping getaway today.
