Welcome to the Glamping Post, a guide to all things Camping and Glamping.
My name is Dave and I’m a glamper. My personal introduction was way back in the early 80s festival scene. People taking the ordinary act of camping but turning their spaces into magical environments.
With fabrics, colours and different world influences these early ‘hippy’ pioneers going back through the 70s and 60s set the trend for the style associated with modern day glamping.
I’m a life-long festival goer and camper. I have my own set-up that I can take where I please with all the style and comforts but compact and transportable. On this site I aim to cover both the glamping industry and DIY glamping.
I also build websites, which is how I came to build this. My specialist field is of course ‘leisure’, mostly focusing on holiday accommodation. I consult and have clients who provide glamping holidays or supply to the industry. I hope here to bring people together and help make connections.
Oh.. and I play trombone! … and I make bunting. You can find it here: www.kingbunting.com
Tree Tents
If you are thinking about opening up your land to Glamping but aren’t sure what kind of accommodation to offer, these outlandish these Tree Tents are definitely worth considering. Featured on Channel 4 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, they are incredibly well built. Their claim to ‘Combine the precision of aeronautical engineering, the romance of wild […]
Thinking of fuel
If you are taking your fire bowl or plan to have an open fire a really good idea is to take a few sacks of logs with you and a bag of dry kindling sticks. Hey and why not some fire lighters. You might think wood can be found anywhere this isn’t always the case […]
Solar Power. Is it enough and what usage can I expect…?
I’ve always loved the idea of Power directly from the sun. I’ve had a few small set ups over the years and have started to gain good appreciation just how much energy can be captured from the sun and what uses you can put it to. I always think it’s a bit magical that you […]
Sleep well
Bedding and a good night’s sleep is what often puts off the non-camper. My advice is to do it properly. Be comfortable warm and cosy. I now use a double height double inflatable bed. Mine has an electric pump that I can use from a simple inverter plugged into my 12 Volt car socket, or […]
Arrive early
I have a bunch of favourite campsites some of which in high season can get pretty full at the weekend. My biggest tip is to take a couple of days off and leave early on Thursday. This way there will generally be plenty of spaces. You can take your pick with the best view for […]
Get your whole Glamping set up in one easy bundle.
Do you have nothing and want everything? A complete amazing glamping kit with one click? It’s worth taking a look at the Glawning Bundles and save some money too. You can get straight out there on your own glamping adventures or use it as a started point for offering glamping holidays if you have the […]
Hats
Do what? I thought this was a glamping blog. It is 🙂 … but I’ve just got a few words on hats. When you go on a glamping holiday you are outside most of the time unlike normal everyday life. Make sure you’re protected. Part of your glamping gear should be a nice hat. I […]
Placing your bell Tent Stove.
Placing your bell Tent Stove Big question. Where to put it? People often want to put their stove over to one side with space in mind. It’s important to really give this some thought before taking the plunge and sitting the hole in your canvas. I let mine stand in the tent for a week […]
Bell Tent Stove
Do you have a bell tent 4m + but haven’t got around to fitting a wood burning stove? You are missing out. Adding my Frontier Stove has transformed my glamping experience. When it gets a bit cold and chilly outside there’s nothing like stepping into a cosy warm tent. On a windy night it allows […]
The Glamping Show is Going Ahead 17th – 19th September 2020
I’ve been attending this show for a few years now. It’s really cool. Half outdoors and half indoors so much to see and so many ideas to come away with. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time of look around and chat with the exhibitors. Organisers of the Glamping Show have confirmed that preparations […]
Featured accommodation – Back of Beyond Touring Park
Are you looking for peace and quiet? Sometimes the birds can be a bit noisy, but that’s as loud as it gets at Back of Beyond! It’s a very special touring, camping and glamping park where you can relax in a natural setting. The owners Martin and Vicky have been developing a great Glamping offering […]
New Glampingly Website
Spring is nearly here and thoughts turning to the great outdoors. Are you looking for somewhere cool to glamp this year? A good place to start your search is the new ‘Glampingly’ website brought to you by the people of Cool Camping. Over 900 glamping options in the UK France and Spain. If you see anything […]
Carpets
Flooring is not boring. I recently found a nice thick felt carpet in a charity warehouse. ‘That will go great in the bell tent’ I thought, luxurious to step out of bed onto. Big mistake. The day I put it in was the first day my new canvas tent up in the garden had experienced […]
Bad weather
OK if the weather forecast is saying torrential rain throughout the period you were hoping to go away then maybe not such a great idea. However a mixed forecast , I say go anyway. Just be prepared. Make sure you take the right kit for in tent cooking, and perhaps if the weather isn’t set […]
Boutique Camping online store
If you are thinking of setting up a Glamping site, or need to improve your offering or replace tired equipment ‘Boutique Camping’ is a great one stop shop with pretty much everything you’ll ever need. Click here to visit Boutique Camping website
Featured accommodation – Westley Farm – Cotswolds
Westley Farm at the head of the Golden Valley, Westley Farm is one of the Cotswolds’ best-kept secrets. unrivalled views. hidden on a 70-acre farm, surrounded by ancient woodland, rolling meadows Sapperton Yurt is a dream in cream canvas, with a wood-burning stove, supremely comfy double bed, two single futon chairs, rugs and throws. The […]
Build your own Glamping kit
Build you own luxury camping kit.. and take it where you like. You’ve been looking at Glamping holidays and thinking how much? I could just get the kit and do it myself, then I’d always have it for the future. With this ‘one stop Amazon shop’ guide you can pick up the complete kit in […]
BIOTOP Natural Pools
If you are thinking about adding a pool to your accommodation offering, one of these is definitely worth looking into. No chemicals, the pool is naturally cleaned with the use of planting. In the summer I swam in a pool like this and the lack of chlorine is notable. It’s quite a different and preferable […]
60’s Sidecar boat
I just love these retro leisure ideas. This one a 1960’s detachable side car boat. So stylish. Surely there’s a market for reproductions of classics like this.
Great British Glamping
Had a good chat with these guys at the NEC show. Glamping solutions for festivals, weddings and events. They provide really nice pre-erected bell tent accommodation and other facilities like onsite reception, loo hire, and lots elements for festival-goers creature comforts. Visit their website at: http://www.greatbritishglamping.com Lots of info and nice images.
Wigwam Holidays last minute breaks
Do you fancy a quick getaway? It’s worth keeping an eye on this page: http://www.wigwamholidays.com/last-minute-glamping-breaks All last minute holidays from Wigwam Holidays. This time of year yo can pick up a real bargain. It may be too cold for camping, but not too cold for a short break it the big outdoors. Sites all over the […]
What a camper
Wow, what a camper. I wonder if there are any of these still on the road. Actress Dora Bryan in her 1957 camper (with pop top!) How could they see where they were going?
Bluefield Houseboats
I saw plenty of nice things at the NEC show this week. One company that really blew me away was Bluefield Houseboats. Not something one may automatically put together with Glamping but, as a holiday experience, staying on one of their boats would be hard to beat. If you have a lake on your land […]
Glawning campervan awnings
Hi, further to my last post featuring my T25 camper I’ve been researching awnings and have decided that the Glawning is the very best solution. I’ve always been a keen camper and although I have had many good years service from my canvas Cabanon tent, it is now starting to feel its age. So the […]
My just purchased VW T25 high top camper
Not really Glamping Post news but couldn’t resit posting an picture of my just purchased VW T25 high top camper. Looking out for an awning now, hoping to bump into the ‘Glawning’ people www.glawning.com at the NEC this week, I can’t think of a better combination.
Latest posts..
Tree Tents
If you are thinking about opening up your land to Glamping but aren’t sure what kind of accommodation to offer, these outlandish these Tree Tents are definitely worth considering. Featured on Channel 4 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, they are incredibly well built. Their claim to ‘Combine the precision of aeronautical engineering, the romance of wild […]
Thinking of fuel
If you are taking your fire bowl or plan to have an open fire a really good idea is to take a few sacks of logs with you and a bag of dry kindling sticks. Hey and why not some fire lighters. You might think wood can be found anywhere this isn’t always the case […]
Solar Power. Is it enough and what usage can I expect…?
I’ve always loved the idea of Power directly from the sun. I’ve had a few small set ups over the years and have started to gain good appreciation just how much energy can be captured from the sun and what uses you can put it to. I always think it’s a bit magical that you […]
Sleep well
Bedding and a good night’s sleep is what often puts off the non-camper. My advice is to do it properly. Be comfortable warm and cosy. I now use a double height double inflatable bed. Mine has an electric pump that I can use from a simple inverter plugged into my 12 Volt car socket, or […]
Arrive early
I have a bunch of favourite campsites some of which in high season can get pretty full at the weekend. My biggest tip is to take a couple of days off and leave early on Thursday. This way there will generally be plenty of spaces. You can take your pick with the best view for […]
Get your whole Glamping set up in one easy bundle.
Do you have nothing and want everything? A complete amazing glamping kit with one click? It’s worth taking a look at the Glawning Bundles and save some money too. You can get straight out there on your own glamping adventures or use it as a started point for offering glamping holidays if you have the […]
Hats
Do what? I thought this was a glamping blog. It is 🙂 … but I’ve just got a few words on hats. When you go on a glamping holiday you are outside most of the time unlike normal everyday life. Make sure you’re protected. Part of your glamping gear should be a nice hat. I […]
Placing your bell Tent Stove.
Placing your bell Tent Stove Big question. Where to put it? People often want to put their stove over to one side with space in mind. It’s important to really give this some thought before taking the plunge and sitting the hole in your canvas. I let mine stand in the tent for a week […]
Bell Tent Stove
Do you have a bell tent 4m + but haven’t got around to fitting a wood burning stove? You are missing out. Adding my Frontier Stove has transformed my glamping experience. When it gets a bit cold and chilly outside there’s nothing like stepping into a cosy warm tent. On a windy night it allows […]
The Glamping Show is Going Ahead 17th – 19th September 2020
I’ve been attending this show for a few years now. It’s really cool. Half outdoors and half indoors so much to see and so many ideas to come away with. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time of look around and chat with the exhibitors. Organisers of the Glamping Show have confirmed that preparations […]
Featured accommodation – Back of Beyond Touring Park
Are you looking for peace and quiet? Sometimes the birds can be a bit noisy, but that’s as loud as it gets at Back of Beyond! It’s a very special touring, camping and glamping park where you can relax in a natural setting. The owners Martin and Vicky have been developing a great Glamping offering […]
New Glampingly Website
Spring is nearly here and thoughts turning to the great outdoors. Are you looking for somewhere cool to glamp this year? A good place to start your search is the new ‘Glampingly’ website brought to you by the people of Cool Camping. Over 900 glamping options in the UK France and Spain. If you see anything […]
Carpets
Flooring is not boring. I recently found a nice thick felt carpet in a charity warehouse. ‘That will go great in the bell tent’ I thought, luxurious to step out of bed onto. Big mistake. The day I put it in was the first day my new canvas tent up in the garden had experienced […]
Bad weather
OK if the weather forecast is saying torrential rain throughout the period you were hoping to go away then maybe not such a great idea. However a mixed forecast , I say go anyway. Just be prepared. Make sure you take the right kit for in tent cooking, and perhaps if the weather isn’t set […]
Boutique Camping online store
If you are thinking of setting up a Glamping site, or need to improve your offering or replace tired equipment ‘Boutique Camping’ is a great one stop shop with pretty much everything you’ll ever need. Click here to visit Boutique Camping website
Featured accommodation – Westley Farm – Cotswolds
Westley Farm at the head of the Golden Valley, Westley Farm is one of the Cotswolds’ best-kept secrets. unrivalled views. hidden on a 70-acre farm, surrounded by ancient woodland, rolling meadows Sapperton Yurt is a dream in cream canvas, with a wood-burning stove, supremely comfy double bed, two single futon chairs, rugs and throws. The […]
Build your own Glamping kit
Build you own luxury camping kit.. and take it where you like. You’ve been looking at Glamping holidays and thinking how much? I could just get the kit and do it myself, then I’d always have it for the future. With this ‘one stop Amazon shop’ guide you can pick up the complete kit in […]
BIOTOP Natural Pools
If you are thinking about adding a pool to your accommodation offering, one of these is definitely worth looking into. No chemicals, the pool is naturally cleaned with the use of planting. In the summer I swam in a pool like this and the lack of chlorine is notable. It’s quite a different and preferable […]
60’s Sidecar boat
I just love these retro leisure ideas. This one a 1960’s detachable side car boat. So stylish. Surely there’s a market for reproductions of classics like this.
Great British Glamping
Had a good chat with these guys at the NEC show. Glamping solutions for festivals, weddings and events. They provide really nice pre-erected bell tent accommodation and other facilities like onsite reception, loo hire, and lots elements for festival-goers creature comforts. Visit their website at: http://www.greatbritishglamping.com Lots of info and nice images.
Wigwam Holidays last minute breaks
Do you fancy a quick getaway? It’s worth keeping an eye on this page: http://www.wigwamholidays.com/last-minute-glamping-breaks All last minute holidays from Wigwam Holidays. This time of year yo can pick up a real bargain. It may be too cold for camping, but not too cold for a short break it the big outdoors. Sites all over the […]
What a camper
Wow, what a camper. I wonder if there are any of these still on the road. Actress Dora Bryan in her 1957 camper (with pop top!) How could they see where they were going?
Bluefield Houseboats
I saw plenty of nice things at the NEC show this week. One company that really blew me away was Bluefield Houseboats. Not something one may automatically put together with Glamping but, as a holiday experience, staying on one of their boats would be hard to beat. If you have a lake on your land […]
Glawning campervan awnings
Hi, further to my last post featuring my T25 camper I’ve been researching awnings and have decided that the Glawning is the very best solution. I’ve always been a keen camper and although I have had many good years service from my canvas Cabanon tent, it is now starting to feel its age. So the […]
My just purchased VW T25 high top camper
Not really Glamping Post news but couldn’t resit posting an picture of my just purchased VW T25 high top camper. Looking out for an awning now, hoping to bump into the ‘Glawning’ people www.glawning.com at the NEC this week, I can’t think of a better combination.
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This month’s featured company… Glawning.
Producers of Camper Van Awnings – Stand Alone Two Entrance Bell Tents.
I do tend to talk about these guys a lot, but what can I say? I’ve got one and I love it! (my camper not as tidy as the one in the photo). It’s a really great tent and internal space, everything works just as it should so I’m very happy to recommend.
This drive away awning works as a standalone bell tent with two entrances or attaches to your camper to create a spacious luxurious living area. Add a wood burning stove for the ultimate in comfort.
Made from 350gsm natural 100% cotton canvas. Water proof, fire retardant and mildew resistant.
Once you have one you can become part of the Glawning community on FB. Checkout how other people use their gleanings and get tips and advice.
The team at Glawning are very cool and would be happy to answer any questions you may have. They also offer a great after service.
Mine is 5m classic. Perhaps a bit big and heavy for purpose but it is such an amazing space when it’s up.When not using it out and about, mine is up in the garden creating a chilled ambient change of scene.
It looks amazing at night time with warm light LEDs and candles in jars, and warmed by woodfired stove. What could be nicer?
If I were to get one now, I would probably go for the 4m Classic. Even though I love the space that one metre less fabric means a lot less fabric and ground sheet, and so makes it easier to transport and carry around.
Four metres is perfect if you intend to sleep in the camper and the Glawning as a living space.
Visit their website here: www.glawning.com
The good people at Glawning have offered a 3% discount to Glamping Post readers on all purchases. To claim your 3% discount quote coupon code: GLAMPING POST
Here are some cool things you’ll see on their website: www.glawning.com
Tents:
The classic 4m Glawning in fire resistant canvas is their flagship product. A luxurious canvas bell tent awning.
See their full Glawning selection here.
Bundles
Get you whole set up in one go with a Value Bundle. Tent, stove, flashing, matting. It couldn’t be easier to get you out on the road.
See their full Value Bundle selection here.
Accessories
Glawning go further to get you set up and running with a great range of accessories. Pretty much all you need.
See their full Accessories selection here.