Karen Wright: Glamping break before the Christmas rush
Well, what a November I have had! November for me was all about trips away and squeezing in a few breaks before the mad dash around Christmas starts in my house.
I had the trip to Filey with a few friends, then a coach holiday to the Isle of Wight with mum and the last week to top it all off I went on another Glamping break.
The Glamping Pod I visited this time is located at Cayton Bay and is on the Caravan and Motorhome Club site there. I booked the break with Experience Freedom, which is part of the club. It was very good value and as a member I did get a discount, but anyone can book and stay in a Pod. What I love about Glamping with the club is that the locations are excellent, so far, I have stayed at Brighton, Moreton in Marsh, London, Chirk in North Wales and now in our own county here in Yorkshire. My mission next year is to visit all the Glamping sites within the club's framework, eight in all!
This was the first visit during winter, but it was all the better for that. The accommodation was as warm as toast and very cosy and I took a string of fairy lights to build in that festive vibe. I catered in the pod making use of the two-burner hob, microwave, and toaster. The evenings draw in so early now that it feels perfect to lower the lights, turn on the television, pop a cork and lay out a plate of goodies. The first evening after our meal we had mince pies and the second evening cheese and biscuits. It was a perfect couple of nights away, to reset and recharge my batteries.
If you fancy a quick break in a Glamping Pod before Christmas or the New Year, then I heartily recommend booking a break with Experience Freedom. The sites are very quiet right now, but you still can expect a warm welcome from the onsite staff. The facilities are open, not that you need anything really as the Pods are self-contained with a fabulous bathroom and a kitchenette.
Another thing, if you are thinking of taking up the caravan lifestyle booking a pod is a great way to test run a campsite to get a feel of how things are set up. Happy Glamping!