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Glamping in Hertfordshire: 18 glampsites

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• 12th March 2021
• camping , Hertfordshire , UK

Although Hertfordshire borders London, there are some beautiful rural spots in the county making it a perfect weekend break from the city. Whether you’re a local or coming from further afield, the glamping in Hertfordshire which I’ve listed here should provide you with a welcome respite from everyday life – the chance to unwind and relax in tranquil – and sometimes unusual – surroundings.

There are some fantastic days out in Hertfordshire, from country estates to farms and parks along with some beautiful rural walks and plenty of pretty villages and country pubs. Hertfordshire glamping offers visitors the best of both worlds – plenty of interesting things to do close by, but peaceful countryside to retreat to at the end of a busy day.

So, whether you’re looking for Hertfordshire glamping with a hot tub, or more back to basics glamping in Hertfordshire, I hope you find something suitable in this collection.

If you’re new to the county, ensure you read my guide about things to do in Hertfordshire.

Fancy taking time out from your glamping break for a spot of afternoon tea? I’ve put together a complete guide to afternoon tea venues across Hertfordshire .

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Hill Farm Campsite

Glamping near Tring

Hill Farm camping and glamping is in a brilliant location close to Wendover Woods in the Chiltern Hills. There is fantastic scenery for walking and biking in this part of Hertfordshire.

The farm has bell tents which come with everything you could possibly need for a glamping break. Aside from comfy beds and enough space for extra beds if you have a large brood, there are solar fairy lights, family games and rugs to make it feel cosy.

As well as bell tents, it’s also possible to hire normal tents pre-erected to save you the time and hassle of bringing your own. I’m sure my family would camp more frequently if we weren’t put off by all the packing and unpacking involved with camping. This option is also perfect if you don’t want to pay for a glamping experience but you would like to keep your camping experience easy. These tents come complete with camp beds plus outside table and chairs so visitors just need to bring bedding and cooking facilities.

• Bell tents sleeping up to 6 guests
• Shared toilet / shower facilities
• Bedding provided
• Kitchenware provided for cooking on the BBQ
• Dogs are permitted

Find out more about Hill Farm

The Croft Farm

Glamping in Great Gaddesden near Hemel Hempstead

This glamping site near Hemel started off as a music and arts festival destination. Today it’s the perfect place for a Hertfordshire hot tub glamping experience. Croft Farm is located just outside the little village of Great Gaddesden, not far from the Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Croft Farm features several different glamping options made from reclaimed materials. The Jumble – formally the DJ’s cabin at the music festival – is a cosy space with quirky furnishings and far reaching views across the countryside. The owners have also converted an old caravan and a campervan to create fun sleeping spaces for their guests. Other glamping options are also in the pipeline – updates to follow.

The Croft Farm is surrounded by the rolling Chiltern Hills so a glamping holiday here is perfect for walkers and cyclists or anyone looking for a peaceful retreat in the Hertfordshire countryside.

• 4 glamping units, sleeping 2 to 6 guests
• Log burning stove in each unit
• En-suite facilities in some units
• Cooking facilities in some units

Find out more about the Croft Farm

North Hill Farm

Glamping near Chorleywood

This Hertfordshire glamping site is perfect for anyone looking for Harry Potter themed accommodation. North Hill Farm is a short drive from the Warner Bros Studios and -although it’s in the countryside – it’s also within walking distance (just) of a tube station, making it a great base from which to explore the capital.

Anyone with a love of Harry Potter will find it very tricky to choose between staying in Hagridd’s Hideaway or Owl’s Lookout. Hagridd’s Hideaway looks very similar to the hut in the movies – but with far more mod-cons, while Owl’s Lookout comes complete with a slide as your back door exit!

As well as the Harry Potter themed places to stay, there’s also camping in the fields and some brilliant adults only glamping units too.

There are walking trails directly from the farm in the beautiful Chiltern Hills and there are plenty of fun days out close by including the Roald Dahl Museum at Great Missenden and Bekonscot Model Village at Beaconsfield.

• 5 well equipped glamping units, sleeping 2 to 6 guests
• En-suite facilities
• Cooking facilities
• Hot tubs with some units
• Dog: a small dog only permitted in the Shepherd’s Hut

Find out more about North Hill Farm

Fuzzy’s Farm

Glamping near Berkhamsted

This Hertfordshire glamping site consists of just three tipis situated in a spacious field with a large shared fire pit. The farm benefits from being within walking distance of the village of Potten End where you’ll find two pubs and a local shop.

Although beds and bedding aren’t provided, the tipis come with cooking facilities and crockery – you can try your hand at cooking on the campfire or use the gas stove or BBQ.

Fuzzy’s Farm is set up for entertaining – there’s a bar in a horse box which can be hired and themed parties for children can be arranged. Groups of friends or extended families will love this space. However, with peaceful countryside all around, and the beautiful Ashridge Estate close by, this is also the perfect place to relax and unwind.

• Shared fire pit
• Separate toilet for each tipi
• Guests to bring own beds and bedding

Find out more about Fuzzy’s Farm

Church Farm Ardeley

Glamping near Stevenage

Church Farm is somewhere we used to regularly visit when our children were toddlers. There are lots of animals to feed, farm walks, and always plenty of mud.

The farm has a café which serves particularly good cake – I used to love coming here in those sleep deprived early days of parenthood when sugar and caffeine were an essential part of my day. There’s also a very good farm shop, a woodland play area and a pub next door.

Church Farm offers both camping and glamping. There are wooden cabins and bell tents which are hidden among the trees – with plenty of space between each one. There’s also space for a tent or two if you need extra sleeping space.

The rural nature of the location means that wildlife is frequently spotted – a deer or a fox might wander past your door. Glamping at Church Farm is perfect for children – lots of space to run around and delicious local produce to cook over your campfire.

• Wooden cabins (sleep up to 4) and bell tents (sleep up to 5)
• Campfires (extra charge)
• Composting toilets (flush toilets available at the farm)
• Units come with beds and guests can pay extra for bedding

Find out more about Church Farm Ardeley

Radwell Lake Glamping

Glamping near Baldock

Radwell Mill campsite in North Hertfordshire currently has just one glamping unit – a Mongolian yurt – but more glamping is planned. The yurt is positioned in woodland next to Radwell Lake, a peaceful secluded position.

The yurt sleeps two and comes fully equipped with everything you could possibly need – there’s a fridge and a gas cooker plus a wood burning stove which ensures you’ll be toasty warm even in winter.

Although this is the perfect place to relax amid rural surroundings, Radwell glamping is less than an hour from Cambridge and there are some lovely towns and villages to explore close by such as pretty Ashwell and the market town of Hitchin.

• One Mongolian yurt (sleeps 2)
• Private toilet and shower room close by
• Proper bed and bedding provided
• Dogs permitted

Find out more about Radwell Lake Glamping

Guilden Gate

Glamping near Royston

Guilden Gate Smallholding is the place to go glamping in Hertfordshire if you’re keen to learn more about sustainable living. The property is a zero CO2 emissions site – visitors are invited to take a tour of the smallholding to discover how this type of living is possible. The house has been built with sustainable materials; there are chickens, beekeeping and an orchard. Solar and wind power are the main sources of energy along with a woodland which provides fuel to heat the property.

There are two glamping options at Guilden Gate – the Coppice Woodland and the Secret Garden, both sound lovely.

The Coppice is a collection of buildings which is hired to one group at a time. Set amid two acres of woodland, there is a converted VW campervan and a wooden yurt which together can sleep up to six guests (some of the sleeping areas are just suitable for children). There are sheltered areas for cooking and dining as well as a fire pit. The bathroom consists of an open air wood-fired hot tub, a solar-powered shower and a state of the art composting toilet.

The Secret Garden is a cosy little Hobbit hole sleeping two guests which is set in a secluded garden of wild flowers and herbs. There’s a spacious covered eating area plus a swing pod and a hammock. The Secret Garden also has a wood fired hot tub, solar shower and composting toilet.

As well as glamping, the smallholding sells wood-carved furniture, veggie boxes and there’s a small vineyard in the pipeline too. This is the 21st century good life!

• Two glamping units, one sleeping up to six guests, the other two
• Open air cooking facilities
• Private composting toilet and solar shower for each unit
• Dogs not permitted

Find out more about Guilden Gate

Daisy Cabin

Glamping near Buntingford

This cosy wooden cabin in North Hertfordshire is perfect for couples seeking a romantic retreat in rural surroundings. The spacious cabin comes complete with a kitchen, wood burning stove and en-suite shower room. There’s a large decking area where guests can sit and take in the views over the orchards and there are plenty of walks directly from the farm.

The open plan living space has been thoughtfully laid out with plenty of cosy touches such as comfortable armchairs, rugs and throws. The cabin is solar powered and built mostly from reclaimed materials. However, the shower is gas powered so you’re guaranteed a hot shower!

Cambridge is half an hour’s drive but if you would prefer to stay local the village of Cottered is a 20 minute walk away – there’s a good pub there for Sunday roasts. Also nearby is the lovely old windmill at Cromer reached via winding country roads. This is a great area for bike rides too – I love this part of Hertfordshire.

• One cabin sleeping two guests
• Private en-suite shower room

Find out more about Daisy Cabin

Three Lakes Glamping

Glamping near Ware

Three Lakes Glamping is part of Westmill Farm which features both indoor and outdoor attractions as well as a main camping site. There is so much to do at this activity centre just outside the town of Ware.

Three Lakes Glamping features a collection of bell tents with a shared campfire area. The tents come complete with a king sized bed plus three additional beds and there’s a small fridge and a hammock provided too.

Westmill Farm has several fishing and swimming lakes – one has an inflatable assault course during the summer months. There’s also golf, high ropes, climbing and Segways. If the weather is against you, there’s also an indoor soft play area and a great art centre.

• Guests bring own bedding
• Shared toilet and shower facilities
• No kitchen facilities (cook on the BBQ) but kettle and small fridge supplied
• Dogs welcome

Find out more about Three Lakes Glamping

If you’re tempted by the thought of open water swimming, there’s more information about swimming at Westmill and various other locations across the county in my article about where to swim outdoors in Hertfordshire .

Toad Abode Glamping

Glamping in Widford near Ware

This is a back to basics camping and glamping experience in a beautiful spot next to the River Ash in East Hertfordshire. There’s currently just one glamping option – the hand-crafted Toad’s Hut – which sleeps two. Everyone else needs to bring their own tent or campervan.

This low impact camping and glamping site uses solar energy and has composting toilets. Fresh eggs are available from the resident chickens and guests are welcome to try foraging food around the site.

Close by is the brilliant Henry Moore Studios and Gardens – a really outstanding open air art museum showcasing the best of this 20th century sculptors work. Despite being only around 15 miles from London, this part of Hertfordshire is particularly tranquil and rural – it’s a great area to escape to if you’d like a peaceful weekend away. There are some fantastic walks and bike rides available directly from the campsite.

• One hut sleeping two (camping also available)
• Composting toilet
• Bring your own drinking water

Find out more about Toad Abode

Foxholes Farm Glamping

Glamping near Hertford

Foxholes Farm breeds cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. It’s a great place to visit with children – there’s lots to see and there are plenty of walks around the farm to enjoy. There’s an excellent farm shop selling a great range of local produce (I always enjoy visiting the cheese counter) and there’s also a little café with an enclosed play area for young children.

If you like to have plenty of space for yourself when you’re glamping and you don’t want to rough it, Foxholes is a great choice. There’s just one safari lodge at this farm near Hertford so you’ll have the whole place to yourselves.

There are two bedrooms, a living / dining room with log fired stove plus a children’s play area and a bathroom with a roll top bath and flushing toilet. Outside, there’s a BBQ and a hot tub. On arrival you’re provided with a cream tea. This pretty much ticks all the boxes for a wonderful, luxury weekend away I think.

• One luxury 2 bedroom safari lodge sleeping up to 6 guests (more glamping units are planned)
• En-suite bathroom with tub
• Hot tub (extra charge)

Find out more about Foxhole Farm Glamping

Celtic Harmony

If you’re looking for family glamping in Hertfordshire which offers something a bit different, Celtic Harmony is for you. This is glamping Iron Age style. Celtic Harmony is an open air heritage site where visitors can stay in a round house and experience life as it would have been some 2,000 years – with a few 21st century touches.

The roundhouses can sleep families of up to five. Dinner and breakfast are included and visitors are taken on a bat walk in the woods during the evening, marshmallow toasting over the campfire is also included! The overnight stay starts at 5pm and runs until 10am the next day. You can add on a day out at Celtic Harmony before or after your stay.

During the day, there’s plenty to do including Celtic storytelling and plenty of craft activities. We’ve visited Celtic Harmony several times and the kids have had a brilliant time exploring the woods and learning about Iron Age life.

• 5 roundhouses each sleeping up to 5 guests
• Shared composting toilet facilities
• Vegetarian or vegan BBQ dinner included and continental breakfast
• Shared campfire

Find out more about Celtic Harmony

Lee Valley Caravan Park Dobbs Weir

Glamping near Hoddesdon

This is a large camping and caravan park in Lee Valley Regional Park so there are plenty of facilities to keep people of all ages entertained. There’s a choice of glamping options. Large families or groups will no doubt appreciate the two and three bedroom holiday lodges which come with fully equipped kitchens, bathroom and a hot tub on the decking. There’s also safari tents for four guests and wooden glamping pods for two – neither of these have bedding provided.

Lee Valley Regional Park is huge, its 10,000 acres stretch from Hertfordshire into Essex and London. It was created over the past 50 years to offer local people a green space in which to enjoy a range of pursuits. There are several nature reserves plus excellent cycling and walking routes including a three mile sculpture trail which is popular with children. You’ll also find formal garden areas, some good play spaces and plenty of places to enjoy food and drink.

There are a couple of other camping and glamping sites in the park – see the link below for more details.

• 2 and 3 bedroom holiday lodges (sleeping up to 6), safari tents (sleeping up to 5)
• Bedding provided only in the holiday lodges
• En-suite facilities in the holiday lodges only
• Cooking facilities in all but the smallest camping pods

Find out more about Lee Valley Dobbs Weir

Theobalds Park

Glamping near Waltham Cross

This Hertfordshire glamping destination is part of the Camping and Caravanning Club. The site is perfect if you’re looking for glamping near London without a car as it’s just a mile and a half from a local station – Turkey Street – with a regular service into London Liverpool Street (journey time 34 minutes).

As this is a well established camping and caravanning site, there’s a good range of facilities including a play area and a shop. The glamping is in safari tents which have two bedrooms and can sleep up to six guests. Bedding is not provided but there are cooking facilities.

The campsite is close to Lee Valley Regional Park, see above, which has plenty of rural walking and cycling trails along with various other activities.

The Camping and Caravanning Club have noticed the increased popularity of glamping and now offer safari tents at 47 of their campsites. Here’s a full list of their glamping destinations across the UK .

• 2 bedroom safari tents sleeping up to 6
• Bedding not provided
• Shared bathroom facilities
• Dogs are not permitted

Find out more about Theobalds Park

Home Farm Glamping

Glamping near Elstree

Home Farm Glamping is a very well thought out and slick operation and also a family business. It has the glam of London but the surroundings of a rural farm. If you fancy a weekend away in the country, staying in a pretty bell tent, this ticks the box but there’s also an impressive range of activities on offer from archery to yoga should you require more than a campfire to keep you entertained.

There are yurts or bell tents to choose from which can sleep up to five guests. The tents are spread out across a spacious meadow. Each of the 12 units is well equipped with beds and bedding and attractive touches such as a mirror, books, rugs and cushions. All tents come with their own decking area, a BBQ and a fire pit. Everything has been thought of – matches, milk, washing up liquid, the lot!

Each tent comes with its own BBQ and firepit but if you’d like to do more extensive cooking there’s a communal barn with a shared kitchen. However, the big draw of this Hertfordshire glamping site is the on-site catering company Sainlo Events. You can pre-order cooked breakfasts, fancy afternoon teas (with Prosecco) and BBQ meal boxes, there are vegetarian and vegan options too – so you really can have a proper holiday with meals taken care of.

Home Farm is an arable farm with meadows, woodland and lakes to explore. Aldenham Country Park is just down the road and the Warner Bros Studios for Harry Potter fans is a short drive away. Stanmore tube and Elstree and Borehamwood train station are within a couple of miles of the farm with taxis on hand if you don’t fancy the walk.

• Yurts and bell tents totalling 12 units
• Shared cooking facilities (each tent has its own utensils)

Find out more about Home Farm Glamping

Ready Tents in Hertfordshire

If you want a cheap camping experience but you don’t want the hassle of packing all the gear into your car, or you don’t want to buy a tent – they’re not cheap – ready tents are a great option. The Hertford Camping and Caravanning Club has tents to hire which are pre-erected. The site is on the edge of Hertford so it’s in a great position for exploring the county. It’s a large campsite but it’s also well equipped and has a play area for children.

Please note, I try to keep the information on my website up to date, but if you notice anything incorrect please do get in contact and let me know.

If you’re interested in glamping sites elsewhere across the country, I’ve put together a list of family friendly glamping destinations across the UK.

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Embrace Mother Nature in this rugged, natural setting nestled among mature woodland and a grassy glade surrounded by water on three sides. With limited facilities and none of the trappings of more commercial cam psites, you’ll be able to camp out under the stars, hang a hammock from the trees and enjoy an open fire in a fire pit.

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• Stevenage Central Library
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• Bishop's Stortford College
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Our luxury safari tent ‘Herdwick’ is named after a breed of sheep.  Herdwick has two double bedrooms and a children’s playroom with two single futons enabling it to sleep up to six people.  Eco friendly bedding is provided.  It also has a luxury kitchen with a fridge and gas hob, lounge area and a bathroom including a roll top bath.  Eco friendly towels are also provided.  Herdwick has its very own wood-fired hot tub.  You will need to bring your own towels and flipflops to use for this.

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• Sleeps: 2-6 per tent
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• Minimum stay: 2 nights

You can expect a warm welcome at By the Wye, a naturally luxurious, wildlife-steeped glamping site nestled on the border of England and Wales. Plan a fresh air-filled escape from everyday life… and as if that wasn’t enough, you’ll be surrounded by comfort and luxury of just about every description.

First, there’s the dream-like location; the family-run site is nestled amongst four acres of ancient, unspoilt woodland on the Wye riverbanks. Partly designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, your friendly neighbours will include owls, dormice, badgers, bats, newts… and even the occasional otter!

Then there’s the off-grid, eco-friendly accommodation, especially designed to have minimal impact on the surrounding area. A range of thoughtfully positioned safari tents, sleeping between two to six guests, are gently elevated on stilts… so you get to sleep in the tree canopy, under a blanket of softly twinkling stars, and each comes with its own uniqueness.

Cwtch, for example, has a panoramic cedar barrel wood-fired sauna installed on the lower decking along with a fabulous outdoor shower. The sauna floats out above the woodland floor, offering breath-taking views of the river Wye below through the floor-to-ceiling glass end. Imagine lying in your private sauna, basking in the warmth, listening to the gentle crackle of the fire and watching kingfishers, herons and the occasional otter go by. For wellness lovers, this will truly be a unique sauna experience.

Meanwhile, Holly has an additional deck at the rear that has been transformed into a haven of tranquillity. On this private clearing in the woods there is a rainfall shower right beneath the trees, a hammock to while away the hours reading, and a dreamy outdoor bath where you can spend your evening soaking in the woods. For pure indulgence, private massages and reflexology treatments can be arranged, surrounded by just birdsong and the rustle of the trees.

River, the newest and largest of the collection, sleeps up to six guests.  Dreamily elevated right above the river Wye (hence the name!) you will wake up to incredible morning views, especially when enjoyed from the furnished decking.  Wheelchair-friendly and especially adapted for guests with limited mobility, there’s an indulgent wet-room style bathroom and a relaxed open-plan living space to unwind in all together.

The inviting safari tents at By The Wye sleep up to six people, but if you are looking for larger accommodation, there is a tree-top walkway connecting two of our safari tents; The Ivy and Meadow, so if you are a family group of (up to) ten people, this could be an ideal option for your next group glamping holiday.

At a glance

• A luxurious, off-grid glamping site, family-run and perfectly positioned amongst four acres of unspoilt, wildlife-rich woodland on the banks of the River Wye.
• The Cwtch – for couples, sleeps 2 in kingsize bed.
• Holly and Meadow sleep up to 5. Kingsize bed in open plan living space, plus one bedroom with double and single above
• River sleeps up to 6.  Wheelchair-friendly with ramped access and adaptations, 2 bedrooms with double and twin beds, kingsize bed in open-plan living space.
• Ash and The Ivy sleep up to 5. 2 bedrooms, one with double, one with double and single above.
• Meal boxes and fully tailored breaks are available on request – just ask!
• There’s also the option of booking a scout-style tent on the decking of the main safari tent, for extra guests or to enjoy a more back-to-basics experience, or you can book The Ivy and Meadow for parties of up to 10.
• The town of Hay-on-Wye is close by, and there’s plenty of fresh air adventure to be had in the surrounding area, from the Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons National Park, to Offa’s Dyke. There is also onsite fishing available.

Selection of elevated, off-grid safari tents, sleeping 2 to 6 guests. Seating, storage, USB charging points, kitchen with welcome hamper, two-ring gas cooker, sink, utensils, steel kettle, cool box, wood-burning stove, fuel, eco-friendly cleaning products. Luxury linen and blankets, en-suite bathroom with power shower, flushing WC, towels, eco-friendly luxury toiletries.  Outside: private decking, seating, firepit or barbecue, private parking.

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Walking, mountain biking, nature watching, rivers, Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, Offa’s Dyke, historic sites, bookshops, cafés, restaurants, gourmet stops, castles, gardens, tourist hotspots.

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You’ll also enjoy the benefits of a fully equipped kitchen – with a wood-burning stove and a welcome food hamper provided – and your own en-suite bathroom (well, this is glamping after all!) with piping hot running water, a flushing loo, and a power shower.

Head outside, to find an enchanting covered deck area that will help you make the most of those magnificent, shimmering river views. And if you’re in the mood for an al fresco supper, no problem. The picnic table and firepit (or barbecue) will help you welcome that blazing sunset in style.

If you’re in the mood for some extra pampering, there’s even a range of mouth-watering, locally sourced meal boxes available for your stay, from tasty breakfasts to barbecue banquets!

You can also accommodate any extra guests, or enjoy a more back-to-basics experience in nature, by booking a scout-style tent on the decking of the main safari tent. Simply bring sleeping bags, and a keen sense of adventure.

Speaking of adventure, you can get blissfully lost in exploring the beautiful Wye Valley, the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Black Mountains, or the mesmerising 8th century earthworks of Offa’s Dyke – the choice is utterly yours.  Closer to home, there is fishing available onsite, so it is the ideal venue for a relaxing fishing break.

Meanwhile, Hay-on-Wye, the famous town of books, is a mere stone’s throw away from the site, and there’s a soul-soothing plethora of restaurants, cafés, tea rooms, delis, and farmers’ markets close by, that promise to transport you to straight to foodie heaven.

We can’t imagine you’re going to need any more convincing to book a stay at By the Wye… so as the Welsh say, “brysiwch” (hurry up) and claim your favourite tent!

Things to note

Check in from 3 – 5pm, check out by 10am. Choose from a 3 night stay (Fri-Mon), a 4 night stay (Mon-Fri) or a 7 night stay (Mon-Mon or Fri-Fri).  In low season, 2 night stays are possible for check-ins on Mon, Wed or Fri.  The site is in a protected natural area, so you will be provided with eco-friendly, chemical-free bathroom and washing-up products – please don’t bring your own.

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Hay-on-wye, herefordshire, what the guests of by the wye say.

“We spent a fabulous weekend here during the Summer and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a break to get away from it all but still enjoy the comforts of home! The welcome basket on arrival was a lovely touch and Edith was on hand to deal with any queries we had. We ordered a meat pack which was so generous it lasted us two nights! We really enjoyed cooking this on the firepit/bbq and finishing off toasting some of the marshmallows from the welcome basket. Hay-on-Wye is only a short walk away and after venturing in on a hot afternoon we were very glad to be able to jump into the river for some wild swimming to cool off once we were back to our tent.”

“I’m not usually one for going anywhere I can’t plug in a hairdryer but we stayed in one the safari tents earlier this year and were so well catered for I didn’t even notice! Very comfortable beds, a power bank and local welcome hamper (including the best crisps I’ve ever had…I actually ordered a box to arrive when I got home) all await. I’d also recommend a BBQ box, it was ready and waiting for us in our cool box and was super tasty. What’s also brilliant is that, although you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, you’re actually only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre. Perfect location and a really lovely stay.”

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Welcome to Drovers Rest, our 16 th Century Organic Farm, near Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire. In 2010, we left the corporate world of London to buy a farm and start a business in the sticks, and we love it. We are South African and have created a touch of Africa in the Hills. Now there’s no need to go all the way to the plains of the Savannah to go on Safari or to experience posh living in Safari tents. We have it all here.

With a passion for wildlife, doing our bit for the planet and food grown the proper way, our mission is to re-wild our land, ourselves and to give you a taste of it too. We hope you love what we have created.

We’re super dog friendly and are tucked away at the foothills of the Black Mountains in the Golden Valley in Herefordshire, right on the border of Wales surrounded by 200 acres of fields, forest and farm with a bubbling brook running through, off the beaten track yet only a stones throw from our village Hay on wye, famous for it’s Literary Festival and book shops, where culture and coffee shops await. That’s if you can tear yourself away from the farm!

Where Wild Adventures Awaits …

WILD STAYS in our wildflower meadows. choose posh glamping or stone cottages dotted around the farm.  enjoy educational farm safaris, animal encounters and camp fire experiences in our woodland

WILD FEASTS  eat or drink at our wild feasts, sourced direct from the fields or foraged from the abundance around us, cooked on open fires, just as the Drovers did here many moons ago

WILD WEDDINGS a love story that’s wild and free, deserves a celebration that’s just as wild and free, different to the more formal traditional wedding

WILD GATHERINGS create your own unique event or celebration by gathering your tribe and bringing them away. feel the magic that happens when people gather.

Farm Holiday Cottages & Luxury Glamping

Drovers Cottage

If you are after remoteness book this cottage, surrounded by a sheep-grazed common high above the Wye and no near houses. If you feel the need for company and communal gatherings the farm is a mere 400 meters away. This cottage has an enclosed walled garden.

The Shepherds Shack

A far cry from the Drovers shack it used to be! It overlooks the farm’s courtyard in the front and the sheep grazed common and stream to the rear. Book this cottage if you like to be in the thick of Farm Life. The garden forms part of the pebbled Farm Courtyard and is open.

The Cart-house

Recently restored from the Old Cart House, this cottage’s re-constructed circular pillars keep in with its historic origins, and they are truly spectacular. Book this cottage if you want to be close to the Safari Glamping field. It has its own Garden opening into the Glamping Field.

Black Sheep, Our first Cabin will be born in 2025 located at the top of the Safari Glamping Field. Our new offering in our mix of contemporary luxurious accommodation.

Posh Safari Tents

As you make your way to your Posh Safari Tents, you will see how substantial they are in reality. Majestically African in Looks but purely Welsh in spirit!

Only for the Summer our Pop up Bell Tent Village with a festival vibe will be up and running, located in a wildflower meadow across the fields from the farm, near our Ancient Apple Orchard.

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Welcome to our Safari Lodge in the heart of one of England’s most beautiful counties. It’s in its own idyllic location away from the crowds but close to an array of outdoor and indoor facilities for the family, including the actual West Midlands Safari Park, steam train rides, great British castles, a World renowned Birds of Prey centre with flying exhibitions and canoeing/boat trips on the River Wye.

You can enjoy glorious walking in the Malvern Hills and Forest of Dean, Shakespeare’s home at Stratford is nearby and for the sports minded there are two golf courses on the doorstep and canoeing at Symonds Yat just 10 minutes away.

There’s also 3 local pubs nearby where you can enjoy a meal after a relaxing walk.

Or you can simply relax, put your feet up and enjoy the peaceful tranquility of the countryside as you watch the sun go down while you enjoy quality time with family and friends.

You can have the choice of a BBQ on the patio or cook a meal on the log burning stove and dine around the kitchen table, with fresh food supplied locally, then play family games.

Then when you are ready for bed you can curl up on cosy beds with duck feather duvets.

The lodge comes complete with a shower room/toilet and separated washroom and toilet, kitted out with Egyptian cotton towels and sundries.

Our Safari Lodge includes:

• Bedroom 1 Double size bed
• Bedroom 2 Two single beds
• Cabin bed (double bed size)
• All bed linen (including towels)
• Kitchen area with Sink, Toaster, Kettle and Fridge
• Bathroom fitted with electric shower, wash basin and flushing WC
• Wash room fitted with wash basin and flushing WC
• Log burner with oven
• Dining table and chairs
• One basket of wood provided
• All Crockery and Cutlery for 6 people
• Lighting, Plugs
• Veranda and barbecue area for dining, sunbathing and chilling out
• Parking for two cars at a designated car park nearby
• Also provided are basic essentials such as loo paper, cotton wool, hand towels, hand soap and hand cream.

Glamping Pods

Our cosy custom built wooden pods are hand built by local craftsmen and sleep 2 adults and 2 kids on a converted sofa bed.

In the cooler months the pods benefit from underfloor heating, we even supply hot water bottles. But in the warmer months families and couples can enjoy a candlelit BBQ on the patio looking out to the countryside on your doorstep.

You also have your own kitchenette and shower room with Egyptian cotton towels.

The pods are ideal for young families or couples wanting a cost bolthole to relax and enjoy the Great British countryside.

Our Pods include:

• Sofa that converts into another double bed
• Small Kitchen area with Sink, Toaster, Kettle, Fridge and Microwave
• Bathroom fitted with shower, flushing WC and wash basin
• All Crockery and Cutlery for 4 people
• Lighting, Plug & USB Socket
• Underfloor heating
• Outside veranda and barbecue area for dining, sunbathing and chilling out
• Parking for one car at a designated car park nearby

Darnells’ Luxury Glamping, Darnells Farm, Linton, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7SQ Call: 07817 979983 | Email: [email protected]

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WHAT PROCEDURES ARE NECESSARY TO PREVENT WALL TENT WOOD STOVE FIRE DANGERS DURING VERY HIGH WINDS?

Certain precautions are required if you plan on using a wall tent wood stove in a high wind area or if there is a possibility of high wind gusts.

I always wire the stove pipe damper to a stove side shelf hole in the event of high winds.  This wiring prevents the first stove pipe from becoming detached from the wood stove.

Based on my personal experience, high winds will cause stove pipe to become detached from the top of the stove or the higher stove pipes become detached.

When I was on a camping trip there were mild winds one night when I was in my wall tent. I was just getting into bed when a sudden high wind blast started that continued for 5-10 minutes. My cooking table against the back wall almost blew over.  After I got the table with all four legs back on the ground I turned around. On my stove the second stove pipe had become loose.  Flames were shooting out the top of the first pipe.  Fortunately, I keep heavy leather gloves near my stove. I reconnected the first stove pipe back together.  Shortly thereafter the outside second and third stove pipe became disconnected.  I reconnected these pipes. I went back inside the wall tent and had to reconnect the first and second pipes 2 more times until the high wind gusts stopped. 

Fortunately, I had wired the stove pipe damper to my stove side shelf holes or the first stove pipe would have become detached during this real life fire drill. 

The pipes coming loose inside the tent was very dangerous with flames shooting out the pipes. Remember, a fire treated tent is not fire proof.  A continual flame will cause canvas to burn or a synthetic wall tent to melt. This high wind gust situation could have destroyed my tent and ended my hunting trip.

To prevent wall tent stove pipes from coming loose tie a wire on both sides of your damper and secure wire to a side shelf hole on your stove.  Use metal screws to attach all pipes together. Secure pipes 2, 3 and 4 together with metal screws and slide pipes from the outside through the stove jack hole. Use metal screws to secure stove pipes 1 and 2 together.  Recommend you set your stove up at home initially to insure there are no problems at the campsite.

 Hopefully, my recommendations and real life experience with a wood stove during high winds will help you in future camping expeditions, Rich.

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1.  Breathability:  Compared to natural materials like canvas, synthetic fabrics do not breathe as well. This can lead to increased condensation inside the tent, especially in humid conditions. 

 2.  Heat Retention:  Synthetic materials do not have the same insulating properties as natural fabrics like canvas. This will result in wall tents heating up more quickly in direct sunlight and being less effective at retaining warmth in cooler temperatures.

 3.  UV Degradation:   Synthetic fabrics are susceptible to UV degradation over time. Prolonged exposure to sunlight will cause the material to weaken and lose its color, reducing the lifespan of the tent. 

 4.  Environmental Impact:   Some synthetic materials, particularly those derived from petroleum-based sources, have a higher environmental impact compared to natural materials. They may not be as biodegradable and the production process can contribute to pollution. 

 5.  Less Aesthetic Appeal:  While aesthetics are subjective, some campers prefer the natural and classic appearance of canvas wall tents over the more modern and synthetic look of some materials. 

 6.  Noise:  Synthetic materials can be noisy in windy conditions. Synthetic fabrics are much lighter than canvas and flap in the wind much more. The flapping of the fabric is much louder compared to the quieter rustling of natural materials.

 7.  Water Resistance:  While many synthetic fabrics are treated to be water-resistant, this treatment can wear off over time, especially with exposure to sunlight and weathering. Repeated use will require reapplication of water-resistant coatings. 

 8.  Potential for Condensation:  Synthetic materials will cause condensation inside the tent particularly if the tent is not well-ventilated. Condensation can be an issue in cold weather, leading to damp conditions inside the tent.  Below freezing conditions will cause this condensation to freeze inside the wall tent.

 9.  Flammability:  Some synthetic materials are more flammable than natural materials. It's important to follow safety guidelines and keep open flames away from wall tents. Synthetic materials normally very quickly when in contact with a heat source.

 10.  Cost:  High quality synthetic materials with advanced features can sometimes be more expensive than basic canvas tents. 

 Despite these disadvantages, some campers find synthetic wall tents to be a  convenient choice. Especially when considering factors like weight and quick drying. The best choice depends on individual preferences, intended use and the specific requirements of the camping or glamping experience. 

HOW DO I SET UP A CANVAS WALL TENT?   Our detailed  video   shows how to set up a tent over the wall tent frame. Remember, your tent should not fit over the frame tightly.  A tight fitting tent weakens seams and can cause canvas to tear. If your tent is tight determine how much you need to cut down your frame. If unsure, call for assistance. We will be glad to help you even if you purchased a tent elsewhere, Rich.

Materials Needed:

• Wall tent with frame
• Tent stakes or anchors
• Ground tarp or commonly called floor (optional)
• Mallet or hammer
• Guy, rope lines

Set up Steps: 

1.  Select a Suitable Location:  Ensure the ground is level and free of rocks, sticks, and debris.  If possible, choose a site that allows for natural drainage to prevent water pooling around the tent. 

2.  Lay Down a Ground Tarp (optional):  Unfold the ground tarp or floor and position it where you plan to set up the tent. The tarp should be slightly smaller than the footprint of your tent to prevent water form collecting between the tarp and the tent floor. 

3.  Assemble the Frame:  Lay out all the frame components according to location of assembly.  Connect frame parts.  Assemble complete frame except legs on one side. 

4.   Place Tent to the Frame :  Drape canvas wall tent over frame. Drape tarp or rainfly over the top of the tent. Raise the frame and assemble remaining legs. 

5.  Secure the Corners:  Check that each corner of the tent is properly aligned with frame corners. 

6.  Stake Down the Tent:  Start with the corners and stake them into the ground at a 45-degree angle. Use a  hammer to drive the stakes into the ground securely. Maintain some tension on the tent fabric as you stake it down to prevent sagging. 

7.  Tension the Tent:  Adjust the eave guy lines with tensioners to achieve proper tension in the tent fabric. Tensioning is crucial for stability and weather resistance. Tighten the guy lines gradually moving around the tent to ensure even tension. 

8.  Secure the Rainfly (if applicable):  Stake down the rainfly to keep it taut and ensure proper water runoff. 

9.  Adjust and Fine-Tune:  Walk around the wall tent, inspecting for any sagging or unevenness. Make minor adjustments as needed to achieve a taut and even pitch. 

10.  Ridge Guy Lines If Necessary:  Attach ridge guy lines for high winds. Stake these lines out at a 45-degree angle, creating additional stability, especially in windy conditions. 

Practicing setting up your tent at home before your trip will make this process much smoother in the great outdoors. 

  SHOULD I BUY A 10 oz or 12 oz CANVAS  WALL TENT?

As the owner of Wall Ten Shop, I am often asked if it is best to buy 10 or 12 oz canvas.  I prefer 10 oz wall tents. Some companies will try to upsell the more expensive 12 oz canvas.  BEWARE. My outfitter customers do not buy 12 oz canvas wall tents despite using their tents for months in extreme weather conditions.  Outfitters tell me the extra cost and extra weight is not worth it. A 10 oz canvas wall tent with a fly will last decades.  Costs less and is a much better system than than the 12 oz canvas.

If you want a 12 oz wall tent I sell the Montana Canvas tents 5% below Montana retail with free shipping.  The Montana 12 oz tents are the best available, top quality, with a great warranty for workmanship, Rich. 

 The choice between a 10 oz canvas tent and a 12 oz canvas wall tent depends on various factors, and both options have their advantages and considerations. Here are some factors to help you decide. 

10 Ounce Canvas Tent

1.   Weight:

• A 10 oz canvas wall tent is significantly lighter than a 12 oz tent. If you prioritize portability and plan to move the tent frequently, a lighter option may be more suitable. 

2.  Breathability:

• Lighter canvas tends to be more breathable. This can be an advantage in warmer weather, as it allows for better air circulation inside the tent, reducing the risk of condensation. 

3.  Ease of Handling:

• Due to its lighter weight, a 10 oz canvas tent is easier to handle during setup and takedown. This can be particularly beneficial if you prefer a  canvas wall tent that is quick and straightforward to manage. 

12 Ounce Canvas Tent

1.  Durability:

• A 12 oz canvas tent is generally more robust and durable than a 10 oz tent. 

2.  Insulation:

• Heavier canvas provides better insulation.  However, no canvas provides much insulation. The tent basically keeps the wind out.  When the stove goes out the temperature on the inside is about the same as the outside.

3.  Sturdiness:

• The additional weight of a 12 oz canvas wall tent can contribute to minimum increased stability and sturdiness. 

Considerations: 

1.  Intended Use:

• Consider the specific conditions and environments where you plan to use the tent. If you prioritize weight and breathability for warm weather camping, a 10 oz tent is sufficient. 

2.  Budget: 

• Heavier wall tents are more expensive. Consider your budget and whether the added durability and features of a 12 oz wall tent align with your budget and justify the higher cost. 

3.  Personal Preferences: 

• Your personal preferences and camping style play a crucial role. Some campers prioritize a lightweight and breathable tent.

In summary, if weight, breathability, and ease of handling are your primary concerns, a 10 oz canvas tent may be suitable. Do what is best for you.  Assess your specific needs, the intended use of the tent and your personal preferences to make an informed decision. 

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 Bought a wilderness 12 x14 wall tent and stove 20 years ago from you. Awesome tent has held up and kept us warm in some harsh Michigan deer camp weather. Been in heavy snowstorms, -20 actual temperatures and extreme wind and rainstorms over the years. Does not leak at all and has been outstanding. Thank you. With that being said I was wondering if I buy the the cook shack for it how do I get a rain fly for both of them. The tent and cook shack? Also can I use mild dish soap to clean it up or no? What is your recommendation? Thanks again. I really love it and it has served us well. Terry.

There is no comparison in price and quality in any canvas tent I have ever seen compared to your Wilderness tent. You definitely have the best wall tents available. Mark. I have a couple outfitter friends and both recommended your outdoor canvas tents for the quality and the additional free features that other companies do not normally include. When outfitters recommend your products, that is good enough for me. I want to order a 16x20. John. FEDEX misplaced my package. Instead of waiting for FEDEX to find my lost box you guys sent out another canvas wall tent immediately to insure I received it before I left for elk camp. I really appreciate your customer service. I have never been taken care of better. Lewis.

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We Went To Georgia Safari Conservation Park & Here's What We Thought Of It

G eorgia Safari Conservation Park in Madison, GA, is now open and ready for your visit! This amazing park features exotic and endangered animals, safari tours, animal encounters, and some of the most unique lodging in the state.

Although a visit to Georgia Safari Conservation Park will make you feel worlds away, it’s located less than an hour from Atlanta, right off I-20, in Madison, GA. We loved our visit here, and we know you will too.

Georgia Safari Conservation Park

The thing about the new Georgia Safari Conservation Park is that…it’s not what you’re thinking it is. If you’ve ever visited any other safari park in Georgia, and you’re thinking this may be similar, let me assure you — it is not.

Georgia Safari Conservation Park is SO much better.

This is a place that puts the animals first and foremost. Here, you can learn from the experts who work with them, see the animals roaming the grasslands and pastures, get opportunities to meet some of their smaller animals, and stay in some of the most unique lodging in the entire southeast.

I had high expectations before visiting, and this place and the people who work here exceeded them.

Georgia Safari Conservation Park is a 530-acre park, and currently 286 acres are being used — mostly for the grassland pastures. You’ll find Safari Tours, VIP Tours, Animal Encounters, and so much more.

Here’s everything you need to know about Georgia Safari Conservation Park in Madison.

Safari Tours

One of the biggest draws to Georgia Safari Conservation Park is their drive-through Safari Tours — for good reason. You’ll find 230 acres of grassland pastures here, where you will be able to see both exotic and endangered animals roaming and interacting with each other. The safari tours here are designed to feel like a visit to a true African game drive, and I think they get the job done.

The drive-through Safari Tours here take place in custom safari vehicles, which are amazing. During your tour, you won’t just be observing…you’ll also be learning. Animal care experts lead these tours, and they know what they’re talking about. We learned so much about the animals here, about why they were chosen, about what life is like for them at the park, and about the future plans the animal care team has for them.

During our summer afternoon visit, we saw ostriches, bison, rhinos, Asian water buffalo, eland, zebra, and bongo…just to name a few. Some of the animals were roaming the grasslands, some were seeking shade amongst the trees, some were enjoying water, and all of them seemed unbothered by our visit.

Our Safari Tour was led by Animal Care Specialist, Tiffany Portillo, and it was awesome hearing everything she had to share about the animals — including ALL their names! We loved that different species had different themed names. We didn’t just see an ostrich…we saw Barbara the ostrich. (Who prefers the nickname, Babs…obviously.)

It was clear during our visit that this park is all about respecting the animals and giving them the best possible care. These animals are loved and known and taken care of in the most amazing way. It was really inspiring to see. We became so attached to the animals we saw, that we’re already planning a return visit so we can see how they grow.

There are several different Safari Tour options for you, from group tours to private VIP tours. All tours allow children 2 and under to ride FREE on the lap of a guardian. Reservations are recommended and tours operate rain or shine.

• Guided Safari Tour – This is a 1.5-hour group tour in a safari vehicle with expert guides that will take you through the wildlife savanna. Cost: $39 / person
• Safari Encounter Tour – This 2.5-hour tour is an up-close giraffe and rhino encounter that offers a truly unforgettable journey, filled with education, wonder, and incredible memories for the whole family. Cost: $125/person
• Private VIP Tour  – This private 3-hour tour includes up-close encounters with some of nature’s most extraordinary animals. You’ll enjoy a private safari trip, hands-on encounters with some of the park’s smaller creatures, and more.  Cost: $2500 per 8-person jeep

Georgia Safari Conservation Park Lodging

In addition to their amazing Safari Tours, Georgia Safari Conservation Park offers some of the most incredible lodging options . In fact, this is the only overnight safari park in the Southeast!

Luxury Safari Tents

The 2-bedroom Luxury Safari Tents can sleep up to 4 people and feature decks that overlook a private savanna. They’re not using the word “luxury” as just an adjective here…they truly are luxurious.

These custom Safari Tents were made in Africa and shipped here, and no detail has been overlooked. You’ll find wooden floors and canvas walls, heating and air, luxurious furnishings and plush bedding, a spacious living and dining room, a kitchenette complete with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee area, and more. These Luxury Safari Tents also have full bathrooms with soaker tubs and showers.

The primary bedroom offers a king-size bed with floor-to-ceiling picture windows, giving you a view of the animals roaming just outside. The secondary bedroom has two twin beds, which can be combined into a king bed. You’ll also find floor-to-ceiling windows here, so the animals are never far from view.

The decks are expansive and feature comfortable seating and a ceiling fan. There are binoculars for your use during your visit, so you can see the animals even when they’re further away.

We loved the TV here. I know that sounds strange, but in addition to watching your favorite shows, you can also use it to book tours at the park, or find out more information about the individual animals that call this park home.

Georgia Safari Conservation Park also offers an ADA-accessible 2-bedroom Safari Tent.

All 2-bedroom Luxury Safari Tent rentals require a 2-night minimum and include a…

• Guided Safari drive-through tour with one of their expert guides
• Giraffe and rhino encounter 
• Keeper Chat and ambassador animal encounter with one of their amazing animal ambassadors

Cost: from $790/night

Honeymoon Hideaway

The Honeymoon Hideaway is a 1-bedroom Safari Tent that features a king-sized canopy bed and sleeps 2. You’ll find some of the same luxurious offerings and attention to detail that you’ll find in the 2-bedrooms, with a couple of extras that up the romance factor.

Like the 2-bedroom Safari Tents, the 1-bedrooms feature wooden floors and canvas walls, heating and air, a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee station, living and dining areas, plush bedding, a full bathroom, and luxurious furnishings.

Additionally, you’ll find two private decks at the Honeymoon Hideaway. Adjacent to the bedroom, glass doors will take you to a private deck that includes a secluded outdoor bathing area with a private open-air bathtub. How cool is that?

You also have an additional private deck from the main living area, that features amazing views of the open savanna.

Honeymoon Hideaway rentals require a 2-night minimum, and like the 2-bedroom rentals they include a…

Cost: from $590/night

Giraffe Suite

If you’re looking for one of the most unique accommodations in all of the Southeast, I think it’s got to be the Giraffe Suite at Georgia Safari Conservation Park.

This private suite offers guests the opportunity to live and sleep while overlooking the park’s 10,000-square foot giraffe and rhino barn — so you can fall asleep while watching the Park’s 1.5-year-old giraffe, Phoenix!

This lodging option is just as luxurious as the Safari Tents too — no detail have been overlooked. The Giraffe Suite can sleep 4. You’ll find a master bedroom with a kind-sized bed and panoramic views of Phoenix the giraffe. You’ll also find a full bathroom, a living room with a full-sized sleeper sofa, a dining room, and a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee station.

The remote controlled shades on the full-length windows overlooking the barn make privacy a breeze. You’ll also find a fun outdoor deck here, so if Phoenix decides to head outside, you can observe him from there as well.

We got to meet Phoenix and absolutely fell in love with him. He is the sweetest! Although he’s only 11-feet-tall now, this baby is going to keep growing. A stay in this suite while watching him would be the most memorable experience. The Giraffe Suite is for ages 12 and up.

Giraffe Suite rentals require a 2-night minimum stay and includes…

• A private, guided safari tour in one of their VIP safari vehicles
• A private, behind-the-scenes tour of our giraffe and rhino barn
• A private, extended animal encounter with their amazing animal ambassadors

Cost: from $1,250/night

Other Things You Need to Know

• Georgia Safari Conservation Park opened June 1, 2024, and they still have major plans in the works for the future. One of the Animal Care Specialists we spoke with said that big cats are part of their future plans.
• We loved meeting Phoenix, the 1.5-year-old giraffe who was brought here from Texas. Phoenix is the cutest! Feeding him lettuce was a highlight for us.
• It was clear during our visit that Animal Enrichment is a high priority for the team at Georgia Safari Conservation Park. In Phoenix’s barn, we saw enrichment toys that were made out of fire hoses that were donated by nearby counties (like Morgan County, Oconee County, and Athens-Clarke County), as well as treat puzzles, mirrors, and more.
• The Animal Encounter with the Animal Ambassadors gave us an up-close look at some of the smaller animals at the Park. We met reptiles, tortoises, sugar gliders, a fennec fox, a bearded dragon, a chinchilla, and the cutest little possum you ever did see. Just like with the larger animals in the pastures, these animals all had names, and we got to learn so much about them. It was fascinating to see all of the Animal Enrichment activities they had for each animal — and we loved learning about how and why they were chosen to be at the park.
• There aren’t currently dining options at the park (that’s in the future plans), but the Safari Park is located just a few minutes from downtown Madison, where you can find lots of great food options. We grabbed sandwiches from Madison Produce Company Deli and Provisions downtown and would do it again! It was so good. Betty Gene’s is another great downtown option that we’ll try next time. Although not downtown, Farmview Market is just up the street and definitely worth a stop.
• Although the minimum age for staying in the Giraffe Suite is 12 years old, there is no age limit for stays in the Safari Tents.
• ADA accessibility is a high priority here and you’ll find ADA-compliant touring options, encounters, and lodging options.

We had the best time during our visit to Georgia Safari Conservation Park and we truly can’t wait to see what the future holds for this wonderful park.

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Kilimanjaro Suite at the Zulu Lodge

Pets Prohibited

Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ only | 2 guests | No pets

• The Kilimanjaro suite offers a luscious, exotic palette of color throughout. Delicately carved African masks adorn the cabin as well as the art of Lisa and D. Arthur Wilson. The large, rustic entertainment unit is home to familiar games and books as well as Scott Smith’s charming photos of some of the residents at TCWR! The private deck of this suite boasts views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.
• This suite sleeps 2 guests above the age of 18-years old.
• The Refuge is a nonprofit organization and the cost of your stay goes toward the care of our animal residents.

Congo Suite at the Zulu Lodge

• The Congo Suite offers a beautiful reminder of Africa. The color scheme is tan with pops of color in the art that D. Wilson and Lisa Wilson placed throughout. With the rolling hills of Ozarks surrounding the Congo, you will get the full “Africa in the Ozarks” experience! The private deck of this suite boasts views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.

Okavango Suite at the Zulu Lodge

Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ | 2 guests | Ramp-Accessible (not ADA)

• The Okavango suite is artistically styled with a beautiful blue hue and aluminum colors providing you with a feeling of relaxation and rejuvenation. Meerkats are waiting to greet you in D. Arthur Wilson’s “No Meer Family” giclee print. The spacious bathroom offers a shower large enough for two people. A shower seat is available if needed. Also available if needed are the toilet safety frame and rails in the shower. Both decks are charming with the back deck boasting lovely views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunsets.

Serengeti Suite at the Zulu Lodge

Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ | 2 guests | Sunset motifs

• The Serengeti suite is designed in a purple and red combination delivering the colors of our breathtaking Ozark sunsets. This suite’s artwork by D. Arthur and Lisa Wilson might have you believe you are actually in Africa! The presentation of Lisa’s Mixed Media original art, Passion 2 and Passion 4, hangs over the Queen size bed. The Serengeti suite has many giclee prints like along with a beautiful male lion print over the love seat. Wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes fill this room along with fantastic photographs taken by Scott Smith, our TCWR resident photographer. The private deck of this suite boasts both views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.

Kalahari Suite at the Zulu Lodge

• The Kalahari suite is a cozy escape with an exotic theme of bamboo and jewel tones throughout. The artistic bamboo headboard above the Queen bed is complemented by original abstract art from Lisa Wilson and D. Arthur Wilson’s Wild Expressionism limited editions. As you relax on either the front or back decks, the gentle caroling of the big cats is music to your ears!
• This suite sleeps 2 guests above the age of 18 and is open from March until November.

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News | 4 ways to go camping in san diego county — including options for glamping and a safari, options include state beaches county parks, glamping, rv parks and safari park.

This guide gives four family-friendly and fun ways for camping and glamping in the county. Plus to get started, here are some best practices when camping and tips on what to avoid when camping from community guides reporter Maura Fox . 

In San Diego County there are three state beaches where people can camp in designated areas. Beach guests must make reservations and follow certain rules, such as campfires not being allowed on the beach. Local state beaches are open throughout the year, but check-in and check-out times vary. Pets are permitted, but not on the beach. For reservations call (800) 444-7275 or go to go to reservecalifornia.com .

San Elijos State Beach in Cardiff has about 144 spaces where visitors can set up tents and park RVs and trailers. Campsite rentals start at $50 and go up to $75 for an RV hookup nearest to the ocean. There is also a grunion-run group camping option for up to 10 vehicles and 40 people. This group camping area includes a 50 amp electrical outlet RV hookup for water and sewage, a fire pit, a barbecue grill and six picnic tables for $400 per night. 2050 South Coast Highway 101, Cardiff. (760) 753-5091

Silver Strand State Beach in Imperial Beach only allows RVs and trailers with flushable toilets and a running water system. No vehicle campers or tents are permitted, and no one can sleep outside. Fires are allowed in designated areas and portable fire containers and camp stoves must be within the campsite and raised at least six inches off the ground. Campground rates range from $65 to $85 per day. 5000 Highway 75, Coronado. (619) 435-5184

South Carlsbad State Beach has roughly 233 spaces for RV hookups that range in cost from $50-$140, with higher-priced spaces closest to the Pacific Ocean. There is also a group campsite at Pelican Point that hosts up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. Tents and trucks with camper shells are permitted. Fires are allowed in designated fire rings on site and campfires on the beach must be made with propane and butane. Wood fires are restricted on the beach. There are also public restrooms, lifeguard stations and water faucets throughout this state beach. 7201 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad. (760) 438-3143

San Diego County’s Parks and Recreation Department manages 10 parks where camping is allowed. Each park offers different amenities, including tent sites, cabins and RV parking. Reservations vary in price, based on the park and camping choice. All county campgrounds have coin-operated showers, near a ranger station. Cabins range from $50-$100, tent campsites start at $22 and RV hookups cost between $27-$33 for the day. Each park is open year-round, except for Agua Caliente County Park and Vallecito County Park, due to high temperatures in the summer. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance at reservations.sdparks.org/reservation/camping or by calling (858) 565-3600.

Here are the 10 county camping park locations with a brief description.

Agua Caliente County Park in Julian offers camping from Labor Day through Memorial Day. There are seven cabins for rent with two queen bed frames (mattress and bedding not included), a table, sink, bathroom and a campfire ring outside. Visitors can also reserve areas to set up campsites with tents and RV hookups. 39555 Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849, Julian. (760) 765-1188

Dos Picos County Park in Ramona is open throughout the year. Camping options include tent sites, partial RV hookups and ADA-accessible cabins. Some amenities include coin-operated showers, restrooms, picnic tables and a fire ring. Plus there is a nearby lake for fishing. 17953 Dos Picos Park Road, Ramona. (760) 789-2220

Guajome Regional Park in Oceanside has eight miles of Pacific Ocean camping space. There are 33 RV and tent campsites and one cabin with a double bed (mattress and bedding not included), two sleeping cots, a bathroom, table and chairs, a kitchen and a porch. There are also outdoor fire rings, picnic tables available and restrooms. 3000 Guajome Lake Road, Oceanside. (760) 724-4489

Lake Morena County Park in Campo allows visitors to launch and drive motorized boats. Campers can also fish at this lake. There are 10 cabins available for rent. Each cabin offers one double bed  (mattress and bedding not included), two-fold-out cots, a bathroom, tables, chairs and a porch. This 3,250-acre park also has picnic areas, hiking trails, a fire ring and restrooms.  2550 Lake Morena Drive, Campo. (619) 579-4101

Oakoasis County Park in Lakeside is meant for camping with a large group with tent camping sites available. The park also has a cabin for rent, a large firepit, outdoor seating, a covered picnic area and restrooms. 12620 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside. (619) 561-0580

Potrero County Park is near the U.S.-Mexico border and the town of Tecate, Mexico. Visitors can stay in a tent, RV or in one of two cabins with wooden bed frames, small tables and basic temperature controls. There are also fire rings and picnic tables outdoors. 24800 Potrero Park Drive, Potrero. (619) 478-5212

Sweetwater Summit County Park in Bonita gives campers the option to reserve a tent campsite, RV and trailer hookup station and a horse camping site. This 500-acre park has a seasonal splash pad, a 13-station exercise course, 15 miles of hiking trails and fishing areas at the nearby Sweetwater Reservoir. 3218 Summit Meadow Road, Bonita. (619) 472-7572

Tijuana River Valley Regional Park is the county’s newest park campground and it links over 20 miles of hiking trails. It has 51 tent and yurt-style campsites. Yurts are covered camping spaces that fit up to 10 people and have bedframes, windows and doors. Currently, the campground is temporarily closed due to work being done on the park’s hiking trails. Jessica Geiszler, county parks and recreation department marketing and public outreach manager, said the campground will reopen sometime later his summer. 1942 Monument Road, San Diego. 619-205-1680

Vallecito County Park in Julian offers camping from Labor Day through Memorial Day. Visitors can set up tents and RVs at 44 campsite locations. This 71-acre park has very few amenities except for barbecue stoves, fire rings and a few water stations. 37349 Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849, Julian. (760) 765-1188

William Heise County Park in Julian gives guests options to reserve a tent, RV or group campsite. This park also has 14 cabins that vary in size, with each cabin containing a table with chairs, basic temperature control and bed frames without mattresses. Outside there are picnic tables and fire rings. 4945 Heise Park Road, Julian. (760) 765-0650

Combine traditional camping with upscale and glamorous amenities — a pool, electricity or a comfy bed and pillow inside a tent — and that equals glamping. Here are three online marketplaces that offer glamping options and reservations with listings in San Diego County. Prices vary based on the time of year reserved, similar to hotels.

Glamping Hub lists properties specializing in glamping experiences. On a recent search, there were over 60 listings in the county ranging from small wood cabins in Julian to a tent with various bedroom furniture in Vista.

Hipcamp offers campsites and private RV parking. On a recent search on Hipcamp, there were over 30 places locally including a tent for about six people with a wooden bed, carpeting, a telescope and various ranches for RVs parking and hookups.

Airbnb also lists places to rent from hosts that offer glamping-inspired lodging based on the time of year. For example, two hosts offer fancy tents and vintage trailers in Ramona, where each listing says it’s near a vineyard. 

Kampgrounds of America is another option for glamping. It’s a campground organization with locations across the country, including San Diego Metro KOA Resort in Chula Vista. This location offers several amenities such as an outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna, WiFi, bike rentals, a cafe, a children’s playground, a basketball court, a ping pong table, a meeting room with kitchen and a two-acre grass field. There are areas to set up tents, rent cabins and park RVs. 111 N. Second Ave., Chula Vista. (619) 427-3601

There is also a glamping option in Mission Bay at Campland on the Bay. This aquatic resort along the bay offers RV and tent camping with approximately 560 campsites on 40 acres of land. Amenities include showers, a laundry facility, swimming pools and spas, a game room, a market to purchase food and drinks, restrooms, a bar and cantina, free WiFi, various sports courts and a 124-slip marina with a boat launch. Reservations can be made year-round at campland.com or by calling (858) 581-4200. 2211 Pacific Beach Drive., San Diego

San Diego Safari Park

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park offers special packages allowing the public to sleep over at its animal sanctuary and observe nearby wildlife such as elephants and giraffes. Known as Roar and Snore Safari, the attraction also provides access to special behind-the-scenes hikes for exploring nighttime and morning wildlife activities. Campers also get to gather around a campfire and cook s’mores, and during certain days from March through May, guests will experience the park’s Butterfly Jungle. There are three tent options, ranging in size and amenities, with pricing starting at $160 per person. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido. (619) 231-1515. sdzsafaripark.org/safaris/roar-snore-safaris

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By Leah Mishkin

July 2, 2024 / 8:34 AM EDT / CBS News

London — Tennis fans around the world started tuning in Monday to watch the iconic Wimbledon tennis tournament as it got underway in the leafy southern corner of London where it's taken place since 1877. Millions of people will watch two weeks of grass court action on their screens — but far fewer will actually get to take in the sights and sounds in person, and being one of them is no small feat.

Wimbledon tickets are available online, but you have to register by a certain date and there are still no guarantees.  

"They get snapped up so quickly," tennis fan Wendy Bartle told CBS News as she headed for the hallowed ground of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, or Wimbledon, as it's better known.

"This is the other way to do it," Bartle said as she joined thousand of others in the epic line — or The Queue, as it's known. "If you queue like this, you get really good seats."

Bartle and her friend Carol O'Hara, along with their sons, reached Wimbledon bright and early on opening day to pitch a tent. They wanted to be among the first 500 people in line for tickets on Tuesday morning. 

The tournament sells a total of 1,500 tickets per day for the three main courts, 500 seats for each court. For those who don't nab one of those tickets, there's a chance of securing a general admission grounds pass, but many will simply have to go home empty handed, or just linger outside to try and soak up some atmosphere. 

Barle and O'Hara were among thousands of people who decided to spend the night outside to secure their place in the line. It can mean a lot of time to kill, but it's not unexpected, and most take it in their stride, even finding a welcome opportunity to unwind.

"That's what I quite enjoy," said O'Hara, who's joined the Wimbledon queue with her son every year for a decade. "We put the tents up. At some point we'll go and get some food… We take turns to go walk around the lake. I quite enjoy relaxing, read a book, chat — haven't seen Wendy in a while!" 

Some people even buy local gym memberships so they can go and take a shower, but you have to be quick: You're only allowed to leave the line for 30 minutes at a time.

The camping isn't exactly survival in the great outdoors. It's a wealthy London suburb, after all, and Bartle said there are local restaurants and delivery services that cater to those camped out for tickets.

"You give your queue card number as the address," she explained, and the food comes straight to you. But little luxuries like that aside, it's still camping, and there's no lounging around in your sleeping bag until the late morning hours.

"You get woken up, is it five in the morning? Very early," said O'Hara. "They go [shakes tent] and then you have to go to the toilet, and there'll be a queue."

Yes, another queue.

But for the lucky — or the determined — the reward can be courtside seats and, this year, there's the added bonus of a chance to see one of Britain's own Wimbledon heroes in action for the last time.

Scottish two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray had back surgery just weeks before the tournament started and he's pulled out of the singles competition, but he will be competing in doubles matches.

The tournament runs until July 14. 

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