The other day I was having a little nosey on Facebook and reading down the home page, when I saw a status update that caught my eye! "Glamping to the max. Bell tents a go go!" As you can imagine, my eyes popped out on stalks and I immediately wanted to know more. So I clicked on said friends page and to my delight I was greeted with snap shots of beautiful bell tents, towering tipis and bunting galore that made my heart go all a flutter....
For many years now, a group of fabulous friends gather at Romney Farm Campsite in Kent, for what's known to them as 'Mellis Fest', a birthday celebration and a good excuse to have a jolly good themed knees up under the stars. This years party theme was Cowboys 'n' Indians, and Heather, good wife of birthday boy Mellis, decided to glamp it up to the max by hiring one of RedTipi's amazing tents and mark the occasion in style. It was a completely hassle free way to go glamping, as all they had to do was just turn up on site and move into their weekend retreat as everything else was done for them. She opted for the wedding package which included,
The tipi being delivered to the location and set up
A king size futon made up with thick duvet and pillows
Floor coverings like rugs and sheepskins.
Candles and lanterns to gently light the Tipi
A fire in our purpose built fire bowl, or wood burner.
Chilled champagne (Bolli no less) and glasses
A discreet chest containing all you need to make tea/coffee in the morning.
If you would like to hire a tipi, here are some of the places that do just that. Tipi hire cost starts from £560 for a weekend..
Heather and Mellis weren't the only one to camp in style, Mani and Amanda bought along their rather beautful bell tent. These tents were originally used as military kit in the 19th century, but now they are THE most desirable tent of the land. Uber chic and pleasing to the eye, especially when decorated in an abundance of bunting and fairy lights, they make you just simply want to dive in and snuggle down!
Surprisingly enough they really aren't as expensive to buy as you may have first thought, starting prices from £299 for a 4metre diameter with separate ground sheet, check out the websites below for more information...
belltent.co.uk (hire and to buy)
Hotel Bell Tent (hire only)
Out In The Open (hire only)
Canvas and Cast (to buy)
Melis Fest finishes in style with a day of frolicking on Camber Sands dunes. A stunning stretch of beach that has miles and miles of golden sands when the tide is out. Not too far from the historic town of Rye, where you can tread the enchanted cobbled streets, take in the beautifully preserved historic houses of the Tudor and Georgian times or just simply treat yourself to a scrummy cream tea at one of their many quant tea rooms.
If you have a glamping weekend you would like to share, please contact me at thehappyglamper@me.com.
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