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I want to go camping, I don't want to take a stove. I NEED my morning coffee...

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FillyjonkIsMilitantAboutFruit · 10/04/2007 20:51

So....I want a nice cafe which serves actual coffee made using beans.

FRESH poncey food a bonus also.

(this is where forestry commission sites fall down)

Stuff like compost toilets and general countryside malarky etc is fine, actually its good. The fewer tin tents the better (oooh)

So, does such a campsite exist, preferably in south wales or nearby?

And if not...well...

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Kbear · 10/04/2007 20:53

Lots of nice cafes/bistros near the New Forest, Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst are very nice and wouldn't dream of serving instant !!

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FillyjonkIsMilitantAboutFruit · 10/04/2007 20:58

ah here's the thing

ok

am camping alone with 2 toddlers.

i wouldn't dream of driving or probably even getting dressed really without coffee. I do have a vile headache in the morning pre coffee, post coffee I am happy and chirpy and tra la laing.

So I need somewhere on site.

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Kbear · 10/04/2007 21:00

YOU DON'T WANT MUCH!

Look, camping and posh cafes don't really go hand in hand! Can't you buy a cafetiere and a boil a kettle, grind your own beans before you go? You won't be able to enjoy your coffee if the toddlers are running around the cafe anyway!

What you are hinting for really is a MNer that lives next to a campsite that will make you a brew isn't it, be honest!

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quadrophenia · 10/04/2007 21:00

why the stove aversion?

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KnayedFrot · 10/04/2007 21:02

Well it's obvious, you camp outisde a branch of Starbucks.

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FillyjonkIsMilitantAboutFruit · 10/04/2007 21:02

lol

I thought this posh camping lark was all the rage now, no?

See what I really want is for someone to bring me coffee in the morning.

It seems there is a gap in the market....

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FillyjonkIsMilitantAboutFruit · 10/04/2007 21:03

oh the stove

cos i am alone with 2 utterly hyper mad toddlers and last year a friend of mine's dd managed to burn her hand quite badly when we were all camping.

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littlelapin · 10/04/2007 21:03

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quadrophenia · 10/04/2007 21:03

buy a compact in a case stove, Jamie oliver does one, we were bought one for xmas and it is far less hastle than the usual types, no need for matches just a small gas cannister which is inside it.

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littlelapin · 10/04/2007 21:04

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FillyjonkIsMilitantAboutFruit · 10/04/2007 21:07

no you see said incident occured with the most compact stove imaginable. um...the blue square one...cool looking, about £20? The kid grabbed the things the saucepan was balanced on, as it was cooling. Involved a hospital trip, christ it was dire.

I am really nervous also cos I am utterly cack handed.

the espresso maker looks perfect ll...except...except...

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SoupDragon · 10/04/2007 21:09

Oh FGS stay in a hotel

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Kbear · 10/04/2007 21:13

Agree, cooking is dangerous with little ones and my rule is never ever ever leave the stove whilst cooking, not for a second. I was a Girl Guide you know!! I sit in front of the stove with my glass of wine and tell everyone to bugger off and come back when it's ready!! Bit tricky with toddlers though.

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KnayedFrot · 10/04/2007 21:14

hey! cafe AND tents only

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chirpygirl · 10/04/2007 21:19

Or take this
(it's about 4 up from bottom.
Plug it into car lighter and it heats a cold drink...not hugely special but it works.....

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FillyjonkIsMilitantAboutFruit · 10/04/2007 21:22

that heater is scary. Hmm. will consider. but its the kind of thing that scares me...

hmm I think I've BEEN to that field.

its 5 hours drive away but ooh tempting...

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chirpygirl · 10/04/2007 21:32

It's not that scary...honest!
I make up some filter coffee at home and take it in a flask, then I can heat it with this...you do need somewhere to balance it in the car though...
That site looks good though, and it's only a few hours from me...tempting!

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FillyjonkIsMilitantAboutFruit · 10/04/2007 21:46

"I make up some filter coffee at home and take it in a flask, then I can heat it with this"





you reheat coffee?

I am not sure that that is allowed...

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moondog · 10/04/2007 21:51

Filly ,this place would tick all your boxes.
Its near me in Caernarfon and is perfect.
I'm not a camper but often go there with my children as setting is delightful and cafe wonderful.
Astounded at your bravery.

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FillyjonkIsMilitantAboutFruit · 10/04/2007 21:57

oooh that does look good

ooh tempted by 5 hour drive now...

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moondog · 10/04/2007 21:59

Weren't yu up this way last year for home schooling jamboree?

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RustyBear · 10/04/2007 22:02

Pack some of these Fillyjonk

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littlelapin · 10/04/2007 22:04

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FillyjonkIsMilitantAboutFruit · 10/04/2007 22:09

i was and the drive nearly killed me

its really lovely country though

i always leave plotting how i am going to move up there

god i love wales generally, there is no bit aside from newport that i do not love

right looking at ketttle etc links

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FillyjonkIsMilitantAboutFruit · 10/04/2007 22:11

god i DO need a kettle like that, for general no coffee/valleys emergencies (has anyone else ever tried to get a decent cup of coffee in the rhondda? )

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