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Glamping, with a castle/something historic?

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ravenAK · 25/05/2014 23:11

I'm trying to sort out a fun weekend away for family in June/early July - self, dh, 3dc aged 6-10 (as a reward for good behaviour whilst I'm marking GCSEs).

Ds suggested glamping at Warwick Castle.

Everyone in the family loves castles. Everyone except dh likes camping. Dh doesn't like anything involving tents (but does camp once a year to keep me & the dc happy). Glamping is a possible compromise.

However, dh's hatred of camping applies especially to crowded commercial sites; he will chunter if required to sleep cheek by jowl with lots of other families, retreat into the tent & go to sleep at 7pm.

I suspect, looking at trip advisor, that Warwick Castle glamping could be his worst nightmare, poor sod. (Although if anyone's been & loved it, I'm happy to be convinced!)

We camped on Piel Island last year - kids & I loved it, but it was all a bit windswept & basic for dh.

Can anyone suggest a combo of an interesting castle/historical site & somewhere with glamping? We're in Yorkshire, so anywhere from Midlands to Scotland is do-able...

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Selvedge · 26/05/2014 01:01

If you want castles it's got to be Wales!

Selvedge · 26/05/2014 01:04

Get an Explorer pass from Cadw. Google glamping north Wales.1st result

ravenAK · 26/05/2014 01:27

ooooh. Hadn't thought of Wales! Definite possibilities there - thank you Smile.

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Thumbcat · 26/05/2014 17:03

The ultimate castle glamping

Selvedge · 26/05/2014 20:25

Get an Explorer pass from Cadw. Google glamping north Wales.1st result

Selvedge · 26/05/2014 20:30

WOW Thumbcat. What a shame Leeds castle can't be in Leeds!

NettleTea · 26/05/2014 22:22

we are a stones throw from Bodiam castle and Scotney Castle
PM me if interested!!

ravenAK · 26/05/2014 22:22

Yes, that looks nice Thumbcat, but they don't sleep 5. Thanks for the suggestion though Smile.

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NettleTea · 26/05/2014 22:22

ahhhggghhh sorry. just seen your location requirements. got carried away on the castle bit!!

ravenAK · 26/05/2014 22:34

Not totally out of the question NettleTea but probably a bit of a trek for a weekend!

Gorgeous looking site though...Smile

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MagicSwirlinShip · 01/06/2014 19:48

We've just come back from a static holiday at Tattershall Lakes in Lincs. Next door to Tattershall Castle and they have glamping tents.

capsium · 01/06/2014 19:54

www.mountainbothies.org.uk/region.asp?region_id=8

I've never stayed in a Bothy but have always thought they looked interesting.

ooerrmissus · 01/06/2014 19:58

Just come back from a weekend in a yurt near Muncaster Castle. Can't work out how to do a link I'm afraid but google Wasdale Yurts. It was on Rainors Farm. Just two Yurts and came with private shower rooms! The one in the paddock sleeps 5.

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