All About...Tipis & Wigwams
Glamping in Tipis
Possibly the closest form of glamping to camping is staying in a Tipi (also Tepee/Teepee) associated with Native Americans. Tipis are often confused with Wigwams but as you will see in the next section they are both different types of accommodation in their own right.
A Tipi offers more luxury than a traditional tent. Visibly from the outside, they are much more appealing and offer a sense of occasion. On the inside, most have beds, cushions and furniture offering a more relaxing environment to spend your time. A Traditional Tipi would have had an open fire in the middle with smoke escaping through a small opening at the top. However, this is not common in the UK... and when glamping in a Tipi, more traditional camping methods of cooking and washing apply.
Wigwams
As mentioned earlier a Wigwam is a completely different dwelling to a Tipi. The original Wigwams and Tipis were both used by Native Americans - Wigwams were usually to be found in the American South West. They are a domed shelter with many different variations depending of culture and materials to hand. The modern day Wigwam is generally a wooden structure, still a domed shape, thus differing it from the aforementioned Tipis!
Similar to the Tipi, the Wigwam offer a more traditional camping experience with the additional luxury of beds and some basic furniture.
So if you can imagine sitting outside your very own Tipi or Wigwam cooking on an open fire, chatting with friends and being at one with nature then a Tipi/Wigwam holiday may be for you.
Hill Farm & Orchard, Buckinghamshire
Hill Farm & Orchard nestles at the edge of the beautiful Buckinghamshire village of Slapton, adjacent to the towpath of the scenic Grand Union Canal, and with breathtaking views of the Ivinghoe Hills Nature Reserve. There are four luxury en-suite wigwams situated in the beautiful, mature orchard at Hill Farm. The orchard is home to…
The Nomad Xperience Dream Glamping
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Camp Cynrig Glamping Village
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Yurts on Cape Clear Island, Ireland
Perched on the edge of South Harbour on the beautiful remote Island of Cape Clear, relax in a fully equipped yurt dwelling. With room for a family of up to 6, with beds and bedding provided for four, cooking facilities and comfort. Set on Cape Clear campsite, we also have tipis to hire.
Tipi Corner (with Hot Tub), Carmarthenshire
Tipi Corner offers families, friends and couples the opportunity to stay in our homely 24ft tipi (one of the largest in the UK). Enjoy a countryside walk followed by a relaxing dip in your own Softub hot tub. Then prepare a sumptuous meal in your fully kitted out kitchen (with belfast sink, cooker and fridge),…
Cwm Ty Coed – Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cwm Ty Coed is situated in rolling countryside on our 30 acre smallholding which is planted with both meadow and mature woodland and grazed by our small herd of rare breed Balwen sheep who are native to the Tywi Valley. The camping fields are bordered by trees and have lovely views of the surrounding countryside.…
Larkhill Tipis & Yurts, Carmarthen
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Penbugle Farm Glamping & Camping, Liskeard
Penbugle Organic Farm – a working farm that produces organic eggs, rare breed meat, and wonderful Glamping getaways! The farm is a short distance between the ancient market town of Liskeard and the fishing town of Looe and is part of the Duchy of Cornwall Duloe Estate and just 25 – 30 minutes from the…
HOLYCOMBE GLAMPING
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