Tips from the team
Here are a few things we've been up to in the great outdoors recently. Some you can try on your next glamping trip, some are just lovely ideas for a weekend wherever you are.
Trebah Gardens, nr Falmouth, Cornwall
I used to think visiting gardens was something reserved for pensioners and my parents but then I went to Trebah, a 26 acre sub-tropical garden which slopes down to a private cove perfect for wild swimming.
David West, marketing & social media
nr Luckett, Cornwall
This is probably not as dangerous as it looks! We always have our tree swings and portable fire pit in our rucksacks so we can ‘set up camp’ for a bit if we find a good spot. This was a good place with big trees and great views near Luckett in East Cornwall. I have never grown out of the thrill of swinging high in the trees. A night-time swing when the sky is crammed with stars is one of the most magical experiences.
Gabrielle Kuzak, Business Delivery Manager
Salcombe, Devon
A lovely walk in Devon, into Salcombe, stopping off at The Salcombe Deli to pick up some lunch (great sandwiches!) and getting the ferry over to East Portlemouth. Rest the day was just us on the beach at Mill Bay, playing bat and ball games and enjoying the sun.
Laura Fairman, Digital Coordinator
Glastonbury Tor, Somerset
I woke the boys up at 5:30am one morning and said ‘come on, lets go watch the sun rise’. It was magical! A special moment and memory we will never forget.
Justine Fox, Guest Experience Manager
nr Newquay, Cornwall
Walked another section of the South West coast path. We've set ourselves the goal of walking the entire 630 miles and we are closing in on it! This is a beautiful section near Newquay - 9 miles of sparkly sea. Stunning. Boys always at their happiest when they are wild and free.
Gabrielle Kuzak, Business Delivery Manager
Southcombe, Devon
Ffyona Campbell walked round the world for 9 years, including 3 of those years in Africa with Ray Meares! Myself and 3 friends spent a day walking bare foot around the beautiful gardens of Southcombe Barn, foraging for all the edible things that were growing there. We dug for pig nuts too!
Tessa Holmes, Business Development Manager
Prior Woods, nr Bristol
Me and the boys do ‘wild weekend lunches’ where we take a picnic in a backpack and go off exploring for good spots. This one was bluebell season at Prior Woods, just outside of Bristol
Justine Fox, Guest Experience Manager
Perranuthnoe, Cornwall
This was just down the South West coastal path from Beare's Den campsite. There's a lovely little beach cafe that we went to several times and one evening we got fish and chips and sat on the rocks having dinner.
Christopher Wilson-Elmes, copy writer
Clevedon, nr Bristol
Took the kids rock pooling but it quickly turning into rock climbing. A local favourite spot, Clevedon, been loads before but the kids still said it was the best day ever!
Lisa Wilson, Business development Executive
Nash Point Lighthouse, South Wales
We embraced the elements and fresh sea breeze on a hike along the Wales Coast Path in the Vale of Glamorgan. Standing at Nash Point Lighthouse and staring out to sea felt invigorating and energising. A path that had eroded into the sea and an inquisitive herd of cows gave us plenty to talk about over dinner.
Mike Bevens, Managing Director
Tintern, Wye Valley
A 7 mile hike starting from Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley…a beautiful walk with amazing views, taking in the old ruins of Angidy Valley and some awesome tree swings in Glyn Wood. Coffee and lunch in our rucksacks, boys wild and free… always the best Sundays.
Gabrielle Kuzak, Business Delivery Manager
Stanner Rock, Powys
Took a steep sweaty hill climb to the top of Stanner Rock in Powys, I felt on top of the world – the views were insane!
Justine Fox, Guest Experience Manager
Elan Valley
The Elan Valley is a beautiful area definitely worth visiting for a day trip. It’s great for a lovely cycle ride or a ramble around the reservoir lakes. The area is wild and beautiful and the trails mainly flat so it’s an easy ride/walk. Bikes can be hired at the Elan Valley visitor centre if you haven’t brought your own. We spotted some rather rare birds with red tails while we were cycling past the lakes.
Lianka Varga, Guest Experience Executive
Snowdonia, Wales
The Bochlwyd Horseshoe – a scramble up and down 3 peaks with 360 views of the Snowdonia National Park and coast beyond. Finish off with a refreshing dip in the Llyn Bochlwyd. (photo of the Castell-Y-Gwynt peak 972m attached).
Hattie Clark, Junior Account Manager
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Seaview, Isle of Wight
Walking along the beach at Seaview, a tiny village a few miles from Bembridge on the East tip of the Isle of Wight and the perfect place for a coastal escape.
Jo Amner, Guest Experience Team Assistant manager
Madeira, Portugal
We got completely lost on Madeira when the GPS got angry at us. Ended up in this incredible, magic, dramatic and slightly morbid forest. Since then I have learned that getting lost is great, you see things you would never see otherwise. Our best guess is that this is a place called Cerrado E Cova.
Deb Luvizetto, Account Executive
Portobello, Edinburgh
I lived in Edinburgh years ago but somehow never discovered the beach. Since moving back I'm here almost every day for some very cold water swimming and evening walks along the promenade. It's a relaxed part of town to stay in and you can still get to the centre in 20 minutes.
Christopher Wilson-Elmes, copy writer
