Message Forums

Burnham on Sea do them at the haven here too.... http://www.haven.com/accommodation/safari-tents.aspx

Quote: Originally posted by smashing69 on 10/6/2011

---

These tents just reinforce my view that an increasing number of campers want all the comfort of a country cottage - but on the cheap..  Sticking a normal domestic bed in a tent does not camping make...  Why go for something that's so far removed from what I'd consider camping - getting by with much less kit and a lot more ingenuity...

 

You may well be right smashing69, but I think you may be mising the point of these type of 'camping' holidays.  I think a lot of people stay in these type of pre-erected tents as they are cheaper than staying in an apartment or cottage & for many people this is the difference between going on holiday or not. Probably most of the people staying in these type of tents are not campers & won't be on this site, but I certainly woudn't discount staying in one in the future.  If you cannot manage the transportation or your own tent & gear to France, Spain etc., then this would seem a good option & I think it is a brilliant idea for families who don't do camping.  It is an affordable, relaxed & fun family holiday -& you never know it might even introduce people to the idea of camping with their own tent  - albeit with a little less equipment.

I enjoyed looking at these tents & how they are set up inside so thank you for the photos. 

Quote: Originally posted by KentishTricia on 21/7/2011

---

Quote: Originally posted by smashing69 on 10/6/2011

---

These tents just reinforce my view that an increasing number of campers want all the comfort of a country cottage - but on the cheap..  Sticking a normal domestic bed in a tent does not camping make...  Why go for something that's so far removed from what I'd consider camping - getting by with much less kit and a lot more ingenuity...

 

You may well be right smashing69, but I think you may be mising the point of these type of 'camping' holidays.  I think a lot of people stay in these type of pre-erected tents as they are cheaper than staying in an apartment or cottage & for many people this is the difference between going on holiday or not. Probably most of the people staying in these type of tents are not campers & won't be on this site, but I certainly woudn't discount staying in one in the future.  If you cannot manage the transportation or your own tent & gear to France, Spain etc., then this would seem a good option & I think it is a brilliant idea for families who don't do camping.  It is an affordable, relaxed & fun family holiday -& you never know it might even introduce people to the idea of camping with their own tent  - albeit with a little less equipment.

I enjoyed looking at these tents & how they are set up inside so thank you for the photos. 

---

---

We camp reguarly in the UK without electric hookup and often at sites where you only have a wc and a cold tap. 

The Safari tents are a treat for us as we can still camp and have the outdoor feeling but not have the hassel of towing all our kit in the trailer.  I wouldn't stay in a pre erect tent in the UK.  These actually work out a little more expensive that a basic static van for the week that we are going but i'd far rather stay in a tent than a van.

I would argue that it's definitely not country cottage comfort anyway.  No running water, still having to walk to the loos & showers, no telly, basic grill & hob cooking facilities.  

Diversity makes camping interesting, doesn't it.  I just love watching people arrive on site all with different modes of transport, with their unique set-up and sometimes marvel at how much stuff can be fitted in a relatively small car!  I'd hate to see a field full of the same tents, same gear. 

Loved the safari tent pics and may consider it next year.

Here's a link for THAT wine rack - looks like they are out of stock ATM 

http://www.decuisine.co.uk/cookshop/barware/laguiole-folding-winecave.html

Quote: Originally posted by nikkid21 on 21/7/2011

---

Just wanted to say thanks to lewlincs for posting these pics. I've just had eurocamp confirm my booking for both safari tents for the June half term holiday in 2012. Very excited.

---

You'll have to pop round for a cuppa then, we'll be there at the same time!  Our pitch (fingers crossed we get the same one!) is a 30 second walk round the corner!!

Quote: Originally posted by smashing69 on 10/6/2011

---

These tents just reinforce my view that an increasing number of campers want all the comfort of a country cottage - but on the cheap..  Sticking a normal domestic bed in a tent does not camping make...  Why go for something that's so far removed from what I'd consider camping - getting by with much less kit and a lot more ingenuity...

Each to their own and all that..but if that's the level of comfort you'd need to be persuaded into a tent, camping's not really for you?

---

The friends we met who stayed in the safari tent at La Garangeoire (where I took these pics) weren't campers, they never proclaimed to be.  But the kids wanted to try camping, and rather than invest in all the gear and then find they didn't like it they decided to try Eurocamoing instead....and for a few £s extra they got the chance to stay in one of the Safari tents - and who can blame them?!  They loved it, the kids loved it - they may well go out and buy all their own gear now?!

 

Quote: Originally posted by Margo + Jerry on 21/7/2011

---

Quote: Originally posted by KentishTricia on 21/7/2011

---

Quote: Originally posted by smashing69 on 10/6/2011

---

These tents just reinforce my view that an increasing number of campers want all the comfort of a country cottage - but on the cheap..  Sticking a normal domestic bed in a tent does not camping make...  Why go for something that's so far removed from what I'd consider camping - getting by with much less kit and a lot more ingenuity...

 

You may well be right smashing69, but I think you may be mising the point of these type of 'camping' holidays.  I think a lot of people stay in these type of pre-erected tents as they are cheaper than staying in an apartment or cottage & for many people this is the difference between going on holiday or not. Probably most of the people staying in these type of tents are not campers & won't be on this site, but I certainly woudn't discount staying in one in the future.  If you cannot manage the transportation or your own tent & gear to France, Spain etc., then this would seem a good option & I think it is a brilliant idea for families who don't do camping.  It is an affordable, relaxed & fun family holiday -& you never know it might even introduce people to the idea of camping with their own tent  - albeit with a little less equipment.

I enjoyed looking at these tents & how they are set up inside so thank you for the photos. 

---

---

Totally agree! I wouldn't mind staying in one if we went to Spain or somewhere.

---

and just maybe people book them for the fun aspect too.  I wouldn't mind staying in one at all but that would not detract from our usual camping plus we stayed in Euro sites/eurocamp pre errects many times when our kids were little and our own very basic tent set up not up to a full week with two adults and two children.

Why  not view them just as they are a fun way way to spend some days under canvas, at not too high a cost.  You also get all the fun of a campsite too which suits many people, especially those with children, when compared to your average hotel!

Quote: Originally posted by nikkid21 on 22/7/2011

---

Lewlincs- you'll definitely have to pop over for a cup of tea. My son will have his tenth birthday while we are there and my friend will be celebrating her 50th in the next door tent a couple of days later.

Promise we won't be too loud though!

---

Right so to transport this lot to your favorite camping site you will need