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hughjazz

10/5/2018 at 4:36pm
Location: Lancaster
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Hi everyone, I’m after some guidance/advice on maybe what others do...

My wife and I are off to the Scottish islands and have an early ferry out and incredibly late ferry back, we don’t want to have to pay for a hotel or other accommodation for those nights.

My question is what do others do as we obviously are planning to camp whilst on the islands, but don’t want the hassle of putting up a huge poly cotton tent when we are waiting for the ferry the night before to only be in it for a few hours!

Is it worth investing in a pop up / inflatable or tipi style of tent just to put up put beds ins and kip for a few hours?!

Any suggestions or recommendations of these types of tent please....

hughjazz

10/5/2018 at 4:38pm
Location: Lancaster
Outfit: Outwell lanai reef Hawaii Reef

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Apologies....

I should have added that there are only the two of us and we would prefer to spend less than £150!

I would love a bell tent or some kind of incredible inflatable tent but this is a low use alternative tent for two one night stops!

phathamster

10/5/2018 at 7:39pm
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hotel could be alot cheaper than tent plus campsite nearby..

DeborahTurner

11/5/2018 at 6:18am
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One of the pop up tents from Decathlon? I wouldn’t want to carry the bulk and weight of an air beam or bell tent for two half nights.

RainMagnet

11/5/2018 at 7:54am
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I would stick with the hotel option, will save you time / hassle of erecting a tent and space in the car for a popup tent that isn't going to be used for the majority of your holiday.

Hedgehugger

11/5/2018 at 6:04pm
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I think some campsites don't allow arrivals after a certain time, to avoid disturbance; one I stay on in Wales doesn't allow arrivals after 8pm. Not sure about very early departures though; maybe they are more flexible close to ferries. That might affect your plans for camping. Argos catalogue has some cheap and cheerful single-skin pop-ups and others with double skin in bedroom for a bit more flexibility.

ficklejade

14/5/2018 at 2:16pm
Location: Isle of Mull
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You might like to put up the ferry terminals involved as locals/regulars may be able to offer some specific knowledge.

I appreciate your viewpoint but have a think about a B&B for the early departure, especially. Many are used to this and if you get a good one, they'll leave out a continental breakfast for you. On the other hand, hotels are more amenable to very late arrivals. Do your own research (local community websites are often handier than some of the larger booking agencies) and always make contact personally, explaining the situation, and you'll find most folks can be very helpful, even recommending others if they can't help you.

This from someone who lives on a Scottish island with three ferry services and even then you can get stuck!!

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