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We have a large Kyham tent and a Cabanon TT both of which I love.

However, I am unable to pitch either of them on my own, which means I can't get away with the kids unless hubby can come too which isn't very often.

I would love to be able to buy a really easy to pitch tent, so that the kids and I could get away in the holidays for a couple of nights.
The tent would need to be big enough for 4 people and not cost the earth (happy to look at second hand tents)
My eldest son would be able to help me pitch but neither of us is very tall so we couldn't cope with a huge tent.
Ideally it would have room for us to eat in/sit in if it was wet but this may be asking a bit much!!

Can anyone recommend any makes/models for us to look at?
We would only be using the tent for short trips (2-3 nights maximum I would think)

Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
Helen xx

I have just used a poly tent for the first time .. very easy to pitch and perfect for shorter people like me (5ft1).

It is a gelert cadiz 6 .. Its only drawback is that it is inner first but at £89 and being high enough for me to stand in at points and a nice area for putting on shoes etc, i think it was a great buy.

Link to site (and only £6 delivery within 7 days) 

http://www.qksrv.net/click-1428744-10297635?URL=http://www.wildday.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=5251

It has a 3000mm hh and plenty of guys too. It was pitched in high winds and didnt budge once up.

Hi,

I agree with DanceLover  that the VV500 is a good choice. If you wanted to spend a bit more and have more living space then I recommend Outwell Oregon 5. I've not put it up on my own but as it's a tunnel tent it's very straight forward, I would say easier than the VV500 (but it is more money).

hi i have this for weekends, can pitch it on my own (3 poles) sleeps four and has a sewn in groundsheet. Its an excellent tent. -

http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1428744-10475506?url=http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Sunncamp_Evolution_400_Dome_Tent.html

Thanks to everyone who replied with recommendations.
Your comments have been very helpful.

Off to Barrons and Catterick Caravans this afternoon to have a look around, and knowing what I'm like, I'm sure I'll end up buying something!!!!

Helen xx

Vango tent are very easy to put up

Scott