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How about one of the 2006 version Vango Oregons (600 & 800) with the riser groundsheet, rather than the 2007 SIG version? Or the Lichfield Commanche?

I can guarantee the 2006 Oregon 600 can be put up by one short woman because I can do it. You'd have to hunt around a bit for the 2006 but they can still be found at about £150 or so. The 800 cost me £130 including postage last autumn from Duncan's of Wishart, same place as the Lichfield above. (Which is a steal at that price too, has to be said.)

There are several other brands of this sort of tunnel tent around as well. It's a common design. The only one I can think of that has a little porch is the 2005 Vango Vista 800. Once again, you can still find them if you hunt.  A wee bit wider than the Oregon but an incredibly sturdy tent.

How about something like the Aztec Viento 6, 3 poles, light and easy to put up, non sig. not sure if they still make them, I think the sala (or similar name) has similar layout. We have ours on ebay at the moment as we struggle to it us all in on airbeds, could be ok on mats and with smaller children. 

(no i am not trying to promote it as it is collect only and you are a long way away)

Length: 515cm

Width: 375cm

Weight: 17kg
Pack Size: 68x28x28cm
Dimensions: (Overall) 305(living)+210 (Bedroom)x375cm (wide)
Height: (Inner) 215cm (living space)
Colour: Steel Grey

Well over your weight limit but smallish packsize (hardly any poles), easy peasy to put up and meets all your other criteria would be a Cabanon Pyramide 6 http://www.theforestcampingcentre.com/catalogue/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=40

Would an Outwell Oregon Twin http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/shop/Detail.asp?ProductID=1770 be too small?

Both of these tents have front canopies you can add on to get a front porch area for trips when you'd like one.

Or maybe a Robens Triple Dreamer or Evening Star? http://www.thetentteam.co.uk/category/1491/Robens-Tents/

We have a second hand Ebay Pyramide 6 and love its looks, simplicity and excellent design. We add on a front canopy and/or a kitchen tent depending on the nature of the trip, so we find it very versatile too.  Robens and Outwell are good makes but I can't speak from experience re the models above. MT

  This tent may fit the spec you are after, easy to put up, 19kgs and can sleep six, and a great price now

 http://www.jacksonscamping.com/?pc=/product/3246

 Even cheaper at outdooraction £135.01