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How about this one?

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/p/Kampa-Minnis-4/1419

I got one of these a couple of months ago for just myself and the two dogs, used it for the first time last month and it's great. Really easy to put up - I use one bedroom for myself and the other for the dogs, loo and storage with a small table and chair in the middle, but if you only put one of the bedroom pods in you'll have loads of room for table and chairs and other stuff. I know this is showing at over £100 - mine was £99 from Camperlands in Manchester though I've just checked the website and it says they haven't any in stock - but if you can go the extra few quid I think it would be worth it. You could always search the net, or on ebay, to see if you could find it cheaper though.

There was even a Minnis on ebay - a retailer return for £69. Usually they retail for £99.

If it meant that we could have had our son alongside us, I'd have gone for it (but unfortunately it doesn't) - but if you like vis-a-vis tents - its a great little tent. Some sites mention that it has flymesh on the outer doors. According to a correction by Kampa it unfortunately doesn't. The Minnis is also in Kampa's 2011 range with seemingly the same spec but higher priced, so I'd get one now.

There is also the Kampa Perran which is stand-up height, SIG, etc. One that only needed a replacement pole (replaced by Kampa already and being sold by Kampa itself) is going for £49 (no bids yet) on ebay. Retails around £115, but you may be able to find cheaper.

Helen

At this time of year you will be limited to retailers with indoor displays. You may be lucky and find one in your area, but unless they have a large building - there will only be one or two up.

Helen

Although we saw Kampa tents in a display last year, we've actually bought all our  current tents blind and been very happy with them.

Helen