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As a family of 5 (children ages 3,6 &7) I would advise going for at least a 6 berth tent, remember you will still want something else to cook under too. While I do cook when in a canvas frame tent or trailer tent (with designated kitchen window) I wouldn't in a poly tent (or my bell tent).

I bought the gelert corona 6 from tesco for £59.99 which is similar to the icarus 600 and figured it may not be as good quality but you wouldn't get a secondhand icarus 600 for that and with a cheap tarp as a footprint and carpet on the floor it should still last a few years. I'm considering buying the Evora side porch to cook in and when not cooking a rainy day entrance. Admitedly we have the trailer tent for our main summer holiday and bell tent for my short breaks with the children but without hubby so this will only be used for short family breaks.