By William Coleman
A lot of sites across the UK are adding huts, yurts, pods and other forms of static and glamping accommodation to help the masses enjoy touring style holidays. Now safari camping has been taken from the plains of the serengeti and introduced to Ambleside in time for the 2018 summer.
Skelwith Fold have now officially lifted the flaps on their brand new 5 Star safari tents. Now guests can stay at shoot the local wildlife to their heart’s content, with their cameras and phones that is.
The park’s new glamping style retreats are located in a quiet corner of Skelwith Fold’s 130 acre tranquil grounds. Within the grounds of the site you will be able to spot all different types of birds along with deer, red squirrels and kites. So if you are a keen eyed photographer or you just like to relax with the wildlife this may just be the summer hot spot for you.
One of the fantastic things about these safari huts is the toilet situation. There are no pitch black walks to the nearest lou with these as they are come with private bathrooms and a well equipped kitchen and dining area. This way when natures calls you will not be bumping into nature’s nightlife.
Skelwith Fold, crowned as Lakeland’s top holiday park in last year’s Cumbria Tourism Awards, believes its safari tents will appeal especially to young families.
With all linen provided, there’s one double bedroom, and another with two bunk beds in addition to generously sized living areas, and electrical sockets.
There’s also a private balcony for al-fresco dining, or just relaxing and listening to the birdsong.
Henry Wild believes that Skelwith Fold’s safari experience will capture the imagination of those who love the idea of camping, but not the flap of putting up a tent:
“Almost everyone loves the notion of sleeping under the stars, but the kerfuffle of erecting a tent and packing it away afterwards can take the edge off the experience,” he said.
“Safari tents neatly sidestep this problem, but still provide that wonderful sense of being out there in nature, and coming closer to the sights and sounds of the countryside.
“But we’ve not overlooked life’s little luxuries, so guests can expect to find a pod espresso maker and other touches to reward themselves for taking on our challenge!” added Henry.
Owned by the Wild family for over 20 years, Skelwith Fold holds the David Bellamy Conservation Award at its top gold level for environmental excellence.
In March this year, it was also named by the as the AA as North West England’s top destination for touring caravan and motorhome owners, as well as glampers.
There is more information about the park and its safari tents at www.skelwith.com
