wooden tents

Lostsheep

04/03/2012 at 19:56

I'm thinking of using a camping pod in the net few weeks. Are they any good? what should I take if I do?

Moonlight Shadow

04/03/2012 at 21:20

Really enjoyed our stay, your description is pretty spot on actually, it's a wooden tent. I think some might have heaters but ours did not, so take everything you need for camping bar the tent...

Big Kev

04/03/2012 at 21:39

I've used the "wigwams" at Strathfillan many times. Lighting, heating and power all included. All we needed were sleeping bags

Can be expensive tho'.

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Doctor Prodd

04/03/2012 at 23:33

I stayed in one in the Lakes in October and it was great, proper cosy and the one I stayed in did have a heater. They are an excellent alternative when the weather is more inclined towards inclement. You do need to take all your other camping equipment though.

Guy Hurst

05/03/2012 at 08:05

They are very comfy in poor weather, when they're wel worth the extra money ime.

James Mcleod

05/03/2012 at 13:06

If you like the Lake District try Castlerigg camp site. Clean and basic but allows dogs

Good on site showers etc;

Paddy Dillon

05/03/2012 at 13:07

I've only ever been inside one of these things... on the Southern Upland Way... but as it was halfway through a day's walk, I didn't stay there. Earlier, I'd met an American couple, inveterate wild-campers, who had stayed there rather than stay in their tent. Anyway... if one of those places turned up towards the end of a day's walk, I'm sure I'd happily use it instead of the tent... but I'm not expecting such a scenario to present itself any time soon.

Nigel Healy

05/03/2012 at 15:33

I've seen them for some years on the Langdale NT campsite, one issue is they put them on the otherwise worst bit of the campsite, where noone would pitch, under the trees with a muddy path being worn to them. Look roomy!

Grizedale - plan on using that next as my near-Keswick site as no way would I use Braithwaite again, 20 years ago it was a lot quieter, now its more heavy traffic all night and just very noisy.

Explorer

05/03/2012 at 17:02

Nigel Healy wrote (see)

Grizedale - plan on using that next as my near-Keswick site as no way would I use Braithwaite again, 20 years ago it was a lot quieter, now its more heavy traffic all night and just very noisy.

A bit off topic, but the Braithwaite Bridges campsite is the sister site of the main Braithwaite one. It still has good facilities, but is further from the main road so quieter.

About the wooden tents: definitely sound a good idea, as they'd offer a lot more comfort and protectionfrom the elements. Check with the campsite about what they provide, as they can range from basic to quite luxurious with camp beds and wood burning stoves.

GOF

05/03/2012 at 19:44

Havent used a pod as such, but have used the cabins round the back of the McDonald Hotel near Glencoe.

Basically, glorified garden sheds - electric light, one 13 amp socket and electric heater (on a timer, runs for 1 hour then shuts off and has to be reset). Great when you have been out for a long day (choice is cook or the hotel bar menu), its really wet (big undercover veranda for a stove or three) or its blowing a hooly (gave refuge to 4 lads who had their tent trashed during a night)

Bring sleeping bag and pillow. An electric kettle is great too.