Last weekend was full of chunky woollen jumpers, scarves wrapped tight and red noses warmed by sips of hot coco. Buffalo skins and starry skies, warm glowing embers and candlelight as we took the plunge into the world of winter glamping with Canopy & Stars! As part of the #CSCollective we were invited to a weekend stay at the Eden Pod at Loveland Farm.
We arrived in night, winding through small country roads and navigating the Cornish countryside until we came upon a small sign indicating our destination. Due to the local Nature preservation order there are no floodlights, so we ventured out in the dark to meet our host and be taken to our Pod.
As soon as we stepped inside we were taken aback at the sheer size of it, housing an enormous tipi – our bed for the weekend – and a single bed for F as well as the option of a pop up camp tent bed. F darted around in excitement not knowing what to do first as Paul brought in the bags, while I nestled by the fire already was lit to welcome us and keep the chill at bay.
Due to the unusual weather and high winds I spent the night tucked up, cosy with three in a bed but alert from the raging storm outside while the boys snoozed softly. Daylight brought a whole new perspective to our stay, as open fields rolled before us through the large dome windows and the burning embers died slowly after keeping us warm throughout the night. Wrapped in blankets, I stepped outside our dome and into the wood cabin housing a small but perfectly formed kitchen with bathroom facilities attached. With only coffee on my mind I lit the stove and used the whistle kettle for my caffeine fix.
I love all the detail of the Eden Pod, apart from the beautiful log burner and plentiful Griffin Studio throws, the attention to detail was delightful. From the neon bulb wiring to the quirky photos, skateboard wall art and yellow plastic curtain sheeting, it really created a unique place to stay and rest our heads. We'd never used a natural toilet before and even though it was a bit chilly to use, F loved the how different it all was, and I loved that this was camping made easy! The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might needs and the wood decking comes with its own BBQ and loungers, making it perfect for a summers night.
Although rustic, the bathroom comes with a shower and robe, and the use of a private facilities to each of the four domes on site makes a welcome change from the usual campsites we've stayed at and the hanging bunches of lavender gave off a delicate scent.
Aswell as a playing on the full size football table in the Dome, we brought some of F's favourite travel toys to make his stay fun. He spent almost an hour with his Janod Story Grand Prix Suitcase c/o the beautiful Wooden Toy Shack creating race tracks and taking his cars on adventures – perfect christmas gift for little ones right there!
On stoking the fire and with the table generously laid we sat together and chatted about the winter costal walks we had planned and F told us of the adventures he would have. Unfortunately a phone call with some family news meant we had to cut the weekend short and with heavy hearts we packed our bags ready to head on the road to Wales.
We would go winter glamping again? Yes I think we would as nothing is cosier than a roaring fire and kid's love the adventure. It would be great to try it out in summer too, so I could make use of the outdoors in the evening *swoon*
*We'd like to thanks Canopy & Stars for providing a stay at Loveland Farm as part of this review. All works and opinions are 100% my own.
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Camping has never appealed to me - however glamping I could easily get on board with! How beautiful, looks great fun!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing, I'd love to try winter glamping, any excuse for extra snuggles under blankets! The views look gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing, I'd love to stop here, the kids would love it
ReplyDeleteNow that really is posh camping!!
ReplyDeleteYour own toilet and no queue for the showers? Yes please!
This looks amazing!! Might suggest this to the hubby
ReplyDeleteWow - we've been glamping a lot as a family and tried yurts, tipi's, safari tents, wigwams.....I haven't seen anything like this before! It looks truly amazing!
ReplyDeleteoh wow what an utterly amazing experience! it looks like such a fabulous place ... this really has to go on my go to list to visit!
ReplyDeleteWow now I could really be convinced by this post, I have camped once in my life and hated every single minute... but this, this is for me ;)
ReplyDeleteNow this looks like my kind of camping = nothing beats a nice warm fire to come back to
ReplyDeleteWoah, this looks fantastic. Sorry that you had bad news and had to cut your stay short. I do hope everything is OK
ReplyDeleteI do love the Canopy & Stars collection, they have the most amazing properties and this one looks so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI keep telling the kids I am going to take them glamping sometime this looks amazing and I really need to do it as hubby I think would go for it as it's not traditional camping he wouldn't last hahaha Absolutely love this darling.
ReplyDeleteLooks utterly amazing!! I love Canopy and Stars and often spend ages browsing their website dreaming of holidays!
ReplyDeleteWow this looks stunning. Perfect getaway. Elinor x
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing, I really admire their attention to details, something there for everyone. Its very cool too. I would not mind staying there myself.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool, quirky space. I love the log fire, it looks so cosy. I think I'd probably prefer a Spring or Summer visit but this could tempt me for a winter Cornish getaway! Lovely photos x
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing. They clearly have put a lot of thought into it. Would love to try glamping.
ReplyDeleteWow just saw you are based in the SouthWest too. loved this post and you have totally inspired me. 2016 is all about creating adventures as a family. Might need to check this place out.
ReplyDeleteChristabel
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