- GPS Coordinates – N54.98620° / W2.42231°
Here are some recommendations for all our Glampers.
Do you love the camping experience but want a bit more comfort and a relaxing, stress free break, or would you like to experience the great outdoors but don’t have the equipment. Then glamping sounds like the thing for you.
At Hadrian’s wall campsite, glamping is in the form of 4 shepherd huts and the great thing about these is that you don’t have to rely on and wait for the good weather. They are cosy units with wood burning stoves and heaters for the colder months, even the Winter. Being here in the spring to see the lambs, the flowers and to hear the dawn chorus is perfect. So Easter’s a perfect time to come
In the summer, you can enjoy the long days and sit out in front of the fire pit long into the evening with your marshmallows and smors. If you’d prefer a canvas glamping experience, our large bell tent that sleeps 4 would be perfect for you in the Summer.
Either way, here are a few tips on what to bring on your glamping holiday so that you don’t forget anything and you’re sure to have the most relaxing, exciting and memorable holiday
Apart from your normal everyday clothes that you enjoy wearing, you will also need to consider a few other things
Warm, cosy fleece/hoody for colder days/evenings
Walking gear. This is perfect walking territory so you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the essentials to make your walking day as enjoyable as possible
Wellies – in case it’s wet and muddy. Fitflop have a great sale on some of their wellies at the moment (March 2023). Take a look at these – Amazon
Swimming costume – you might want to head to the outdoor swimming pool in Haltwhistle if you’re here when it’s open
PJs (cosy clothes for the colder evenings and for lounging with the woodburner on)
Slippers
Rucksack for your days out – Amazon
Blanket to wrap around you when you’re sitting out in the evening or what about this amazing hoodie blanket! – Amazon
Head torch/torch. It’s a great walk to the nearby pubs but you may find yourself walking back in the dark. Check out this trendy torch. It’s even activated via a motion sensor! Amazon
Chargers for your electrical devices
Hot water bottle – a great addition to the list particularly if you’re staying in our bell tent. It can get a bit chilly in the evenings so just imagine how lovely it will be when you get into a warm bed with your cosy hot water bottle.
Towels if you’re staying in our bell tent
Bedding for the double futon and 2 single futons if you’re staying in our bell tent and you haven’t booked bedding
Travel guide/map of our area – it’s good to know where you’re going although we will guide you when you arrive and give you an idea of what’s around
If you’re staying in our bell tent you can hire our lovely mobile kitchen which has all the cooking equipment you’ll need. You have everything you need in the shepherd huts also so you don’t need to worry about bringing your cooking items
Check out the website to see what’s in the mobile kitchen and in the Shepherd hut so you know what you don’t need to bring
Food and drink for your stay
Cool bag and ice blocks for transporting food. The small fridge in our shepherd huts has a tiny freezer for an ice tray so you may want to use a cool box to store some of your food while you’re here
Your favourite tipple – when glamping you will want to enjoy a good glass of wine, a great gin and tonic or a glass of bubbly. Why not try the local gin https://www.northumberlandginco.com/
Refillable water bottle
Flask if you like your tea/coffee when you’re out walking. This one’s had good reviews – Amazon
Salt, pepper and herbs you like cooking with
Tea, coffee, sugar – we do supply these in the shepherd huts
Food storage bags / kitchen foil
MARSHMALLOWS!! A camping or glamping holiday is nothing without marshmallows around the fire. Don’t worry though, we have them in our shop if you run out or forget them but they must go on the list. We’ve got you covered for the toasting sticks as well – these are supplied in our glamping kitchens.
HOT CHOCOLATE. Look at these chocolate bombs. They are delicious you just add hot milk to the chocolate which melts and reveals these heavenly marshmallows. What a treat. Visit the Cocoba Chocolate Website
Binoculars for great bird watching. You’ll get up close and personal with the robins and sparrows (you may have to usher them out of your hut or tent) but you’ll see some great birds if you bring your binoculars with you. The RSPB have reasonably priced entry level binoculars which would be great for your trip here RSPB Website
If you’re lucky enough to have a telescope, you must bring it. The stars here are amazing and it would be extra special to be sitting outside your hut with your telescope set up on a clear night. Bring your stargazing book also or download the night sky app
Camera
A good book or magazine
Your favourite crafting material (knitting, sewing etc). When you’re on holiday it’s great to do those things that you never get time to do when you’re at home
Tablet/laptop – the wifi at the site won’t be good enough to allow you to stream so download your favourite programme/film before you leave)
Nature/wildlife identification books (there are some bird books here you can borrow)
Here’s a list of the usual toiletries that you’ll need and a couple of extras that you don’t want to forget
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Shampoo/conditioner – I love to use natural, chemical free products which is good for the environment and for me. My favourite currently is the Faith in Nature coconut set. It smells wonderful
Soap or body wash – Faith in nature again have lovely soaps but a real treat for me is this Neal’s Yard body wash
Deodorant
Sunscreen (we hope the weather will be great for you) try green people natural sunscreen
Moisturiser
Insect repellent – I’ve always used this one. It’s natural with no chemicals and it definitely works for me – Holland & Barrat
Lip salve – Dr Hauschka’s my favourite
Hair ties
Hair brush
It’s great to go natural and let your hair dry naturally but if you can’t live without your hairdryer or straighteners then you’ll need to bring these with you
Your favourite board/card game. This card game is great for children and adults – Amazon
Crafting things
The Kids’ favourite toys
Wellies
Waterproof clothes
Walking boots
PJs and slippers
Hot water bottle
Bedding for the sofa bed We don’t supply bedding for the children in the shepherd huts so you’ll need their favourite pillow/sleeping bag. (If you’ve hired bedding for the bell tent then you don’t have to worry about that)
Towels for the children if you’re staying in our shepherd hut. We supply 2 luxurious bath towels and 1 hand towel so you’ll need to bring towels for the children
Extra blankets – it’s great to sit outside with the fire going wrapped in your blanket with your marshmallows and hot chocolate
Outdoor games – the top meadow is a good place for your outdoor games such as kite flying/swing ball
(we don’t allow dogs in our bell tent but they are very welcome in our shepherd huts)
Your dog’s favourite bed and blanket
Treats – we all love to have our favourite treats when we are on holiday including the dog
Toys/ball – make sure your dog has its favourite toys so it feels at home
Dog food – they won’t be happy if you forget their food! If your dog has raw food and you need to keep some of it frozen, we have a large freezer for our guests to use in our facilities building – just ask
Bedding – We don’t supply bedding at all if you’re bringing your dog so, as well as any bedding you need for the children, you’ll need to bring a double sheet for the bed, a double duvet cover and pillowcases (the duvet and pillows are supplied) along with items to protect the sofa
We’ve put together a handy “packing list” download for you.
Just click the link below and download the pdf file.
This is the perfect place for your Northumberland getaway. We have the most precious thing here, being surrounded by views and nature that make us smile every day.
All we want is for you to experience it also and we know you’ll love it as much as we do.
We want your holiday to be full of happiness and special memories – full of wellbeing- and we will always do our very best to ensure that happens.
A bit of nurture in nature.
