Our favourite things to take on a glamping getaway

From entertainment to classic ways to capture memories, here's a round-up of inspiration to help make your escape even more special.

Yoga mat

One of my must-have items is a yoga mat. There’s something incredibly grounding about rolling out your mat outdoors, no matter where you are. I love waking up, stepping outside and taking a moment to stretch and take in the fresh air, surrounded by nature.

It instantly transforms any stay into a wellness break and is a peaceful way to truly disconnect. Followed by an alfresco cup of coffee = bliss.

Bex, Marketing Coordinator

Pack of cards

Playing cards are always top of my list when going glamping. Light and compact, they are so easy to pack and really do provide hours of fun. Leisurely afternoons on the decking in summer, or after a long coastal walk, sitting in a cosy pub by a roaring fire and playing a game of Gin Rummy with a glass of red in hand. Whatever your game of choice, a pack of cards has to be one of the best things to take glamping!

Beth, Hideaway Specialist

Swimsuit or wetsuit

Whenever we travel, I pack a swimsuit so I can seek out a new spot for a dip. Refreshing and invigorating, a wild swim is just the tonic on a warm summer’s day or during a bracing autumnal stroll. In the cooler months, pop a wetsuit in too and you’re set for coastal adventures! If we’re staying in a hideaway with a hot tub then there’s nothing better than returning home, relaxing in the warm water and reflecting on the day’s experiences.

Lucy, Commercial Manager 

Polaroid camera

While a camera is a trusty companion for any glamping getaway, a polaroid camera is an extra-special one. Having just a handful of photosheets encourages you to consider each capture, carefully choosing moments from your experiences and beautiful surroundings that you can hold on to and cherish. From gatherings around the warming wood burner, to leisurely afternoons spent roaming the countryside or coast. 

I recommend exploring second-hand shops where you might just stumble across a vintage gem - you can’t beat the pastel colours and ink bleeds created by older polaroids!

Rosita, Marketing Manager

Good book

Sometimes, the best things in life are the simplest, like a good book and a cosy chair. I always take lots of options as I never know what I’ll feel like settling into. Sometimes I want to be taken away to another world and sometimes I want to learn more about the one I’m already in! And when I find a cosy armchair with a magical view, I can easily go through all the books I bring!

Wilding by Isabella Tree is very hopeful about the regenerative ability of nature when allowed to thrive with only a light touch management. Surrounded by the green outdoors, glamping is the perfect setting to read it in - especially when paired with the restorative powers of forest bathing.

Rachel, Business Intelligence Developer

Peshtemal towel

I think a peshtemal is a must-have while glamping. Used for hundreds of years, these towels are hand-woven with cotton threads and have all sorts of great properties – being super-cosy, fast-drying, long-lasting and easy to carry around. 

With lots of different uses, you can drape them over your shoulders or bed as an extra layer to keep warm, use them as a towel to dry off after a soak in your very own hot tub or a refreshing dip in the sea, or even as a make-shift robe. Perfect for picnics, you can also spread them across the ground for a comfortable layer while you lay back and let yourself relax into the moment.  

Lizzie, Group Writer

Flask

For me, there's nothing more wholesome than finding the ideal spot on a woodland adventure or coastal stroll for a welcomed tea break. This is why I always take a flask wherever I go.

A flask is the perfect companion, whether your drink of choice is a warm and comforting hot chocolate topped with marshmallows or a refreshing tipple by the sea of a G+T. Lightweight and easy to carry, a flask will always come in handy.

Jen, Hideaway Specialist 

Games

Another advocate for a pack of cards, we love taking cards and other small games when we escape to a Unique hideaway somewhere. There’s nothing better than taking time with friends and family to do something that doesn’t involve a screen and that gets us chatting, laughing, and into the spirit of the holiday. They’re great for evenings curled up by a log fire or perfect for popping in a rucksack when we head off for a walk – there isn’t a pub stop in the world that isn’t improved by a quick game of Go Fish!

Never fear if you forgot to pack the games, though, as lots of our hideaways offer a selection!

Annie, Group Writer

Camera and tripod

When staying in a wonderfully remote hideaway (especially those with sea views), I make sure to always pack my camera and tripod. One of the many joys of being somewhere that’s away from it all, is that you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the night sky - perfect for stargazing and some truly out of this world images. I like to set up my camera and tripod and, with a woolly hat, blanket and hot chocolate (or sometimes a hot toddy), sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of night.

When the sun rises, my camera then comes with me across windy clifftops and to cosy evenings gathered around a fire pit. There’s no better way to capture all the moments I want to remember and share for years to come.

Adam, Head of Business Intelligence

Feeling inspired to pack your bags and embark on a magical escape in nature? Explore our collection of idyllic hideaways and discover the perfect place to slow down and enjoy your favourite things.