Glorious glamping…have you tried it yet?

THE great outdoors and luxury aren’t exactly a perfect match in most people’s minds but when it comes to sampling the delights of nature and scenic beauty, you’ve got to try this. Glamping is the newest trend to hit the outdoor activities market where you can have all the luxury you need while enjoying a night under the stars.

Glamping is basically the evolution of an old favourite (camping) and it certainly seems to be taking the tourism industry by storm with outdoor accommodation in the form of log cabins, microlodges, reworked Romany caravans and bell tents – many of which include quirky bedsits and furniture, Wi-Fi, and lovely porticos and decking areas. While the names, and style of accommodation is certainly novel - even bordering on the chicly absurd - the experience is an amazingly unique one.

Glamping is essentially a sanctuary for those who like the idea of camping, but don’t want to part with all the comforts of home - not an unreasonable expectation by any means! Another key selling point of glamping is that while an individual may like the idea of a hotel room or B&B, this kind of accommodation is usually located in towns and cities, whereas glamping allows you to locate yourself in the heart of the surrounding countryside yet still return to a comfy room at the end of the day. What more could you possibly want? Kerry has witnessed its own surge in glamping in recent times with attractive, convenient and comfortable outdoor accommodation in places like Killarney, Kenmare, Banna, and also in the somewhat appropriately named Camp in west Kerry.

Glamping is an ideal way to share the outdoor experience with families too as small children can sometimes feel cooped up when holidaying and what better way of keeping them active than spending most of the time outdoors. Glamping allows you more freedom to stretch your legs than a tent and other holiday accommodation, plus you’re only an open door away from the bosom of the countryside. Have you tried it yet?