London media world refugees Kim and Nick Hoare have created a real slice of rural bliss just outside the small Suffolk town of Halesworth, where 4 yurts and a new Shepherd's Hut form the nucleus of their thoughtfully planned glamping site. It's a place where attention has been given to every sort of detail, and the enthusiasm and passion of the owners shines through at every turn.
The yurts are beautifully furnished, with their own wood burners, big comfy double beds and pull-out futons, plus outside decking with a gas hob and open fire pit – great for taking in the sunsets with an evening glass of wine. The shepherd's hut, meanwhile, sleeps up to three, with a fitted double bed at one end and a smaller futon-bed at the other. It, too, has a wood-burner and quaint little touches wherever you glance – old taps have been transformed into quirky lighting and a stack of novels lies in wait for rainy days – while all of the glamping accommodation has access to a wonderfully well-appointed open kitchen for the most sociable dining.
In addition to the three-acre field, there's a restored barn with tables and chairs, a lovely woodland (i.e outdoor) shower, supplied by solar-heated hot water, and you can pick the produce you need from their well-tended vegetable troughs around the barn – a blackboard inside lists what's ready for harvest that day. It's all brilliantly done, and perfect for family groups or indeed groups of families.
