Big Skies is a family-run glamping and camping site set on a 350 acre working farm in the heart of the Cotswolds. With comfortable safari and bell tent accommodation and all the fun of a down-to-earth glamping break – think campfires, toasting marshmallows, storytelling, outdoor games and the sound of nature as you fall asleep – Big Skies offers memorable and charmingly rustic family holidays.
Type: glamping
Size: up to five people per tent
Cost: from £120 per night for a family of four
Location: Cotswolds
Great for: babies and toddlers | children
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Contact details & location
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Address: Wistley Heights Farmhouse, Upper Coberley, Cheltenham GL53 9RE
Tel: 07866672831
Big Skies Glamping is located in the countryside south of the beautiful regency town of Cheltenham and is within easy reach of popular Cotswolds villages including Bourton on the Water and Stow on the Wold. There are plenty of family friendly attractions in the local area such as the Cotswolds Wildlife Park and Gardens, and Cotswold Country Park and Beach.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
FOR THE KIDS
FOR THE GROWN-UPS
Our review of Big Skies Glamping
ACCOMMODATION AND PRICES
There are a range of accommodation options at Big Skies. Hawthorn Lodge and Little Oak Lodge are spacious safari tents accommodating up to five guests, featuring a double bed, two single beds and a futon. Each is equipped with a private compost eco loo, cold water sink, gas hob and all the cooking utensils you’ll need.
The three bell tents, meanwhile, can comfortably sleep up to four guests with a double bed and futon chairs. Each tent comes with a gas hob, picnic table, camping chairs and essential cooking equipment.
Five standard camping pitches are also available.
Prices range from £135-165 per night based on a two night stay in a safari lodge, or £120-140 per night in a bell tent.
CHILD FRIENDLY HOLIDAY FEATURES
A holiday like this is all about enjoying the great outdoors as a family and getting back to basics. The camping and glamping areas are set amongst wildflower meadows and are entirely vehicle free, offering the perfect safe natural playground for children to explore, play and have fun.
Being set on a working farm means Big Skies the perfect place for wildlife spotting. And the Cotswolds Way is located just 400 metres from the site, making family hikes on this renowned trail easily accessible.
PARENT FRIENDLY HOLIDAY FEATURES
Communal facilities at the site include a toilet/shower block, plus a handy communal room for somewhere to escape if the heavens open! You’ll also find tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge with allocated shelving for each guest, and phone charging lockers.
There’s also a handy honesty shop selling logs and other essentials.
During peak summer season, guests can enjoy homemade oven pizzas on Saturday nights – a winning choice for kids and parents alike.
Some of the accommodation options at Big Skies are delegated as dog-friendly, meaning you can bring your furry companions along with you.
IN SUMMARY…
Big Skies Glamping is a small, safe and friendly family friendly glamping site where children can meet, make friends and have fun while parents relax in the serenity of the beautiful Cotswolds countryside.
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WHAT THE OWNERS SAY
“Big Skies is a family run glamping and camping site, so expect the personal touch when holidaying with us.
Find your tent or pitch in an idyllic wildflower meadow on a unique private 350 acre working farm, prepare to be spoilt with breath-taking views over one of the most beautiful areas in the South West.”
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