Glamping Tent: Everything You Need to Know
What is a glamping tent? Here I cover the main tent types, what facilities to expect, and how a glamping tent differs from a regular tent.
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Dreaming of spending time deep in nature, surrounded by comfort rather than compromise? Then glamping might be exactly what you are after, and it is worth knowing a bit more about the tent itself before you book.
In this guide I break down the glamping tent: the types you will come across, what they cost, and what makes them different. If you are still getting your head around glamping as a whole, I have written a full guide on what glamping actually is.
What is a glamping tent?
Glamping tents are, above all else, spacious and comfortable. You are not crawling in and out of a low door, there is room for a real bed and usually a few pieces of furniture too, closer to a hotel room than a tent in the traditional sense.
Most glamping tents are made from high-quality cotton canvas, which is water-resistant and breathes well, keeping the inside comfortable in both warm and cold weather. Many also have a proper floor, and a fair number include a window in the roof so you can watch the stars from bed.
Types of glamping tents
Bell tent: The classic shape, round with plenty of room in the middle. This is probably the silhouette most people picture when they hear the word glamping.
Safari tent: The rectangular option with a flatter roofline, the kind you picture out on the savannah. It gives you more usable floor space and feels closer to a cabin than a tent. Many safari tents have a porch out front and their own bathroom and kitchen tucked in the back.
Stargazer tent: A bell tent with a window built into the roof, so you can lie in bed and watch the stars. A favourite for a reason.
Glamping tent with a wood stove: Not really its own category, but worth mentioning since it is in high demand and easy to find. A wood-burning stove makes the tent usable through winter too, not just in summer.
Treetop glamping: Same idea, just elevated. This is really more of a treehouse than a tent, but plenty of people count it as glamping too, since the comfort and the feeling are the same.
Glamping tent vs. yurt vs. dome: what is the difference?
Glamping tents, yurts and domes are all often lumped together under the glamping umbrella, but they differ quite a bit in shape and feel.
Glamping tent: a canvas tent, usually a bell or safari shape.
Yurt: round and traditional in shape, originally from Central Asia and built to last. It feels more permanent than a tent and is usually built to withstand harsher, colder weather.
Dome: round, usually made from glass or plastic, and becoming more and more popular. Many domes have heating or air conditioning and are used year-round.
You can find both glamping tents, yurts and domes on Campanyon. I think all three do something a little different, but they share one thing: nature up close, with the comfort of a hotel.
What can you expect from a glamping tent stay?
When you book a glamping tent, it is ready for you on arrival, cleaning and utilities are included, at least on Campanyon. The bed is made when you get there, and you barely need to bring anything besides food and personal items. I have written more about everything you need to know about glamping, including a packing list.
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Frequently asked questions about glamping tents
A glamping tent is a permanently set-up, spacious and furnished tent for outdoor overnight stays. It is usually made from cotton canvas and includes a real bed, furniture and its own facilities. Unlike camping, everything is prepared for you in advance.
It depends on the stay. Most glamping tents on Campanyon have a made bed, heating, electricity, and access to a bathroom and shower. Many also have a fireplace or wood stove and a kitchen. Always check the specific stay, since facilities vary.
Many glamping tents can be used year-round, especially those with a wood stove. A winter glamping stay in a tent with a fire going is an experience in its own right.
A glamping tent is a canvas tent, usually a bell or safari shape. A yurt is round, traditional and built for harsher weather. A yurt feels more permanent, while a glamping tent keeps more of that classic camping feel.
Ready to book a glamping tent?
A glamping tent is the starting point for an experience you simply do not get in a hotel room. You sleep in nature, but you sleep well. That combination is exactly what makes it so hard to stop booking, and why so many guests come back for more.
Hope this gave you a clearer picture of glamping tents.
Best, Magnus 🏕️👋
