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Our Tents are for Life not Landfill

Our Tents are for Life not Landfill

Hari Seddon Dec 04, 2023

Easily order spare parts for your Lotus Belle tent - read more to find out how...

6 Reasons Coir Matting is an Excellent Addition to Your Tent

6 Reasons Coir Matting is an Excellent Addition to Your Tent

Hari Seddon Sep 18, 2023

To coir or not to coir? (We say yes!)

To Porch Or Not To Porch

To Porch Or Not To Porch

Hari Seddon Sep 06, 2023

Porches are a great way to enhance your luxury glamping experience

The Benefits of Using Roof Covers with a Lotus Belle Tent

The Benefits of Using Roof Covers with a Lotus Belle Tent

Hari Seddon Aug 21, 2023

Personal style and added protection- why covers are a smart idea for Lotus Belle owners.

Should I buy a traditional Lotus Belle tent or a Lotus Belle air tent?

Should I buy a traditional Lotus Belle tent or a Lotus Belle air tent?

Hari Seddon Aug 14, 2023

The choice between pole tents and air tents can be a significant decision that can impact your camping experience. We can help!

The Earthy Luxury of Glamping is Far Superior to Staying in a Hotel

The Earthy Luxury of Glamping is Far Superior to Staying in a Hotel

Hari Seddon Jul 31, 2023

6 reasons why glamping is better than a hotel!

5 Summer Glamping Instagram Shots to Whet Your Appetite

5 Summer Glamping Instagram Shots to Whet Your Appetite

Hari Seddon Jul 03, 2023

Stuck at home? Escape for just a minute to these beautiful summer glamping scenes.

Can I Use a Stove with a Roof Cover?

Can I Use a Stove with a Roof Cover?

Hari Seddon Jun 14, 2023

The short answer is “yes” and it’s a lot simpler than you might think - all you need to know is here!

How to Persuade a Reluctant Camper

How to Persuade a Reluctant Camper

Hari Seddon Jun 13, 2023

At Lotus Belle, we know a thing or two about the charm of glamping, so here’s our advice for persuading a reluctant camper.

Lotus Belle Tent on the Gadget Show!

Lotus Belle Tent on the Gadget Show!

Hari Seddon May 31, 2023

Earlier this year, Lotus Belle was featured on The Gadget Show, and happily, our Lotus Belle Air Bud tent came up trumps!

How to identify a high quality luxury tent

How to identify a high quality luxury tent

Hari Seddon May 19, 2023

While the aspects of a luxury tent come down to preference and use, a luxury tent boasts high quality and comfort for guests.

Top 4 Inspirational Lotus Belle Interiors - Spring 2023

Top 4 Inspirational Lotus Belle Interiors - Spring 2023

Hari Seddon Apr 24, 2023

Enjoy this list of fabulous interiors we’ve seen, to help any of you struggling for interior design inspiration!

How to Prepare Your Glampsite for Summer Glampers

How to Prepare Your Glampsite for Summer Glampers

Hari Seddon Apr 12, 2023

The glamping season has begun, and there are things you can do now to get ahead of the busy period!

4 Reasons a Lotus Belle Tent is Perfect for Campervanners

4 Reasons a Lotus Belle Tent is Perfect for Campervanners

Hari Seddon Mar 31, 2023

The sun is out, spring is springing and you’re off in the campervan! But what tent should you pack?

Top Tips to Weatherproof your Tent

Top Tips to Weatherproof your Tent

Hari Seddon Mar 15, 2023

With this year’s March weather colder, wetter and snowier than last year’s, we’ve rounded up our top tips for weatherproofing.

What to Pack for Your Glamping Trip

What to Pack for Your Glamping Trip

Hari Seddon Feb 28, 2023

For us, glamping is so appealing because you can do it all year round - as long as you are prepared….

Our Favourite Winter Glamping Instagram Shots

Our Favourite Winter Glamping Instagram Shots

Hari Seddon Feb 23, 2023

Here are our favourite wintery Lotus Belle shots from Instagram this cold season

Glamping with the kids is a great idea

Glamping with the kids is a great idea

Hari Seddon Jan 27, 2023

It’s old news that camping is a fantastic way to entertain the kids, but glamping?! The trick is to be prepared.

Why you should try glamping this year!

Why you should try glamping this year!

Hari Seddon Jan 12, 2023

Glamping is a unique way to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing comfort. Make 2023 the year you try it!

Your Guide to Glamping at Christmas

Your Guide to Glamping at Christmas

Hari Seddon Dec 23, 2022

Our tents are made from high-quality, durable and insulating canvas, and we have accessories to make your tent even cosier!

The Versatility of an Air Tent

The Versatility of an Air Tent

Hari Seddon Dec 19, 2022

Wondering what to do with that space at the bottom of your garden? A 3m Lotus Belle air tent might be just what you need.

The Best Way to Stargaze with a Stargazer

The Best Way to Stargaze with a Stargazer

Hari Seddon Nov 30, 2022

The magic of the night sky appeals to so many of us , so make the most of clear, starry nights with a Lotus Belle stargazer.

An Interview with Thorséng Nature Retreat, Denmark

An Interview with Thorséng Nature Retreat, Denmark

Hari Seddon Nov 22, 2022

Nestled between the beach, holly plantation and the forest, Thorséng’s scenic surroundings are in the South Funen Archipelago.

Glampsite Winter Preparation

Glampsite Winter Preparation

Hari Seddon Oct 19, 2022

The nights may be drawing in but that doesn’t mean your glamping season has to.

Top 3 Considerations for Setting up a Glamping Site

Top 3 Considerations for Setting up a Glamping Site

Hari Seddon Oct 04, 2022

Whilst you’re planning the logistics of setting up a glampsite, remember these out-of-the-box considerations.

An Interview With Coppet Hill, Dorset

An Interview With Coppet Hill, Dorset

Hari Seddon Sep 15, 2022

We spoke with Coppet Hill to talk about their site in Dorset, on a 600 acre farm in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Get your tents ready for Autumn!

Get your tents ready for Autumn!

Hari Seddon Aug 30, 2022

Autumn is just around the corner so to help you prepare we've listed some essentials that you should invest in for your tents.

Alfresco spaces inspo.

Alfresco spaces inspo.

Hari Seddon Aug 15, 2022

Why The Mela Canopy is the perfect outdoor structure for all your alfresco entertaining this season!

Top 5 reasons glamping is more eco conscious than a hotel.

Top 5 reasons glamping is more eco conscious than a hotel.

Hari Seddon Aug 04, 2022

As a business we’re passionate about being advocates for change, protecting our planet & being as eco-conscious as we can.

How to: Create festival tent vibes in three steps.

How to: Create festival tent vibes in three steps.

Hari Seddon Jul 19, 2022

With Glastonbury as inspiration, we couldn’t be more excited to see how you decorate your glamping tents this festival season!

Top glampsites for Summer.

Top glampsites for Summer.

Hari Seddon Jul 07, 2022

We’ve listed some of our top glampsites to give you some inspiration and help you make the decision.

Here comes Summer glamping!

Here comes Summer glamping!

Hari Seddon Jun 20, 2022

If you’ve ever wondered what luxury glamping tent designers immediately think of doing in the Summer, well, read on to find out…

Why Lotus Belle tents are the best investments for glampsites.

Why Lotus Belle tents are the best investments for glampsites.

Hari Seddon Jun 09, 2022

Customers who purchased our first bell tents in 2012 are still standing firm and looking good! Read more to find our why...

Key items for Spring.

Key items for Spring.

Hari Seddon May 23, 2022

Our top 8 items to enhance your Spring glamping experience (and why they’re our must-haves!)…

Spot us in the International Glamping Business Magazine!

Spot us in the International Glamping Business Magazine!

Hari Seddon May 11, 2022

Fellow glamping lovers… Our bell tents have been spotted on the front cover of the International Glamping Business Magazine!

Our March top 9 from Instagram

Our March top 9 from Instagram

Hari Seddon Apr 25, 2022

Our top 9 favourite Instagram posts, new and more established, that caught our eye in March!

Our top places to glamp this Spring

Our top places to glamp this Spring

Hari Seddon Apr 12, 2022

We’ve picked out some of our top favourite places to glamp this spring season…

The 2022 travel trends and what this means for glamping

The 2022 travel trends and what this means for glamping

Hari Seddon Mar 28, 2022

Why many are swapping summer holidays abroad for a staycation in the UK in some of the countries most glamorous glamping sites!

Longer days mean more time for adventures!

Longer days mean more time for adventures!

Hari Seddon Mar 14, 2022

To get you excited for the new season we are sharing our favourite Springtime activities with you, read on to find out more…

Win a roof cover!

Win a roof cover!

Hari Seddon Feb 16, 2022

To kick off the Spring 2022 glamping season, we're giving away a new, XL lotus leaf print roof cover in green for your tent!

Fall in love with glamping!

Fall in love with glamping!

Hari Seddon Feb 08, 2022

If you are new to glamping, let us tell you why it’s your new favourite way to take a holiday and why we love it!

5 Winter glamping must-haves to look out for in the final January sales

5 Winter glamping must-haves to look out for in the final January sales

Hari Seddon Jan 31, 2022

We’ve got the low-down on the 5 winter glamping must-haves to look out for in the last of the January sales.

Is 2022 the year to set up your own glampsite?

Is 2022 the year to set up your own glampsite?

Hari Seddon Jan 17, 2022

Have you been dreaming of running your own glampsite? This is your sign!

Stargazing and glamping: It's written in the stars

Stargazing and glamping: It's written in the stars

Hari Seddon Dec 22, 2021

If you’re into glamping and astrology is your thing, then read on…

How to add festive sparkle to your tent!

How to add festive sparkle to your tent!

Hari Seddon Dec 08, 2021

Christmas is fast approaching so we thought it only fitting to give you ALL the festive inspo you need to jazz up your tent.

Fireside cooking in Winter

Fireside cooking in Winter

Hari Seddon Nov 30, 2021

Winter glamping? Here's our top tips and 3 easy recipes to whip up no matter what your culinary abilities!

An Interview With Moat Island

An Interview With Moat Island

Hari Seddon Oct 27, 2021

We got the chance to sit down with Lewis, Co-Founder and Manager of the popular destination glampsite Moat Island, in Norfolk.

Autumn glamping: activities for friends, couples and kids.

Autumn glamping: activities for friends, couples and kids.

Hari Seddon Oct 05, 2021

Looking for glamping activity inspiration for your autumn trips or winter staycations? We’ve got a few fun ideas!

Winter Camping in 2021

Winter Camping in 2021

Hari Seddon Sep 27, 2021

Starry skies, cozy clothes, simmering stoves — winter glamping is back

How to Maximise Your Season

How to Maximise Your Season

Hari Seddon Sep 03, 2021

Thinking of extending your bookings into autumn and further? There are many ways to add the cosy factor.

8 Instagram favourites right now!

8 Instagram favourites right now!

Hari Seddon Aug 12, 2021

Our current 8 favourite Instagram accounts right now!

Further Reflections on Covid &  Glamping

Further Reflections on Covid & Glamping

Hari Seddon Aug 02, 2021

Lotus Belle founder Hari reflects on how Covid-19 has affected the company throughout the pandemic.

2021: The Summer of Camping

2021: The Summer of Camping

Hari Seddon Jul 08, 2021

An unexpected silver lining of the pandemic for UK camping industries has been a massive increase in bookings for 2021.

Interview: The Little Hippy Tent Company

Interview: The Little Hippy Tent Company

Hari Seddon Jun 21, 2021

The Little Hippy Tent Company started during the first UK lockdown, and is about to celebrate its first year!

Meet the Hybrid Deluxe Lightweight Lotus Belle!

Meet the Hybrid Deluxe Lightweight Lotus Belle!

Hari Seddon Jun 08, 2021

Introducing our Hybrid Deluxe Lightweight Lotus Belle- designed for taking on holiday and shorter stays!

Lotus Belle features in THAT'S HOSPITALITY Magazine!

Lotus Belle features in THAT'S HOSPITALITY Magazine!

Hari Seddon May 27, 2021

We were delighted to discover we are in the current edition of THAT’S HOSPITALITY Magazine.

Captivating Canopies

Captivating Canopies

Hari Seddon May 18, 2021

With the rise of the staycation, we’ve also seen a rise in interest in multiple uses of outdoor spaces - so meet our canopies!

5 Faves from the First Week

5 Faves from the First Week

Hari Seddon Apr 23, 2021

We’ve been so delighted to see you all prepare for this next step, and wanted to share 5 fab picks from the first week ‘back’!

Tips for Glamping this Summer

Tips for Glamping this Summer

Hari Seddon Apr 16, 2021

It’s been a while since any of us were able to stay away from home, and we need a refresher in packing and prepping!

Pop-up Glampsites Explained

Pop-up Glampsites Explained

Hari Seddon Mar 26, 2021

As the UK embraces the concept of the glamping staycation, it’s a bandwagon you may want to hitch your cart to.

The Roadmap & Your Questions for Summer 2021

The Roadmap & Your Questions for Summer 2021

Hari Seddon Mar 15, 2021

We have a roadmap! And also, more questions. We answer the big questions about your glamping staycation for summer 2021.

5 Gorgeous Covid-safe UK Glampsites

5 Gorgeous Covid-safe UK Glampsites

Hari Seddon Feb 11, 2021

We’ve picked 5 gorgeous Covid safe glampsites to help you with your staycation planning this summer

Camping Trends for 2021

Camping Trends for 2021

Hari Seddon Feb 04, 2021

With international travel off the menu for most of 2021, an increase in camping is predicted! Read the trend forecast here.

Micro Glampsites- Get a Return on Investment in ONE season with Lotus Belle

Micro Glampsites- Get a Return on Investment in ONE season with Lotus Belle

Hari Seddon Jan 29, 2021

With the huge rise in staycations, many people are eyeing up their gardens or land and considering how to maximise their income.

10 Staycation ideas for Glamping at home

10 Staycation ideas for Glamping at home

Hari Seddon Jan 14, 2021

While we’re navigating various lockdowns and tiers, the idea that the staycation is the new vacation is here to, well, stay!

An Interview With Broadhembury Holiday Park

An Interview With Broadhembury Holiday Park

Hari Seddon Dec 07, 2020

5-star rated since 1988, Broadhembury is open all year round, offering true comfort, whatever the season.

Tips for Starting out as a Glampsite

Tips for Starting out as a Glampsite

Hari Seddon Nov 16, 2020

So you’ve decided to start a glampsite; congratulations! Now what?! We’ve put together some helpful things to think about.

Lotus Belle New Year’s Giveaway

Lotus Belle New Year’s Giveaway

Hari Seddon Nov 16, 2020

Prizes worth over £1,600 to give you the BEST end to one of the strangest years!

Why You Should Book Next Year's Glamping Now !

Why You Should Book Next Year's Glamping Now !

Hari Seddon Oct 22, 2020

If you’re into your glamping industry news, you’ll know that coolcamping.com have reported that advanced bookings have surged,

10 of our favourite images shared of Lotus Belle this season

10 of our favourite images shared of Lotus Belle this season

Hari Seddon Oct 08, 2020

We adore your shared pictures! Here is 10 we loved this season (But there were so many more!)

Simple ways to make your Lotus Belle tent feel like a luxury hideaway

Simple ways to make your Lotus Belle tent feel like a luxury hideaway

Hari Seddon Oct 02, 2020

When you step into one of our tents you already know it’s next level. It’s the most spacious bell tent out there!

7 blog posts from Glamping Show 2020 speakers you need to read

7 blog posts from Glamping Show 2020 speakers you need to read

Hari Seddon Sep 17, 2020
How to make the most of your visit to The Glamping Show 2020

How to make the most of your visit to The Glamping Show 2020

Hari Seddon Sep 16, 2020
5 Reasons Camping is Good for You

5 Reasons Camping is Good for You

Hari Seddon Sep 07, 2020

5 Reasons Camping is Good for You - the Lotus Belle edit

8 Places in the UK you can Go Glamping in a Lotus Belle Tent

8 Places in the UK you can Go Glamping in a Lotus Belle Tent

Hari Seddon Aug 21, 2020

If you're looking to go on a staycation in a Lotus Belle this year, look no further!

How to Make the Most out of the 2020 UK Summer of Staycation

How to Make the Most out of the 2020 UK Summer of Staycation

Hari Seddon Jul 07, 2020
UK campsites reopening in July: safe staycations

UK campsites reopening in July: safe staycations

Hari Seddon Jun 22, 2020
UK Festival Glamping (in your own garden?)

UK Festival Glamping (in your own garden?)

Hari Seddon Jun 11, 2020
Stargazing and camping in the UK: a guide

Stargazing and camping in the UK: a guide

Hari Seddon Jun 09, 2020
Summer 2020, the year of the UK Staycation?

Summer 2020, the year of the UK Staycation?

Hari Seddon May 27, 2020
Lockdown activities: the important comfort of blanket forts

Lockdown activities: the important comfort of blanket forts

Hari Seddon Apr 22, 2020

Building a blanket fort might be the most important lockdown activity of all

What’s next for UK glamping this summer?

What’s next for UK glamping this summer?

Hari Seddon Apr 03, 2020

With campsites shut across the UK, we’re wondering what the coronavirus lockdown means for our usual summer staycation plans

Self-Isolation Week One - What We've Been Up To

Self-Isolation Week One - What We've Been Up To

Hari Seddon Mar 27, 2020

Activities for self-isolation with the kids at Lotus Belle HQ.

LOTUS BELLE | TENTS | SELF-ISOLATION | A MESSAGE FROM US...

LOTUS BELLE | TENTS | SELF-ISOLATION | A MESSAGE FROM US...

Alexandra Mulholland Mar 19, 2020

A message from us at Lotus Belle in these strange times...

FESTIVALS AND GLAMPING WITH KIDS

FESTIVALS AND GLAMPING WITH KIDS

Alexandra Mulholland Mar 21, 2019

LOTUS BELLE’S FESTIVAL WISHLIST 2019

FEBRUARY FORAGE WITH THE KIDS

FEBRUARY FORAGE WITH THE KIDS

Alexandra Mulholland Feb 21, 2019

The Lotus Belle team and kids went foraging last weekend...

A Lotus Belle Tent Fireside Dinner

A Lotus Belle Tent Fireside Dinner

Ben Igoe Nov 01, 2018

We want to be outside with the kids as much as we can, we want to explore nature with them and learn together.

MEET THE ARTIST       kulu textiles

MEET THE ARTIST kulu textiles

Ben Igoe Oct 23, 2018

LOTUS BELLE TENTS blog october ‘18

Curing Claustrophobia

Curing Claustrophobia

Ben Igoe Sep 13, 2018

Under the perfectly round, pale moon the tent squatted in its landscape, like a fresh new mushroom, emerging from the earth.

Glowing Customer Testimonial

Glowing Customer Testimonial

Ben Igoe Oct 20, 2016

My Lotus Belle tent has changed my entire camping experience for life!

Lotus Belle Advert (Extended Version)

Lotus Belle Advert (Extended Version)

Ben Igoe Sep 26, 2016

Take a look at the latest Lotus Belle advert (extended version)...

A Brief History Of Camping & Glamping

A Brief History Of Camping & Glamping

Ben Igoe Apr 23, 2014

The very first man-made shelters would have consisted of foliage thrown over a stick frame...

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