Potter’s Lodge at Peake’s Retreats Glampsite in Burton On Trent, Staffordshire, is a luxury yurt that can accommodate up to 6 guests. The yurt is fully insulated and features a wood-burning stove, making it suitable for year-round use. It offers a comfortable camping experience with the luxuries of a hotel, known as glamping. Guests have access to a fully equipped cooking cabin with a breakfast crate filled with locally sourced goodies. There is also a Finnish BBQ hut that seats 24 people and a central 8-seater hot tub for relaxation.
The shower and toilet blocks at the glampsite are equipped with amenities like hairdryers, large lit mirrors, and Neals Yard Remedies Organic toiletries, providing a 5-star hotel experience. The yurts do not have power, adding to the authentic camping feel, but are well-lit with battery-operated lights and candles. Charging lockers are available for phones and small tablets, and power can be found in the cooking cabin. The site also features an onsite children's play area and offers massages or facials in the yurts, as well as a treatment room for group bookings.
Located just outside the quiet village of Anslow, the glampsite is close to the Peak District and offers various activities nearby, such as horse riding, Alton Towers, pot painting, and country walks. Guests can purchase locally produced goods from nearby farm shops and farmers markets to prepare meals in their yurt, or dine out at recommended local eateries. The village pub is dog-friendly and serves delicious food. The glampsite is also dog-friendly for an additional fee, with dogs required to be kept on leads at all times on the site. The location is convenient for shopping at Intu Derby and Derbion, as well as exploring Branston Water Park and Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!