Pinewood has 4 fantastic authentic native American Indian Tipis, 4 large canvas 'modern' Tipi tents and 4 cowboy tents.
A fun, unique and environmentally friendly way to spend time away from the hustle and bustle and stresses of every day life. Wake up to the birds singing, drift off to the sound of the owls, and just simply enjoy the mixture of old fashion camping in a truly beautiful place, while being at home with nature. You'll go home feeling re-charged and re-freshed.
Our tipis sleep up to 6 people - 2 adults and 4 children, and are a lovely cosy place to spend time as a couple or a family. Young and old (and all those in between!), will have an extraordinary experience.
Our tipis are on wooden decks, some have wood burning stoves and futons and are surprisingly spacious. As they are raised off the ground, they are very clean and homely. All you really need to bring are your sleeping bags and pillows, a towel/toiletries, a torch, and any food and drinks you would like, and your sense of adventure! You'll have a real fun time!
Tipis are perfect for so many people; families, couples wanting a romantic break, walkers, bird spotters, surfers;.... the list goes on. Why not surprise a loved one as a birthday or anniversery treat.
You can hire a gas stove from us (please book this when booking your holiday) if you wish to travel extra light, although you are more than welcome to bring your own, as well as any home comforts that you desire; i.e. BBQ, portable DVD player, radio etc. It makes a welcome change to get away from it all, but there are some things we just can't seem to live without in this modern era (we keep trying to tell our own kids that we managed perfectly well without mobile phones when we were kids - but they just don't seem to listen!).
Each Tipi has it's own picnic bench. You can sit outside and watch the sun set - it's beautiful to watch and very memorable.
One of our traditional Tipis; with the sun setting behind - this is a photo from last year, before we put all our tipis on decking.
LARGE AUTHENTIC TRADITIONAL INDIAN TIPI TENTS
Our authentic traditional native Ameriacn Indian Tipis are quite spectacular. They have been built in the same traditional way in which native Indians built them hundreds of years ago. They have 15 wooden poles, and are covered in a thick traditional canvas. We now have them erected on a wooden decked platform; each with it's own outdoor space. they each have a picnic beanh, and enough room for you to enjoy an outdoor meal together or a BBQ. They also have a full size faux brown leather futon, and 2 single cube chair/beds.
LARGE MODERN TIPIS
We also have 4 large modern Tipi tents. These are very stylish, traditional and made from 100%cotton, which is a natural and replenishable material. They are very sturdy, and instead of the authentic wooden poles, they have just 1 central pole, and guy ropes connected around the top of the walls are tentioned to keep the elegant shape. They are vey spacious and sleep 6 comfortably (max 2 adults). The tipi tents are based on a tradional design, but have been improved for modern day use. They keep the inside cool on hot days, and the wood burning stove keeps them warm and cosy on cooler nights. The stove is also fitted with a flue, so all the smoke is directed straight outside. The tipi tents are placed on a wooden deck, have coir matting, a double faux brown lether futon, and 2 faux brown leather cube chair/beds. They are all ready for you to just to bring your sleeping bags, torch, towel, toiletries and food and drink.
COWBOY TENTS
Our Cowboy Tents are 90% similar to our modern Tipis - still made from canvas - same spacious size, but slightly different shape. These are also on a wooden deck, with carpets, a double futon and 2 single cube beds. The only main difference is that instead of a real wood burning stove; these have an electric 'wood burning' stove and also an electric socket. We have introduced these because some guests have said, while they enjoy getting away from 'it all', they would also like to have a couple of home comforts; like a lamp or a potable DVD palyer to quieten the kids down after a hectic day.
This is us, with our 2 sons, Jordan & Brad, enjoying some quality family time, and testing out the Tipis forthe first time. Until then, we hadn't even been camping before!!
This is a photo form last year; when Tipis were brand new to Pinewood. We have now improved them in many ways; including decking, carpets and proper furniture. We have actually replaced our original Tipis from last year, as they were sub-standard, and they did let in the rain. Our new Tipis are a 1000% improvement on last years.