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Glamping, Down in the Copper Beech Glade

27/9/2013

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A few months ago, when visiting Markington, I shared a little bit of detail in this previous post.

Good fortune has me passing by Markington again for a few days and it is a great opportunity to give you an update on the Glamping at Markington.

Down in the Copper Beech Glade, a magical gypsy camping experience is now well established by Jules and Hank. Tucked away in the grounds of historic Markington Hall, ancestral home of the 19th century slave emancipist William Wilberforce family; past the old mill and millrace is the Copper Beech Glade where the trio of gypsy wagons are located. They provide accommodation in an enchanting setting for a short stay or a longer holiday.
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Down in the Copper Beech Glades


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Old mill and millrace

To get to Markington one can travel numerous paths, however I like to pass via Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Harrogate is my idea of a romantic English country town (city?).

Three vans are settled under the magnificent huge Copper Beech trees with a vista of the Markington brook babbling by. “The River Robert” meanders its way through the grounds of Markington Hall completing a truly magnificent backdrop of English countryside.
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The River Robert

Rosita is the larger van for a comfortable and romantic sleep for the couple staying in her.
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Rosita

Carmen has her fiery red exterior and conjures up passion in my mind, for the couple staying in her.
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Carmen

Bella is cheeky and gorgeous. Again, for a couple or this one decks out well for kids to stay in her.
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Bella

Within the glade, close to the caravans is a fully equipped wooden cabin with a veranda for guests to utilise. Comfy sofas, tables and chairs, cooking facilities and all imaginable necessities are catered for. A cooking area, both inside the cabin and outside to suit whatever fancies the guest. Bathroom facilities have a touch of “outback Australia”, Jules’ little touch of home influence. Don’t be fooled though, this outback look does not mean that the bathroom facilities are rugged. It is fantastic!!!
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Wood cabin

Settled in front of the caravans is a camp fire. Hanging over the fire, a kettle is gently boiling in ready for the never-ending English cup of tea. I also have the perfect vision of a pot slow cooking a fantastic stew. In fact, I am so inspired by the imagery I am going to create a recipe; “Copper Beech Glade Gypsy stew”.
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Camp fire

Can’t you imagine the folklore and storytelling that will happen around this fire circle?
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Camp circle

The perfect and impressive completion of this site has to be the toilet block. The long drop natural composting, discreetly located toilet block is impressive……as far as toilets go!!
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Toilet block

Jules and Hank have created this enchanting and welcoming get-away, set amid historical grounds seeped in history for the discovering. An environment that is so relaxed, yet all of “Maslow’s basic human needs” are so thoughtfully and efficiently catered for and met.

Those of us who know Jules and Hank can attest to the gracious, generous and caring hosts that they are. In all the years of visiting and staying with them at High Mill Farm, later at Wallerthwaite Farm and now at Markington Hall, our visits have never been anything else other than splendid. Reading through their guest book certainly confirms this is not just unique to us. We feel so blessed and thrilled to count them amongst our “bestie” friends.

If you ever pass this way and decide to have a glamping experience, tell them that DC sent you!!

Cheers DC XX

Photos used in the post are provided by Julie Wilberforce, photographer.
9 Comments
Shazza
1/10/2013 01:02:01 pm

That looks so lovely Deb. if I ever get back there in summer, will have to drop in. X

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Debra
1/10/2013 01:58:32 pm

Hey Shazza, and what a trip it would be to recall meeting Jules and Hank all those years ago in London !!! You would love it, as it really is so enchanting DC x

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Jackie Lawler
1/10/2013 03:43:55 pm

Just love it, my style of camping, one day...

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Debra
1/10/2013 05:59:53 pm

Hey Jackie, Just never know what is round the corner - I have an idea !!! ..... we will talk about it next time we speak. You really would like it - very glamorous and so romantic !! DC x

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Peter Salamon
2/10/2013 09:35:05 am

Debs, I feel like I'm in Hungary already - gypsies , tramp & thieves.

How cute are they !!

P x

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Debra
2/10/2013 02:05:38 pm

Hey PS, it sure does conjure up the romance of gypsies, tramps & thieves and I can hear the tune in my head as we type !!! Thanks for visiting the blog. DC

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kim kaye
3/10/2013 02:30:58 am

Looks like a wonderful relaxing retreat. Really like what appears to be the split door on the loo, what a wonderous way to enjoy the British countryside with a good book and leafy outlook. But hey no wheels, what happens when the wagons break camp? ....... Are you left sitting there??? ........... kk. (sorry, toilet humour, but then you are in Britain, the home of the loo)

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Debra
3/10/2013 03:36:05 pm

Hi Kim, Can't clarify or deny the door situation ....! DC

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kim kaye
3/10/2013 03:55:05 pm

Ah Ha, so you used the indoor convenience.
Every post tells a story.
.................. kk




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