It's that time of year again. The daffodils are out and the clocks have gone forward meaning that it is officially Spring time! This means it's almost time to start clearing out the garage, get the rust off the BBQ in anticipation of the great British summer and think about booking a holiday.
Many of us are opting to have a more thrifty holiday at home in the UK rather than add to our carbon footprint, but still want to find a fun and unusual holiday to give us a real break from the day-to-day. From alternative camping trips to a stay at a rural farm experiencing the natural rhythms of the countryside without any distractions of modern life, here are our top picks to check out for some holiday inspiration before making any final decisions.
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There are plenty of fun eco and alternative holidays to be had that don't have to bust the budget Go WWOOFing - WWOOF UK is a membership charity focusing on teaching people about organic growing and low-impact lifestyles through hands-on experience in the UK. WWOOF stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Farms, gardens and small holdings offer a hosted working holiday for volunteers and in return for offering a pair of helping hands you get your board and food as well as a great opportunity to learn some new skills, get your hands dirty and get back to nature. In return for a small membership fee you get a list of vetted hosts and then it's about finding a suitable one and approaching them to make your own arrangements. There are over 400 hosts in the UK (and plenty more worldwide too). Check out the international WWOOF site to find how you can have a new and uniquely fulfilling experience.
Feather Down Farm Days - in some of the most beautiful rural locations across Britain, there are currently 24 farms listed offering stunning rural retreats where you can stay in a canvas tent complete with canopy bed, cooking stove, master bedroom, bunk bedroom and flushing toilet. Highlights at these rural retreats include hire of wood-fire traditional ovens, smoke barrel hire complete with fire wood and recipes, and rental of a private chicken coop. This is an ideal retreat for the whole family and you can even book breakfast hampers and food supplies in advance to make the transition from the bustle of your daily life to the relaxed slower pace of the countryside hassle free. Children can get to know the animals as some of the locations are on working farms and many farms offer bike hire and farm shops for a carefree stay. The Feather Down Farm season runs from Easter to October so click here for more information.
For a unique stay in a vintage airstream trailer on the Isle of Wight check out Vintage Vacations. Each airstream trailer is equipped with cooking facilities and mod cons such as hairdryer, CD/ radio and air con but furnished in a delightfully kitsch retro style including provision of vintage games such as Tiddlywinks. For the ultimate in shabby chic style check out The Mission (a restored Sunday School meeting place tin tabernacle dating from 1895), The Sailmakers (retro decor terraced house in Cowes old town), The Shack (cute vintage beach shack) and The Bungalow (1960s holiday chalet near the seaside). Vintage Vacations also have an etsy shop for great vintage accessories. Click here for more information.
Alternative Holiday Ideas - Fun and Unusual Vacations on a Budget in the UK MISSIONS TRIPS
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