To continue reading this article, subscribe to the Stray Ferret for as little as £1 a week
Already a subscriber? Log in here.
06
Aug 2022
In the past few years high end camping or "glamping" as it is more commonly known, has become increasing popular, with a number of new sites springing up in the district.
Now as families weigh up whether to risk airport and port chaos to go abroad or remain in the UK, how is this relatively new holiday industry faring?
Some providers in the Harrogate district have reported an increase in trade, others have seen a downturn.
This has been put down to an increase in the cost of living, as well as last year's demand being "unprecedented" due covid travel restrictions.
Chris and Lindsay Morrell
For friends Carroll Shaw and Annie Brown, who live in Ripon, overseas holidays are no longer on the agenda.
Ms Shaw said:
Breaks Fold Farm.
Ms Pullan, who runs the site with her husband Richard, said:
Ms Pullan said the campsite's main customer base is short stays of two to three nights.
Strawberry Safari.
She said:
0