Today, with the economic crisis and concerns over our carbon footprints, more holiday makers are deciding to stay in the country this year and take a trip closer to home. That said, people still want to escape the day to day routine of their lives and have a bit of an adventure. This has encouraged people to go to the countryside for camping trips or to spend some time at a rural farm. Being able to escape the hassles of modern life can be a wonderful experience. In this article we are going to look at some of the great options available.
This kind of holiday can really be a cost saver, especially if you choose to go WWOOFing. This stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms and is a charity that exists to encourage people to live a life that has as little impact on the environment as possible. They do this by encouraging people to volunteer on organic farms in the UK.
In exchange for your help on the farm, where you will learn some skills, you will be given food and accommodation. Sign up for WWOOFing and you will pay a small fee and the charity will give you a list of farms in the UK that welcome volunteers. It is then down to you to approach them and ask if you can come volunteer.
Another option, which is a bit more luxurious, is to retreat to one of over twenty rural retreats and farms run by Feather Down Farm Days. Here you will stay in a tent with modern amenities such as a flushing toilet. At one of these retreats you will be able to hire equipment such as a wood stove to cook your own food. These retreats cater perfectly for families and it is possible to order food in advance so your transition into holiday mode will be smooth.
Staying on a farm will be a great experience for children as they will get to interact with all the animals. There are also great activities to suit families as many farms will offer bicycles to hire so you can see some of the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Another great idea is to take a Vintage Vacation. This is a company that operates several airstream trailers on the Isle of Wight. The trailers look incredibly retro, with interiors straight out of the past but have all the modern conveniences.
