Lake District holiday park opens safari tents for couples

Skelwith Fold, in the Lake District, has opened two-person safari tents, with each one having its own private hot tub on the furnished balcony.

The tents are at one of the highest and most remote locations within the park’s 130-acre grounds.

They offer views of the surrounding countryside and have a number of 'luxury' features.

Each tent has a queen-size bedroom with hotel quality linen, a 'spacious' bathroom with a power shower, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher.

The queen-size bedroom (Image: Supplied)

There is also a living area with 'top-end' furnishings, a smart TV, a breakfast bar, and a flame-effect heater.

Henry Wild, whose park this year beat more than 100 contenders to become Cumbria Tourism's park of the year, said he is aiming to create the 'ultimate romantic getaway'.

He said: "These are tents by name and are indeed made from canvas and timber – but the vibe is much closer to a luxury honeymoon-style suite overlooking the glorious Langdales.

"And the views don't disappear in the evenings because, on clear nights, Cumbria's famous dark skies will reveal a heavenly galaxy of stars rarely glimpsed elsewhere in the UK.

Inside the bathroom (Image: Supplied)

"Guests will enjoy a real sense of intimacy and togetherness in an away-from-it-all atmosphere, but with an espresso machine and other necessities close at hand!"

Couples will be able to stay connected with the outside world through wi-fi available in the safari tents, and plug sockets and charging points.

The lounge comes equipped with a smart TV (Image: Supplied)

Much of the power in the tents is generated on the park itself via high-efficiency solar panels which have made Skelwith Fold largely self-sufficient in green energy.

The Wild family, which has owned Skelwith Fold for more than 25 years, has won several awards for its care of the natural world and received praise for its sustainable development policies.

More information about the two-person safari tents and booking availability for this autumn and next year can be accessed on the park’s website at www.skelwith.com.