Glamping in Worcestershire - a review of Crabmill Glampsite

We drove down a pretty lane where a few friendly sheep were waiting to welcome us! We soon reached the glamping pods which were situated on the edge of a gorgeous green field. It was the view of the hills and the Far Forest that struck us immediately! We were very lucky that the blue sky was peppered only with a few white clouds. We had driven from the visitor’s centre car park at the Wyre Forest which was the second stop on our couple’s minibreak. (The first stop was for brunch at a bright and bustling eatery named the Fig and Favour. I recommend the avocado on toast or the mixed berry pancakes with maple syrup).

The Wyre Forest was only a ten-minute drive from the glampsite so it was easy to find. The vibe was very relaxed, and we were immediately made to feel like friends as well as guests.
The rounded wooden pods contain a comfortable double bed, ensuite shower with toilet, sink and mirror. There was a place to hang your towels and a tray to put your toiletries in. The shower was hot and powerful which is always important for me! We were also pleased that bed linen was provided so we only had to bring our own towels. I recommend two each due to the hot tub.

The living area was designed to maximise the space and there was a small table suitable for two persons to eat at. In the kitchen there was a fridge with a mini freezer space, a sink with hot running water, a kettle, microwave and small plug-in tabletop hob with two rings. We found ample kitchenware, cups and crockery etc. There were also a few nice touches such as that tea, coffee and sugar were provided although no other perishables.

It is advisable to cook simple meals whilst staying here and to plan in advance. We did a very small supermarket shop before leaving Birmingham and dined on soup with warm rolls, filled tortellini and salad and some GU millionaires’ cheesecakes. There was however a small barbeque for outdoor cooking which would double up as a little fire pit to huddle around on a summer evening! We brought plenty of water, other drinks and snacks and pastries for breakfast the next day. We also brought our own milk, butter, sauce, salt and pepper.

Check in was 3pm so we arrived around this time and went straight into the hot tub. The rest of the evening was spent in and out of the tub, eating and drinking. We also brought a mini speaker to listen to music. We managed to get a signal on our phones. It wasn’t strong, but it was sufficient enough to post on Instagram!

I’ve already visited many of the places in this area and so, we were there primarily for the accommodation and a rest. I wanted to maximise our one night there and so the morning was spent having a leisurely breakfast and another dip in the tub.