There is a beautiful place in Cumbria, not far from Appleby Horse Fair called the Bluebell Camp where a cool and ingenius company owned and run by Barny at WanderLusts: Authentic Gypsy Caravans is offering the ultimate in al fresco gypsy accommodation, where you can hire out genuine real and beautiful hand-made bowtop caravans.
You gotta see this! It’s out of this world!
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Toggle3 Reasons to Book A Gypsy Caravan
WanderLusts is a family run business
Barny Maurice and his super-talented family have forged their talents and turned them into a thriving business by offering authentic gypsy caravan breaks from their abode near Appleby. So if you wish to experience a real gypsy way of life then this is it.
With the amazing allure of Appleby Horse Fair on your doorstep and a great owner who is highly experienced and skilled, friendly and helpful, and stunning panaramic views of the beautiful Cumbrian countryside, why the hell would you want to stay in a hotel?
WanderLusts...is Out Of This World
The Allure of The Countryside
When you’re surrounded by such beautiful scenery and you’re experiencing the true feeling of gypsy life, how can this ever be compared to bricks and mortar? for me it beats it hands down. With WanderLusts, you get to be with nature and feel it.
Two Camps To Keep You Happy
Choice of Two Beautiful Well Kept Camps
Thanks to Barny and his family, you get to have the choice of two well kept stunning camps,
- The BlackThorn Camp
The Blackthorn Camp is completely off-grid and comprises of an old Billy Smarts Circus wagon, a traditional Gypsy caravan and a rustic sauna converted from the old mobile bank of Scotland, a covered fire pit all nestled in by the stream.The circus wagon is kitted out with a double bed and full size single bunk above, a gas hob and grill and a wood burning stove.
The “bowtop” Gypsy caravan has a double bed and wood stove too.
The sauna is also heated by a wood burning stove.
There’s a dry compost loo, but currently no shower.
There is a wood-fired hot tub available for hire too.The Blackthorn Camp offers total seclusion with it’s own pedestrian access off the green lane that runs by just a 250m walk from the parking area. - The BlueBell Camp,
The Bluebell Camp is a completely off-grid Gypsy caravan retreat, comprising of two traditional bow top Gypsy caravans, a “cottage tent” kitchen, a covered fire pit, a dry compost toilet and the option of hiring our stream fed, wood fired hot tub!To enable smaller groups or couples to stay without the cost of both wagons, the base price is for one wagon in which there is a raised double bed, a shorter “kids double” below and a small childs bunk, so can possibly sleep a family of five or six, the covered firepit which has a single bed for anyone wanting to sleep alfresco, the kitchen tent with a single bed and of course the compost loo.There is the the option of renting an extra one or two wagons or hiring The Blackthorn camp too.
Experience The World Of a Gypsy
You can't really judge it until you have experienced it
For me, I was personally chuffed that i got an email off Barny asking to do a write up on his business and finding his positive comments about my website being on the fence when it comes to everything about Appleby and the politics. Appreciate it pal.
Now with WanderLusts, having checked out some of the amazing work Barny does, and how he spends his time with some African project, I have said I won’t take any payment for this article or promotion, but any bookings made through this website 10% will go his African project.
Contact Barny for more details info@wanderlusts.co.uk 07815439130
Barny/WanderLusts In The Press
Barny With Robson Green for their documentary called Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
BBC FEATURE
Find WanderLusts on Trip Advisor
Final Thoughts
Thanks for reading this article titled: Hire Out Wanderlusts Gypsy Caravans for Appleby Horse Fair
I honestly think this is a great idea, and I wish Barny and his lovely family all the best with his business and hope that it gives people the same sense of freedom that us gypsies have experienced, forever.
With all the amazing reviews on Trip Advisor (see above) and the great stories that this man could tell you, I really think that we will stop here ourselves one year while on our way to Appleby Horse Fair with our family.
Good article mate.
Thanks! Only here to help promote the Appleby horse fair and provide quality content.