YOU’LL wake up to one dreamy view here, says Lifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley.
And the gem of Stamford and its Friday market is located just 15 minutes away from The Nest.
THE PAD
Soak up vistas of the wild meadow and watch ducks gliding across the lake from your egg-shaped bath – the standout feature in each of the three safari tents at The Nest in Lincolnshire.
Lap up the same views from the master bed, wrapped up in linen from The White Company.
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Meanwhile, board games can be found in the coffee-table trunk and locally roasted coffee in the kitchen, plus there’s a wood-burning stove and BBQ.
There are walks aplenty, with 38 acres of farmland to explore (you’ll likely spot the local deer).
Nab the hammock in the woods for total relaxation, send the kids off with a nature-hunt kit, or get kayaking on the lake.
You can even go for a wild swim if you’re feeling brave.
Hire the wood-fired hot tub to glamp it up even more.
EXPLORE
You’re only 15 minutes away from the gem of Stamford and its incredible Friday market – expect foodie treats, plants, jewellery and clothes.
Gorgeous lifestyle shop You is stuffed with gifting goals and smells divine (Youstamford.co.uk).
You’ll find affordable boutique fashion in Iris & Violet (Irisandviolet.shop) and ace, personalisable homeware at Katie Cardew (Katiecardew.com).
The gardens at Burghley House are a joy to explore, too.
Picnic among stunning sculptures and lose yourself in the interactive Garden Of Surprises.
The new adventure play area is the cherry on top for kids.
Garden entry costs from £9 per adult and £7.50 for kids (Burghley.co.uk).
Or climb aboard old trains, marvel at model railways and ride a steam train – including Thomas The Tank Engine on selected dates – at Nene Valley Railway in Wansford.
Tickets cost from £5 per person (Nvr.org.uk).
REFUEL
Tuck into gastro-pub grub, such as BBQ beef short rib with charred chicory, £24, at The Millstone at Barnack (Themillstonebarnack.co.uk).
Grab a seat on the alfresco terrace and be sure to try the Bread & Butter chardonnay, £7.30 a glass, too.
Hunt out plant-based cafe The Blonde Beet in Stamford for spiced oat and coconut softie biscuits, £2.25, brilliant blondies and excellent coffee in the super-cute courtyard – this is vegan food at its best (Blondebeet.co.uk).
Come dinnertime, tuck into roasted duck pizza with spring onions, cucumber, mozzarella and hoisin sauce, £17, in the quirky, 13th-century setting of The Tobie Norris (Kneadpubs.co.uk/the-tobie-norris).
BOOK IT
A four-night stay for up to six people costs from £187.50 a night.
Hot-tub hire for the stay costs £200 (Thenestglamping.co.uk).
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It’s all about that bass with this 24-hour-charge speaker.
Beats Pill, £149.99, Beatsbydre.com/uk
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Upgrade your hot-tub tipples and pack light.
Cocktails, from £29 for four, Niococktails.co.uk
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Keep bugs at bay with this gorge lavender and patchouli scent.
Candle, £19, Thefloralab.com
Holiday packing tips
Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday.
1. Write a list
Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase.
Or for complete ease, try Google’s AI app – Gemini – which will create a list for you and help you not over pack.
2. Involve your kids
Jemma said: “My girls are getting older, they’re 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say ‘this is what you need’ and they follow the list.
“And then I give them a rucksack each – and say to them ‘you can have whatever you want in there as long as it’s not liquid’, and they can take that on the plane. And that’s their ‘home away from home’ items.”
3. Try a hack or two
She said: “I think they all work, but for different reasons – and you’ve just got to pick the right one for your trip.
“Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you’re trying to get a lot of items into your case, it’s a space saver.
“Packing cubes are great – for example, I’m going on holiday with my three kids and we’re all using the same suitcase for our clothes.
“These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked.
“I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we’ve arrived.”
4. Decant beauty products
Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets – which are much lighter and smaller.
Or, if you’ll be popping to the shops when you’re abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive.
5. Get organised before you come home
Jemma said: “When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes.
“Also pack it in some form of order – so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person.
“Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don’t leave it.”
