PARENTS OF CARFEST, RELAX!

Hotel Bell Tent & Up All Hours babysitters have got it covered!

Do you love the idea of enjoying a festival with your kids – but also get excited at the prospect of having some time for the grown ups to explore and relax, without the little ones? New Hotel Bell Tent partners ‘Up All Hours’ have got it covered with a babysitting service that is convenient and – most importantly – safe.

Up All Hours was established by a team of professionals with a background in security services who have put their skills to use providing family friendly facilities at events across the UK, with the sole aim of making parents’ lives easier!  In 2015 they created hubs of activity and much-needed R&R for parents and kids alike, as well as operating the Lost Child facilities at the Big Feastival.

At CarFest North and CarFest South 2016, Up All Hours are offering a service that gives parents complete assurance and the chance to grab some ‘us’ time and make the most of all of that fabulous entertainment that CarFest has to offer, including Bryan Adams, Billy Ocean and The Corrs.

Parents at Hotel Bell Tent will have the opportunity to pre-book up to thirty DSB-checked babysitters (each night) to sit in their pre-booked accommodation on any, or all, of the three evenings of the festival.  Each booking will be based on a 7pm to 12pm time slot.  And for real peace of mind, Up All Hours is developing a track able wristband that parents will be able to purchase for their child allowing the Up All Hours Team to secure the perimeter of the boutique camping area and monitor the whereabouts of the child.

There will also be the option to select one of twenty slots in the cosy, sleep-filled Up All Hours crèche tent, where children can nestle down with a bedtime story, then get into their own sleeping bag and go to sleep for the evening under the watchful eye of the Up All Hours team.  Older children can also be dropped off to watch a film in a separate area of the tent before being taken back to their own accommodation to sleep or if parents prefer, they could put their little ones to sleep in their own accommodation and install an Up All Hours video monitor that will then be monitored by the Up All Hours team between the hours of 7pm and 11pm. As above, there is also the option of a track able wristband.

The finishing touches of the Up All Hours booking system are currently being finalised.  Interested parents are able to register their interest here, and will then be contacted when the pre-bookable slots are released.

Up All Hours will also be providing a babysitting service at Hotel Bell Tent at Camp Bestival.  More details to be confirmed soon.

YOGA CONNECTS FESTIVAL Q&A: A HOTEL BELL TENT DEBUT

This July, health enthusiasts from across the globe will flock to the idyllic grounds of Stanford Hall to immerse themselves in a weekend of yoga classes from a bevy of internationally acclaimed teachers, yoga-related entertainment and music, and all things rejuvenating! Hotel Bell Tent will be making its’ first array into the world of wellness as Yoga Connects enters its’ second year and we’re very happy to be involved!

We caught up with Founder Daniela to find out more…

1) How did Yoga Connects come about?

Daniela Olds and Sally Griffyn met in 2014.

Dani had wanted to organise a day festival in London with the top teachers, uniting the passion for yoga, music and fashion for a while. Through mutual friend, yogi Marc Laws, she met Sally who had the same vision. The rest as they say is history...

Daniela is currently teaching in several yoga studios in London. Her background is in fashion design, HR and office management. Daniela's strength is her passion for connection, friendship and happiness, whilst she brings strong organisational skills, attention to detail, focus, drive, people skills, and not to forget a love for fun and live music to the table.

Sally`s background is in Photography and Property development, whilst also being a very respected yoga teacher with a fantastic global contact base. Sally`s skillset is overviewing the organisation and bringing together innovative and inspiring concepts and people. Sally is determined to succeed, focused, visionary, with passion for spirituality and Shamanism.

The dynamic duo are now into their second year of organising Yoga Connects festival 2016, with a strong team building and growing around them. They not only share the love of yoga, but also passion for people, creating new experiences, collaborating with musicians, spirituality, astrology, authenticity and travelling, creating dreams and visions for the future, and having fun whilst at it.

2) What were the highlights of Yoga Connects 2015?

The highlights of Yoga Connects 2015 - way too many to name, from seeing the most amazing line-up of top quality teachers, from Dylan Werner, Patrick Beach, Yogabeyond and Meghan Currie, to welcoming many friends through the door, being lucky with amazing weather and the most glorious location to connecting with the team, having silly moments of panic and laughter via walkie-talkies, sitting in a hot tub after the festival… But there is one special moment that stood out for me: it was the fusion of Live music and the yoga-rave on Saturday night. We did not think it through and made a mistake with scheduling. The Live music was clashing with the Yoga rave in the tent next-door, so as it rolled out, most people went to the rave and that is when the magic happened - one of the drummers from “ the Antarma and the family tree” (with our permission) decided to storm into the Yoga Rave tent: The two merged together to create an amazing cocktail of Connection of funky beats and Live musicians drumming with people dancing, jumping and having the time of their life. This was the most spectacular experience - completely mind blowing.

Do the different days differ in terms of what is going to be on offer in terms of yoga styles? If so, how?

There is selection of all kinds of Yoga, we pride ourselves in offering a huge variety to choose from; on all day everyday, from Ashtanga, Jivamukti, Rocket, Yin, Paddle board, Beginners and Pranayama, Meditation plus many more. This year we also welcome Kundalini yoga and the Yoga Supper club (yoga with a stylish banquet dinner)

The detailed timetable will be created with the team at a later stage, once we have all the teachers confirmed but it includes something for everyone, we believe in variety being the spice of life.

Do you have any recommendations on things to check out at Yoga Connects 2016?

Check out as much as possible, the music this year is going up a notch, so get excited to see the full line up- to it’ll be revealed soon! There are some exciting musicians joining us this year.

There will also be an interactive talk which will touch upon the authenticity of modern day yoga; we will invite Yogis from all corners of the business, teachers, and studio owners to discuss the topic. This one has a potential to be quite spicy, as there are so many opinions out there across media, social media, network studios etc. We want to create opportunity to create open conversation and share the power of the free speech.

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Hotel Bell Tent will be on hand providing the magic of camping outdoors with luxurious exclusive touches, comparable to staying in Boutique Hotel. With Standard, Luxury and Classic Emperor Bell tents on offer, you can find out more by visiting the booking page.

NEWS UPDATE!

Spring is in the air and we’ve been busy bunnies over Easter here at Hotel Bell Tent, so while you're finishing off your Easter egg leftovers, take a look at our latest news…

Glamorous new accommodation launches at CarFest and Silverstone F1

We have now launched our high-end super-lux Airstreams (at CarFest North, CarFest South and Silverstone F1) and Lovely Glampervans (at CarFest North and CarFest South), so for those of you looking for superior comfort and a real home-from-home, these options offer toilet and shower facilities, essential cooking appliances and living areas. If you are looking for the ultimate in on-site accommodation then don’t look any further!

Don’t forget that it’s just a few weeks to go until the CarFest ticket spring release, with the second phase of tickets touching down on 28th April, so make sure you peruse our available accommodation options before snapping up your tickets.

Bestival Boutique Camping

Hotel Bell Tent at Bestival has now launched, and this year guests can choose from a great range of packages, from the more affordable to the super luxurious. For the first time, Hotel Bell Tent guests will have the option to upgrade their Luxury Package to have a real bed and super-comfy sprung mattress for an ultra-comfortable night’s sleep, perfect for those who want to take glamping to the next level.

Isle of Man TT

The most challenging motorcycle race of the season is approaching and Hotel Bell Tent will be there to catch all the unmissable moments of this notoriously adrenaline-inducing sporting event. Our Luxury Packages are now on sale (complete with access to swimming pool, gym and much more) and it’s not too late to find out more and book online. Pack lightly and leave the hard work to us while you enjoy the spectacular TT!

GIVE! FESTIVAL Q&A: A WELCOME RETURN...

Last month we happily revealed that Hotel Bell Tent would be revisiting our old friends at House of Honey for the truly charming GIVE! Festival. Kept deliberately small to preserve its unique vibe, GIVE!-goers are enticed back year after year for this reason and many more besides.

We caught up with founder Ben to get the inside word on what GIVE! is all about.

1) How did GIVE! come about?

GIVE! has been running for over 20 years, first as Kimberley, now as GIVE! We were the first – and for many years the ONLY – boutique Festival. Many would say that we were the seed of an idea that was just SO MUCH FUN that it germinated and grew and has now blossomed all over the land.

2) What makes GIVE! so special?

We’ve kept it SMALL and intimate.

GIVE! is about generosity of spirit and intimate connection between a supportive network of family and friends. We emphasise being collectively conscious and individually responsible. When we come together with the intention of finding a common frequency, we may possibly become greater than the sum of our parts, to think with an expanded mind and to feel with an expanded heart.

3) What was your highlight of GIVE! 2015?

The whole event is a highlight from start to finish; it’s a journey of pleasure and connection from the moment you arrive until we wave you goodbye.

4) What tips or suggestions do you have for someone coming to GIVE! for the first time?

Dive in and allow yourself to be immersed and embraced by the experience.

5) Can you give away any sneaky preview snippets of what is in store for ‘event’ 2016? Unadulterated bliss ;)

GET READY, GET SET...GO!

The date of the much-anticipated CarFest spring ticket release has been confirmed, causing plenty of excitement among those who can’t wait for firm family favourites CarFest North and CarFest South.

The release date is Thursday 28th April, so get it in the diary and be on your marks for two extraordinary weekends of fantastic cars, amazing music and family fun at either Bolesworth Park in Cheshire, or Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire. As well as the exciting CarFest track shows, the fabulous dream rides and the iconic cars in the vintage village, first music class acts such as Bryan Adams, Texas, James Morrison, The Corrs and KT Tunstall will be there to entertain too, making this a CarFest you definitely don’t want to miss!

Ticket sales will go live on the 28th of April on the CarFest webpage. To help give you the best chance at securing yourselves tickets, why not check out the event’s vital tips for prospective CarFesters? As always, CarFest will again be working to raise money for Children in Need, with a minimum of one third of each ticket price going to the charity, so be sure to keep any eye out for Pudsey and friends while you’re there…

To make your trip to CarFest fabulously simple, why not visit our website and have a look at all the fantastic glamping packages Hotel Bell Tent has to offer. And, once you have decided on the package for you, please register your interest with us by sending us an email at info@hotelbelltent.co.uk, letting us know:

1. Whether you have already purchased weekend camping tickets.
2. The reference numbers of those tickets (if applicable)
3. How many tents you would like to book
4. The packages of interest to you.
5. The best telephone number to call you on.