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Wanderlusts Gypsy Caravans的点评
点评：We booked this as a 3-generation holiday for the end of the school summer holidays - and what a memorable trip it was.
From the outset, our host Barny was really helpful – accommodating our changing arrival time (traffic on the M6!), helping us get our kit from the car (it’s about a 500m walk from where you have to park), and he helped us with firewood and to get a fire going so we could cook our evening meal. The next morning he was also really understanding about us being slow to pack up and get ready to get going with the horses and move to the next camp. And again, he was really kind at the end of the trip when it turned out I’d left my car keys in a silly place! What a guy.
We arrived late afternoon of Day 1, transferred our stuff from the car to the camp at Nutwood and got settled with the wagon. Barny brought the horses over the following morning, we helped brush them and then Barny harnessed them to the wagon. We set off mid morning, and arrived at the second camp mid afternoon. We had the evening, then the whole of Day 3 at the second camp, where some of us went for a walk, others snoozed and played, then on the morning of Day 4 we travelled back to Nutwood following a different route, arriving back around midday.
Barny is with you all the time the wagon is moving (and does all the tacking up and work with the horses), then makes sure you’re all set at the camp, before leaving you to it. He’s on the phone in case you need any help at any point, though.
The camp set ups are basic - this is NOT glamping! But it’s what you’re here for – getting back to nature and letting go of some of the faff and stuff of the 21st Century.
You filter your drinking water from the stream or from collected rainwater, have a compost toilet, and the bow top wagon to sleep in. The wagon is lovely – wooden fittings, with a patterned, insulated roof and decorated outside. It’s a bit like a picture book. It has a raised double bed and space on the floor underneath to put camping mats (two people would fit at a squeeze, but there wouldn’t be much floor space for the people above to get past them and into/out of bed!). There are a couple of simple cupboards to stash things, and two shelf seats. It’s sobering to imagine how a whole travelling family and all their stuff would fit in the space – it’s pretty little.
There’s also a canvas canopy behind the wagon which provides some shelter, and Barny provides a camp table and set of camping chairs.
We were 5 people, so had brought two small tents with us so we had a bit more sleeping space, along with mats, sleeping bags and pillows. It worked really well and meant we had some private space when needed and we could accommodate different bedtimes and waking up times more easily. We also brought our own bedding (duvet, sheets, pillows) to use on the double bed in the wagon, and an extra blanket in case the nights were cold.
Barny provides a large water filter, a set of pans, a kettle, sharp knives, cutlery, plates and cups, soap and a tea towel. There’s also a firebowl and trivet so you can position pans and the kettle over the fire really easily. We brought things like a cafetiere, grater and Tupperware, as well as food to cook, drinks, tin foil, kitchen towels, oil and condiments, matches, newspaper to get the fire going, and a coolbox to keep milk, cheese and meat cool.
We also took advantage of Barny’s local recommendations and had some fresh eggs and veg delivered from a local farm. It was so delicious and a great price, and it felt great that we were eating local produce and supporting a local farm business too.
There are no artificial lights anywhere (except for a pretty string of fairy lights), and it gets properly dark – so invest in headtorches for your group, and/or camping lanterns. And make sure you can charge them from battery packs, solar chargers or bring spare batteries. We didn’t use our phones much, but brought battery packs to charge them a bit anyway – you’ll need at least one phone on to liaise with Barny on the last day.
The area is gorgeous - part of the North Pennines national landscape, just near Penrith - curving single track lanes, blousy green lanes, strip fields, ancient trees and views to the hills of the Pennines and Lake District fells. And at night you can see the Milky Way. It’s lush.
Horses Meg and Biddie are lovely souls and it was brilliant to see how confident the children became with them, under Barny’s guidance (he does make it clear though that it’s up to you to decide what risk you’re willing to take – like the children sitting on the horses bareback). While we were camping in the orchard, the horses would just come over to our circle of chairs every now and then, to check in, hang out for a bit, then bimble off again. It was very sociable and an amazing way to share space with animals – not controlling them, but just sharing space and company. And while we were on the road with the wagon, Barny let my 6 yr old take the reins and drive the horses! What an experience!
There are a number of places on the route where everyone has to get out and walk rather than ride in the wagon – particularly on really bumpy bits, or on any steep hills. So be prepared to walk a kilometre or so - with shoes or boots to deal with wet and muddy tracks. There’s no rush though – you can take your time and Barny will wait with the horses further along the track. It’s a very chilled and pleasant way to travel, whether you’re rocking around inside the wagon or walking behind. It feels like you’re travelling in ancient footsteps/hoofsteps.
A journey with Wanderlusts is quite committing - you need the right clothes to enjoy it, so you can keep warm & dry in all weathers (lots of layers, full waterproof jackets and trousers, warm hats etc - even in summer. Don’t be fooled by the weather forecast – being outside for 18 hours means you can get pretty chilly and damp, even if it’s not raining!. And maybe do a couple of camping trips before this to work out what you need (and what you don’t!), practise cooking on a stove or fire, and check you don't mind not having a shower every day (we did a basic strip wash with flannels).
Barny’s set up is completely unique – living off grid, and so in tune with his horses, he’s a wealth of knowledge and a fascinating person to talk to. It’s pretty amazing that he is willing to share this way of life with us. If you like horses, camping and adventures....then this is your notice to book. We will be back!
From the outset, our host Barny was really helpful – accommodating our changing arrival time (traffic on the M6!), helping us get our kit from the car (it’s about a 500m walk from where you have to park), and he helped us with firewood and to get a fire going so we could cook our evening meal. The next morning he was also really understanding about us being slow to pack up and get ready to get going with the horses and move to the next camp. And again, he was really kind at the end of the trip when it turned out I’d left my car keys in a silly place! What a guy.
We arrived late afternoon of Day 1, transferred our stuff from the car to the camp at Nutwood and got settled with the wagon. Barny brought the horses over the following morning, we helped brush them and then Barny harnessed them to the wagon. We set off mid morning, and arrived at the second camp mid afternoon. We had the evening, then the whole of Day 3 at the second camp, where some of us went for a walk, others snoozed and played, then on the morning of Day 4 we travelled back to Nutwood following a different route, arriving back around midday.
Barny is with you all the time the wagon is moving (and does all the tacking up and work with the horses), then makes sure you’re all set at the camp, before leaving you to it. He’s on the phone in case you need any help at any point, though.
The camp set ups are basic - this is NOT glamping! But it’s what you’re here for – getting back to nature and letting go of some of the faff and stuff of the 21st Century.
You filter your drinking water from the stream or from collected rainwater, have a compost toilet, and the bow top wagon to sleep in. The wagon is lovely – wooden fittings, with a patterned, insulated roof and decorated outside. It’s a bit like a picture book. It has a raised double bed and space on the floor underneath to put camping mats (two people would fit at a squeeze, but there wouldn’t be much floor space for the people above to get past them and into/out of bed!). There are a couple of simple cupboards to stash things, and two shelf seats. It’s sobering to imagine how a whole travelling family and all their stuff would fit in the space – it’s pretty little.
There’s also a canvas canopy behind the wagon which provides some shelter, and Barny provides a camp table and set of camping chairs.
We were 5 people, so had brought two small tents with us so we had a bit more sleeping space, along with mats, sleeping bags and pillows. It worked really well and meant we had some private space when needed and we could accommodate different bedtimes and waking up times more easily. We also brought our own bedding (duvet, sheets, pillows) to use on the double bed in the wagon, and an extra blanket in case the nights were cold.
Barny provides a large water filter, a set of pans, a kettle, sharp knives, cutlery, plates and cups, soap and a tea towel. There’s also a firebowl and trivet so you can position pans and the kettle over the fire really easily. We brought things like a cafetiere, grater and Tupperware, as well as food to cook, drinks, tin foil, kitchen towels, oil and condiments, matches, newspaper to get the fire going, and a coolbox to keep milk, cheese and meat cool.
We also took advantage of Barny’s local recommendations and had some fresh eggs and veg delivered from a local farm. It was so delicious and a great price, and it felt great that we were eating local produce and supporting a local farm business too.
There are no artificial lights anywhere (except for a pretty string of fairy lights), and it gets properly dark – so invest in headtorches for your group, and/or camping lanterns. And make sure you can charge them from battery packs, solar chargers or bring spare batteries. We didn’t use our phones much, but brought battery packs to charge them a bit anyway – you’ll need at least one phone on to liaise with Barny on the last day.
The area is gorgeous - part of the North Pennines national landscape, just near Penrith - curving single track lanes, blousy green lanes, strip fields, ancient trees and views to the hills of the Pennines and Lake District fells. And at night you can see the Milky Way. It’s lush.
Horses Meg and Biddie are lovely souls and it was brilliant to see how confident the children became with them, under Barny’s guidance (he does make it clear though that it’s up to you to decide what risk you’re willing to take – like the children sitting on the horses bareback). While we were camping in the orchard, the horses would just come over to our circle of chairs every now and then, to check in, hang out for a bit, then bimble off again. It was very sociable and an amazing way to share space with animals – not controlling them, but just sharing space and company. And while we were on the road with the wagon, Barny let my 6 yr old take the reins and drive the horses! What an experience!
There are a number of places on the route where everyone has to get out and walk rather than ride in the wagon – particularly on really bumpy bits, or on any steep hills. So be prepared to walk a kilometre or so - with shoes or boots to deal with wet and muddy tracks. There’s no rush though – you can take your time and Barny will wait with the horses further along the track. It’s a very chilled and pleasant way to travel, whether you’re rocking around inside the wagon or walking behind. It feels like you’re travelling in ancient footsteps/hoofsteps.
A journey with Wanderlusts is quite committing - you need the right clothes to enjoy it, so you can keep warm & dry in all weathers (lots of layers, full waterproof jackets and trousers, warm hats etc - even in summer. Don’t be fooled by the weather forecast – being outside for 18 hours means you can get pretty chilly and damp, even if it’s not raining!. And maybe do a couple of camping trips before this to work out what you need (and what you don’t!), practise cooking on a stove or fire, and check you don't mind not having a shower every day (we did a basic strip wash with flannels).
Barny’s set up is completely unique – living off grid, and so in tune with his horses, he’s a wealth of knowledge and a fascinating person to talk to. It’s pretty amazing that he is willing to share this way of life with us. If you like horses, camping and adventures....then this is your notice to book. We will be back!
翻译：我们预定了这次三代同堂的假期，作为学校暑假的结束——这是一次难忘的旅行。
从一开始，我们的主人 Barny 就非常乐于助人——适应我们不断变化的到达时间（M6 高速公路上的交通！），帮助我们从车上取下装备（从停车的地方步行大约 500 米），他帮我们准备木柴，生火，这样我们就可以做晚餐了。第二天早上，他也非常理解我们收拾行李、准备牵着马匹前往下一个营地的缓慢。而且，在旅行结束时，当我发现我把车钥匙放在了一个愚蠢的地方时，他真的很友善！真是个好人。
我们在第一天的下午晚些时候到达，把我们的东西从车上搬到 Nutwood 的营地，然后安顿下来。第二天早上，Barny 把马牵过来，我们帮它们刷毛，然后 Barny 把它们套在马车上。我们上午出发，下午到达第二个营地。晚上，然后第三天的整个时间都在第二个营地，我们中的一些人去散步，其他人打盹和玩耍，然后在第四天的早上，我们沿着另一条路线返回 Nutwood，大约在中午返回。
在马车行驶的过程中，Barny 一直陪着你（并负责所有装备和与马匹打交道的工作），然后确保你在营地一切就绪，然后才离开。不过，如果你在任何时候需要帮助，他会打电话。
营地设置很简单 - 这不是豪华露营！但这是你来这里的目的 - 回归自然，摆脱 21 世纪的一些烦恼和杂事。
你可以从溪流或收集的雨水中过滤饮用水，使用堆肥厕所，在船头顶部的马车里睡觉。马车很漂亮——木制配件，带有图案的隔热屋顶，外部装饰精美。有点像一本图画书。它有一张高架双人床，下面的地板上有空间可以放露营垫（两个人挤在一起可以睡下，但上面的人没有太多的地板空间可以穿过它们上下床！）。有几个简单的橱柜可以存放东西，还有两个架子座椅。想象一个旅行家庭和他们所有的东西如何塞进这个空间，真是令人沮丧——它很小。
马车后面还有一个帆布天篷，可以提供一些遮蔽，Barny 提供了一张露营桌和一套露营椅。
我们一共 5 个人，所以带了两个小帐篷，这样我们就有更多的睡眠空间，还有垫子、睡袋和枕头。它确实很管用，意味着我们在需要时有一些私人空间，我们可以更轻松地适应不同的就寝时间和起床时间。我们还带了自己的床上用品（羽绒被、床单、枕头）在马车的双人床上使用，还带了一条额外的毯子以防夜晚寒冷。
Barny 提供了一个大型滤水器、一套平底锅、一个水壶、锋利的刀、餐具、盘子和杯子、肥皂和茶巾。还有一个火盆和三脚架，这样你就可以很容易地把平底锅和水壶放在火上。我们带了咖啡壶、磨碎机和特百惠餐具，还有要煮的食物、饮料、锡箔、厨房毛巾、油和调味品、火柴、报纸来生火，还有一个冷藏箱来保持牛奶、奶酪和肉类的凉爽。
我们还利用了 Barny 的当地推荐，从当地农场买了一些新鲜的鸡蛋和蔬菜。味道好极了，价格也实惠，我们吃的是当地特产，还支持了当地的农场，感觉很棒。
任何地方都没有人造光（除了一串漂亮的仙女灯），而且天色很暗——所以要为你的团队购买头灯和/或露营灯。确保你可以用电池组、太阳能充电器给它们充电，或者带上备用电池。我们很少使用手机，但还是带了电池组来给它们充电——最后一天你至少需要一部手机来和巴尼联络。
该地区风景优美——是北奔宁山脉国家景观的一部分，就在彭里斯附近——弯曲的单轨车道、茂密的绿色小路、带状田野、古树和奔宁山脉和湖区丘陵的景色。晚上你可以看到银河。郁郁葱葱。
马儿梅格和比迪是可爱的小家伙，在巴尼的指导下，孩子们对它们充满信心，这真是太棒了（不过他确实明确表示，由你来决定你愿意承担的风险——就像孩子们不带鞍地骑在马背上一样）。当我们在果园里露营的时候，马儿们会不时地来到我们围成一圈的椅子旁，问候一下，闲逛一会儿，然后又走开。这是一种非常友好和与动物共享空间的奇妙方式——不是控制它们，而是共享空间和陪伴。当我们拉着马车上路的时候，Barny 让我 6 岁的儿子牵着缰绳，驾驭着马匹！真是一次难忘的经历！
沿途有许多地方，每个人都必须下车步行，而不是坐在马车里——尤其是在颠簸的路段或陡峭的山坡上。所以，请准备好步行一公里左右——穿上鞋子或靴子，以应对潮湿和泥泞的道路。不过，不必着急——您可以慢慢来，Barny 会在赛道上等着马匹。这是一种非常轻松愉快的旅行方式，无论您是在马车里摇晃还是走在后面。感觉就像您是在沿着古老的足迹/马蹄行走。
与 Wanderlusts 一起旅行是相当投入的 - 您需要合适的衣服才能享受它，这样您就可以在任何天气下保持温暖和干燥（穿很多层衣服、全防水夹克和裤子、保暖帽等 - 即使在夏天也是如此。不要被天气预报所欺骗 - 即使没有下雨，在户外待 18 个小时也意味着您会感到非常寒冷和潮湿！也许在此之前进行几次露营旅行，以找出您需要什么（以及您不需要什么！），练习在炉子或火上做饭，并确保您不介意每天不洗澡（我们用法兰绒做了基本的脱衣洗浴）。
Barny 的设置完全是独一无二的 - 生活在电网之外，与他的马匹如此合拍，他知识渊博，是一个有趣的人。他愿意与我们分享这种生活方式真是太神奇了。如果您喜欢马、露营和冒险......那么这是您的预订通知。我们会回来的！
从一开始，我们的主人 Barny 就非常乐于助人——适应我们不断变化的到达时间（M6 高速公路上的交通！），帮助我们从车上取下装备（从停车的地方步行大约 500 米），他帮我们准备木柴，生火，这样我们就可以做晚餐了。第二天早上，他也非常理解我们收拾行李、准备牵着马匹前往下一个营地的缓慢。而且，在旅行结束时，当我发现我把车钥匙放在了一个愚蠢的地方时，他真的很友善！真是个好人。
我们在第一天的下午晚些时候到达，把我们的东西从车上搬到 Nutwood 的营地，然后安顿下来。第二天早上，Barny 把马牵过来，我们帮它们刷毛，然后 Barny 把它们套在马车上。我们上午出发，下午到达第二个营地。晚上，然后第三天的整个时间都在第二个营地，我们中的一些人去散步，其他人打盹和玩耍，然后在第四天的早上，我们沿着另一条路线返回 Nutwood，大约在中午返回。
在马车行驶的过程中，Barny 一直陪着你（并负责所有装备和与马匹打交道的工作），然后确保你在营地一切就绪，然后才离开。不过，如果你在任何时候需要帮助，他会打电话。
营地设置很简单 - 这不是豪华露营！但这是你来这里的目的 - 回归自然，摆脱 21 世纪的一些烦恼和杂事。
你可以从溪流或收集的雨水中过滤饮用水，使用堆肥厕所，在船头顶部的马车里睡觉。马车很漂亮——木制配件，带有图案的隔热屋顶，外部装饰精美。有点像一本图画书。它有一张高架双人床，下面的地板上有空间可以放露营垫（两个人挤在一起可以睡下，但上面的人没有太多的地板空间可以穿过它们上下床！）。有几个简单的橱柜可以存放东西，还有两个架子座椅。想象一个旅行家庭和他们所有的东西如何塞进这个空间，真是令人沮丧——它很小。
马车后面还有一个帆布天篷，可以提供一些遮蔽，Barny 提供了一张露营桌和一套露营椅。
我们一共 5 个人，所以带了两个小帐篷，这样我们就有更多的睡眠空间，还有垫子、睡袋和枕头。它确实很管用，意味着我们在需要时有一些私人空间，我们可以更轻松地适应不同的就寝时间和起床时间。我们还带了自己的床上用品（羽绒被、床单、枕头）在马车的双人床上使用，还带了一条额外的毯子以防夜晚寒冷。
Barny 提供了一个大型滤水器、一套平底锅、一个水壶、锋利的刀、餐具、盘子和杯子、肥皂和茶巾。还有一个火盆和三脚架，这样你就可以很容易地把平底锅和水壶放在火上。我们带了咖啡壶、磨碎机和特百惠餐具，还有要煮的食物、饮料、锡箔、厨房毛巾、油和调味品、火柴、报纸来生火，还有一个冷藏箱来保持牛奶、奶酪和肉类的凉爽。
我们还利用了 Barny 的当地推荐，从当地农场买了一些新鲜的鸡蛋和蔬菜。味道好极了，价格也实惠，我们吃的是当地特产，还支持了当地的农场，感觉很棒。
任何地方都没有人造光（除了一串漂亮的仙女灯），而且天色很暗——所以要为你的团队购买头灯和/或露营灯。确保你可以用电池组、太阳能充电器给它们充电，或者带上备用电池。我们很少使用手机，但还是带了电池组来给它们充电——最后一天你至少需要一部手机来和巴尼联络。
该地区风景优美——是北奔宁山脉国家景观的一部分，就在彭里斯附近——弯曲的单轨车道、茂密的绿色小路、带状田野、古树和奔宁山脉和湖区丘陵的景色。晚上你可以看到银河。郁郁葱葱。
马儿梅格和比迪是可爱的小家伙，在巴尼的指导下，孩子们对它们充满信心，这真是太棒了（不过他确实明确表示，由你来决定你愿意承担的风险——就像孩子们不带鞍地骑在马背上一样）。当我们在果园里露营的时候，马儿们会不时地来到我们围成一圈的椅子旁，问候一下，闲逛一会儿，然后又走开。这是一种非常友好和与动物共享空间的奇妙方式——不是控制它们，而是共享空间和陪伴。当我们拉着马车上路的时候，Barny 让我 6 岁的儿子牵着缰绳，驾驭着马匹！真是一次难忘的经历！
沿途有许多地方，每个人都必须下车步行，而不是坐在马车里——尤其是在颠簸的路段或陡峭的山坡上。所以，请准备好步行一公里左右——穿上鞋子或靴子，以应对潮湿和泥泞的道路。不过，不必着急——您可以慢慢来，Barny 会在赛道上等着马匹。这是一种非常轻松愉快的旅行方式，无论您是在马车里摇晃还是走在后面。感觉就像您是在沿着古老的足迹/马蹄行走。
与 Wanderlusts 一起旅行是相当投入的 - 您需要合适的衣服才能享受它，这样您就可以在任何天气下保持温暖和干燥（穿很多层衣服、全防水夹克和裤子、保暖帽等 - 即使在夏天也是如此。不要被天气预报所欺骗 - 即使没有下雨，在户外待 18 个小时也意味着您会感到非常寒冷和潮湿！也许在此之前进行几次露营旅行，以找出您需要什么（以及您不需要什么！），练习在炉子或火上做饭，并确保您不介意每天不洗澡（我们用法兰绒做了基本的脱衣洗浴）。
Barny 的设置完全是独一无二的 - 生活在电网之外，与他的马匹如此合拍，他知识渊博，是一个有趣的人。他愿意与我们分享这种生活方式真是太神奇了。如果您喜欢马、露营和冒险......那么这是您的预订通知。我们会回来的！
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