Podpads Event Accommdation

Call it what you like

Boutique/Alternative/Posh/Fancy Camping or simply Glamping? Call it what you like – but, staying with Podpads will give you that unforgettable smug, snug experience of camping contentment.

Canvas? We can do.
Beige? We won’t do.

In a singular effort to bring Festival colour back the Festival fields this year, all our canvas Bellepads and Beaupads will be bright, cheery and colourful.

Staying with old friends, making new friends

Podpadding is the civilised chilled alternative to Festival campsites.


Camping with style

I guess Camping will always be ‘camping’ and, Style will always be ‘style’. Who ever thought they would come together and ‘camping with style’ would one day be a real option?

Welcome to the world of ‘podpadding’

The quirky boutique camping alternative to the traditional nylon tent. We have 7 different styles of accommodation to suit your personal requirements, catering for different size parties, budgets and expectations. All our 'pads' are pre-pitched in a bespoke area, which will have 24 hour security, decent toilets & showers (festival dependent).

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Podpad

Sleeps 2

PODPAD SPEC:

Solid wood all round

Solid floor with carpet

Lockable door

12v electrics including light

Solar power

Windows with curtains

Off the floor bedbases

Air mattresses

Twin or double beds

Storage shelf

Coat hooks

BOOK NOW:

To reserve your podpad at a festival of your choice – CLICK HERE.

Choose your Festival and select BOOK NOW.

Be sure to order your preference - TWIN or DOUBLE unit.

WHAT IS A PODPAD?

Originally just a crazy idea over a pre Glastonbury Festival beer, back in 2004, saw six hand built units backstage behind the Bandstand. One year later, the six 'podpads' became thirty - backstage behind the Pyramid Stage in 2005. That summer a couple of outings overseas to The Emerald Isle and Isle of Wight and.... ‘Boutique Camping’ at Festivals was born. 

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Luxpad

Sleeps 2

LUXPAD SPEC:

Solid wood all round

Solid floor with carpet

Lockable door

240v electrics with 3 pin sockets + light

Opening windows and curtains

Handbuilt beds

Slatted bedbase

Foam mattresses

Twin or double beds

Storage shelves & coat hooks

Waste bin

BOOK NOW:

To reserve your luxpad at a festival of your choice – CLICK HERE.

Choose your Festival and select BOOK NOW.

Be sure to order your preference - TWIN or DOUBLE unit

WHAT IS A LUXPAD?

Introduced in 2010, as a scaled up podpad, giving 66% more floorspace and increased headroom.The luxpad was an instant hit with podpads’ guests.

The addition of handmade beds, foam mattresses and 240volts power took the podpadding experience to new levels of luxury.

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Bunkpad

Sleeps 4

BUNKPAD SPEC:

Solid wood all round

Solid floor with carpet

Lockable door

240v electrics and 3 pin sockets + light

Opening windows and curtains

Handbuilt bunkbeds

Slatted bedbase

Foam mattresses

Storage shelves

Coat hooks

Waste bin

BOOK NOW:

To reserve your bunkpad at a festival of your choice – CLICK HERE.

Choose your Festival and select BOOK NOW.

WHAT IS A BUNKPAD?

Introduced in 2010, as a scaled up podpad, giving 66% more floorspace and increased headroom.

Allowing 4 adults to share their own secure space, the bunkpad was an instant hit with podpads’ guests.

The addition of handmade beds, foam mattresses and 240volts power took the podpadding group/family experience to new levels.

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Beaupad

Sleeps 4

BEAUPAD SPEC:

Accommodates up to four guests

Canvas bell tent

4m diameter

Heavy duty groundsheet & carpet

4 x thick flock airbeds

Improved black-out quality

Budget option for up to 4

A big space for couples.

BOOK NOW:

To reserve your beaupad at a festival of your choice – CLICK HERE.

Choose your Festival and select BOOK NOW.

WHAT IS A BEAUPAD?

Introduced the bell tent in 2007 as the budget option for 4 sharing

In 2011, the beaupad was reinvented in its new bright festival colours.

Now, you can easily find your tent in the Boutique Camping field and, not get lost in a sea of beige canvas bell tents.

Bring back the festival colour as Podpads say NO to beige canvas.

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Bellepad

Sleeps 2 - 6

BELLEPAD SPEC:

Accommodates up to 6

Across 3 different sizes

3m bellepad for 2 sharing

4m bellepad for up to 4 sharing

5m bellepad for up to 6 sharing

Canvas bell tent

Coloured stripey canvas

Groundsheet + carpet

Aluminium campbeds

Underbed storage space

Zip up door

Windbreak porch.

BOOK NOW:

To reserve your bellepad at a festival of your choice – CLICK HERE.

Choose your Festival and select BOOK NOW.

Be sure to order your preferred tent size to suit your party:

3m diameter - for 2 sharing.

4m diameter - for up to 4 sharing.

5m diameter - for up to 6 sharing.

WHAT IS A BELLEPAD?

Introduced in 2013 to offer more choice to different group sizes.

Supplied with 2,4 or 6 aluminium campbeds for comfort, helping you to keep your living space tidy with underbed storage space.

With your unique stripey design, you can now easily find your tent in the Boutique Camping field.

Podpads say “Bring back the festival colour and NO to beige canvas”.

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Octopad

Sleeps 4

OCTOPAD SPEC:

Wooden walls

Solid floor with carpet

Lockable door

240v electrics

3 pin sockets + light

4 x handbuilt beds

Slatted bedbase

Foam mattresses

Storage shelves

Coat Hooks

Waste bin

Acres of space

BOOK NOW:

To reserve your octopad at a festival of your choice – CLICK HERE.

Choose your Festival and select BOOK NOW.

Should you require an additional 2 airbeds (increasing your capacity to 6 guests), please be sure to email us with your booking reference, once you have your confirmation details.

WHAT IS AN OCTOPAD?

Introduced in 2011 the ‘octopad’ quickly became the jewel in the crown of the Podpads range. Combining the security of wooden floor, walls and door with the light airiness of canvas, the ‘octopad’ was a majestic living space for 4 (or even 6) people sharing space with lots of space.

This is quirky luxury camping at its best?

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Unidomepad

Sleeps 2

UNIDOMEPAD SPEC:

Strong yet light modern day material upholstered onto a handcrafted timber frame

12 feet diameter

Loads of headroom

Zip up door

Groundsheet

Carpet & rugs

2 inflated airbeds

BOOK NOW:

To reserve your unidomepad at a festival of your choice – CLICK HERE.

Choose your Festival and select BOOK NOW.

WHAT IS A UNIDOMEPAD?

Introduced in 2012, the ‘unidomepad’ once again broke all the rules in Boutique Camping design.

A 21st century twist on the traditional Nomadic yurt, the ‘unidomepad’ provides that very special space for two sharing. Locally handcrafted and using modern materials, the star gazing roof and the light airy feel creates a unique glamping experience.


Book your Accommodation

This year Podpads will be at over 50 festivals across the UK and Europe

From the music worlds of Dance to Jazz, from Rock to Folk, sporting events from Kite Surfing to Horse Riding and countries covering the UK and Europe from Ireland to Norway to Croatia. Selection below.

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Isle Of Wight

13 - 16 Jun 2013

Isle of Wight - traditionally one of the best line-ups of the Festival season.This year the 'podpads' have moved back to the Lakeside setting which is nearest to Strawberry Fields & the main arena. We will of course have 24/7 stewards and toilets and showers in our field. We will be bringing our full range of Podpads accommodation with something to suit every budget and group size.

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To reserve your accommodation at Isle of Wight - CLICK HERE.
Choose your accommodation type.
Be sure to specify twin or double beds where appropriate.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:
podpad - sleeps 2
luxpad - sleeps 2
bunkpad - sleeps 4
beaupad - sleeps 4
bellepad - sleeps 2, 4 or 6
octopad - sleeps 4
unidomepad - sleeps 2

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Glastonbury

26 - 30 Jun 2013

A unique feast of music set on a huge site offering a grand scale of entertainment unlike any other festival in the world. Podpads will be situated in the hospitality campsite. All guests staying with Podpads must have already secured a hospitality pass. Hospitality tickets are available to those working in the media and music industry and can be purchase from the festival organisers.

BOOK NOW:
To reserve your accommodation at Glastonbury Hospitatlity Area - CLICK HERE.
Choose your accommodation type.
Be sure to specify twin or double beds where appropriate.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:
podpad - sleeps 2
luxpad - sleeps 2
bunkpad - sleeps 4
octopad - sleeps 4
unidomepad - sleeps 2

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Hideout

03 - 05 Jul 2013

The people behind The Warehouse Project bring you Croatia's Hideout Festival at Zcre beach on the lovely island of Pag, a hotspot for Croatian summer clubbing.. The 'podpads' campsite will be available for the whole week from Saturday 29th June to Sunday 7th July and the hire price includes all your campsite fees.

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To reserve your accommodation at Hideout - CLICK HERE.
Choose your accommodation type.
Be sure to specify twin or double beds where appropriate.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:
bellepad - sleeps 2, 4 or 6

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Garden Festival

03 - 10 Jul 2013

Live bands and DJs from all aspects of dance music culture have been to play and party at the Garden Festival. There are not many festivals where revelers can swim in the glistening Adriatic, relax beneath the pines and dance under a canopy of stars. The Podpad area has toilets and showers which are permanent structures onsite so the toilets are flushable, and the showers are hot!

BOOK NOW:
To reserve your accommodation at Garden Festival - CLICK HERE.
Choose your accommodation type.
Be sure to specify twin or double beds where appropriate.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:
podpad - sleeps 2
luxpad - sleeps 2
bunkpad - sleeps 4
bellepad - sleeps 2, 4 or 6
octopad - sleeps 4
unidomepad - sleeps 2

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Love Supreme

05 - 07 Jul 2013

Love Supreme combines a Jazz bill with the classic boutique, green field festival experience. Four stages will see a diverse and premium bill that will combine jazz greats, international legends, cutting edge artists and the finest DJ's. The Podpad area will have 24/7 security and there will be toilets and showers nearby.

BOOK NOW:
To reserve your accommodation at Love Supreme - CLICK HERE.
Choose your accommodation type.
Be sure to specify twin or double beds where appropriate.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:
podpad - sleeps 2
luxpad - sleeps 2
bunkpad - sleeps 4
beaupad - sleeps 4
bellepad - sleeps 2, 4 or 6
octopad - sleeps 4
unidomepad - sleeps 2

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Cornbury

05 - 07 Jul 2013

Cornbury is eccentric, charming and irresistible. It's a homespun melting pot where music-lovers share pies and a glass of champagne with superstars, toffs, rockers, crooners, Morris dancers, farmers, urbanites, fashionistas, gourmet chefs and the little old ladies who make exceptional cakes! The Podpads will be situated in the Glampsite.

BOOK NOW:
To reserve your accommodation at Cornbury - CLICK HERE.
Choose your accommodation type.
Be sure to specify twin or double beds where appropriate.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:
podpad - sleeps 2
luxpad - sleeps 2
bunkpad - sleeps 4
beaupad - sleeps 4
bellepad - sleeps 2, 4 or 6
octopad - sleeps 4
unidomepad - sleeps 2

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Latitude

18 - 21 Jul 2013

Latitude sits at the heart of the summer, with its innovative programming and stunning site design creating a spectacular weekend. This year Podpads will be set up our own field next to the Pink Moon Camping area. We will be close to all the  toilets, showers and a pamper parlour (set up with hair dryers and straighteners). There will be 24/7 security on the gate.

BOOK NOW:
To reserve your accommodation at Latitude - CLICK HERE.
Choose your accommodation type.
Be sure to specify twin or double beds where appropriate.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:
podpad - sleeps 2
luxpad - sleeps 2
bunkpad - sleeps 4
beaupad - sleeps 4
bellepad - sleeps 2, 4 or 6
octopad - sleeps 4
unidomepad - sleeps 2

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Soundwave

18 - 22 Jul 2013

Soundwave Festival Croatia celebrates its fifth year in the sun, making a bold statement and revealing a lineup that showcases influential, inspired and innovative artists and DJs from the UK and around the world. The Podpad area is within the festival site. In the area there are toilets and showers which are permanent structures onsite so the toilets are flushable, and the showers are hot!

BOOK NOW:
To reserve your accommodation at Soundwave - CLICK HERE.
Choose your accommodation type.
Be sure to specify twin or double beds where appropriate.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:
podpad - sleeps 2
luxpad - sleeps 2
bunkpad - sleeps 4
bellepad - sleeps 2, 4 or 6
octopad - sleeps 4
unidomepad - sleeps 2

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Boomtown Fair

08 - 11 Aug 2013

BoomTown Fair is a music, circus, experimental and arts festival that celebrates ska, reggae, dub, swing, and punk. Podpad guests will have access to luxury showers, nice toilets, sauna, hot tubs, beauty station, cafe, cocktail bar, chill out area. The area is secure with 24x7 security and stewards.

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To reserve your accommodation at Badminton - CLICK HERE.
Choose your accommodation type.
Be sure to specify twin or double beds where appropriate.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:
podpad - sleeps 2
luxpad - sleeps 2
bunkpad - sleeps 4


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Don’t take our word for it, see what our past guests say about podpadding

  • "For a llittle extra comfort and luxury. Yes, definately have spoken to some friends about octopads in the future or for festivals when taking the children."

    HB

  • "It certainly beats staying in a tent (if we weren't in a podpad we would have been soaked through during Saturday night/Sunday morning and as it happened we had a Good night's sleep). I would certainly book again."

    CF

  • "New to camping so opted for glamping for convenience. Yes we would like to book in the future."

    CP

  • "First time at festival so wanted to make it as easy as possible. Would definitely book again. Great service."

    SP

  • "Prefer something more than just a tent. Yes I think we will book again"

    LM

  • "I don't like camping but equeally I don't like staying off site. If we go again I would most definitely book again."

    CK