• Home
  • About Otis and Us
    • Meet Otis
  • Blog
  • Work with us
  • Contact us
  • Nav Social Menu

    • E-mail
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • Days out
  • Festivals
  • Accessories and Reviews
  • Competitions

Otis and Us

  • Van Life
  • Campervan recipes
  • Glamping
  • Travel
  • Travel Tips

Verdant Leisure: Thurston Manor Leisure Park Review

Blog· Travel

20 Apr

We are a little bit in love with Scotland…having visited last year in our Campervan, Otis, where we took a roadtrip and travelled the west coast. I have to say that we were amazed by its beauty – it was breathtaking. This year we had made a plan to visit the east coast of Scotland to see what it had to offer. We were hoping to return to Edinburgh – this time with our little ones, and also to explore the coastline. Thurston Manor Leisure Park; a Verdant Leisure Park is located near the East Lothian coastline and seemed like an ideal choice for us.

We were invited to review Thurston Manor Leisure Park with Verdant Leisure Holidays, as well as exploring the local sites and attractions with Visit Scotland. We were so excited to visit – it is a great location to explore the coast and the beautiful city of Edinburgh. We had visited Edinburgh for the Christmas Markets for our mini moon a few years back and were hoping to take the little ones to a place we love. We were spoiled for choice with days out and things to do with the kids all within an hour’s drive of the holiday park and I am looking forward to sharing our days out with you over the coming weeks.

Verdant Leisure Holidays

Verdant Leisure is a bespoke holiday park operator offering self catering holidays and ownership of holiday homes across Scotland, Durham and Northumberland. There are a number of holiday parks within these locations for guests to enjoy, and  to provide an opportunity to explore the surrounding areas.

Thurston Manor Leisure Park Review

Thurston Manor is nestled at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills near the stunning East Lothian coastline. It is conveniently located near to a number of sandy beaches, and historic attractions.  Coastal towns including Dunbar, North Berwick and Haddington, and the wonderful city of Edinburgh are all within easy reach. The holiday park itself offers an excellent range of accommodation including:

  • superior and deluxe caravans,
  • classic, superior and deluxe lodges
  • touring pitches.

We found the park to be well signposted off the main road, and on arrival we were given a really warm welcome by the reception team. A welcome leaflet, site map and full description of the site’s facilities were provided and we were directed to a good sized grass touring pitch which was located opposite the play park – much to both the girls’ delight! There is also an option to have a hard standing pitch if you prefer. We had a little trouble securing our awning as the ground appeared too hard for some of the pegs, but we set up camp regardless and set about exploring the park.

Thurston Manor Leisure Park Facilities

There is so much to do at Thurston Manor, and you don’t have to leave the park if you prefer to have a quieter day. There is a children’s outdoor play area, shop, restaurant and takeaway, and a family lounge bar with free wifi…as well as a leisure centre including gym, an indoor pool and sauna and steam room. There is also a fishing lake on the leisure park. We were provided on arrival with a timetable of children’s entertainment on offer over the Easter holidays.

For those on the touring park, there are waste water disposal points, a washing up area and laundrette, well equipped showers and WCs, baby changing facilities and family shower rooms (you need to leave a £10 deposit and obtain a key for the family rooms from reception). I am really quite fussy about shared shower rooms and toilets but the facilities here were great – I found them clean, and always fully stocked with toilet rolls and soap. The only thing I would possibly add would be a mop and bucket in the shower rooms to clean the shower floor afterwards.

Our Stay

The park was fairly quiet at the beginning of the stay, and the sun was shining. Our pitch location was great as we could observe the girls playing independantly in the play park, and it gave them an element of freedom which they loved.

The park had a lovely safe feel and the girls loved to take their scooters off nearby and explore the playground. We made use of the children’s entertainment on a couple of evenings – every child loves a disco, right?! Mr S worked up a sweat in the gym on a number of days during the stay. I did pack my gym gear, but I am afraid to say the bag didn’t leave the van all week…I had the best intentions! We also enjoyed the indoor pool which is lovely to have on site for when the weather is not great.

We know that you can’t plan the weather, and the forecast for the week was mainly dry with windy spells. On the third day of our stay the wind really picked up and we were very concerned about our drive away awning. The reception and park staff went out of their way to try to secure our awning and protect our belongings, but our awning succumbed to the Scottish weather and tore whilst we were out enjoying a day in Edinburgh City Centre – unfortunately it was beyond repair. The staff at the park then went above and beyond, took the awning down and moved our belongings to a safe location. We were also provided with alternative accommodation on the park, in the form of a lakeside lodge.

We were grateful for their assistance during the bad weather, and impressed by their kindness and compassion. This not only helped us during a time when our equipment had succumbed to the elements, but it also provided us with an unexpected opportunity to explore what else the site had to offer.

 

Our luxury two bedroom lodge was just that – luxurious, spacious and contemporary. The lodge was immaculate, and beds had been made up and towels provided. It had a TV and DVD player in the lounge, central heating and a veranda with outdoor picnic furniture. The kitchen was fully equipped and offered a microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and coffee maker, in addition to all the usual kitchen utensils.  The master bedroom also had a TV on the wall and an ensuite bathroom.

I really liked the fact that there was a bath in the bathroom. I have stayed in a number of caravans and chalets that have had just a shower so this is a bonus for young families.

The lodges are dotted around this beautiful park and around the fishing lake, with further lodges and caravans near the burn – a fresh water stream, that the girls took great delight in playing in (supervised of course!).

 

Things to do in the area

We were spoiled for choice for things to do in the area. At the beginning of our stay we were given information on local area discounts available for guests staying at the park.

We had also researched a little bit before our holiday and had planned a few places to visit. There are brochures and information leaflets available in reception to provide you with ideas and to inspire you.

Over the week we visited the following attractions and can highly recommend them.

Yellowcraig Beach – A natural cove beach with white sands, rock pools and a views of the 1885 lighthouse on Fidra. There is an adventure playground near to the car park, and a nature trail.

Tantallon Castle – Set on the top of the cliffs offering wonderful views of Bass Rock.

Seacliff beach – A sandy beach with rock pools at each end, offering amazing views of Bass Rock and great views of Tantallon castle located on a cliff overlooking the beach.

St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve (NTS) – Breathe in the sea air and admire the spectacular views from the 90 metre cliffs, home to a huge variety of wildlife including guillemots, puffins, razorbills and kittiwakes.

Archerfield Walled Gardens – Hunt for the fairies in the Archerfield Fairy Tail, make a wish at the wishing tree, enjoy a bite to eat and drink in the Archerfield cafe or try out the 5K running route.

Edinburgh City Centre – Offering an abundance of attractions and things to do – Edinburgh city centre offers shopping, dining, and history and architecture in the beautiful cobbled streets and walkways.

Camera Obscura – Here there are five floors packed with optical illusions for all ages, and wonderful views of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle – Visit Edinburgh castle, a historic fortress dominating the skyline of the City of Edinburgh

Our final thoughts

Thurston Manor Leisure Park is an excellent base to explore the surrounding area. The park staff are friendly and welcoming, and go the extra mile to ensure your stay is enjoyable. The facilities on site are excellent, and the site has lots to offer with woodland walks, a fishing lake, and safe play areas. If you are looking for a family friendly park that has lots do in the surrounding area, then this park is well worth considering.  As a family we rarely return to an area as we always feel that there are so many places in the world to explore – however I would make an exception and return here. In addition, we would definitely try out one of Verdant Leisure’s other parks – particularly as visiting Northumberland is also on our travel list. We had a wonderful holiday and we remain enamoured with Scotland’s beauty.

 

Disclosure: We were offered a stay at Thurston Manor Leisure Park in exchange for an honest review. We were provided with press passes by Visit Scotland to cover our entry to a number of attractions. All thoughts are of mine and my family.

 

Pin for later

 

I love to hear what you think of my blog and I love to read your comments.

You can also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Bloglovin

Thanks for popping by

MrsS

x

 

12 Comments

Previous Post: « Introducing #Freespiritedchildhood – A new Instagram Community
Next Post: #freespiritedchildhood Round-up #1 »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Judy b says

    April 21, 2017 at 7:20 am

    Excellent review, based on this, I would definitely consider booking a break in one of the lovely lodges.
    Customer service is sadly lacking in many places, particularly after payment is received, and it appears that the staff here, really went above and beyond what customers have come to expect! Well done

    Reply
  2. Cathy (MummyTravels) says

    April 21, 2017 at 10:41 am

    How lovely of the staff to have made such an effort and to sort out a lodge for you, that’s a wonderful recommendation. It sounds such a gorgeous spot and some impressive facilities as well.

    Reply
  3. Claire at Tin Box Traveller says

    April 21, 2017 at 1:10 pm

    What a great looking site and location. How wonderful of the site team to help you out when your awning was damaged. Top marks to them!

    Reply
  4. Sarah Ebner says

    April 21, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    What a gorgeous review – this sounds like a great place to stay. The lodge seems a good size and all the activities sound really good too. Perfect for a family stay – we went to a place like this when ours were small and it made for a lovely holiday. PS Love all the photos!

    Reply
  5. Clare (Suitcases and Sandcastles) says

    April 22, 2017 at 12:00 pm

    Those beach photos are wonderful! This looks like a fantastic area to explore: beaches, castles and the wonders of Edinburgh on your doorstep. Such a great looking site for camping.

    Reply
  6. Nell (Pigeon Pair and Me) says

    April 23, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Wow, it sounds as though you had tons to do! And that the staff were brilliant. That Scottish weather – there’s no taming it! I do love places like this, where the children can have a bit more freedom. We had a similar experience last summer, when our children were able to play independently in the play park next to our cabin.

    Reply
  7. Tracey Williams says

    April 24, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    What a lovely review. I have never heard of Verdant Leisure before, but at some point we are looking to explore more of Scotland and also Northumberland. I will definitely keep them in mind as we love staying in lodges when in the UK #MondatEscapes x

    Reply
  8. Jane @ Raincity Librarian says

    April 24, 2017 at 6:44 pm

    Scotland just looks so stunning, I’ve always been fascinated, maybe one day I’ll actually make it out there!!

    Reply
  9. Claire says

    April 24, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    What a gorgeous site and location. Sounds like a great holiday.

    Reply
  10. Jo Addison says

    April 25, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    Looks like a fantastic park, and it’s great to hear that you were well looked after when your awning blew down. #mondayescapes

    Reply
  11. Sarah Christie says

    May 2, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    Oh wow what a nightmare thank goodness they were so lovely and helped you out, the location looks amazing so I bet once you were snuggled in the lodge you were so much happier. Thanks so much for linking up #mondayescapes x

    Reply
  12. Mini Travellers says

    May 3, 2017 at 7:13 pm

    I was going to say the same as Sarah, thank goodness they helped you out. It looks like a lovely place though. Thanks for linking up to #MondayEscapes

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published.

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Let’s Connect

  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Latest on Instagram

otisandus_

Vanlife • Camper Family • VWT5


Just popping on to check in on everyone, how are y
Just popping on to check in on everyone, how are you all doing? How are you feeling about the announcements tomorrow?

I know so many are finding it all a bit ‘meh’ at the moment.

So this is a little Sunday reminder to keep doing what makes your soul a
smile, check in on each other often and look after yourselves..... and know that better days are coming 🌈🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 

(My usual Sunday campsite share will be a little late - I’ll post it tomorrow I promise - I’ve been painting the girls bedroom all weekend😆 )

🌈 💕

Last week I chatted to the lovely Jenny @travelynn
Last week I chatted to the lovely Jenny @travelynnfamily as part of her bongo convo series.

Did you catch it?

I think it is the first time I’ve ever chatted on a live, or chatted in front of a camera even 😆

Anyway I just wanted to say thank you  so much for all the messages and lovely comments after the live. I’ve had a few vanlife questions too so I will pop them in my stories for you.

Thank you  Jenny for inviting me to take part in your new live travel chat. Chatting about Van life and road trips .... It definitely made my soul smile :)

🏕Sunday share is back 🏕

My next campsite to
🏕Sunday share is back 🏕

My next campsite to share is a really lovely campsite in Llangollen. We were introduced to this lovely site by my beautiful friend @a_girl_on_the_crescent 

Abbey Farm Campsite

@abbeyfarmllangollen is a working farm set just outside the beautiful town of Llangollen in North Wales.

Suitable  for camping, touring caravans and motor homes and camping pods available.  There are three self-catering cottages to rent and also a static caravan site.

The camping fields are set next to the ruins of Valle Crusis Abbey, and what we loved the most - there is a small brook that runs across the bottom of the field that the kids absolutely loved.

Facilities

Hot showers/ toilets
Laundry room
Bistro/bar
Shop
Electric Hook Up
Dogs Welcome 

What we loved 💕

⭐️Family campsite 
⭐️The brook provided hours of fun
⭐️Picturesque Llangollen a walk away 
⭐️Beautiful location with lots of space and walks
⭐️An ideal base to explore North Wales 

Definitely one to bookmark 

🏡For now the message is to stay at home, but my Sunday share is to inspire and introduce you to new campsites for when the time is right xx


Camping with kids 🏕

I was going to share my ne
Camping with kids 🏕

I was going to share my next favourite campsite but thought I would mix it up a bit with a new topic. Campervan storage. So tell me... What is your favourite storage hack? 

As our Campervan conversion  isn’t quite fully finished we have had to be clever with storage. As a family of five in a T5 space is super tight! 

Our favourite hacks so far....

➡️ Using cushion covers / pillow cases to store items 

➡️ storage hooks on the back of the seats (I think I learned about this one from @daisy_thefamilycamper ) 

➡️ Using a pop up tent to store the large bulky items such as car seats and strollers etc 

➡️ Packing pods to organise the clothes!!! My absolutely favourite thing ever we have used them for years.

➡️ plastic storage bucket for the outside toys that we take to the beach (and can even double up as a baby/toddler bath 

 
 ➡️ Foldable items, folding table, folding scooters, folding chairs, the list goes on but helps with space 

➡️hamman towels. Absolutely wonderful. We were sent some towels to review a few years back and they are incredible. We haven’t looked back and we are fully converted. They don’t take up much space, dry really quickly, have multiple uses  and basically we just love them! 

🌈 I have linked my post in my stories - but would love to hear if you have any campervan storage ideas to share or add? 

Hope you have all had a lovely weekend whatever you have been up to ?


Vanlife with kids - sharing our fave campsites for
Vanlife with kids - sharing our fave campsites for the time when it is safe to travel again 😍🚐

 Sunnyside Croft Touring Site 

This is my next campsite to share... the beautiful Sunnyside Croft Touring Site - an award winning site located between the villages of Arisaig and Mallaig on the West Coast of the Scottish Highlands 

⭐️What we loved 🌈

Direct access to the most beautiful beach 
Family friendly, clean  and quiet 
Dogs allowed 
Eco friendly
Lovely touches - outside shower for wetsuits, infant and toddler washroom with a bath 
Pets allowed 

We loved staying here for two nights as part of our Scotland road trip with our beautiful friends. Mallaig is the nearest village  and we loved visiting Skye and Glenfinnan too. The campsite has direct access to the most spectacular beach - just a walk away along a dedicated path.  Definitely one to bookmark and a campsite we would definitely return to.

📸 Our first view of the beach from the campsite 
 
➡️ swipe for more photos of Arisaig and Mallaig

🌈 #stayathome and keep hoping for sunnier days☀️

#dreamingofvanlife #keepondreaming #arisaigbeach #scotlandphotography

Happy Sunday!!!

So I have decided on a Sunday fo
Happy Sunday!!! 

So I have decided on a Sunday for the next few weeks I am going to do a little campsite share. Sharing our favourite campsites that we have stayed in our #t5camper over the last two or three years. I wanted to (hopefully) give you some inspiration for all those dreaming and planning for when we are able to hit the road in the future. 

My first campsite is @love2stay in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK. Set in 22 acres of grounds with touring and Glamping on-site. 

Love2stay is a beautiful resort and an absolute gem of a site. We have booked again for this year and have stayed more than once over the last two years.

Facilities

Love 2 Stay  has serviced pitches and a  glamping village. The toilet block is modern and clean.  There is so much to do on site you won’t want to venture far. 

➡️ swipe for pictures 

There is a natural swimming pool, restaurant and pizzeria, fitness suite and thermal bath, assault course, children’s adventure play zone, barefoot trails, mini and junior craft activities, cinedrome for movie nights, yoga and Pilates classes, paddle boarding and kayaking....... the list goes on 

What we loved 

⭐️So many activities on site for everyone 
⭐️restaurant/pizzeria on site 
⭐️Swimming pool 
⭐️Spa/gym on site 
⭐️Dogs allowed (with separate dog walking area and dog agility course )
⭐️Brilliant size serviced pitches
⭐️Glamping available 
⭐️Usually Open all year round (covid restriction dependent) 

Things to consider 
 
⭐️it gets booked up so book in advance 
⭐️No tents allowed 
⭐️No on-site grocery shop
⭐️it is the most expensive campsite we have ever stayed when you factor in all the additional activities that do -but it’s a wonderful experience and we absolutely love it here and it is a place that we will keep on returning to. 

Please do ask if you have any questions or if you have stayed here too? 

I’ll be back next Sunday with another gem !


Load More…


Follow on Instagram


Browse by Category

Trips100 - Travel Blogs
Trips100

BritMums

Amazon Associate

“We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.”

  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies Policy
  • Disclaimer
Just popping on to check in on everyone, how are y Just popping on to check in on everyone, how are you all doing? How are you feeling about the announcements tomorrow?

I know so many are finding it all a bit ‘meh’ at the moment.

So this is a little Sunday reminder to keep doing what makes your soul a
smile, check in on each other often and look after yourselves..... and know that better days are coming 🌈🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 

(My usual Sunday campsite share will be a little late - I’ll post it tomorrow I promise - I’ve been painting the girls bedroom all weekend😆 )

🌈 💕
Last week I chatted to the lovely Jenny @travelynn Last week I chatted to the lovely Jenny @travelynnfamily as part of her bongo convo series.

Did you catch it?

I think it is the first time I’ve ever chatted on a live, or chatted in front of a camera even 😆

Anyway I just wanted to say thank you  so much for all the messages and lovely comments after the live. I’ve had a few vanlife questions too so I will pop them in my stories for you.

Thank you  Jenny for inviting me to take part in your new live travel chat. Chatting about Van life and road trips .... It definitely made my soul smile :)
🏕Sunday share is back 🏕 My next campsite to 🏕Sunday share is back 🏕

My next campsite to share is a really lovely campsite in Llangollen. We were introduced to this lovely site by my beautiful friend @a_girl_on_the_crescent 

Abbey Farm Campsite

@abbeyfarmllangollen is a working farm set just outside the beautiful town of Llangollen in North Wales.

Suitable  for camping, touring caravans and motor homes and camping pods available.  There are three self-catering cottages to rent and also a static caravan site.

The camping fields are set next to the ruins of Valle Crusis Abbey, and what we loved the most - there is a small brook that runs across the bottom of the field that the kids absolutely loved.

Facilities

Hot showers/ toilets
Laundry room
Bistro/bar
Shop
Electric Hook Up
Dogs Welcome 

What we loved 💕

⭐️Family campsite 
⭐️The brook provided hours of fun
⭐️Picturesque Llangollen a walk away 
⭐️Beautiful location with lots of space and walks
⭐️An ideal base to explore North Wales 

Definitely one to bookmark 

🏡For now the message is to stay at home, but my Sunday share is to inspire and introduce you to new campsites for when the time is right xx
Camping with kids 🏕 I was going to share my ne Camping with kids 🏕

I was going to share my next favourite campsite but thought I would mix it up a bit with a new topic. Campervan storage. So tell me... What is your favourite storage hack? 

As our Campervan conversion  isn’t quite fully finished we have had to be clever with storage. As a family of five in a T5 space is super tight! 

Our favourite hacks so far....

➡️ Using cushion covers / pillow cases to store items 

➡️ storage hooks on the back of the seats (I think I learned about this one from @daisy_thefamilycamper ) 

➡️ Using a pop up tent to store the large bulky items such as car seats and strollers etc 

➡️ Packing pods to organise the clothes!!! My absolutely favourite thing ever we have used them for years.

➡️ plastic storage bucket for the outside toys that we take to the beach (and can even double up as a baby/toddler bath 

 
 ➡️ Foldable items, folding table, folding scooters, folding chairs, the list goes on but helps with space 

➡️hamman towels. Absolutely wonderful. We were sent some towels to review a few years back and they are incredible. We haven’t looked back and we are fully converted. They don’t take up much space, dry really quickly, have multiple uses  and basically we just love them! 

🌈 I have linked my post in my stories - but would love to hear if you have any campervan storage ideas to share or add? 

Hope you have all had a lovely weekend whatever you have been up to ?
Vanlife with kids - sharing our fave campsites for Vanlife with kids - sharing our fave campsites for the time when it is safe to travel again 😍🚐

 Sunnyside Croft Touring Site 

This is my next campsite to share... the beautiful Sunnyside Croft Touring Site - an award winning site located between the villages of Arisaig and Mallaig on the West Coast of the Scottish Highlands 

⭐️What we loved 🌈

Direct access to the most beautiful beach 
Family friendly, clean  and quiet 
Dogs allowed 
Eco friendly
Lovely touches - outside shower for wetsuits, infant and toddler washroom with a bath 
Pets allowed 

We loved staying here for two nights as part of our Scotland road trip with our beautiful friends. Mallaig is the nearest village  and we loved visiting Skye and Glenfinnan too. The campsite has direct access to the most spectacular beach - just a walk away along a dedicated path.  Definitely one to bookmark and a campsite we would definitely return to.

📸 Our first view of the beach from the campsite 
 
➡️ swipe for more photos of Arisaig and Mallaig

🌈 #stayathome and keep hoping for sunnier days☀️

#dreamingofvanlife #keepondreaming #arisaigbeach #scotlandphotography
Happy Sunday!!! So I have decided on a Sunday fo Happy Sunday!!! 

So I have decided on a Sunday for the next few weeks I am going to do a little campsite share. Sharing our favourite campsites that we have stayed in our #t5camper over the last two or three years. I wanted to (hopefully) give you some inspiration for all those dreaming and planning for when we are able to hit the road in the future. 

My first campsite is @love2stay in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK. Set in 22 acres of grounds with touring and Glamping on-site. 

Love2stay is a beautiful resort and an absolute gem of a site. We have booked again for this year and have stayed more than once over the last two years.

Facilities

Love 2 Stay  has serviced pitches and a  glamping village. The toilet block is modern and clean.  There is so much to do on site you won’t want to venture far. 

➡️ swipe for pictures 

There is a natural swimming pool, restaurant and pizzeria, fitness suite and thermal bath, assault course, children’s adventure play zone, barefoot trails, mini and junior craft activities, cinedrome for movie nights, yoga and Pilates classes, paddle boarding and kayaking....... the list goes on 

What we loved 

⭐️So many activities on site for everyone 
⭐️restaurant/pizzeria on site 
⭐️Swimming pool 
⭐️Spa/gym on site 
⭐️Dogs allowed (with separate dog walking area and dog agility course )
⭐️Brilliant size serviced pitches
⭐️Glamping available 
⭐️Usually Open all year round (covid restriction dependent) 

Things to consider 
 
⭐️it gets booked up so book in advance 
⭐️No tents allowed 
⭐️No on-site grocery shop
⭐️it is the most expensive campsite we have ever stayed when you factor in all the additional activities that do -but it’s a wonderful experience and we absolutely love it here and it is a place that we will keep on returning to. 

Please do ask if you have any questions or if you have stayed here too? 

I’ll be back next Sunday with another gem !
Ad🌟Top Tip 🌟 Fairy lights dotted around a Ad🌟Top Tip 🌟

Fairy lights  dotted around a climbing frame
 
= A few more extra hours outside over the winter months 

Add in a flurry of snow ....

#1000hoursoutside 

#wickeyadventure #wickeyplaytime #lockdown3
🚐Vanlife with kids 🚐 I often get messages a 🚐Vanlife with kids 🚐

I often get messages asking “where do you all sleep” and where did your toddler or baby  sleep in the camper ?

We bought our #t5 when our eldest was just 2, and we have had to adapt as our family has grown. We didn’t have the roof converted until much later so we tried a fair few sleeping options! 

I thought It might be helpful if I listed all of the sleeping options we have tried in our vwT5 because I often get questions about sleeping options with young kids.

⭐️Our new born baby slept in a sleepyhead in the camper as it was easily transportable and worked as  crib.

⭐️ We then found a deluxe travel cot that fit perfectly at the base of our rib bed and this worked from about 6 months 

⭐️We then moved on to a toddler inflatable air bed placed again at the bottom of our bed. We  found the toddler beds fit perfectly across the width of the van 

⭐️moving on we purchased a hammock that fitted over just the driver and passenger seat  and this worked great from about 3+

⭐️ Finally as our family grew... We  had our pop top roof added and the children slept well in the roof. We had a safety net fitted to the opening  of the roof and this allowed all our children to sleep in the roof safely and gave us some peace of mind - particularly as our son was young.

I’ve linked my post in my stories but do let me know if you have tried any other options that work for young children, particularly if you don’t have an elevating roof! Always here if I can help with anything or if you have any questions.

🌈

Copyright © 2021 · Otis and Us | All Rights Reserved