If the Oasis hit Half the World Away expresses a desire to quit life in a boring city, then Little Wold Away might just be the place that modern urbanites are longing for. In the grounds of a garden centre, a mile from the Yorkshire Wolds Way, this peaceful slice of Yorkshire's East Riding is a thoroughly rural escape. Yet, while woodpeckers tap the surrounding trees and campfires provide evening entertainment, the hideaway still offers 21st-century comforts – think under-floor heating, free WiFi and en-suite bathrooms. You don’t have to be a rock n’ roll star to appreciate that.
On a farm that’s been in the same family for over half a century, and in a neat paddock hemmed by trees, Little Wold Away is home to just two glamping pods, each sleeping up to four people in a double bed and a double sofa bed. Inside, the pods feature a compact kitchen area with a fridge, sink, microwave, kettle, toaster and the essentials for cooking up a storm, while, outside, there are brick barbecues for a more al fresco option. For local meat, there’s an excellent butcher’s – The Yorkshire Meat and Game Larder – in the neighbouring village of South Cave.
Beyond the fun of the glampsite itself – there’s a badminton net, swing ball and other garden games – there’s plenty to do nearby. Those with littl’uns might go a minute down the road to William’s Den, an adventure park where kids can clamber around and tire themselves out, while adults often fancy a tour of the new and award-winning Little Wold Vineyard, a mile down the road. Further afield, it’s 15 minutes by car to historic Beverley, half an hour to Hull and 35 minutes to York, while the East Yorkshire coast is also less than an hour away.