4.89 /5
Wigwam Holidays Saxon Meadow is your charming countryside base close to Tamworth and Drayton Manor Theme Park, perfect for a glamping get together with family or a group of friends. Each Wigwam pod on this small site features en-suite facilities, a fire pit to keep you warm while you stargaze and a cosy furnished interior. You can even choose to have the ultimate luxury, a wood fired hot tub, and to bring your dog with you. Open year round.
Cosy furnished pods, why not upgrade for the ultimate luxury with a wood fired hot tub
Within an hour of the historic town of Leicester with shops, restaurants, and pubs
Just 10 minutes to Twycross Zoo and only a 20-minute drive to Drayton Manor
The site sits within a 300 acre working farm. Its setting is green countryside, not far from the Staffordshire - Warwickshire border and surrounded by a number of historic towns. It's less than an hour in the car to be in buzzing Leicester, and a family trip to the rides at Drayton Manor is only 20 minutes away. Each luxury Wigwam pod has its own ensuite facilities - a shower and toilet, along with a well equipped kitchenette and can sleep four plus room for a cot. There's a fridge, kettle, microwave, toaster and crockery, plus a dining table and chairs so that you can eat together in comfort. For cosy nights in, you also have a flatscreen TV and DVD player. Outside is your fire pit with BBQ and many of the pods also have a luxurious wood fired hot tub. Dogs welcome in selected pet friendly Wigwam pods.
Wigwam Holidays Saxon Meadow is open all year round.
Max 4 people
Pod sleeping four on one double and one sofa bed with en-suite shower and toilet. Inside is a well equipped kitchenette and outside is a picnic table and fire pit. Please bring your own bedding. Sorry, no pets.
Max 4 people
Pod sleeping four on one double and one sofa bed with en-suite shower and toilet. Inside is a well equipped kitchenette and outside is a picnic table and fire pit. Please bring your own bedding. Pets welcome.
Max 4 people
Pods sleeping four on one double and one sofa bed with en-suite shower and toilet. Inside is a well equipped kitchenette. Outside is your private hot tub, fire pit and picnic table. Please bring your own bedding. Sorry, no pets.
Max 4 people
Pod sleeping four on one double and one sofa bed with en-suite shower and toilet. Inside is a well equipped kitchenette. Outside is your private hot tub, picnic bench and fire pit. Please bring your own bedding. Pets welcome.
If you're looking to totally destress and refresh, book a soothing massage at the Beauty barn treatment room and feel the benefits. Recharge your batteries with tranquil bike rides in the surrounding greenery, topped off with nights around a crackling fire.
Conkers Family Centre and Nature Park is within 8 miles and sure to be a hit with the whole family, come rain or shine. You can get active with more than 100 acres of great forest, and then take things up a notch with boat rides, sky ropes, an adventure play area, climbing activities and much more.
Dig into some fascinating history at Tamworth Castle soon to hold some pieces from the Staffordshire Hoard or bring your little monkeys to meet the lions, tigers and more at Twycross Zoo - it makes for a top day out.
Thrilling rollercoasters, top rides and great food and drink can all be found at Drayton Manor, which is less than 20 minutes from this base.
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