Rusty the Tin Tent, at Barefoot Camping near Mullion on the Lizard, is quite possibly the best glampsite in the UK with the added benefit that you can stay all year round. Ingeniously converted from a shipping container, it has even starred in George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces on Channel 4.

At one end of the container are bunk beds made from scaffolding; wonderfully snug, with huge sprung mattresses, Egyptian bed linen and recycled wool blankets. While at the other end is a wood burning stove (the easiest stove I’ve ever used), with plenty of kindling to get the fire started and a joy to cook on. Certainly sufficient to keep campers warm even in the coldest winters.

At the back is a fantastic bathroom and kitchen stocked with everything you could possibly need during your stay. And on the front, a decked area with a huge hammock that we all fought over for most of the weekend!

Outside in the seven acre meadow, two other large tents share the field and there’s a small woodland with another hammock, rope swing and den. In a neighbouring field you get sea views along with a large communal fire pit and seating area to watch the sun go down.

There’s also an enchanting honesty shop, full of scrumptious local food from Ann’s Pasties made on the Lizard, tubs of Roskilly’s ice cream, bacon and sausages from the local farm, milk and beans; all the things you need for the perfect English breakfast before a day on a the beach. You can even book surf lessons too.

The children made themselves at home quickly and roamed freely. And in the evening we all sat outside gazing at the perfectly clear starry skies. As the fire blazed we sat cuddled up in the blankets and watched the bats dart past before returning inside for some family card games.

Images by Emma Bradshaw