Pies & Pods: Glen Wyllin’s Glamping Glow-Up!

Glen Wyllin Campsite has announced some seriously exciting upgrades, and it’s all about improving your stay!

After smashing records in 2023 with their busiest year ever, the Kirk Michael hotspot isn’t slowing down.

Since January, the team has been hard at work, sprucing up the place with a fresh refurb of the shop and eating area, complete with new seating and sleek wooden decking.

But that’s not all—get ready for some glamping goodness!

Glen Wyllin has scored the green light to add luxury cabins, yurts, and camping pods to the mix.

These swanky new digs are set to roll out this year, making your next stay even more epic.

James Hooper, the warden at Glen Wyllin, said the popularity of the campsite’s ‘Emperor tents’ over the past couple of years has helped encourage the business to invest in glamping facilities.

He said: ‘You’ve got a proper fixed bed, nice seating, power heaters, and everything you need.

‘We even include a bottle of Prosecco on ice when you arrive. It’s all set up for you, including fire pits, so you can just turn up and enjoy.’

Site bosses also recently signed an exclusive deal with famed UK brand Pieminster – making it the only place in the Isle of Man where people can tuck into one of the company’s celebrated pastries.

Pieminister, based in Bristol, has won over 50 stars in the Great Taste Awards since 2014.

James Hooper, the warden at Glen Wyllin, shared his enthusiasm for the new culinary offering: ‘I did try and source the pies locally, but I just wanted the best quality pie I could find.

‘These pies have won awards, and it’s a massive brand in the UK.

‘Bringing this level of quality at affordable prices is something we’re proud of. Everyone absolutely loves them; they’re just unbelievable.’

Mr Hooper said that the site has received overwhelmingly popular feedback from campers and visitors since the pies were introduced while the business’s pizzas – cooked and sold every Friday and Saturday – are also proving to be a big hit.

Due to the Glen Wyllin’s recent upgrade, the firm plans to keep serving hot food throughout the winter, potentially during weekends, Mr Hooper added.

‘You’ve got shelter to sit under, even if it’s raining. Come down, get out of the weather, walk the dog – everyone’s welcome,’ he added.