The benefits of off-grid breaks

With many of the UK population being told to stay home over the last 12 months, plenty of people have noticed that they’ve become more dependent on technology than ever before and have missed out on opportunities to reconnect with family members and get back to nature.

As providers of eco-friendly glamping and a total off-grid experience, here are a few of the reasons why we reckon everyone should consider a family break in the beautiful Surrey countryside this year to relax, rejuvenate and refresh.

Get back to nature 

One of the most wonderful things about a break at Surrey Hills Yurts is the incredible abundance of flora and fauna that graces our stunning county.

A real treat for the senses at any time of the year, expect to make birdsong your morning alarm and relax under the stars without any interruptions from pesky devices. All of our yurts and bell tents are completely free of electricity and instead offer wood burners for heat so you can unplug completely and recharge your own internal batteries.

Reconnect with family 

Working from home, homeschooling and being sat in front of the TV for hours on end doesn't help forge strong family bonds. If you want to feel closer, why not use your off-grid break as an opportunity to reconnect and relax together?

With plenty of nature trails and cycling routes on our doorstep, you’ll have the option to try out new activities as a family that don’t rely on technology.

Reduce your carbon footprint

If you’ve been seeking ways to be kinder to our planet, an off-grid holiday is the perfect way of significantly reduce your carbon footprint while still enjoying a restful and relaxing break away from the stresses of daily life.

With foot and pedal power one of the main sources of entertainment and travel, heat provided by a wood burner and not one plug socket in sight, reducing your carbon footprint has never been so much fun!

Learn how technology can control our lives 

If you’ve ever lost track of time scrolling through social media, then you’ll understand how technology serves to distract us and can be a controlling element during the day-to-day routine.

Forget responding to the constant pings of emails and messages, going off-grid on your next break you can see you take back control of your hours with time and space to focus on the things that matter.