3 reasons to try an off-grid holiday in Surrey

If life is starting to bring you down and the endless invasion of technology is taking its toll on your time and overall well-being, then an off-the-grid break could be just what the doctor ordered.

But going off-grid for a holiday doesn’t mean roughing it in a shoddy tent for a couple of days- take a look at just a few of the benefits that one of our luxury yurt holidays can have and discover why relaxing in the beautiful Surrey countryside could revitalise, restore and reconnect you with nature.

 A digital detox

If you’re a slave to the ping of your emails and social media notifications, going for a digital detox and leaving your laptop at home and mobile phone turned off is a tried and tested way of bringing down stress levels and allowing you to focus on what’s important in life.

You'd be surprised at just how long the average person spends using technology each day – and how much other stuff we all miss out on when absorbed in our screens. Choosing to go off-grid in one of our beautifully handcrafted ash yurts can give you the mental space to hear the birds sing, feel the sun on your face and enjoy the sweet scents of nature without any distractions.

 Reconnect with nature

With several incredible walks located just outside the entrance to your luxury yurt, immerse yourself in this area of outstanding natural beauty with a ramble in the hills or reduce your carbon footprint by hiring a bike to explore an area that is filled with quaint country pubs and restaurants.

If you want to go a stage further and help us to protect our rural idyll, then leave the car at home and let us arrange for a traditional horse-drawn carriage to pick you up from the station. You can breathe in the fresh country air and spot some of the resident wildlife that calls this beautiful part of the UK home before being welcomed to your luxurious yurt accommodation.

 Change the pace

Located just an hour via train outside of London, you’d be amazed at the change of pace that an off-grid holiday in Surrey offers.

If you’re constantly aware of your alarm clock, leave it at home along with any other disruptive pieces of tech and take the time to appreciate the starlit skies and dawn chorus of the birds without having to worry about that daily commute to the office.

If you want to slow things down a return from your off-grid break restored and reinvigorated, join a nearby yoga session, take a barefoot meander in the lush fields or just give yourself the time and space to relax and unwind surrounded by nature.

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.