If you’re stuck in the house all the time with your partner, things can quickly get dull. We love Netflix as much as the next person, but can we really stand re-watching the Friends boxset for the third time this week? Probably, but we shouldn’t.
What we need is a holiday - Lord knows we’re already gagging for a getaway. But we’ve got to make do. How? By taking a trip from the comfort of our own home, and by transforming the garden into our own romantic, super-secret retreat. It’s really quick and simple to do, and the results are amazing.
If you’re looking to get away with bae and spark a little fire in the garden, here’s our essential picks for a home-based romantic camp:
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Romantic garden camping
![Coleman Waterproof Darwin Tent](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/2f06/47b3/f1d2/1f0a/374e/ColemansTent.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Coleman Waterproof Darwin Tent
This tent is really easy to pitch and will sleep up to three people (a crowd to some, a party to others), so there's plenty of room inside. In addition to the essential waterproofing, fireproofing and built-in ground mat, it's the perfect size for any garden. There's a front porch area, which is sheltered and perf for a romantic outdoor meal.
![Pavillo Airbed Quick Inflation Camping Mattress](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/2f4d/b21d/f1ac/95d4/d770/Pavillo.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Pavillo Airbed Quick Inflation Camping Mattress
A well-inflated and bouncy double or king size air mattress will keep you both raised of the ground where it's comfortable, warm and dry.
![Double Sleeping Bag](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/2f70/47b3/f161/870a/3751/DoubleSleepingBag.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Double Sleeping Bag
Camping doesn't have to mean flopping down next to each other like a couple of immobile slugs – this double sleeping bag will allow you take your spoon outside! Bonus: your partner can't steal the duvet if the duvet is everything.
![Velvet Plush Cuddly Blanket](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/2fb4/8554/e1fa/fb6c/c569/FleeceBlanket.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Velvet Plush Cuddly Blanket
If you're looking for a little more of that cosy, romantic warm feeling that you get from glamping, then stocking the tent with soft blankets, pillows, duvets and cushions is a guaranteed winner.
![Flickering Battery Powered Tea Lights (48 pack)](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/2fed/8554/e177/fb6c/c56f/Flickeringlights.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Flickering Battery Powered Tea Lights (48 pack)
Candles are essential to nailing that romantic vibe, but having open flames in a tent is a straight up stupid idea. Skirt around this problem with these battery-operated tea lights.
![Battery Powered LED Fairy Lights](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/3009/9eaa/0db6/ccd9/3086/FairyLights.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Battery Powered LED Fairy Lights
These lights can be arranged in the porch of the tent for a welcoming look, or inside the tent to give you and your partner a cosy, romantic and enchanting camping experience.
![VonShef Picnic Blanket](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/3025/b21d/f1b5/ead4/d773/VonShelf.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
VonShef Picnic Blanket
What's more romantic than feasting while watching the sunset? Nothing? Correct.
![Lifewit Insulated Cooler](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/3045/8554/e180/ed6c/c572/Lifewit.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Lifewit Insulated Cooler
No romantic camp is compete without a cool bag full of snacks and chilled wine.
![Champagne Flutes Plastic Reusable](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/305a/47b3/f1f8/780a/3752/Flutes.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Champagne Flutes Plastic Reusable
The look, without the glass. Why plastic? There's a lot of blankets, sleeping bags and pillows in the tent, as well as a big ol' air mattress. If we lose track of our drink and accidentally roll onto a champagne flute, we sure don't want it to be glass!
![GooDee Mini Projector](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/3086/47b3/f1a6/440a/3753/GooDee.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
GooDee Mini Projector
This miniprojector is a marvellous way of adding even more charm to the garden camp. You can project directly onto the canvas of the tent (inside or out), or peg a bedsheet on the washing line and have yourself an unforgettable open air cinema experience. You can watch a romantic flick, or take a look back at some photos from your time together. The projector can connect to a smartphone, USB, laptop or Fire Stick, and is powered by mains or portable power bank.
![Retro Popcorn Containers Reusable (3 pack)](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/30b3/9eaa/0d6a/b3d9/308b/Popcorn.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Retro Popcorn Containers Reusable (3 pack)
Add that final touch of razzmatazz to the secret garden cinema with some retro popcorn cartons.
![Couples Dressing Gowns](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/30ca/9eaa/0d52/bbd9/308c/Mrs.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Couples Dressing Gowns
Add a little glam into the tent! Lounge back on the throws and pillows, and sip on some Prosecco under the twinkling fairy lights. It's gorgeous.
![Joules Fluffy Bed Socks](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/30e5/2639/211f/f6fa/65f5/FluffSocks.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Joules Fluffy Bed Socks
The only way to take your coze game to the next level.
![Smug Eye Mask](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5e7a/30fd/2639/21b7/23fa/65f6/Smug.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Smug Eye Mask
Among its other… uses… this blackout mask will keep you snoozing at sunrise. Plus, it's contoured to keep eyelashes on fleek.
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