Nights in White Canvas

As a family of keen campers we know that nothing beats the pleasure of sleeping and waking in the fresh air that only exists in a natural, canvas tent. We have owned motorhomes, campers with awnings, air-beam tents, tunnel tents and pop-ups and none of these have come close to the quality of sleep we have experienced in our breathable canvas Dutch pyramid tent.
Dutch pyramid tents should not be confused with bell tents or tipis. These pyramid tents typically have large proportions with plenty of room for full sized double-height air beds and ceiling and entrance heights of over six feet. Some feature moveable front walls that create versatile living space and most come with front porches that can be made larger with a wonderful assortment of side screens and canopies. Many have bath-tub sewn in ground sheets whilst others have detachable ones. Our preference is for the detachable ones as we find it makes it so much easier to remove sand and grit.

For many years the Dutch have been world masters in the production of beautiful canvas tents, most makers having originally been engaged in the manufacture of sails for ships. The most famous brands are De Waard, Vrijbuiter and ESVO. All three, and several others, use ‘Ten Cate’ canvas which is known to be the best in the industry.
We source our tents direct from owners in the Netherlands  and nearly always find that they have been used carefully and stored with care. The term “pre-loved”  must have been invented for these tents. They are regarded with great affection by the families we buy from and have clearly been integral in making happy holiday memories for them.
We normally pitch the tents to allow them to air, check for any damage and ensure that they are ready to start a new life. Sometimes there are marks from tree sap but these add to the patina and feel of a tent. We do not get involved with tents that have serious mould issues.
Laminated instructions are provided with the larger tents and the poles are colour coded for ease of assembly.
We sell via this page, on Facebook and on eBay under the user name nights-in-white-canvas.