Camping is a great way to fully immerse yourself in nature, and Jeju is one of the best places in Korea to experience that. However, those who don’t want to deal with the nitty gritty and ruff n’ tuff of actual camping, there is a more glamorous option.
Designed to change the way people perceive and experience the outdoors, Around Follie is a unique accommodation which perfectly embodies the term glamping (meaning “glamorous camping”). Located in the southeast region of Jeju Island, this glorified campsite provides a feeling of isolation from the hustle and bustle of cities and towns, while still in fairly close proximity to many of east Jeju’s biggest tourist attractions.
My Experience
There are many different options for accoms depending on one’s preference. We went for the seemingly most picturesque one: a 27-foot long Airstream camper, refurbished with a beautiful minimalist wooden interior. The Airstream comes fitted with a bathtub, mini fridge, and kitchenette for cooking simple meals. And the bed was super comfy as well.
Each housing option also comes with a patio deck fitted with a Weber BBQ grill and fire pit, which can be purchased as add-ons at anytime during your stay. There is also a half-kilogram Jeju Pork Shoulder Rack and Vegetable combo pack that can be added. To get the complete experience, we went for all three!
We made sure to catch the sunrise and sunset each day and night, and the view could not have been more beautiful. The crackling fire and delicious food was reminiscent of the fire pit hangouts I had back home, and it was a lovely time just sitting outside for hours, snacking and talking the night away.
We did all of our cooking on the grill or within the trailer with the provided pots and pans, but there is a central kitchen that offers 4 microwave ovens for anyone on the site to use.
For any request, an employee would come to bring the item or help out with tasks such as heating the grill with lit charcoal or getting our fire pit started. We felt like we were diligently serviced the whole time.
This was the highlight stay of our entire Korea trip. Everything from the service to the atmosphere and the vibe really gave us a chance to sit back and take everything in. Nothing was out of place, and I know that we will definitely be back in the future.
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Types of Rooms
In addition to our 27-footer, the Airstreams come in 17- and 31-foot sizes, with the latter able to fit up to four people. The Airstreams will set you back up to 180000, 250000, or 350000 KRW per night depending on the size.
Furnished cabins (250000 KRW / night) that resemble a tiny studio apartment in nature is also an option. Those who want to teeter more on the boundary of nature and hotel can opt for one of the iconic lodges, decorated with modern furniture and designed in a unique chiseled trapezoidal shape. These come in many configurations and can range between 230000 and 580000 KRW a night.
Then there is the highly sought after pool villa, a spacious duplex with its own private pool and a set of open-air baths. If you manage to snag the this one during the high season, then consider it your lucky day as there is only one!
Camping decks (60000 KRW / night) are also available for those looking for a more traditional camping experience. Make sure to remember your our gear!
Prices vary by travel season and accommodation configurations. See the full room rates at the Around Follie Website.
On-Site Dining
There is a restaurant on-site call A.Ground BBQ Pub & Cafe where they serve the breakfast, which we had not opted for due to our busy itinerary. It is also where they brew a delicious lemon and honey-infused welcome drink, which they will offer to you at check-in. From the pictures on their site, it looks like they focus on Western cuisine.
Info
Address: 433 Seongsanil-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
Contact: 064-783-6226
Book a stay at: https://aroundfollie.com/
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