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Average User Rating:9.56/10 from 9 reviews
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9 Reviews of the Athena
By: Lizntone Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2002 Rating:  Date: 15/04/2013
People talk about a home from home.? Well this truly is. There are usually 4 of us. Though sometimes we've gone away with extra family(nephews/nieces/grandparents)
I remember the salesman showing us the slightly smaller model. But when we thought about how much floor space would be taken up with tables, chairs ,dining bench, cooker, fridge , larder,kitchen sink + drainer ,swingball (ok maybe not swingball ) etc. For the extra money this cost, it has been worth its weight in gold, No,Diamonds !
If you are camping in the UK with kids ,for a week or 2 & in the UK's variable(& often terrible) weather. To do everything in comfort.
This is the one.
At home we don't have space ,or desire ,for a caravan that would sit there for 48 weeks of the year. When we go away we have more space and comfort than any caravan I know. Bearing in mind I am over 6 ft tall and can stand , move around, have a little dance & in the words of the song, get down tonight.
We've now had the Cabanon over 14 years. Our kids still love it ,as do we. It is also in brilliant condition. Purely because of the incredible quality and design of the manufacturer.
A really well made and well thought out tent. And as a wise man said.' If you're roughing it. You are doing it wrong.'
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By: FrankorJulie Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2004 Rating:  Date: 05/08/2012
Pros - space, sturdiness, homely feel with curtains, roof lining, etc. Can pick up a used one on ebay.
Cons - weight (canvas is heavy, as are the poles) - we need a trailer to carry ours in (why not go the whole hog and get a trailer tent?). Dated design (but this is not necessarily a problem). Canvas takes a long time to dry.
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By: Pamela Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2002 Rating: Date: 02/10/2011
We loved this tent used it for a few year before we bought our caravan. It is very strong and plenty of room inside for everything, easy to put up looks good too,, I would really recommend this tent. I was so sorry to sell it to our neighbours who are so please with it. I see it up in their back garden and something wish I still had it.
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By: Janepage Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2001 Rating:  Date: 09/05/2011
I bought this tent last year from a friend who had used it for many years.
We had our first camping trip and it was fabulous! It is extremely well made and feels like a real home from home. We had a great week in it and are looking forward to going away in it this year.
I'm looking though for a newer 4 berth tent that is quicker to erect for weekend trips, so any suggestions are welcome.
Want a good quality tent
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By: Sillylilly Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2001 Rating: Date: 16/08/2010
Purchased a second hand Athena and had our first holiday in it last week. It was fantastic, roomy, snug, stable, dry and beautiful. It was easier to erect with four of us but have done it at home with two, no probs. I can't see how it could sleep six though! unless they were all on self inflating mattresses and very friendly.Lol.This tent is perfect for a family holiday and the only reason I haven't given it 10 out of 10 is the fact that you would struggle to fit 6 bods in, like it states :-)
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By: Ice-tiger Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2001 Rating: Date: 28/06/2010
Purchased second hand from a well known internet auction site at a very good price for a tent which has been used 15 times an is in as good as new condition. No instructions came with this tent but it was extremely easy to work our what went where and took me an hour to erect on my own. First impression was of a well constructed tent which was born out during our first trip where the torrential rain did not find it's way in anywhere! Inside the tent we use the double, double bedroom with the dividing curtain up to give plenty of room to be able to walk round the bed and be able to get in & out without having to climb over each other. The living area is extremely spacious and the kitchen extension is well ventilated if you wish to cook inside. All round I find it impossible to find fault with this tent in any area.
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By: Bertie21 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2001 Rating: Date: 18/08/2009
Bought two of these on eBay in April. Just got over enthusiastic that's all! Have since sold one on via UKCS. I am absolutely delighted with this tent. It is a classic design it is very roomy indeed, goes up easily, (watch out for the canvas outer though it is HEAVY). When it's up it's like a home from home. I also bought the Outwell Montana12 carpet and it fits remarkably well in the 'living' area. (thanks for the tip Fiona)
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By: Rainbowfairy Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2002 Rating: Date: 28/07/2009
Bought this tent second hand as I wanted a canvas tent that would hold up to the British weather and I haven't been disappointed. The tent is in great condition for it's age and is very spacious. The bedroom set up is great as the 2 children can sleep in the smaller pod, and the adults in the larger one. The kitchen extension is great and we love being able to prepare food and cook inside the tent, especially in inclement weather. Tend not to use the 'so called' wardrobe space as we don't feel it's big enough for it's purpose.
Survived torrential downpours and strong winds without any leaks.
A superb, quality made tent
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By: Shellybobs Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2001 Rating: Date: 07/07/2009
Just recently bought this tent second hand, but it is as good as new, great condition even though it has been used many times, so very good quality for its age.
We also have an additional annex for the side, so we can easily fit 8 sleepers in the bedrooms and more in the living area if needed as its very roomy. There is also a clothes rail/storage area between the 2 bedrooms, which is a great idea and keeps things out of view.
Good quality, keeps you warm and dry at night. The roof liner is a godsend. The only thing that could perfect the design would be a fitted/sewn in groundsheet.
It's like a little house, our home away from home.
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Cabanon Athena Frame tent
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