Getting to To Back Forty Glamping
Getting to Back Forty is part of the getaway. Wherever you're coming from, you'll enjoy scenic water views, rolling hills, and beautiful countryside along the way. For the smoothest drive, we recommend approaching Back Forty via 12th Line, coming south from Highway 26. This route avoids some of the gravel road hills on 16th Side Road, which can be tricky in slippery conditions.
Back Forty Glamping
145166 Side Rd 16
Meaford, Ontario N4L 1W5
(519) 447-4040
What to Bring
Our domes are equipped with a comprehensive range of amenities for your comfort and convenience, however for a complete experience you might want to bring:
• Food, drinks and an extra cooler with ice for storage if you have a lot to keep cold.
• Personal toiletries
• Bug Spray
• Sunglasses and hats
• Swimsuits, slides or crocs
• Warm layers (seasonally) and appropriate outdoor footwear
• Slippers
• Camera and memory cards
• Personal electronics chargers
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Enhance Your Stay
Prior to your stay you can pre-arrange for additional services, experiences, meals and packages that will await your arrival. From custom baked birthday cakes, locally prepared gourmet meals, and in-dome massage or a movie night under the stars…we offer an extensive range of curated retail add ons to enhance your stay.
You will then find your purchases waiting in your dome for your arrival to prepare or enjoy at your convenience.
Ideally we ask that these items are requested well in advance to ensure availability.
Please email info@backfortyglamping.com or call us at 519-377-4332 to arrange adding these services to your reservation.
Tap the photos below to view additions.
Back Forty Mini Bar Cart
For your convenience you will also find your dome mini bar stocked with a thoughtfully curated selection of beverages, snacks and retail items available for purchase.
Check In Time & Process
Check in is anytime after 4:00 PM.
Our check in process is contactless and you will receive a Welcome Text from Guest Service with your door code at time of check in on your day of arrival. You will also receive email correspondence with additional instructions two weeks, as well as, two days prior to your arrival date.
Please use the unloading zone by your dome to unpack your belongings.
We kindly ask you to then return your vehicle to the parking lot and walk back to your dome. The front parking lot is a short 200 meter walk back to the domes and this ensures we keep noise and light disturbances at a minimum directly by the domes.
We also have two electric vehicle charging stations available for use in the parking for our guest’s convenience.
Watch the video for a site tour
Policies & Procedures
30 DAYS PRIOR TO STAY:
100% of payment is refundable in full.
LESS THAN 30 DAYS, BUT GREATER THAN 14 DAYS TO STAY:
Cancellations are non-refundable but one date change or credit for a future stay is permitted.
If a date change occurs or credit is given for a future stay, this reservation is not eligible for future cancellation or alternate changes. The guest is responsible for the difference in cost if switching to dates with a higher nightly rate.
14 DAYS OR LESS TO STAY:
Date changes or credits are not permitted and cancellations are not eligible for refund.
If you have purchased travel protection please initiate your cancellation and claim directly with our third party online through the contactless check in link you received at time or by contacting them directly at 801-494-1892 or worryfreebookings.com for further assistance.
TRAVEL PROTECTION is available for an additional fee with two provided options at checkout - "Sickness, Injury or Travel Delay" or "Cancel for any reason". The terms and conditions for each option is viewable at checkout as well. If travel insurance is purchased, those terms are what will be referenced over our standard cancellation policy mentioned above.
Travel Protection is always advised, especially during the Winter season, however if highways are closed and you are unable to get to Back Forty for your stay, you will receive credit towards booking at a later date.
If we have to cancel your booking for any reason, you will receive a full refund.
If you are interested in adding protection to an existing booking at least two weeks prior to your stay, please contact us directly.
Travel Protection cannot be applied to reservations paid by Gift Certificates.
General Information
RULES
We are unable to accommodate pets in order to protect and respect livestock in the area.
We are an adult only getaway and each dome only accommodates 2 adult guests, 18+.
Please smoke in the designated smoking area by the parking lot only.
Back Forty is not a place meant for loud parties and music.
Please be mindful of noise as sound does carry easily.
Quiet hours will begin by 10:00 PM.
No drones on site to protect the privacy of other guests.
No swimming in the pond.
Fireworks are prohibited.
No day visitors are allowed, we really strive to create a private, quiet getaway for our guests.
DAMAGE
Accidents happen… If a breakage should occur during your stay, don't be shy! Please advise a staff member at your earliest convenience so we can rectify it.
Please also report any damages that you notice during your stay so they can be promptly addressed for the safety of our guests and staff.
A damage fee however may be charged to your credit card under the following conditions:
Excessive garbage and mess
Items intentionally broken or missing
Evidence of smoking inside ($250 minimum fine)
Hot tub contamination or leaving the lid off ($250.00 minimum fine)
LIABILITY
Back Forty Glamping is not liable for lost, damaged or missing pieces of personal property while on site including luggage, jewelry, vehicles or electronics.
Back Forty Glamping is not liable for any injuries incurred while on site.