
Best Glamping Sites In The UK
Our round up of the best glamping sites in the UK, including cabins, treehouses, yurts and pods.If you love the idea of reconnecting with nature by going on a camping trip, but aren’t too keen on the basic living arrangements, then perhaps you should try glamping. It’s camping but with added luxury, style and fun.
You don’t have to go abroad to find the best glamping spots, as we’ve got some amazing staycation opportunities right here in the UK. From lavish treehouses and yurts to cosy log cabins and a double-decker bus, there are some extraordinary choices.
1. Parkhall Glamping Pods, Derbyshire
This location is truly special, nestled in the hawthorn hedges in the village of Mapperley, with only cattle grazing in the nearby fields as your neighbours. Offering style on stilts, Parkhall Pods has five glamping pods that sit in peaceful countryside. As one of the best glamping spots in the UK, you can expect a kitchenette area, comfortable sofa, sumptuous bed and a beautiful bathroom in your cosy pod. There's also internet access and a TV, alfresco dining and a hot tub.
2. Paddock Wildcamp, Cornwall
At Brooks Guesthouse in Bristol, you can spend the night in a shiny bubble caravan for a retro stay in the city. Located on the rooftop of the guesthouse, the three British-built Retro Rockets the luxury of a hotel and the adventure of glamping. You'll find a double bed, flatscreen TV, fLuffy towels and eco showers, which you can enjoy as you take in the city centre views of Bristol.
4. Yurtcamp, Devon
With a range of glamping accommodation, from yurts to Airstreams and bell tents to a converted wendy house, this wonderful retreat in the Cotswolds offers a rustic experience with unique places to sleep. Set in the grounds of the Holycombe Holistic Retreat Centre, you'll find weekend classes and holistic therapies to try during your luxury camping escape. There's a stone circle at this mystical glamping site and plenty to see and do nearby, including traditional Cotswold pubs and the wildlife-packed Whichford Wood.
6. Camp Katur, North Yorkshire
7. Hoots Treehouse, East Sussex
Located on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park in the beautiful Welsh mountains, Bwlcheinion Sea View Glamping is home to two pods set in a secluded area of a peaceful sheep farm. If you're after privacy, this glamping site is worth considering. Each pod has underfloor heating, a toilet, shower and heated towel radiator and a fridge. The sleep four people and for larger groups, you can bring one pop-up family tent at an extra cost. While here, you can sit around the fire bowl toasting marshmallows and enjoying a drink as you watch the sunset.
9. Ceridwen Glamping, Ceredigion
Described as a cottage on wheels, Abbeyfield Horsebox Glamping is a 1964 Bedford TK with all the home comforts to make a night in a horsebox a luxurious treat. Offering panoramic views of ancient woodland in Morpeth, the glamping site has a double bed with luxury feather bedding. The sofa bed gives extra space for an adult or child. Outside, there's a decking area for alfresco dining and relaxing. With lovely walks nearby, this is the perfect place to get back to nature on a luxurious camping trip.
11. Oxford Riverside Glamping, Oxford
Set beside the River Thames, Oxford Riverside Glamping offers an alternative break close to the city. It's luxury camping within a park-like setting, featuring bell tents that sleep up to four people. Each has a central double bed, crisp white linen, rustic furniture, rugs and a candle chandelier. There's electric heating, along with extra blankets for cooler nights, and outside each tent is an area to cook and sit by the fire.
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