14 Glamping Holidays To Get Back To Nature
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While camping purists might detest the word, glamping is one travel trend that keeps moving from strength to strength. While it once meant a portable charger and a plug for your hairdryer, glamping in the UK now encompasses shepherd’s huts, yurts, plush tipis and glamorous treehouses, so you can be at one with nature without a crick in your neck or soggy socks. Here are our top glamping pic
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Unplugged’s Elsa cabin, Bodmin, Cornwall (© Rebecca Hope)
Unplugged, Nationwide
There’s an industry disruptor to know in the glamping sphere: Unplugged’s viral cabins are ironically teaching us to put down our phones and reconnect with nature. Designed as a solution to burnout, guests are encouraged to lock away their smartphones upon arrival (a nostalgic Nokia is provided for emergencies). Each off-grid cabin (there are more than 30) boasts a cute name and is immersed in nature yet reachable in just one to two hours from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol or Bath, with bonus cabins in Devon, Cornwall and Wales. Expect to switch off and reconnect with your surroundings – with some added winding down if you opt for one of the wellness cabins like Elsa which boasts a wood-fired hottub with a front-row view of grazing farmland.
Porth Eryri Glamping, Betws-y-Coed
Translating to ‘gateway to Snowdonia’, Porth Eryri’s four cabins do exactly what they promise, perched right on the eastern edge of Snowdonia National Park (aka Eryri). Sleeping between two and six guests, each cabin is secluded, surrounded by woodland with mountain views and boasting log burners, BBQs, wood-fired hot tubs and sumptuously comfortable beds.
Address: Gwern Hywel Isaf, Pentrefoelas LL24 0HS
Cabilla, Bodmin Moor
If you’re really intending to switch off, consider Cabilla, Cornwall’s wellness retreat home to a circle of off-grid Koyts sleeping up to 24 guests in either twin or king bed configurations. Most guests are on an organised retreat, arranged either by Cabilla themselves or by visitors. The Dirty Weekends are the flagship, featuring forest bathing, yoga, sound baths, a woodland sauna and nourishing meals – but there’s also the new collaboration with off-grid disruptors Unplugged and the back-by-popular-demand collaboration with The PIG – at Harlyn Bay.
Address: Bodmin Moor, Bodmin PL30 4DW
(© Jake Eastham)
The PIG – At Harlyn Bay, Padstow
Speaking of The PIG – At Harlyn Bay, this cosy beachside hotel boasts a unique mix of characterful rooms in all shapes and sizes – but none are as romantic as the four Garden Wagons. When we said glamping we meant it: crafted with reclaimed wood, the Garden Wagons are perched just that bit closer to nature, yet offer all the luxury and comfort of a hotel (think en suite bathrooms, log burners, turndown service, televisions, radios, and the cosiest furnishings). Outside, a private terrace awaits garden sundowners, while an al fresco shower awaits the brave among us. And when you need nourishing, just head into the main house for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner, all encapsulating the famous 30 Mile Menu concept.
Address: Harlyn, Padstow PL28 8SQ
Clawford Lakes, Holsworthy
This stunning 80-acre Devon holiday destination is home to the UK’s only luxury cocoon accommodation for visitors looking to get a little closer to nature (in style). Perched waterside with a spacious terrace, the unique glamping pods – four metres tall, fronted by floor-to-ceiling windows – offer an off-grid experience that guarantees privacy and tranquility without being cut off from home comforts (like a roll top bath, private decking, fire pit and swing arm barbecue, of course). The translucent cocoon fabric stretches across a curved steel structure, providing natural light during the day and a magical, warm glow at night.
Address: Clawton, Holsworthy EX22 6PN
White House On Wye Glamping, Hereford
Along a mile-long stretch of the River Wye sit a collection of tipis courtesy of White House Glamping – part of the working White House Farm, so expect to see some cows when you wake up in the morning. Perfect for adults and children alike, the tipis are cosy and well-furnished, kitted out with a BBQ, fridge-freezer and kettle, with an outdoor seating and relaxation area to boot. Just bring your own food, and you’re all set. Whether you fancy watersports like fishing and canoeing, watching a movie under the stars at the outdoor cinema, or exploring the beautiful surrounding area, there’s something for everyone here.
Address: White House Farm How Caple, Hereford HR1 4SR
Cedars Cabin (© Ben Stevens)
Cedar Valley Glamping, Petersfield
Cedar Valley’s timber panelled cabins are perfect for those who covertly hate camping: you’ll be oh so spoilt here. Hidden in the woods just a stone’s throw from London, these minimalistic marvels are the ultimate designers’ catnip. Replete with a wood burning stove, outdoor tub, and glorious views, with four luxury cabins to choose from, Cedar Valley is perfect for a romantic escape – or bundle the whole family into the more spacious Cowshed Cabin. Across the collection, expect windows framing wild hares leaping across the spectacular landscape and rustic charm crafted with reclaimed timber yet all the creature comforts you could need (en-suite bathrooms, outdoor bathtubs, campfires and more). Elsewhere in Cedar Valley, find a Safari Tent, converted horsebox Betty the Bedford and a two sites for pitching up your own tent – one of our favourite campsites near London. Whatever you choose, you’ll be suitably recharged being among the trees.
Address: East Meon, Petersfield GU32 1PH
(Canopy & Stars)
Hill’s Cross Hide, Devon
Even if it tips down with rain the whole week, you won’t be passive aggressive about it at Hill’s Cross Hide. Built into a Devon hillside, here you can curl up in the most cocoon-like hideaway and watch the world go by – perhaps with a G&T in hand, or a warming coffee first thing. We can’t think of anything better – other than the covered veranda and surrounding meadow teeming with wildlife.
Address: Stockland, Honiton, Devon EX149DA
Hencote Wine Estate, Shropshire
Take a break in the West Midlands at Hencote where guests can get stuck into a selection of award-winning wines, take in the local scenery and relax in one of many luxury glamping lodges. Nestled between the rolling hills of Shropshire and Hencote’s vineyards, the glampsite is perfectly poised to offer guests the best of the British countryside and its produce.
Address: Hencote, Shrewsbury SY4 3AB
Harry’s Campsites, New Forest
Located within the heart of the New Forest, Harry’s Campsites offer two camping experiences; Harry’s Field provides a small campsite with great facilities, while Harry’s Meadow offers spectacular sunsets and natural swimming spots for the ultimate wild camping experience. Harry’s Field campsite also offers a selection of fully furnished bell tents for a glamping experience, finished with vintage bohemian furniture and complete with everything you need to enjoy your stay, including a fully equipped cooking area and a fire pit.
Address: Harry’s Field, Abbots Well Rd, Frogham, Fordingbridge SP6 2JA; Harry’s Meadow, Hale Ln, Fordingbridge SP6 2RE
Shepherd’s Huts Bluegrass
Beacon Hill Farm, Cheviot Hills
Get lost in a luxe shepherd’s hut in the middle of nowhere for the ultimate glamping experience. Situated between the Northumbrian coastline and the Cheviot Hills, Beacon Hill Farm is surrounded by 50 acres of ancient beech woods, and 300 acres of parkland and grass fields. Shepherd’s Huts Bluegrass and Ryegrass are located in a south-facing wildflower meadow and feature three rooms and a westerly-facing terrace, with heating and hot water provided by a gas boiler. Forget kumbaya and ghost stories, the huts are equipped with Wi-Fi, a Bose Bluetooth speaker and a digital radio plus a Smart TV in the bedroom. You should probably get out and explore at some point though, and when you do, head to nearby Northumberland International Dark Sky Park. Beacon Hill has its own purpose built observatory with a range of telescopes for viewing the magical night skies.
Address: Northumberland NE65 8QW
Welsh Glamping, Llanwrtyd Wells
Set amongst 185 acres of wild farmland and waterfalls, Welsh Glamping opened in mid-2020, located in the perfect location to explore the valley and villages and for wild swimming in the warmer months. All wood used in the building process belongs to the farm, sourced and milled onsite. Choose from log cabins, a cottage or spacious tents.
Address: Glangwesyn, Abergwesyn, Llanwrtyd Wells LD5 4TP
Ribblesdale Park, Clitheroe
Enjoy beautiful views over the Ribble Valley while glamping at Ribblesdale Park, a 1,000 acre estate on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The glamping village is set in a six-acre field beside a Grade 1 listed mansion, featuring 10 widely spaced bell tents, each decked out with a double bed, electric power, a fire pit and an outside decked area. Other options include wood-clad lodges and cottages sleeping up to six, or the historic stables sleeping up to 12. There’s plenty to explore on-site, including a heated outdoor swimming pool and on-site restaurant Hindelinis which serves up home-cooked food all day. While you’re there, you’re likely to spot peacocks wandering the grounds, with kingfishers, otters and even reindeer to be found in the woodlands, waters and fields of the estate.
Address: Mill Ln, Clitheroe BB7 4LP
The Little Hide, Rawcliffe
A great base for exploring the historic city of York, these luxurious adult-only camping pods offer cosy self-catering accommodation for people who ‘don’t do camping’. Whethe you choose a camping pod, cabin or yurt, all of The Little Hide’s rooms contain a zip-link bed with under-bed storage, a sofa and a heater.
Address: Willow House Caravan Park, Wigginton Road, Wigginton YO32 2RH
