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Fleetwood Mac’s Estate: Luxury Glamping for Foodie Rockstars
Best for: fancy-pants foodies who don’t want dirt under their fingernails
Picture yourself swanning about in a meadow, draped in your finest chiffon like you’re in a music video, when suddenly—is that Fleetwood Mac playing in your head?
No, you’re not hallucinating from too much glamping champagne!
This 17th-century estate outside Canterbury was actually Christine McVie’s home for 25 years. That’s right, you could be having your morning coffee where a rock legend once penned “Songbird”! (Just try not to belt out “Go Your Own Way” at 3am after too many marshmallows—the neighbors might not appreciate it.)
The new owners, Daniel and Clare Ryan, have transformed this rockstar retreat into what’s essentially a boutique hotel masquerading as a campsite.
Think less “roughing it” and more “roughing it with room service.” Their 20 bell tents (a “jingle” of bell tents, perhaps?) come kitted out with vintage trunks and director’s chairs that scream “Instagram me!” scattered across 19 acres of grounds where you can play hide-and-seek in secret gardens or pretend you’re a caveperson while poking at fire pits.
But what really makes this place the Beyoncé of glampsites is the FOOD. Forget burnt sausages on sticks—The Terrace restaurant serves up plant-based delicacies that make vegetables actually exciting (gasp!).
We’re talking roasted beetroots that didn’t come from a can, courgette fritters that don’t taste like oil sponges, and sourdough pizzas from a wood-fired oven that would make an Italian grandmother nod approvingly.
At the Hideout bar, you can sip local Kentish wines while pretending to know the difference between a Chardonnay and a Pinot Grigio, or plan excursions to Howletts Wildlife Park where the animals are probably living in accommodations less fancy than yours.
When you’re done playing wildlife spotter (look, a buzzard! Or was that just a very large pigeon?), there’s a smorgasbord of posh pubs nearby including the Rose Inn, Duke William, and places with “Arms” in their names (very fancy). As Fleetwood Mac would say, you can Go Your Own Way… just as long as that way leads to more food.
Address: Camp Quaives, Seaton Road, Canterbury CT3 1RU
Ham Hideaway: Luxury Glamping Without the Dirty Work
Best for: playing lord of the manor (without doing the dishes!)
Fancy camping with a side of pampering? Ham Hideaway is your ticket to outdoorsy luxury! Picture this: safari tents and shepherds’ huts scattered across a charming paddock, just a hop, skip, and three miles from Sandwich Bay.
The shepherds’ huts are like tiny five-star hotels – one flaunts its own shower while the other boasts a copper bathtub that would make Instagram influencers weep with joy.
Families can spread out in safari tents with bathrooms nearby (no midnight dashes through scary woods required!).
The real star of the show? Chef Chris, your personal glamping butler, who swoops in with afternoon tea like a caped crusader of carbs.
Prosecco? Yes, please! Three-course dinners? Why not!
With someone else handling the dreaded dishwashing, you’re free to explore quirky Deal (it’s a real place, not just a card game), historic Dover (more than just a ferry port, we promise), or the beaches of Broadstairs and Margate where you can perfect your “I’m-so-relaxed-I-might-never-go-home” pose.
Address: Ham Hideaway, Hay Hill, Eastry, Sandwich, Kent CT14 0ED (We promise it’s not a sandwich shop despite the town name!)
Livingstone Safari Lodge
Best for: channeling your inner David Attenborough (without the plane ticket!)
You’re sipping your morning tea when suddenly a rhino decides it’s the perfect photobomb opportunity, while zebras strike their best poses near the watering hole. No, you haven’t accidentally boarded a flight to Africa – you’re just glamping in Kent! The Livingstone Lodge at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park brings the Serengeti to southeast England with luxury safari tents that would make even Tarzan upgrade his treehouse. Snuggle up in four-poster or sleigh beds (no actual sleighing required) and wake up to your own private veranda where you can watch nature’s reality show unfold without the need for Netflix.
Don’t worry about hunting your dinner (this isn’t “Survivor: Kent Edition”) – the Livingstone Lodge Laapa Restaurant serves up a five-course feast that blends African cuisine with dishes for those who think pepper is spicy. Plus, your glamping adventure supports the Aspinall Foundation charity and their conservation work in the UK, Republic of Congo, and Gabon. Oh, and there’s free wi-fi, because nothing says “I’m one with nature” like posting Instagram stories of rhinos while hashtag-glamping!
Address: Livingstone Lodge, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Kent (Safari passport not required)
The Best Glamping in the Lake District, England
Best for: Mountain watching (and making the mountains watch you back!)
Just before we all learned what “lockdown hair” meant, the Birkett family—mama Wendy and her three kiddos—decided sheep farming wasn’t exciting enough, so they went full-on glamping gurus!
They recycled wood faster than you can say “sustainability influencer” to craft the most adorable cabins this side of Instagram.
Each comes with a cedarwood hot tub where you can soak while pretending you’re a human soup, or an outdoor bath for those who enjoy explaining to passing hikers that “No, I’m not actually bathing in the wild.”
The beds? Made from century-old sheep pens—yes, you’re literally sleeping where sheep once stood, but WAY more luxurious (and less wooly). Tables crafted from storm-struck trees mean you’re essentially eating off nature’s leftovers—how’s that for farm-to-table?
Wendy, not content with just creating woodland masterpieces, went full Martha Stewart with the finishing touches—local tea and coffee for when sheep-counting fails to put you to sleep, Le Creuset crockery because nothing says “I’m camping” like French cookware that costs more than your tent, and locally made towels and dressing gowns that are so fluffy you might accidentally mistake yourself for a sheep.
Outside your luxury sheep-pen-turned-human-nest, the Lake District puts on a show that beats Netflix any day—the wavy ridges of Blencathra mountain doing its best impression of a geological catwalk, sheep providing surround-sound bleating (free of charge!), and Derwentwater just a hop, skip, and a “did I pack my swimsuit?” away.
Feeling adventurous? Dive into the farm’s little river and play “spot the salmon” (spoiler alert: they’re usually faster than your camera app). Or take the private path to the old railway line, where the ghosts of trains past have kindly left you a perfect walking and cycling route.
Summer visitors get to channel their inner farmer by harvesting potatoes—”Look honey, food DOES come from the ground, not just Deliveroo!” Come autumn, the “leaf-peeping” opportunities are so good they should charge admission. And soon there’ll be two wood-built saunas by the river, because nothing says “getting back to nature” like sweating profusely in a wooden box.
Adults only—because the sheep have had enough of kids, thank you very much!
Address: Station Road, Railway Cottages, Threlkeld, Keswick, CA12 4TT (GPS users: tell your device “Take me where the sheep once ruled”)
Wilderness Adventure at The Samling, Windermere
Best for: glamping so fancy your tent has a butler
Let’s talk about “wilderness” at The Samling—where “roughing it” means your champagne might be one degree too cold!
This Georgian mansion-turned-hotel has been making Lake District visitors gasp since 2002, not from the hiking, but from the sheer luxury.
They’ve plopped some “Prospector Tents” on a hillside overlooking Windermere—though these are less Gold Rush and more “I struck gold and now I holiday in style.”
Two sleeping tents plus a restaurant tent (because why eat outdoors when you can dine in a tent with better decor than most homes?).
You get the whole place to yourself, a verandah for morning coffee, and a full Cumbrian breakfast delivered by a butler who appears like a magic genie. “More toast, sir? Perhaps another mimosa?” Don’t mind if I do!
A private chef will whip up dinner or BBQ while you contemplate whether taking a short walk would ruin your perfectly relaxed state.
There’s boating and hikes to Scafell Pike if you’re feeling ambitious, but let’s be honest—most guests “struggle” with the tough decision of whether to have another glass of wine while watching the sunset or to toast marshmallows at the fire pit.
It’s less Bear Grylls and more “bear with me while I adjust my pillows.” The only survival skill you’ll need is the ability to remember your butler’s name. Pack light—no need for a Swiss Army knife when you have 24-hour room service!
Address: The Samling, Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LR
Glamping in the Lake District: Luxury Meets Mountain Magic
Best for: National Trust fans who don’t want mud in their champagne
Ah, the Lake District! Where traditional campers pride themselves on enduring soggy socks and questionable toilet facilities all in the name of those jaw-dropping views.
But why suffer when you can glamp? At the National Trust’s Great Langdale campsite, you can have your cake and eat it too – wrapped in a cozy blanket, inside a heated hut, with an actual door that closes!
Wake up to one of the best views in the world – the stunning Great Langdale Valley with Scafell Pike and Bowfell standing majestically, silently judging your glamping lifestyle choices.
Snooze in style in shepherd’s huts, yurts, or ecopods (though hardcore campers can still pitch tents and earn their outdoorsy badges).
The three Herdy Huts are like country cottages that accidentally shrunk in the wash – adorably furnished with a double bed and a child’s bunk for your little glamper-in-training.
Hidden under trees are wooden ecopods powered by the sun (so eco-friendly you’ll feel smug for weeks), and three fabulous Long Valley Yurts decorated with enough Moroccan textiles and fairy lights to make an Instagram influencer weep with joy.
The woodburning stoves are so generous you could roast an entire farm animal if you wanted (the Long Valley Yurts folks helpfully provide recipes for the culinarily challenged).
Not feeling like channeling your inner chef? The nearby Sticklebarn pub serves local everything – so local you might spot your dinner grazing happily in nearby fields earlier that day.
For those wanting to pretend they’re still rugged adventurers, take a “challenging walk” (translation: a slightly steep stroll) to the Drunken Duck.
Yes, the accommodations are cute, but let’s be honest – they could put you in a cardboard box and you’d still be blown away by those mountains. Though thankfully, they don’t.
Address: Great Langdale, near the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel on the B5343, near Ambleside, the Lake District, Cumbria
The best glamping in Cornwall, England (or as we like to call it, “Tents With Benefits”)
Best for: surfers who prefer not to find sand in their underpants
Just two miles from Perran Sands (where even Boris Johnson couldn’t resist an ice cream – clearly the man has good taste in something!), this pop-up glamping paradise is only available during the summer months of July and August.
It’s a surfer’s dream, with the waves of Newquay and Fistral Sands a mere six miles away.
No board? No problem!
Rent one locally, or stay dry with a wobbly post-surf pint at the charming thatched pub nearby. For the wellness warriors, there’s a yoga school across the road – because nothing says “namaste” like downward dog after a day of wiping out spectacularly on the waves.
Your luxury digs? Bell tents that would make regular camping enthusiasts weep with jealousy – proper double beds (no deflating air mattresses here!), stylish rugs, and wicker hampers that scream “I’m outdoorsy, but I still appreciate the finer things.”
The communal kitchen means you can show off your beans-on-toast culinary expertise, while the campfire area under a canopy provides the perfect spot to exaggerate about the size of the wave you almost caught.
Address: The Paddock Wildcamp, The Paddock, Mount, Cornwall TR4 9PP (Where glamping dreams come true and mosquitoes respect personal boundaries)
Luxurious Outdoor Escapes: Camping Without Compromise
Best for: Living large while pretending you’re camping
Welcome to a whopping 90 acres of greenery where you can play lord of the manor while technically sleeping outdoors!
Stroll through fields and woodlands to reach Porthcurno Cove’s sandy beach – because nothing says “roughing it” like having your own private path to paradise.
The charming village of Mousehole is just a 10-minute drive away (in your very un-camping-like car).
These “tents” are about as tent-like as Buckingham Palace is a shed – with a kitchenette, wood-burning cooker, sofa, dining set, two bedrooms AND an en-suite bathroom. It’s basically glamping so glam you’ll forget the first syllable ever existed!
Fire up the stove for a full English breakfast using goodies from the “honesty shop” – a quaint countryside concept where they trust you’ll pay (how adorable).
And yes, ice cream IS a breakfast food when you’re glamping – the owner said so, and we’re not arguing! Speaking of the owner, they’ve thoughtfully positioned their convenience store nearby, just in case your champagne supplies run dangerously low.
Oh, and Sennen Cove – only one of Britain’s BEST beaches – is just five miles away. Because when you’re “roughing it” in luxury, you deserve options for your beach day!
Address: Lamorna Glamping Safari Tents, Lamorna, Penzance, Cornwall
Atlantic Surf Pods
Best for: farm animal enthusiasts who’ve always wanted a rooster alarm clock
Wakey wakey! Nothing says “good morning” like a rooster’s dulcet tones at these delightfully quirky pods where chickens, sheep, and alpacas are your welcoming committee.
Nestled on a family farm in Bude (North Cornwall’s answer to Noah’s Ark), you’ll snooze in curvaceous cabins with toasty underfloor heating and beds so comfy you might consider moving in permanently.
Each pod boasts private wooden decking – no awkward bathroom sharing here, thank you very much! The “outdoor kitchens” (fancy talk for “glorified BBQ setups”) come with all the cooking essentials, and the honesty shop provides farm-fresh eggs and meat that put supermarket offerings to shame.
Beach bums rejoice! Summerleaze’s golden dunes and Crooklets’ surf breaks are just a waddle away. Three more beaches are a short drive off, meaning you can surf till you drop or crab till you’re crabby, then return for a hot shower and sizzling BBQ. Living the dream, really.
Address: Atlantic Surf Pods, West Grove Farm, Bude, Cornwall
The best glamping in East Sussex, England
Best for: pretending you’re royalty in the woods
Welcome to Glottenham Castle, where the castle is long gone but the royal treatment remains! This working farm in High Weald offers a domed tent experience that would make medieval nobles jealous.
Snuggle up in Orla Kiely sheets so bright they might keep you awake (but in the best way possible).
The tent is named after Robert de Etchyngham, apparently the “Robert with taste” compared to the previous Robert who owned the place. In his honor, you’ll find yourself lounging on mid-century Ercol furniture while gazing through polythene windows at actual nature – fancy!
Cow-hide rugs complete the “I’m-posh-but-outdoorsy” vibe perfectly. The hosts will pack you a picnic basket with home-grown veggies and homemade cakes – because nothing says “roughing it” like artisanal food in a wicker container.
Soon there’ll be stone-fired pizzas too, because toasting marshmallows is so last season. When you’re not busy pretending to be a countryside influencer, pick up award-winning sourdough from Judges Bakery or borrow the owners’ dogs for a walk.
The hosts themselves are a former hops producer and a medical herbalist – basically the coolest hipster power couple you’ll meet this side of Shoreditch.
Address: De Etchyngham at Glottenham Castle, High Weald, East Sussex
The best glamping in Devon, England
Best for: Bambi encounters without the sad parts
Too fidgety to sit in Dartmoor National Park waiting for wildlife to appear?
Fear not! This safari tent hideaway in Devon’s answer to Noah’s Ark brings the deer right to your doorstep – literally!
Wake up to these gentle creatures nibbling grass practically on your sun deck, which juts into their enclosure like you’re hosting a deer dinner party.
Inside, the wood-clad interiors give you all the “house vibes” without the mortgage – complete with proper bedrooms, kitchen, and living area.
Kids will go wild for the quirky cupboard that doubles as their own secret sleeping nook. It’s like playing hide-and-seek, but with beds!
Address: Wootten Deer Park, Wootten Deer Park & Safari Lodges, Great Wootten House, Bow, Crediton, Devon EX17 6LF
The Dome Garden
Best for: eco-friendly camping with a side of sci-fi
Who needs a teddy bears’ picnic when you can have a space-age glamping adventure instead?
Nestled among the trees of the Forest of Dean is the wonderfully weird Dome Garden – a collection of eco-friendly bubbles that looks like an alien colony decided Earth was worth settling on.
With room for 60 humans (or well-disguised extraterrestrials), you can pick your perfect dome: Simple Dome (for minimalists), Dom-itory (for those who like puns), Double Dome (for the indecisive), or the massive Superdome that sleeps eight across two levels.
Forget boring regular beds – here you’ll snooze in aerial hammocks or doubles swinging from the rafters, perfect for those who like their sleep with a hint of circus performer.
The campsite boasts a wood-fired oven, campfire, and a “rocket-powered stove” that sounds both terrifying and thrilling.
Too lazy to pack food? Ocado delivers right to your dome doorstep – because wilderness doesn’t mean giving up your metropolitan conveniences!
Night owls can hoot away at the Rocket Bar & Café, while morning people can exhaust themselves with hiking, cycling, kayaking, getting lost in a maze, befriending chickens, exploring caves, or generally getting delightfully filthy in the great outdoors.
Address: The Dome Garden, Mile End, Gloucestershire
The best glamping in Norfolk, England
Best for: royal-adjacent lounging in fields
Talk about name-dropping! This meadow boasts connections to Charles II’s buddy who designed the 800-acre Raynham estate back when wigs were all the rage.
Today’s owners have kept the fancy house and gardens pristine but let nature go delightfully untamed in other areas – creating the perfect glamping playground.
Four family-sized yurts await your arrival, complete with cozy wood burners inside (because Britain’s summer evenings still require heating) and campfire pits outside for mandatory s’more-making sessions.
There’s also a communal tent for cooking and dining – because nothing says “vacation” like accidentally eating someone else’s leftovers.
The sprawling meadow is basically a natural trampoline for kids to bounce around on until they collapse from joy-exhaustion.
Footpaths lead to the River Wensum for splashing adventures – it’s skinny here, but proper wild swimming spots are just a five-minute drive away (pack extra towels unless you enjoy that “damp car upholstery” scent for the journey home).
Address: Wild Meadow, Raynham Estate, Lodge Farm, Swaffham Road, Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 7EF
The best glamping in Dorset, England
Best for: hipsters who haven’t quite given up on their art school dreams
Missed your calling as a professional whittler?
Crafty Camping near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast is here to resurrect your creative spirit!
It’s like Glastonbury’s Healing Fields without the mud and with actual beds. Try your hand at woodwork classes where you’ll carve a spoon (that you’ll proudly show off at dinner parties for years) or build an entire chair from a tree (overachievers welcome).
The music policy is strictly “campfire guitar-strumming only” – so leave your dubstep playlists at home, please.
While the vibe screams “we’re all in this together,” the accommodations scream “luxury!” Choose between a yurt, tipi, bell tent, or shepherd’s hut, each decked out with king-sized beds, reindeer-hide throws, and woodland showers that make washing in nature actually pleasant.
Mother Nature is the only parent allowed here – there’s a strict no-kids policy, so you can sip wine in the sauna yurt, browse the games and craft library, or devour wood-fired pizza without a single “are we there yet?” to be heard.
Address: Crafty Camping, Holditch, West Dorset
Hobby Farm
Best for: adults-only adventures (finally, a chance to use those swear words freely!)
Born in 2019, this delightful spot is run by a young couple who clearly didn’t get the memo about specializing in one career.
The farm has been in Tom Ray’s family for forty years, but Tom and his equestrian wife Gaby decided stables weren’t enough – why not add “glamping hosts” to their already packed résumés?
Their tree-ringed meadow offers two adorably green shepherd’s huts (think boutique hotel meets sheep storage) and nine pitches for tents and campervans.
The “no children allowed” policy means you can enjoy your morning coffee without stepping on a Lego or explaining why the sky is blue for the fifteenth time.
A willow-fringed pond awaits your fishing ambitions or rowing adventures – though after a few local ales, maybe stick to land activities.
Nestled in Marshwood Vale, you’re surrounded by classic Dorset scenery – hedgerow oaks and winding lanes that seem designed specifically for getting slightly lost while humming “countryside” tunes.
Follow one particular lane to The Five Bells Inn for pints of local Copper pale ale (which tastes significantly better than any beer you’ve tried to brew at home).
Feeling energetic? There are walking routes around Stonebarrow Hill, fossil hunting at Charmouth beach (where you’ll definitely find a dinosaur bone and become instantly famous), and Lyme Regis just 20 minutes away by car.
The ultimate flex? Bringing your own horse to stable alongside the Rays’ – nothing says “I’m glamping properly” like arriving on horseback while everyone else struggles with Google Maps.
Address: Hobby Farm, Bluntshay Ln, Bridport
The best glamping in Derbyshire, England
Best for: camping-phobes who still want Instagram bragging rights
Let’s be honest – Parkhall Pods have about as much in common with actual camping as a penthouse has with a garden shed.
These luxurious pods are what happens when camping grows up, gets a good job, and starts shopping at Waitrose.
Inside, you’ll find a proper shower (no communal bathroom horror stories here!), a fitted kitchen complete with a Nespresso machine (because wilderness adventures require proper caffeine), and a living space with a TV large enough to make your home setup look inadequate.
Outside, there’s a hot tub with massage jets for those “roughing it” moments, and a token metal campfire-pit that serves as the sole reminder that you’re supposedly “camping.”
But who cares about camping credentials when you’re soaking in bubbles while surrounded by gorgeous Derbyshire countryside?
When you’re ready to prove you actually left the pod, wander down to Shipley Country Park or cycle the Nutbrook Trail – just remember to take glamorous photos as evidence of your “outdoor adventure.”
Address: Park Hall Pods, Parkhall Lane, Mapperley, Derbyshire DE7 6DA
The best glamping in Herefordshire, England
Best for: riverside fun
Welcome to the glamping lottery! You’ll be somewhere along the gorgeous River Wye, but exactly where?
That’s the surprise! Think of it as a blind date with Mother Nature.
You’ll snooze on futons in authentic-ish Native American tipis (locally crafted, not imported from the Great Plains), complete with your very own central campfire for those “I’m so outdoorsy” Instagram moments.
The faux-fur rugs add that touch of “glam” to your “camping” – hence, glamping!
Bucket showers and wind-up lanterns are your new best friends here – electricity is so 21st century anyway!
They kindly provide the essentials (kettle, pots, pans, the works), but food? That’s on you, buddy.
With no fridges or “cheese caves” (we’re still laughing about that one), canned beans never tasted so gourmet! If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can always brave the local village shop.
The complimentary games basket is perfect for showing off your terrible badminton skills, and the canoeing lessons will have you navigating the Wye like a pro… or at least not capsizing immediately.
The cherry on top? On two-day expeditions, they’ll move your luggage while you pretend to know how to read a map and paddle downstream. It’s like having invisible butler service in the wild!
Address: Tipi Adventure, Whitehall, Hampton Bishop, Herefordshire
The best glamping in Somerset, England
Best for: festival vibes without the porta-potties
Perched on the Mendip Hills with jaw-dropping views of the mystical Glastonbury Tor (hippie central!) and the gorgeous Blackdown Hills – officially labeled “Outstanding Natural Beauty” (as if the rest of England is just “Meh”).
The hut sits among fruit trees in splendid isolation – perfect for those “I need space” moments.
Snooze like royalty in a charming whitewashed shepherd’s hut that’s so cozy there’s barely room to swing a spiritual crystal.
Your en-suite loo means no midnight dashes through dewy grass!
The kitchenette comes with a living herb box – fancy picking your own rosemary like some countryside cooking show host!
It’s stocked with all those condiments you’d definitely forget (because who remembers mustard until you’re eating a plain sandwich?).
Just a 10-minute drive from Glastonbury festival grounds, you can practice your dance moves without stepping in mud or fighting for shower time.
The best part? You’re the ONLY guests on the property – no noisy neighbors playing ukulele at 2am!
Going off-grid sounds terrifying until you discover the secret WiFi. Under the bed lurks a treasure chest of board games and magazines for when you’ve exhausted your “communing with nature” enthusiasm after approximately 37 minutes.
Address: Len’s Hut, Thrupe Marsh Farm, Maesbury, Somerset
The best glamping in Northumberland and Yorkshire, England
Best for: bunny spotting (and no, not the Playboy kind!)
Welcome to your dream 1964 Bedford horsebox – because who needs a boring hotel room when you can sleep in a pimped-out truck?
Owner Ash Symm has transformed this vintage vehicle with such meticulous attention to detail that interior designers everywhere are having copper-fitting envy.
The en-suite rain shower is perfect for washing off your “outdoorsy” persona before snuggling up in the living area with its wood-fired stove.
Outside, your personal canopy extends into a FIVE-ACRE wildflower meadow – that’s roughly the size of four football fields or one really ambitious garden project!
The horsebox sits beside ancient Borough Woods, where wildlife runs the show.
Set your alarm for the crack of dawn (sorry, not sorry) to catch rabbits doing their morning hop through your porthole window – it’s like a real-life Beatrix Potter book but without the creepy clothes!
When you’re ready to rejoin civilization, follow the footpath to Morpeth, a charming riverside market town less than a mile away. Perfect for when you suddenly remember you forgot to pack wine!
Address: Abbeyfield Glamping, Abbeyfield Stables, Mitford, Morpeth, England, NE61 2YU
Sennybridge Shepherd’s Hut, Brecon Beacons
Best for: hiking the Brecons (and pretending you’re a fitness influencer)
Nestled in your own private two-acre kingdom (complete with pond and baby fruit trees), this shepherd’s hut is the perfect base for conquering the Brecon Beacons.
The famous hikes of Pen y Fan and Usk Reservoir are just a 15-minute drive away – close enough to brag about but far enough that you can bail if you’re feeling lazy!
For those with more modest ambitions, there’s a lovely riverside stroll to the village pub (priorities, people!) or a “not-too-challenging” trek up 1,312ft Cefn Llechid (which sounds way more impressive when you tell friends back home).
After pretending to enjoy nature, reward yourself with a soak in the hot tub, a snooze in the hammock, or – when the weather turns “too Welsh” (read: raining sideways) – curl up beside the log burner with that book you’ve been pretending to read for months.
Address: Sennybridge Shepherds Huts, Hardwick Field, Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys. LD3 8SA
Headland Escape, Pembrokeshire
Best for: spa breaks with a side of sand
Don’t let the modest first impression fool you – this 2020 glamping newcomer is hiding a spa-tacular secret!
Sure, the yurts come with fancy king-size beds, wooden furniture, and actual floors (goodbye, tent pegs!), plus your own little kitchen shelter for midnight snack preparation.
But the REAL magic happens when you peek beyond the hedgerow! You’re basically neighbors with a high-end spa complex, complete with tennis courts for pretending you’re at Wimbledon, a delicious Italian restaurant for carb-loading after all that “roughing it,” and massage treatments to work out those knots from, um… excessive hammock use?
The beach is just a 10-minute waddle away at Lydstep Haven (a gorgeous sand-and-shingle crescent), or follow the coastal path to find the delightfully named Church Doors Cove and Skrinkle Haven – accessible only by foot, which means fewer people to witness your questionable swimwear choices!
Address: Headland Escape, Home Farm Cottage, Lydstep, Tenby SA70 7SG
The best glamping in Scotland
Best for: spooky ruins (with zero actual ghosts, we promise!)
When the original cedar-clad cabin opened in 2020, it booked faster than festival tickets!
The owners took the hint and added two more cabins, each tucked away among the trees like woodland celebrities avoiding the paparazzi.
These curvy modern hideaways feature a cozy bed nook at one end and bathroom at the other – no midnight trudges through the forest required!
The real showstopper?
A private hot tub on your raised deck, complete with twinkly festoon lighting for that perfect Instagram moment (hashtag GlampingGoals).
The massive grounds offer trails leading to a Gothic castle that’s partially in ruins – ideal for playing “lord of the manor” without the heating bills! Located conveniently between Crieff (home of the Caithness Glass Centre for your fancy paperweight needs) and Auchterarder (where Gleneagles lets you pretend you’re royalty for a day), both easily reachable by car… or horse-drawn carriage if you’re really committing to the fantasy.
Address: Culdees Castle Estate Glamping, Culdees Castle, Muthill, Perthshire PH5 2BA
Harvest Moon, East Lothian
Best for: beach games and wilderness mischief
Get ready for family chaos by the sea – in the best possible way!
Your little monsters will be dune-sliding on sledges like tiny daredevils before gathering around the fire to embellish the day’s adventures (aka lie about how big that wave really was).
At this glamp-tastic paradise, kids stay busy with important jobs like wheelbarrowing logs (free labor!), bouncing on a giant beached buoy, becoming sticky marshmallow monsters, and cuddling bunnies until the poor creatures develop Stockholm syndrome.
Just 40 minutes from Edinburgh (close enough for emergency urban coffee runs), these adorable tents and stilted treehouses were created by Alex Dale, who wisely traded spreadsheets for glamping sheets when his farmer parents offered up their land.
The décor screams “hippy chic” with heart-carved wooden doors that would make your teenage self swoon, while the compact kitchens feature fancy Belfast sinks and log-fuelled cookers that will have you feeling like a rustic masterchef (pro tip: bring a moka pot unless you enjoy caffeine withdrawal headaches).
Fear not about bathroom situations – each tent has its own flushing loo and hot shower, because “roughing it” in 2025 means Instagram-worthy accommodations with plumbing!
The honesty shop is cleverly housed in an old boat (nautical shopping, ahoy!), perfect for emergency chocolate supplies.
For fancier provisions, hit up Knowes Farm Shop for sticky toffee pudding that will ruin your diet plans spectacularly, or venture to North Berwick (seven miles away) for fish and chips that taste even better with sea salt in your hair, plus the Herringbone gastro bar for when you need to pretend you’re sophisticated adults rather than sand-covered glampers.
Address: Harvest Moon Holidays, Lochhouses Farm, Tyninghame, East Lothian, Scotland (where childhood memories come with complimentary sand in your shoes)
Alexander House Glamping, Perthshire
Best for: playing Scottish laird without the inheritance tax
With just two newly opened yurts and a cabin-on-wheels (caravan’s sophisticated cousin), this place is practically neighbors with Gleneagles – owner Jo Lewis is cousin to the local laird, which is basically Scottish for “fancy landowner with excellent sweater collection.”
Venture into the surrounding hills for a day of pretending you’re in Outlander, pick raspberries until your fingers turn permanently pink, and breathe in that intoxicating cocktail of pine and heather (nature’s own aromatherapy, no diffuser required).
The wildlife watching is like a real-life Disney movie – red squirrels performing acrobatics, hill hares playing hide-and-seek, and partridges who’ve chosen your woodpile as their luxury condo development.
The whole experience is so deeply calming you’ll feel spiritually merged with the Scottish landscape – without having to paint your face blue or wear a kilt in the bracing Highland winds.
Address: Alexander House, Auchterarder, Perthshire
Ruberslaw Wild Woods, Scottish Borders
Best for: kicking back with the kids
This family-run glamping paradise offers safari hideouts that’ll make your children forget iPads exist!
Pitch up inside an Edwardian walled garden (because camping with a touch of Downton Abbey is how we roll), or trek a good 15-minute walk to the secluded tents nestled at the foot of Ruberslaw Mountain.
These hidden gems offer views of the Cheviot Hills so stunning you’ll want to change your Zoom background immediately.
Keep your eyes peeled for roe deer doing their morning commute through the woods, then escape the inevitable “I’m bored” chorus by retreating to the reading room in the old greenhouse.
There, you can pretend to be sophisticated while lounging beneath a rafter-high vine that’s probably older than your mortgage.
Nothing says “quality family time” like hiding from your loved ones with a good book!
Address: Ruberslaw Wild Woods, Spital Tower Nr, Denholm, Hawick, Scotland
