34 campsites
Every site here is hand-picked for the guide.
Bloomsburys Biddenden
A bohemian, eclectic glamping wonder near Biddenden where garden centre, gig venue, cafe and spa collide, and cabins and safari lodges sit tucked among sculpture-filled gardens
In a field
Wimbles
An almost-wild camping meadow in beautiful East Sussex, now Warbleton Farms, with just a few pitches across many acres, compost toilets, owls at night and a stream for kids to dam
East Sussex
Retorrick Mill
A bohemian, communal camping site hidden in Cornwall's Lanherne Valley, with a cosy live-music bar, courtyard fire pit, and a car-free clearing that feels genuinely cool without trying too hard
In a valley
Great Langdale Campsite
A quintessential National Trust campsite in the heart of the Lake District, ringed by Bowfell, Crinkle Crag and the Langdale Pikes and thoughtfully managed as an ideal walking base
In a valley
Royal Oak Campsite
A quiet farmland campsite in the shadow of a great Peak District pub near Bakewell, where a full car park, hearty venison stew and pints outside your tent set the tone
Derbyshire
Lower Porthamel Camping
A real working organic farm near Hay-on-Wye on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, where you choose between a manicured family orchard or a wilder open group field
In an orchard
Llanthony Priory
Gloriously basic camping in the shadow of an 11th century priory, pitched in a circular clearing under the Black Mountains in the Vale of Ewyas for a few pounds a night
In a valley
Pindale Farm
An outdoors-focused Peak District farm at the end of a winding lane looking out towards Mam Tor, where you can shower in a barn and bunk in a former lead-mine powder house
On a farm
Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm
Dave and Em's 15-acre Lincolnshire operation is part rewilded meadow, part social campsite, held together by alpacas, communal fires, and wood-fired pizza.
In the forest
Glamping @ Rankins Farm
Six impeccably kitted pods on a working Kent farm, within an hour of London and set among fruit orchards in the Kent Downs AONB.
On a farm
Blackdown Yurts
Four yurts in an AONB valley on the Devon-Somerset fringe, where repeat guests keep coming back and the barn saves you when the rain arrives.
In a valley
Caracol Camping
Owner-run bell tent glamping in a High Weald wildflower meadow, where Claire and Ade have built something that feels genuinely cared for from the ground up.
In a field
Cross Farm Retreat
Handcrafted glamping on a Pennine farm above Todmorden, with Calder Valley views, a roll-top outdoor bath, and an owner who has thought of everything.
On a farm
Eagle Brae
An architect-minded Highland estate where log cabins, sauna, and deer at the patio door conspire to make you stay longer than planned.
Highland
Heart Of The Wye
Five individually styled yurts in a wildflower meadow on the Herefordshire-Wales border, with valley views that earn the drive and hosts who treat whole-site hire like a house party.
In a valley
Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds
120 acres of ancient Cotswolds woodland with named veteran trees, communal fires, and enough space to feel genuinely alone.
In the forest
Penybanc Farm
An organic farm in West Wales running a genuinely alternative eco-venue: yurts, a geodesic dome, a double-decker bus, and seasonal camping on working land.
On a farm
Escape Pods
Whole-site-hire woodland glamping in ancient Norfolk pines, with 18 heated pods and a full adventure activity programme on the doorstep.
In the forest
Moat Island Glamping
A five-acre eco glamping site on an actual medieval moat in North Norfolk, built around a natural swimming pond and privately fired bell tents.
In a field
Comrie Croft
A 231-acre Perthshire working farm that earns its reputation through genuine environmental craft, a wood-fired sauna, and direct access to the Loch Lomond & Trossachs trail network.
On a farm
Glanusk Caravan Park
A private estate campsite in the Usk Valley where the Brecon Beacons set the scene and the facilities put most sites to shame.
In a valley
Home Farm Glamping
Thirteen miles from central London, this 150-acre working-farm estate makes it genuinely easy to feel far away.
On a farm
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
Glamping lodges in the grounds of a Perthshire castle under renovation, with wood-fired hot tubs lit each evening by the hosts.
KUDHVA Architectural Hideouts
An architect-designed glamping retreat on a former Cornish slate quarry, where the wild swimming lake, waterfall, and Atlantic views do most of the talking.
By the sea
Bramley Park Camping
Back-to-basics South Downs field with communal fires, an excellent pizza van, and an owner who clearly cares.
In a field
Ditchling Camp
Woodland camping in the South Downs with a private fire pit per pitch and a host who genuinely shows up.
In the forest
Endon Cottage
A 200-acre Peak District sheep farm at the foot of Wetton Hill, with tent pitches, a camping barn for twelve, and hosts who still take you to meet the lambs.
On a farm
Koa Tree Camp
Woodland glamping in North Devon with geodesic domes, a pub on site, and coast-and-countryside views that earn the premium.
In the forest
Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite & Bunkhouses
A working Snowdonia farm in the Ogwen Valley that's been taking campers since 1906, with direct access to Tryfan, Pen yr Ole Wen, and the surrounding ridges.
In a valley
Beltonville Farmshop & Camping
A working farm in the Derbyshire Dales that earns its keep with a genuinely good café, a proper bar, and views over Miller's Dale.
In a valley
Furnace Brook Cabins & Camping
An 80-acre nature restoration project in the High Weald that happens to be one of East Sussex's most purposeful places to pitch a tent.
By a river
Bluebell Camp Site
Woodland glamping from a small East Sussex operator who takes fire pits, yurts, and the Bluebell Steam Railway seriously.
In the forest
Abbots House Farm Campsite
Back-to-basics farm camping in the North York Moors, with a heritage steam railway running past and some of Yorkshire's best walking trails starting at the gate.
On a farm
Piggles Retreat
Four private cabins on a Cambridgeshire estate, each with its own hot tub, boating lake on the doorstep, and no neighbours to disturb you.
In a field
Why these made the list
- Abbots House Farm Campsite
The self-catering bunkhouse barn handles groups and school walking trips that most campsites couldn't accommodate.
- Beltonville Farmshop & Camping
Takes group bookings and wedding events in a valley setting between Buxton and Bakewell.
- Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm
From corporate retreats to full-site music festivals, Big Sky has the barn, the pitches, and the hosts to hold a big group without losing any soul.
- Glamping @ Rankins Farm
All six pods together sleep a big multi-generational group, with a shared pizza oven and lawn-game kit to match.
- Blackdown Yurts
Whole-site hire of all four yurts plus a fully equipped barn with kitchen and fire, right for work retreats, reunions, and milestone weekends.
- Bluebell Camp Site
The large Mongolian yurt seats a crowd, the pitches spread across trees, and the hosts manage group bookings well.
- Bramley Park Camping
The Emperor tent hire takes up to ten comfortably, making this a solid choice for birthday groups and family gatherings.
- Caracol Camping
Equipped communal kitchen, covered hub, and a site designed for groups to share make Caracol one of the better private-hire glamping options in Kent.
- Comrie Croft
Whole-section hire for weddings and reunions, with tent, glamping, and cabin options across the 231 acres.
- Cross Farm Retreat
The conservatory, outdoor kitchen, and private-hire options make Cross Farm a natural host for wellness retreats, workshops, and small group gatherings.
- Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
The estate hosts weddings and private events and can accommodate groups across multiple lodges with full host support.
- Ditchling Camp
Whole-field hire for up to 150 people, with firepit packages, haybales, and a host who handles the logistics.
- Eagle Brae
The six-bed cabin Aquila takes a group marking a birthday, reunion, or occasion and gives them a private Highland estate for the duration.
- Endon Cottage
The year-round camping barn sleeps twelve and the seasonal tent field holds fifty, backed by the full context of a 200-acre working Peak District farm.
- Escape Pods
Eighteen heated pods across two private glades, groups up to 87, and no one else on site.
- Furnace Brook Cabins & Camping
Barn facilities and capacity for school groups and weddings, on a working farm with room to spread out.
- Glanusk Caravan Park
The estate has hosted groups of 30-plus pitches and provides an indoor space for workshops and presentations on poor-weather days.
- Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite & Bunkhouses
Bunkhouses and wide pitches with a group cap that keeps the scale human.
- Heart Of The Wye
Whole-site hire for up to fourteen, a communal kitchen and fire area, and a valley to yourselves for the weekend.
- Home Farm Glamping
The whole site is available for private hire, with a barn, communal cooking area, and grounds that have hosted everything from Bar Mitzvahs to corporate retreats.
- Koa Tree Camp
A large shared kitchen, food and beer catering, and an on-site pub make this the kind of place groups return to year after year.
- KUDHVA Architectural Hideouts
Whole-site hire available on a hilltop estate with multiple accommodation types, a communal kitchen, and on-site activities.
- Moat Island Glamping
The outdoor communal kitchen and bell-tent cluster make Moat Island a natural fit for group bookings, the reviewers flag it explicitly as an ideal choice for larger parties.
- Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds
Four separate woodland camping areas available for whole-site hire, with a steward on hand to help organise and shuttle gear.
- Penybanc Farm
Retreats, workshops, and weddings are a core part of the calendar, with the infrastructure and space to accommodate groups properly.
- Piggles Retreat
The four-cabin layout suits groups wanting to take over the whole site, with a boating lake and putting green to keep everyone busy.