55 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
Rivendale
A strikingly set Peak District site under the cliffs of an old quarry near Alsop Dale, now reborn as a lodge retreat of well-spaced timber lodges with Scandinavian-style hot tubs
The Sunny Field
An aptly named hilltop wildflower meadow in the Kent Downs, car-free and light-pollution-free within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, kept deliberately low in numbers for peace and quiet
On a hillside
Borden Bees
Six bell tents on a quiet Kent acre, run by hands-on host Esther with a grazing-board welcome and enough quirkiness to feel genuinely personal.
In a field
Camping By The River
Eight bell tents on a private Thames bend where Stephen and Annemarie have made proper off-grid glamping look quietly effortless.
By a river
Carrock Pods Lake District Glamping
Three well-considered pods on a working Lake District farm, with direct fell access from the door and genuinely dark skies overhead.
On a farm
Chiltern Yurts
Two hand-made Mongolian yurts at the foot of the Chilterns, each with a private bathroom and a fire pit, 35 miles from London.
In a field
Choo Choo Moo
Two converted railway carriages in the Waveney Valley, where Holly and Richard have thought of everything, including a private outdoor bath overlooking the fields.
Norfolk
Coastal Glamping @ Tregantle Farm
Three safari tents on a quiet Rame Peninsula farm, with a host who greets you with Cornish cream tea and a fire pit ready to go.
By the sea
Copy House Hideaway
Three beautifully fitted-out units on the Lancashire-Yorkshire border, where a wood-fired hot tub and views across Pendle Hill make a couples' break genuinely hard to leave.
Lancashire
Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods
A working sheep and beef farm in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with well-appointed pods, views of Cracoe Fell, and an owner who texts you about the local agricultural show.
On a farm
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
Elham Treehouse
A single treehouse on a 15th-century Kent Downs farmstead, where Mark bakes bread every morning and the North Downs fill the view.
Kent
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
Two-pitch glamping on the New Forest fringe where Rachel turns a field view into a genuinely personal stay.
In the forest
Gelli Glamping
Two safari tents on a Brecon Beacons hillside, west-facing over the Tywi Valley, with wood-fired hot tubs and sunsets that earn their reputation.
On a hillside
Goytree Glamping and Treehouses
Four handcrafted treehouses on an organic Welsh-border farm, built by owners who clearly live this life rather than just sell it.
In the forest
Greenhill Glamping
Two impeccably restored shepherd's huts on a family farm above the Alkham Valley, with private hot tubs and hosts who still deliver breakfast hampers to your door.
On a farm
Gwalia Farm
Two lakeside cabins in the Gwynedd hills where Dee and Amy have thought of everything, then got out of the way.
In a valley
Gwyliau Clwydian Holidays
Four pods and a handful of tent pitches in the Clwydian Range AONB, run by Ray and Rose with the kind of care that makes guests come back year after year.
In a valley
Hadspen Glamping
Three private safari lodges in the Somerset countryside, each with its own wood-fired hot tub and solar power, run by an owner who still greets you on arrival.
In a field
Jordans Estate Glamping
Three handcrafted oak shepherd huts on a 100-acre Somerset estate, each with a private wood-fired hot tub and pizza oven, for couples who want nothing shared.
On a farm
Lloyds Meadow Glamping
Adults-only lakeside glamping in rural Cheshire, a five-minute walk from a train to Chester and a mile from Delamere Forest.
By a river
Malting Farm Cabins & Treehouses
A 300-acre working Essex farm where treehouses, cabins and bell tents come with homemade cake on arrival and hot tubs on the deck.
On a farm
Mangerton Lake
A lake-edge glamping retreat in Dorset's Mangerton Valley, three miles from the Jurassic Coast, run by hosts who go quietly above and beyond.
In a valley
Orchard Blossom
Meticulously designed adults-only bell tent glamping in a four-acre Worcestershire orchard, built for couples who want total privacy and an outdoor bath under open skies.
In an orchard
Peak Glamping Hideaway
A small collection of shepherd's huts and yurts on a Peak District working farm, with Dove Valley views and a host who thinks of everything before you arrive.
In a valley
Pepperscombe Cottages & Glamping
Working farm glamping on the South Downs edge, with trails out the door and Steyning fifteen minutes on foot.
On a farm
Astley Vineyard Shepherd Huts
Shepherd huts on a family vineyard planted in 1971, the Severn Valley at its most quietly romantic.
In an orchard
Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
A single bell tent on the River Grwyne bank in the Brecon Beacons: private fishing rights, dark skies, and the sound of moving water all night.
By a river
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts
Two private Mongolian yurts on the Hadrian's Wall corridor, each with a wood-fired hot tub, a firepit, and a pair of attentive hosts who think of everything.
In a field
Hammonds Glamping
Ten bell tents in Surrey woodland with a hands-on host, fire pits at every door, and free Hatchlands Park access thrown in.
In the forest
Happy Valley Norfolk
A nine-acre woodland valley in North West Norfolk with dark skies certification, individual hot tubs, and the kind of owner care that makes guests book again before they leave.
In the forest
Hill Farm and Orchard
Four en-suite Wigwam pods in a working orchard beside the Grand Union Canal, with hot tub, fire pits, and goats as neighbours.
In an orchard
Llwyn Onn Campsite
A small Snowdonia pod site where Claire's breakfast hamper, fire-lit evenings, and alpaca neighbours make every detail feel considered.
Conwy
Nature's Nest
Four safari tents on a Wye Valley AONB farm with private river access, hot tubs per pitch, and views across rolling Herefordshire countryside.
By a river
The Barn KT9
A 220-acre working Surrey farm just ten miles from London, where fire pits, shepherd's huts and birdsong do the job that the city can't.
On a farm
Oakhill Ponds
Spring-fed ponds, an 18th-century grotto and genuine Somerset hosts Rob and Amanda make this a rare glamping stay with real soul.
In the forest
Bamburgh Under Canvas
Five Lotus Belle tents a mile from Bamburgh Castle, each with a fire pit, a log burner, and a hot tub to watch Northumberland's stars roll in.
In a field
Bechan Retreats
A working beef and sheep farm in mid-Wales where the lodges are immaculate, the hot tub is under a genuinely dark sky, and red kites nest in the ancient woodland behind.
Powys
Gilestone Glamping
Private safari tents and larch lodges on the River Usk, each with a wood-fired hot tub and the Brecon Beacons at the door.
By a river
Glottenham Farm Glamping
A historic conservation farm in the High Weald where year-round glamping cabins and a yurt share the land with August tent camping, deer at dusk, and rolling Sussex hills.
On a farm
Knepp Wildland Campsite
Europe's most-watched rewilding estate doubles as a campsite, putting white storks and purple emperor butterflies within eyeshot of your tent.
In the forest
Lower Keats Glamping
Six beautifully equipped safari lodges on a working Devon farm, each with its own hot tub and hosts who cook pizza in the yard.
On a farm
Nettle and Dock Farm
A working Devon farm on the Dartmoor edge where Mitch and Ilona have turned a barn and shepherd's hut into quietly excellent glamping, with trail access from the gate.
Devon
Penylan Cider Farm
A working cider farm on the Herefordshire-Wales border, where the outdoor bath fills up at dusk and Monnow Valley views do the talking.
Herefordshire
Beavers Retreat Glamping
Ten solar-powered geodomes with private hot tubs in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, sitting 1.5 miles from Manorbier Beach.
In a field
Jurassic Airstreams Spa Glamping
Vintage Airstreams and bell tents in Blackdown Hills AONB ancient woodland, with a sauna and hot tub to end the day right.
In the forest
68 Degrees West
A small pod-and-lodge site on the edge of Cradoc village, two miles from Brecon, with views of Pen y Fan and the Black Mountains from your hot tub.
In a valley
Delny Glamping
Bothies and pods in the grounds of a 16th-century Highland estate, with private hot tubs overlooking Cromarty Firth and farm animals wandering past the door.
On a farm
Dogwood Glamping
A quietly owner-run glamping and camping spot in the High Weald AONB, with farm animals, fire pits, and Rye on the doorstep.
East Sussex
Loose Reins
Handsome farm cabins in the Blackmore Vale AONB where the view from your terrace takes in horses, hills, and Dorset countryside.
On a farm
Loch Ness Glamping
Three Armadilla pods on the shore of Loch Ness, with fire pits per pitch, farm animals roaming, and Glen Urquhart views from every deck.
By a river
Craigend Farm
Two bespoke pods on a working sheep-and-beef farm a mile from Dumfries, with rolling-hills views that make the town feel further away than it is.
On a farm
Dalaraban Luxury Pods
Two luxury pods on a working Highland farm, with Loch Linnhe laid out below the decking and golden eagles overhead.
On a farm
Why these made the list
- 68 Degrees West
Named lodges with log burners and a well-placed hot tub, run with genuine care by a small owner-operated team.
- Astley Vineyard Shepherd Huts
No neon, no welcome-pack theatre, just old vines, a well-tended hut, and a family who know their Worcestershire terroir.
- Bamburgh Under Canvas
No ceremony, just a beautifully equipped bell tent on a quiet Northumberland field with a hot tub and a host who's thought of everything.
- Beavers Retreat Glamping
Solar-powered domes, spring water, private hot tubs, and a site manager who knows your name without being in your business.
- Bechan Retreats
Well-finished lodges with thoughtful touches, no fuss in the marketing, and the kind of hosting that earns return visits.
- Borden Bees
Six bell tents with watering-can shower heads and grazing boards from the host, understated comfort done with real intention.
- Camping By The River
No neon, no gimmicks: just considered off-grid glamping on the Thames with owners who've thought through every detail.
- Carrock Pods Lake District Glamping
Timber pods with en-suite showers and private hot tubs, set against a Lake District fell with no fuss about it.
- Chiltern Yurts
Under-stated premium glamping near Tring: no neon, no hot tubs, just two beautifully kept yurts with private bathrooms and hosts who actually care.
- Choo Choo Moo
No hot-tub branding, no LED lighting schemes, just well-appointed carriages with proper showers, dressing gowns, and a welcome hamper.
- Coastal Glamping @ Tregantle Farm
No fuss, no neon: just beautifully finished tents, fresh flowers, and a fire pit on the Rame Peninsula.
- Copy House Hideaway
No neon, no packages: just carefully thought-through units, good coffee, and a sunset hot tub with views.
- Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods
Immaculate pods on a working farm, without the over-designed staging of resort glamping. The luxury is underplayed.
- Craigend Farm
Premium pods on a family-run farm, where the luxury is the view and the quiet rather than anything that makes a noise about itself.
- Cross Farm Retreat
Handcrafted cabins, outdoor roll-top baths, and Pennine hill views: Cross Farm delivers understated luxury without a brochure in sight.
- Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
No neon, no hot-tub package names: just a well-appointed bell tent, a log burner with wood, and a river.
- Dalaraban Luxury Pods
No hot tubs, no entertainment, just two beautifully appointed pods and one of Scotland's great views.
- Delny Glamping
Historic Highland estate grounds, private hot tubs, firth views, and none of the resort noise.
- Dogwood Glamping
Thoughtfully furnished cabin, spotless shared facilities, and an owner who sells their own eggs: understated and well-run rather than flash.
- Eagle Brae
No neon, no branded merch, no poolside DJ: just beautifully made cabins, attentive owners, and a setting that does the rest.
- Elham Treehouse
No neon, no package-holiday extras, just a beautifully positioned treehouse, an attentive host, and countryside that stretches all the way to the horizon.
- Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
Understated and immaculately run, with thoughtful touches that cost nothing but time and care from people who clearly love what they do.
- Gelli Glamping
No branding, no lobby, no check-in desk. Just a well-furnished safari tent on a Brecon hillside with a view that does the talking.
- Gilestone Glamping
Seven self-contained units with wood-fired hot tubs, proper interiors, and a Brecon Beacons backdrop, without a note of fuss.
- Glottenham Farm Glamping
Cabins and a yurt on a historic East Sussex estate, with outdoor showers and deer at dusk, understated in the best possible way.
- Goytree Glamping and Treehouses
Copper baths and cast-iron hot tubs in the trees, built by hand by owners who live on the land.
- Greenhill Glamping
No signage, no branding, just two beautifully kept huts above a chalk valley with hosts who have thought of everything.
- Gwalia Farm
No fuss, no neon, just a beautifully equipped lakeside cabin and a wood-fired hot tub under Welsh dark skies.
- Gwyliau Clwydian Holidays
Four well-equipped pods run by hosts who treat every stay personally, understated and properly looked after.
- Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts
Two yurts, no fanfare, a wood-fired hot tub each and hosts who have quietly thought of everything.
- Hadspen Glamping
Three lodges, one per party, with no on-site reception desk and a welcome hamper of local produce. This is what understated luxury looks like in Somerset.
- Hammonds Glamping
The coffee van arrives, the fairy lights come on, and the National Trust estate is five minutes on foot.
- Happy Valley Norfolk
Owner-built lodges and treehouses with quality kitchens, sunken hot tubs, and log burners, without any of the neon-sign glamping-park energy.
- Hill Farm and Orchard
Orchard setting, en-suite Wigwams, Chiltern views, thoughtful welcome touches, premium without the announcement.
- Jordans Estate Glamping
Oak-framed, linen-lined, and entirely without fuss: Jordans Estate is glamping that earns its price tag through craft and host attention, not brochure-speak.
- Jurassic Airstreams Spa Glamping
No neon, no wellness-brand posturing -- just a well-kept ancient woodland site with a sauna, chrome Airstreams, and a host who cooks wood-fired pizzas.
- Knepp Wildland Campsite
Safari tents on a nationally-known rewilding estate, with an on-site pub and farm shop keeping the glamour understated.
- Lloyds Meadow Glamping
Locally sourced breakfast, rugged lakeside setting, and a level of owner care that doesn't announce itself.
- Llwyn Onn Campsite
Understated in the best way: a picture window framing the Snowdonia range, a host who thinks of everything, and no theatre around any of it.
- Loch Ness Glamping
Well-equipped pods, all linen included, attentive hosts, and Loch Ness on the doorstep, understated rather than showy.
- Loose Reins
Considered, unhurried, and understated: cabins with eco-tubs, terrace views, and a welcome basket.
- Lower Keats Glamping
Private hot tubs, log-burning fires, en-suite shower rooms, and a farm setting that keeps the atmosphere grounded rather than showy.
- Malting Farm Cabins & Treehouses
Homemade cake, hot tubs, beautifully dressed cabins and no fuss about it: Malting Farm is understated and well-done.
- Mangerton Lake
Immaculate interiors, a well-kept lake, and the kind of owner care you notice in the details rather than the brochure.
- Nature's Nest
Four immaculately fitted safari tents in an AONB meadow, no fuss, no neon, just excellent execution.
- Nettle and Dock Farm
Understated and well-run: good linens, a stocked kitchen, and hosts who know when to leave you alone.
- The Barn KT9
London money doesn't need to mean a hotel: shepherd's huts on a Surrey arable farm, AONB setting, no fuss.
- Oakhill Ponds
No neon, no signage, no manufactured atmosphere. Just old parkland, spring water and accommodation chosen for character not category.
- Orchard Blossom
No neon, no menu specials, no clubhouse: just well-chosen furnishings, an outdoor bath, and an orchard to fall asleep in.
- Peak Glamping Hideaway
No neon, no hot-tub theatre -- just a properly fitted farm-glamping site where the finish is in the details.
- Penylan Cider Farm
Comfortable cabins with outdoor soaking tubs and Monnow Valley views, run by a host who greets you on arrival.
- Pepperscombe Cottages & Glamping
Nothing showy here, but everything done right: well-equipped units, attentive hosts, a hill to walk up at dusk.