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25 of the UK & Ireland’s Best Glamping Locations

20 September 2021

Glamping has never been more popular, especially in the UK & Ireland.

So much so, that it’s even easier to set up a new glamping site in 2021 than in previous years.

While being spoilt for choice of locations has its merits, it can be hard to sift through all the options to discover that dream glamping spot. You know… the one that’s peaceful, beautiful, and comes complete with just the right conveniences?

That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you, with our list of 25 of the loveliest glamping locations the UK and Ireland have to offer.  

(You’re welcome!)
Author: Nina Jervis
Main image: Lough Mardal Lodge Glamping | Co Donegal – photographer David Flanagan, Three Rock Books

Jollydays Glamping

York, Yorkshire, England
Enchanting natural woodland living with lashings of style in Ryedale on the edge of the undiscovered Yorkshire Wolds.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per unit
Sleeps: 4 or 6 per unit
From
£295 (2 nights midweek)

Mulino Pods

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
Eco-powered exclusive rural valley glamping - complete with friendly neighbourhood sheep! - in the scenic Peak District. 
Bedrooms:
Sleeps: Varies
From
£72.50 /night

Longlands

Coulsworthy, North Devon, England
Reconnect with nature and revive your senses with sumptuously sustainable camping at its finest, set in a North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where everyone is welcome, including the dog.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£177.50 /night

The Dandelion Hideaway

Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
The Dandelion Hideaway - gorgeously green vintage-style farmside glamping complete with unique luxury ensuites, delightfully hidden away in rural Leicestershire.
Bedrooms: 2-3 per unit
Sleeps: 5-6 per unit
From
£725 / week

Tom's Eco Lodge

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, Isle Of Wight, England
Sustainable rural glamping on the Isle of Wight - where you'll find the perfect setting, from scenic romantic escapes to fresh, fun-filled family adventures.
Bedrooms: varies
Sleeps: varies
From
£90 (one night in pod, low season)

Howgills Hideaway

Howgill, Cumbria, England
Fall in love with the sanctuary that is Howgills Hideaway, a gorgeous retreat tucked away in Cumbria's idyllic Howgills Fells. 
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 4-6 per unit
From
£45 / night

Fforest Farm

Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Simplicity, adventure, and beautiful outdoor living - that's what you'll find at fforest farm.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£237 (2nts, bell tent)

Browning Bros Teybrook Orchard

Great Tey, Colchester, Essex, England
Take your pick of unforgettable group glamping in the heavenly Teybrook Orchard, tucked away in rural North Essex.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2-4 per unit
From
£60 / night (midweek)

Sauchope Links Park

Crail, Fife, Scotland
Soak up the Scottish sunshine in a relaxing Fife retreat, with a range of activity and accommodation to suit all tastes.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 4 per unit
From
£50 / night (beach hut)

West Stow Pods

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
How about an unforgettable escape to the beautiful Suffolk countryside with West Stow Pods, where there's something for everyone at this glamping idyll.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Up to 4 per unit
From
£65 /night

Secret Valley Glamping

Bridgwater, Somerset, England
Nestle yourselves in the peaceful beauty of the Quantock Hills, with unique glamping accommodation to suit all tastes at Secret Valley.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies (2-5/unit)
From
£104 / night

Exe Valley Glamping

Tiverton, Devon, England
A charming Devon family farm, rich in traditional luxury, cosy creature comforts, and pure back-to-nature loveliness.
Bedrooms: 2 per lodge
Sleeps: 6 per lodge
From
£114 / night

Green Acres Glamping

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England
A family-run glampsite where everyone is welcome, perfectly set between the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: Up to 4 per unit
From
£65 / night

Woodland Escapes

Ludlow, Shropshire, England
Feel compelled to relax in a luxury dome, lodge or treehouse, soothingly set amongst 45 acres of magical Shropshire countryside.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£100 / night midweek

Redwood Valley

Presteigne, Powys, Wales
Refreshingly eco-friendly yurt and cabin glamping, secluded within 25 acres of soothing woodland on the Welsh borders.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 5 (yurts) 3 (cabin)
From
£100 / night

Hideaway Camping

Okehampton, Devon, England
Eclectic family accommodation and soothing therapies await, on a friendly campsite secluded amongst enchanting Devon woodland.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2-5 per unit
From
£65 /night

Campwell

Nr Marshfield, Gloucestershire, England
An off-grid, eco-friendly village inspired and powered by nature, with eclectic accommodation hidden in woodland near Bath.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2-4 per unit
From
£79 / night

Lough Mardal Lodge Glamping

Ballintra, County Donegal, Ireland
Luscious, off-grid lakeside retreats and a strawbale lodge, mesmerisingly secluded amongst 90 acres of diverse, wild, and unspoilt landscapes on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 2-4 per unit
From
£100 / night

Hill Farm Tintern

Tintern, Monmouthshire, Wales
A low-impact, paradise-like retreat that overlooks the Wye Valley, complete with cosy accommodation, an eco-spa, and a programme of magical sensory experiences in nature.
Bedrooms: 2 yurts, 1 room
Sleeps: Up to 2 (+3)
From
£95 / night (room with a view)

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