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It’s Glamping Season! Top Glampsites for Spring and Early Summer

6 April 2022

When the clocks go forward every March, our hearts soar at the welcome arrival of spring.

Suddenly, the short, dark days of winter give way to lighter mornings filled with birdsong, as we witness the gentle re-awakening of nature.

All of this is why glamping season has to be our favourite time of year!  

Whiling away idle hours under canvas, or relaxing in a cosy pod or dome, puts you directly in touch with all that’s so wonderful about the Great Outdoors… without having to compromise on life’s modern essentials.

Come and see what we mean, by browsing some of our finest ‘glamping season’ stays.

Author: Nina Jervis
Main image: HARTA Retreat | Devon

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

Wye Glamping

Brecon, Powys, Wales
Reconnect with nature and enjoy breathtaking views in eco-friendly luxury, set against a stunning backdrop of the Brecon Beacons.
Bedrooms:
Sleeps: Varies
From
£275 (3 night w/e or 4 night midweek)

Loose Reins

Shillingstone, Dorset, England
Mosey on down to the Wessex Ridgeway, where a luxurious pioneer's paradise awaits. Time for a ranch-inspired family escape complete with cedar cabins (wood-fired hot tubs included) that chart the history of the Wild West...
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4-6
From
£125 /night

Round the Woods

Weston Longville, Norfolk, England
Come and unwind with luxury eco-friendly glamping, set in 20 beautifully serene acres of Norfolk countryside.
Bedrooms: 1 per yurt
Sleeps:
From
£220 (2 nts)

Middlewick Glamping

Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Magical eco-friendly holiday adventure in the enchanting E-den cabins in Glastonbury, with breathtaking views towards Glastonbury Tor and the Somerset levels.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2 per unit
From
£85/ night

In the Stix

Greetham, Rutland, England
Six unique and ultra-modern geodesic domes, each with their own private kitchens, bathrooms and blissful wood-fired hot tubs in rural Rutland.
Bedrooms:
Sleeps: 4-6 per dome
From
£585 (4 nights midweek low season)

Ekopod

Launceston, Cornwall, England
Embrace the natural life and get some literary inspiration under clear starry skies, with the scenic backdrop of Cornwall's ‘Peaceful Valley' to keep you company.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2/4/8 per unit
From
£155 / night (geodome)

Lower Keats Glamping

Axminster, Devon, England
Things to note
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6 per lodge
From
£685 (3 nights)

Ace Hideaways

Forres, Moray, Scotland
Experience Scotland at its adventurous and natureful best, with a camping and glamping site that's fit for champions!
Bedrooms: Studio
Sleeps: 2 or 7 per unit
From
£50 / night (shepherd hut)

Adhurst Yurts & Cabin

Petersfield, Hampshire, England
An ideal setting for relaxation and adventure, perfectly positioned within the South Downs National Park.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 4
From
£290 x2midweek

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

Champing™ Wolfhampcote

Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Enjoy an exclusive Champing™ stay at historic listed St Peter's Church, the only surviving building of the long-gone village of Wolfhampcote in rural Warwickshire.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Up to 12
From
£49 pp

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

Shillingridge Glamping

Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England
Horse-friendly family glamping, filled with luxury and relaxation in the picture-perfect Chiltern Hills.
Bedrooms: 3 per lodge
Sleeps: 6 per lodge
From
£350 / night

Glamping Helipod

Friskney, Near Skegness, Lincolnshire, England
A daredevil stay aboard a military helicopter, secured on the site of the Dambusters' old training ground!
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 2
From
£50 / 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

Somerset Yurts

Taunton, Somerset, England
Savour the unrivalled beauty of the Quantock Hills from the cosy comfort of a luxury yurt, dome or safari lodge.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£120 (2 nights)

Coastal Cabins

Bideford, Devon, England
A selection of luxurious, award-winning hideaways for couples and families, with indulgent on-site facilities and surrounded by North Devon countryside.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: Varies
From
£78 / 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)

The Hoot

Southwick, Wiltshire, England
A dog-friendly, charmingly converted horse box nestled in a green paddock amongst Wiltshire's rolling hills that's ideal for off-grid relaxation.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2 (+2) or 3 adults
From
£110 / night

Moon Conker

Llanafanfawr, Powys, Wales
A gleaming, ethereal ‘astro-pod' that allows you to enjoy life's blissful basics at their best, secluded in a sheltered glade on a private Welsh mountain estate.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£145 / night

Moat Island Glamping

Haveringland, Norfolk, England
Whimsical, luxurious glamping accommodation with generous facilities and a natural swimming pond, enchantingly secluded within the moat of a rural Norfolk estate.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 5 per unit
From
£65 / night (bell tent)

Enchanted Glade Retreats

Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England
Create your own unique group retreat, at an off-grid West Sussex sanctuary inspired by community and transformation, with soothing eco-havens, a wild spa, and activities designed to put you back in touch with nature... and yourself.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps:
From
£145 / night

Medley Meadow

Llanover, Monmouthshire, Wales
An eco-friendly, family-run glamping site, soothingly nestled amongst nine unspoilt acres of Monmouthshire meadow and woodland that's teeming with nature.
Bedrooms: 2 per tent
Sleeps: Up to 6 per tent
From
£135 / night

HARTA retreat

Barnstaple, Devon, England
A sustainable sanctuary nestled amongst woodland and meadow on the scenic edge of Exmoor National Park, with the sweeping North Devon coast practically on the doorstep.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 2 per tipi
From
£140 / night

Long Valley Yurts Windermere

Witherslack, Cumbria, England
Moroccan-inspired, family-sized yurts with Scandinavian wood-fired hot tubs, nestlgamed on a charming farm site just a pebble skim away from England's largest and most spectacular natural lake.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: Up to 6 per yurt
From
£325 (4 nights midweek)

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