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Sociable Glamping Stays for New Friends and Fun-Filled Memories

15 May 2025

Yes, glamping means “glamorous camping”, so you can expect plenty of luxury from your back-to-nature retreat. But while flushing toilets, hot tubs, and ‘proper’ beds are all rather wonderful – and they really are – glamping can also foster a warm sense of community.

In other words, there’s something uniquely uplifting and wildly carefree about holidaying in the Great Outdoors with friends you haven’t met yet!

That’s why each of the glamping sites we’ve listed here has something special in common: sociable spaces that add heart and depth to your break. It could be a shared kitchen for swapping recipes (and burning the toast!), a games room for unleashing competitive spirits, or a huge firepit for telling giggle-fuelled stories under the stars.

It could be that you’ll bond over an emotional outdoor movie experience. Perhaps the kids will make fast friends in the dedicated play areas, or while they’re out building dens in the fresh, open air.

For many of us, glamping is all about getting social… without any need for social media! So, if you love getting to know other people when you’re away, browse our list below and get ready to make lasting memories – and brand-new friends.

Author: Nina Jervis-Green
Main image: Old Pound Smithy | Devon

The Ceridwen Centre

Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, Wales
If you like the sound of unique accommodation on an eco-friendly, organic farm, plus the chance to try more activities than you can shake a stick at, you'll love the Ceridwen Centre!
Bedrooms: varies
Sleeps: 2-50
From
£85 / night

Valleyside Escapes

Bickleigh, Devon, England
A multi-award-winning, whole-family Devon glamping retreat with panoramic Exe Valley views, luxury facilities, and a private riverside meadow for outdoor adventures.
Bedrooms: 3 per lodge
Sleeps: 6
From
£440 (3 nts)

Galahad at Windmill Campersite

Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, Isle Of Wight, England
Located in the centre of the Isle of Wight is one of the UK's most unique overnight stays, in a converted Westland Wessex helicopter named Galahad at Windmill Campersite.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps:
From
£325 (4 nts)

Kudhva

Tintagel, Cornwall, England
For a true escape to pure wilderness, come to Kudhva - an incredible wild camping experience in stunning Tintagel, Cornwall.
Bedrooms: Studio
Sleeps: 2 per unit
From
£137 / 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
£280 /2 nts

Old Pound Smithy

Bideford, Devon, England
Luxurious glamping and immersive creative experiences combine, at a unique blacksmithing retreat in idyllic North Devon countryside that’s close to the sweeping coast.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 4
From
£80 / night

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 /night

Top of the Woods

Boncath, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Warmth and wildlife await at an eco award-winning Pembrokeshire camp-and-glamp site, with an indulgent Wild Spa and eclectic family-friendly activities on site
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps:
From
130 / night

Glamping Under the Stars

Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
A private, magical haven with joyfully quirky retreats and idyllic wildflower meadows, peacefully secluded in Ireland’s ‘Ancient East’ close to bustling Dublin.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
From
£195 / night

Lower Keats Glamping

Axminster, Devon, England
A warm welcome to natural living awaits under a refreshing Devon sky, on a luxurious and friendly family-run glampsite with off-grid, wood-fired hot tubs.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6 per lodge
From
£685 /3 nts

Glamp and Tipple

Attleborough, Norfolk, England
An award-winning, family-run retreat in rural Norfolk with luxury dog-friendly yurts, private facilities, and wood-fired hot tubs… ideal for first-time glampers!
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 8
From
£162 / night

East Thorne Couples Roundhouses

Bude, Cornwall, England
Sumptuous romantic hideaways with stargazing hot tubs, privately secluded amongst lush Cornish countryside that's close to the coast.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£321 /2nts

Coastal Cabins

Bideford, Devon, England
A selection of cosy award-winning hideaways for couples and families, with indulgent on-site facilities and surrounded by North Devon countryside.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: Varies
From
£80 / night

Rushmere Farm Holiday Cottages

Hambledon, Hampshire, England
Relax and recharge on a carbon negative, family-run organic cereal farm in Hampshire, with an eclectic collection of places to stay, creative workshops, and an abundance of fresh produce.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 4
From
£79 /nt

Lydcott Glamping

Widegates, Cornwall, England
A unique, expertly handcrafted back-to-nature escape that showcases some of the best sea views in Cornwall.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 6
From
£100 / night

The Hideaway at Baxby Manor

Husthwaite, Yorkshire, England
Chill out, unwind and savour sensational glamping and camping at The Hideaway - a wonderfully relaxed, totally friendly and perfectly placed eco-friendly campsite in the heart of North Yorkshire.
Bedrooms: Studio
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per unit
From
£25 / night

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

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
£55 / night

Dragon Orchard

Ledbury, Herefordshire, England
A family-run, 22-acre Herefordshire orchard with hand-crafted yurts, a studio apartment, and a programme of community-focused events to welcome you back to nature.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 4
From
£75 /nt (yurt)

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

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