The best glamping holidays in the UK

Best for total seclusion: Little Otchan Shepherd Hut, Yorkshire

Perched on the edge of a hidden lake, Little Otcha Shepherd's Hut is about as secluded as it gets. But rest assured, you're in safe hands: the Hodgson family have run the farm upon which the hut sits for four generations, and are likely to supply your stay with beers from the family brewery and meats from the local butchers.

Look out over the firefly-dotted lake from the hut's private hot tub, or stay dry and toasty by the fire pit. The hut sleeps two, offering an en-suite bathroom and cooking facilities as well as a wood-burning stove.

COST: £240 for two nights

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Best for water sports: Coniston - Long Valley Yurts, Lake District

Perched on Moss Side Farm – 15 minutes outside the picturesque Lake District village of Coniston – is one of five sites owned by Long Valley Yurts. It's arguably the most spectacular, sandwiched between a lake and the seaside, and with a brilliant bakery, butchers and decent selection of pubs a half-hour walk away in the village of Broughton.

The yurts comfortably sleep six, making them a great option for families. With the dazzling blues of Coniston Water a mere stone's throw away, even the shore huggers in your group might feel tempted to hop onto a paddleboard or partake in an organised moonlit canoeing trip. After all, there are wood-fired hot tubs perched next to the yurts to warm up in afterwards.

COST: £199+

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Best for breathtaking views: Trenosa Glamping, Brecon Beacons

This beautiful spot in the Brecon Beacons, Wales offers a nourishing and authentic glamping experience – plus stunning views overlooking the mountainous region, too. The hosts go above and beyond to accommodate their guests, stocking up the fridge with local produce, including fresh eggs laid by the site's own chickens every morning. The perfect balance between luxury and nature, this is a chance to snuggle up by the roaring fire with your home comforts, and watch the sun go down without worrying about getting into a chilly sleeping bag.

COST: From £200 for two nights

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Best for organic produce: Mill Farm Glamping, Wiltshire

Situated on an organic farm, this family-run operation in the heart of rural Wiltshire offers a large, very glamorous treehouse with beds for six people. Meanwhile the country-style kitchen, cosy sofa space, wood-burning fire and whirlpool tub in the bathroom speak for the fact this is a far cry from your regular glamping experience. The farm offers a range of activities, including horse riding and a tour of the resident animals. Don’t be surprised if you find a rogue duck checking out your quarters when you arrive.

COST: Prices start at £300 for two nights

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Best for al fresco bathing: Crafty Camping, Dorset

The team behind Crafty Camping in Dorset know how to apply a bit of luxury to the rural, rustic world. The glamping tents and treehouses are shrouded in woodland and come with king-sized beds (all bedding provided), electric blankets, heated towel rails and hot, running water – which you’ll want to make the most of once you've seen your room's stunning outdoor bath. The yurts and bell tents each have a fun name too, like Poppet, Coracle and Bodkin. Be sure to make the most of the BBQ in the summer months, while the fire pit is there to enjoy all year round.

COST: Prices start at £240 for two nights

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Best for a bit of extravagance: Chewton Glen, New Forest

If the glamour is far more important to you than the camping, you’ll be hard pushed to find somewhere more luxurious in nature than Chewton Glen in the New Forest. There are four different suits: the Studio, Loft, Hideaway and Yews, each catering for groups of different sizes – with the studio sleeping just two guests and the Yews sleeping up to 12. Suspended 35 feet above the ground, all four treehouses are completely secluded, offering stunning views and a spacious terrace complete with its own hot tub. Inside, meanwhile, the under-floor heating, flat-screen TV and daily delivery of breakfast in a hamper are just some of the little touches that set this experience apart from the usual glamping scene. What’s more, each bathroom comes with its own walk-in shower and his ‘n’ hers basins, so you won’t even have to share with your partner. This really is five-star ‘glamping’ – if you can call it that.

COST: Prices start at £1,375 for two nights in the Treehouse Studio Suit

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Best for roomy living quarters: Apple Camping, Pembrokeshire

The new yurts at Apple Camping are spacious and sturdy – their wood-framed structures taking inspiration from the designs used by nomadic tribes of the Mongolian Steppe. Each of the three yurts sleeps up to four guests and has its own outdoor kitchen and BBQ area – but don’t worry, if your visit coincides with a spell of rain, there are several top-notch pubs just down the road that would be happy to keep your troop well fed. It’s a communal toilet and showering block situation here, but you can rest assured the water is lovely and warm. By way of a bonus – well behaved doggies are welcome, too.

COST: Prices start at £190 per night

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Best for exotic interiors: Yurt Yami, Cotswolds

Bringing a touch of Morocco to the glamping scene is Yurt Yami in the Cotswolds. Hip, snug and very Instagramable, the yurts are decked out in Moroccan rugs, sheepskins and embroidered wall hangings. The site, which also offers stays in a minimally furnished treehouse, is located in the village of Whichford, which is walking distance from the Norman Knight – a traditional Cotswold pub – for those who fancy a break from cooking.

COST: Prices start at £75 for a two-night minimum stay

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Best for quirky lodgings: Blackberry Wood, East Sussex

The glamping experience at Blackberry Wood is seriously unique: there’s not a yurt in site but what you will find is a London bus, helicopter, gypsy caravan, curvy cabin and Higgledy Piggledy treehouses – all converted into quirky accomodation. The rest of the facilities – toilets, showers and washing-up spaces – are all communal, but why not use this to chat to others having as wacky a glamping experience as you? There’s also WiFi available across the site (so you’ll be able to Instagram your crazy lodgings) as well as an on-site shop selling all the BBQ essentials.

COST: prices start at £45 but depend on season and lodgings

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Best for simple comforts: Atlantic Surf Pods, Cornwall

No one wants to spend the night shivering in a damp tent following a day of surfing. And those who stay at West Grove Farm in Bude, Cornwall, won’t have to. The farm offers 17 'Atlantic Surf Pods', which sleep up to four and look charmingly like the grass-covered hobbit homes in Lord of the Rings. Each pod comes equipped with cooking facilities, linen, electricity and its own private bathroom, making it that bit easier to get up and go.

COST: Pods cost £69 per night

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