The best UK glamping sites aren’t the ones with the flashiest hot tub photos. They’re the ones run by someone who actually answers the phone, keeps the wood burner stocked and hasn’t quietly closed down since the last person wrote about them, which is more of a problem than you’d think. We checked all ten of these directly this year, dropped three that had gone quiet, closed, or turned into something else entirely, and replaced them with places that are genuinely still taking bookings.
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Glamping in the UK isn’t cheap, and it shouldn’t pretend to be. A shepherd’s hut with a wood burner and a proper bed will typically run from around £100 to £170 a night, a safari tent with a hot tub often sits between £115 and £250, and a fully-fitted treehouse or geodesic dome can top £250 on a summer weekend. Midweek and off-peak stays cut those figures hard, sometimes by a third. If you want a specific place, not just a search filter, this is the list.
| Site | Region | Type | From | Standout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackberry Wood | Sussex | Quirky cabins | £80/night | A converted helicopter and a double-decker bus |
| Harptree Court | Somerset | Treehouse | Mid-range | Adults-only, solar-powered, king bed |
| Hesleyside Huts | Northumberland | Shepherd’s huts, treehouse, cabins | £135/night | A working shepherd’s hut estate inside a 4,000-acre park |
| The Shepherd’s Hut Retreat | Somerset | Shepherd’s huts | £357.50/weekend for two | Private lakeside hot tubs, six huts total |
| The Little Retreat | Pembrokeshire | Geodesic domes | £130/night | Wood-fired hot tub in every dome, Cleddau Estuary views |
| Elmley Nature Reserve | Kent | Shepherd’s huts and cabins | One of the pricier options | A working 3,300-acre nature reserve, not a campsite |
| Hinton Hideaways | Somerset | Treehouses, roundhouses, cabin | Mid-range | Outdoor bath house and private sauna at The Hide |
| The Secret Campsite | East Sussex | Tree tent, gridshell shelters | Budget to mid-range | A tree tent suspended between three oak trees |
| Camp Kátur | North Yorkshire | Geodomes, tipis, safari tents | Mid to upper range | 300-acre estate with bushcraft and a private hot tub per dome |
| Mount View Horizon | Cornwall | Safari tent | £117/night | Sleeps six, hot tub facing St Michael’s Mount |
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1. Blackberry Wood, Sussex
Blackberry Wood sits inside the South Downs National Park and doesn’t take itself too seriously. The options include a converted double-decker bus, an old helicopter and a genuine gypsy caravan, each parked in its own woodland clearing with a fire pit. It’s not polished glamping, it’s playful glamping, and that’s exactly the point.
Every unit has basic kitchen facilities, so Blackberry Wood works out cheaper than it looks once you factor in self-catering. Autumn brings the biggest price drop and the fewest crowds, and the South Downs are right on the doorstep for anyone who wants to walk off breakfast.
2. The Treehouse at Harptree Court, Somerset
The Treehouse at Harptree Court, run by Canopy & Stars, is adults-only and built for a quiet weekend, not a family holiday. It’s got a king-size bed, a wood-burning stove and a balcony that looks straight out over the Somerset countryside from a private 50-acre estate near Bath.
It’s solar-powered and runs on sustainable materials throughout, which won’t matter to everyone but genuinely does to some. Book midweek if you can. There’s a pub within walking distance, and the site currently has a 10% discount for anyone booking before the end of July 2026. Check Harptree Tree House directly for live dates.
3. Hesleyside Huts, Northumberland
Hesleyside sits inside the 4,000-acre Hesleyside Estate near Bellingham, in the Northumberland National Park, on grounds laid out by Capability Brown for the Charlton family, who’ve owned the estate for over 750 years. The seven huts and cabins each have their own name, their own price and their own character, from Heather at £135 a night to Skylark, a genuinely ornate treehouse with a turret, from £295.
Every hut has a king-size bed, an en-suite shower room and a wood-burning stove, and most have an outdoor bath. This is one of the few sites on this list where you can pick your exact accommodation rather than taking pot luck, so it’s worth reading the individual hut pages on Hesleyside Huts before booking. Kielder Observatory and Hadrian’s Wall are both a short drive away, which makes it a genuinely good base as well as a destination in itself.
4. The Shepherd’s Hut Retreat, Somerset
Confusingly named for Dorset but actually sitting at Fordscroft Farm near Crewkerne in Somerset, right on the Dorset and Devon borders, this is a six-hut site built around a private lake. Each hut has its own hot tub, a proper kitchenette and decking looking out over the water, which is the whole reason people come back.
Prices start from £357.50 for a weekend for two, so this sits toward the top end of the list, but the lakeside setting and the private hot tub in every hut explain why. It’s a short drive to the Jurassic Coast, and The Shepherd’s Hut Retreat is worth booking well ahead for summer weekends.
5. The Little Retreat, Pembrokeshire
The Little Retreat sits inside the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, in the village of Lawrenny on the Cleddau Estuary. Five geodesic domes come with their own wood-fired hot tub, kitchen and bathroom, and there are five simpler stargazer tents open from April to September for anyone happy with an outdoor bathtub instead.
Domes start from £130 a night with a two-night minimum, and the site runs guided activities including open water swimming, foraging and yoga if you want more than a weekend of doing nothing. It’s dog-friendly and plants a tree for every booking, which won’t decide anyone’s holiday but is a nice touch. Book through The Little Retreat directly.
6. Elmley Nature Reserve, Kent
Elmley Nature Reserve is a genuinely different kind of glamping. It’s a working 3,300-acre family-run nature reserve on the Isle of Sheppey in North Kent, less than an hour from London, and the shepherd’s huts and cabins sit inside it rather than beside it. The Saltbox has a fully glazed end wall for views straight out over the marsh, plus an outdoor shower and its own small kitchen.
This is one of the pricier options here, with huts and cabins broadly around the £200 a night mark, but you’re paying for genuine solitude and some of the best birdwatching in the South East, not a hot tub. It’s a strong pick for anyone who wants glamping without the crowd, and worth checking current availability directly with Elmley Nature Reserve.
7. Hinton Hideaways, Somerset
This one’s had a rebrand since it was last known as The Yurt Retreat, and it’s now Hinton Hideaways, still on the same organic farm near Crewkerne in Somerset, but the yurts have made way for two treehouses, two roundhouses and a two-storey cabin. The Hide has its own outdoor bath house and a private sauna, which is unusual even by UK glamping standards.
The farm sits on the Somerset, Devon and Dorset borders and has been featured in The Times’ roundup of the best UK glamping sites, which says something about how long it’s been doing this well. Adults-only in parts, so check which unit you’re booking. Full details and live availability at Hinton Hideaways.
8. The Secret Campsite, East Sussex
The Secret Campsite, five miles north of Lewes, is built for people who want the atmosphere of real camping with a couple of genuine upgrades. Alongside the standard pitches, there are three glamping shelters, including a tree tent suspended between three oak trees on the edge of the woodland, which was featured on Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.
The site runs on solar-heated hot water and has three EV charging points, and it borders a dismantled railway line that’s now a wildlife conservation site, complete with glow worms in July and August. It’s one of the more affordable options on this list. Book direct through The Secret Campsite.
9. Camp Kátur, North Yorkshire
Camp Kátur sits on the 300-acre Camp Hill Estate near Bedale, just off the A1, with three distinct areas: The Meadow for off-grid yurts and tents, Hill Farm for stargazing geodomes, and Chestnut Hill for the most luxurious domes on site. Every geodome comes with its own wood-fired hot tub, and there’s a genuine bushcraft programme run by rangers if you want more than a weekend of doing nothing.
After eleven years of general public bookings, Camp Kátur has shifted its focus toward pre-booked group stays, weddings and corporate events, so public availability is now tighter than it used to be. It still runs occasional public glamping weekends, most recently one in late July 2026, so check Camp Kátur’s booking page directly rather than assuming a date is open.
10. Mount View Horizon, Cornwall
Mount View Horizon is a safari tent in a wildflower meadow above Mounts Bay, near Penzance, with a 180-degree view out to St Michael’s Mount. It sleeps six across two bedrooms and a double cabin bed, has a proper en-suite shower room, a wood-fired range, and a hot tub and sauna on the decking outside.
Prices start from £117 a night, and the site has racked up over a hundred reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, most of them mentioning the owner by name, which tends to be a good sign. St Michael’s Mount and Marazion beach are a five-minute drive away. Book through Unique Hideaways.
Book UK glamping and holiday parks
If none of the ten above have space on your dates, or you want a wider search than ten hand-picked sites, these are the platforms worth trying next. Parkdean Resorts runs safari tent and pod glamping at seven of its UK holiday parks, from Cornwall to the Isle of Wight, and its rates tend to undercut independent sites for a family of four. Vrbo lists thousands of UK glamping rentals direct from owners, which is useful if you want a specific region rather than a specific style.
Holidu aggregates glamping listings across the UK and is worth a look if budget matters more than brand, with plenty of options under £60 a night outside peak season. Wowcher regularly runs discounted glamping breaks with partner sites across the UK, and can be worth checking before booking anywhere direct. If Europe is on the table instead, Eurocampings covers glamping across France, Italy, Spain and beyond, for anyone tempted to swap a British summer for a guaranteed one.
If you’d rather browse a wider spread of UK breaks before deciding between glamping and something with four walls, our UK breaks hub covers everything from seaside stays to city hotels, and our hotel deals page is worth a look if the weather forecast puts you off canvas altogether. Driving to any of these sites, our 50 tips for travelling on a budget guide has some genuinely useful ways to cut the cost of a UK break, and if you fancy pairing a night of glamping with a night somewhere more conventional, our Travelodge Pricefinder guide explains how to get the cheapest possible rate. Parkdean also runs its own UK holiday park sale most summers, which is worth checking alongside its glamping pages above.
Not every good UK break needs a hot tub or a wood burner. Campsites and holiday parks fill in the gaps between these ten glamping sites, especially if you’re travelling with a group or want more flexibility on dates.
Best UK glamping sites: FAQs
What is glamping?
Glamping is camping with the hard parts removed. You get a proper bed, usually an en-suite bathroom or a private one nearby, and often a wood burner or hot tub, inside a tent, hut, dome, or treehouse rather than a building.
How much does UK glamping cost in 2026?
A shepherd’s hut with a wood burner typically costs £100 to £170 a night, a safari tent with a hot tub runs £115 to £250, and a treehouse or dome with full facilities can top £250 on a summer weekend. Midweek and off-peak stays often cut those figures by a third.
Is glamping worth it compared to camping?
It depends what you’re avoiding. Glamping is worth it if the thing stopping you from camping is the tent itself, the ground, or the lack of a proper toilet, since those are exactly what it fixes. It’s not worth it if you’re only after cheaper accommodation, since a budget hotel can often undercut it.
When is the best time to go glamping in the UK?
May, June and September tend to offer the best balance of decent weather and lower prices, since UK glamping sites earn most of their annual revenue in a four to five month summer window and price accordingly. Autumn stays are often the cheapest and quietest if you don’t mind cooler evenings around the fire pit.
Do glampsites provide bedding and towels?
Most do, since it’s one of the main things separating glamping from camping, but it’s not universal. Always check the individual listing before you pack, particularly at simpler sites like shepherd’s huts and bell tents.
Are UK glampsites dog-friendly and family-friendly?
Many are, but not all, and the two don’t always overlap. Adults-only treehouses like Harptree Court and parts of Hinton Hideaways won’t take children, while family-focused sites like Mount View Horizon and The Little Retreat welcome both dogs and kids, so it’s worth checking both before booking.
How far in advance should I book UK glamping for summer?
Book three to six months ahead for July and August, since the best-known sites on this list sell out their peak weekends well before spring is over. Off-peak and midweek stays can often be booked with a few weeks’ notice.
Prices and availability are checked at the time of writing and can move quickly during peak season. It’s always worth confirming the current rate directly with the operator before you book.
Fancy something with a roof and four solid walls instead? Our UK breaks roundup covers hotels, cottages and city stays for the same kind of budget.
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