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The best glamping sites in the UK

By Rick Jordan , Laura Fowler , Olivia Morelli and Condé Nast Traveller

Glamping might sound like camping dressed up, but in reality it's the peak of luxury that can be enjoyed right here in the UK . The last few years of Covid restrictions, constant travel chaos and ongoing conflict have led us to rediscover our love for a staycay, and glamping is one of the best ways to see as much of the UK as possible (without kissing goodbye to too many home comforts). Whether you're after a romantic spot for two or a place for the whole family, there are so many options across the country. From shepherd's huts to treehouses with hot tubs and fairytale cabins , enjoying nature has never felt so opulent.

The best glamping in Kent, England

Camp Quaives Best for: foodies

Floating around the wild meadow and sun-dappled lawns in your chiffon and shawl, you may hear a little melody in your head now and again – a voice singing Calling out your name perhaps, or a few bars of Songbird . Thrillingly, this 17th-century estate just outside Canterbury was the home of Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie for 25 years, and the psycho-geographically inclined should keep their ears to the ground. Others will simply enjoy the fact that Quaives is now the home of a couple, Daniel and Clare Ryan, who host regular wellness retreats , and their ethos extends to the camp. It’s pitched more as an al-fresco boutique hotel than campsite, but feels like a little Wilderness Festival, with 20 bell tents kitted out with vintage trunks and director’s chairs arranged amid the 19 acres of grounds, with secret gardens to discover and fire pits to stoke. What sets this apart from many other gatherings of bell tents – should the collective noun for bell tents be a campanology, we wonder? – is the food. The couple has invested a lot of time in the allotment here and brought in a chef for The Terrace, a bar/restaurant with a largely plant-based menu that gathers up roast beetroots, and courgette fritters, charred broccoli and cauliflower, along with sourdough pizzas from the wood-fired oven. At the Hideout bar, meanwhile, you can sup on Kentish wines and beers and plan days out to Howletts Wildlife Park or the vineyards at Simpsons or Chartham, while keeping an eye out for buzzing buzzards and Egyptian geese. There’s more foodie hits to be had at the Rose Inn nearby and the Duke William pub at Ickham, while the Fordwich Arms, Bridge Arms and Pig at Bridge are not far. Go your own way…

Address: Camp Quaives, Seaton Road, Canterbury CT3 1RU Website: campquaives.co.uk

Ham Hideaway Best for: meal deliveries

A clutch of safari tents and shepherds' huts share this paddock, three miles from Sandwich Bay. The latter are completely self-contained – one has its own shower, the other a free-standing copper bath – while the two safari tents are better for families and have separate bathrooms nearby. All enjoy the benefit of a butler service from chef Chris, who delivers afternoon tea fresh to your door (with or without prosecco) and can serve three-course evening meals too, if desired. With the washing up taken care of, there’s more time to enjoy the surroundings – quirky Deal and historic Dover to the south and the beaches of Broadstairs and Margate to the north.

Address: Ham Hideaway, Hay Hill, Eastry, Sandwich, Kent CT14 0ED Website: hamhideaway.co.uk ; hipcamp.com

Livingston Safari Lodge Best for: a wild experience

The sounds of the Serengeti waft in through the window as a rhino plods past, a herd of zebras grazing near the watering hole. No, this Attenborough wonderland isn't in Africa, but in the Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent. Luxury safari tents are dotted around the Livingstone Lodge, in four-poster or sleigh beds. Each tent has its own private veranda with seating where you can watch the animal world go by. This might be a game reserve but that doesn't mean you have to shoot and cook your own dinner. Eat at the Livingstone Lodge Laapa Restaurant – its five-course menu, included in the price, combines classic rustic African dishes with grub suited to more delicate sensibilities. By staying at the lodge you'll be supporting the work of the Aspinall Foundation charity , which runs conservation projects in the UK, as well as the Republic of Congo and Gabon. Oh, and there's free wi-fi, for those for whom even Kent is one step into the wild too far.

Address: Livingstone Lodge, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Kent Website: aspinallfoundation.org

The best glamping in the Lake District, England

In the Vale, Keswick Best for: mountain watching A year before lockdown, the Birkett family – mum Wendy, her two boys and a daughter – set to work diversifying the sheep farm that had been in their family for four generations. Wood was recycled or sourced locally to make cabins , each with a cedarwood hot tub or outdoor bath, with beds crafted from century-old sheep pens and tables from storm-struck trees. Wendy added the finishing touches – local tea and coffee, Le Creuset crockery, towels and dressing gown made locally and bunches of freshly picked flowers from her garden. The result is a very special place that puts a spring in your step, surrounded by some of the Lake District’s most sublime landscapes – the sinuous ridges of Blencathra mountain nearby, sheep bleating on Cloughead, and Derwentwater a short drive away. But there’s also the farm’s little river to dive into, spotting salmon while you’re about it, and a private path leading to the walking-and-cycling route that runs along the old Threlkeld to Keswick railway line. Come in summer and you can harvest your potatoes from the patch; come in autumn and go leaf-peeping (there should be two wood-built saunas standing by the river by this time, too). Adults only.

Address: Station Road, Railway Cottages, Threlkeld, Keswick, CA12 4TT Website: thewanderlist.uk

Wilderness Adventure at The Samling, Windermere Best for: truly elevated glamping

Of course, the idea of wilderness can be quite subjective – one person’s wilderness is another’s swoonsome, silk-sheeted luxury. The Samling opened in 2002 in a white-faced Georgian mansion and has since crafted an enviable reputation as one of the Lake District’s best places to stay, with brilliant food and the sort of service in which butlers materialise out of thin air bearing Martinis. The hotel has pitched a camp of Prospector Tents at the top of the hillside overlooking Windermere – though we’re talking about the sort of prospector who has already struck gold and is slumming it a little for old-time’s sake. There are two sleeping tents and a restaurant one; you take the whole place for a gloriously atmospheric experience, with a verandah for morning coffee and the full Cumbrian, brought by your personal butler, and with a chef to rustle up dinner or a BBQ – afterwards, collapse into the super-king-size hotel beds to the hoot of a barn owl. There’s boating, walks to the blazing rhododendrons of Stagshaw Gardens, hikes to Scafell Pike or Wansfell Pike, and down to Ambleside. But many people choose to stay here all day, relaxing, stoking the fire pit and toasting marshmallows as the sun sets. It’s all more Out of Africa than Into the Wild – no need to pack even a penknife.

Address: The Samling, Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LR Website: thesamlinghotel.co.uk

Great Langdale, Ambleside Best for: National Trust fans

Seasoned campers in the Lake District aren't put off by damp and discomfort. They come for the views, and what spectacular views they are! So it is that campsites in the Lake District have been pretty basic (you want a hot shower??), until recently. At the National Trust's Great Langdale campsite, you can now sleep in comfort and still wake up to one of the best views in the world – down the Great Langdale Valley, with Scafell Pike and Bowfell rising up before you. Drift off in shepherd's huts, yurts or ecopods (proper campers can also pitch their own). The three Herdy Huts are traditional-style shepherd's huts, dressed up in simple country cottage style with a double bed, plus a bunk for a child. Under the trees are a handful of wooden ecopods, powered by the sun; and there are also three fantastic Long Valley Yurts , decorated inside with Moroccan textiles, stoves and solar-powered fairy lights. The huts and yurts have woodburning stoves big enough to cook a roast in (the Long Valley Yurts guys provide some camping recipes to inspire); or nearby National Trust pub the Sticklebarn serves local produce, local ales and a local gin. For more of a challenging walk, head via Elterwater to the Drunken Duck . The accommodation is cute but, really, the surrounding landscape dwarves everything else.

Address: Great Langdale, near the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel on the B5343, near Ambleside, the Lake District, Cumbria Website: nationaltrust.org.uk ; luxury-yurt-holidays.co.uk

The best glamping in Cornwall, England

The Paddock Wildcamp Best for: surfers

Two miles from Perran Sands (recently visited by Boris Johnson, who bought an ice cream), this pop-up glamping site (open during July and August only) is an undeniably sweet spot for surfers , with popular Newquay and Fistral Sands within six miles. If you don’t have your own board, you can hire one locally, or stick to terra firma with a walk to the nearby thatched pub or a visit to the yoga school just across the road. Accommodation comes in the form of pre-pitched and furnished bell tents, with double beds, rugs and wicker hampers; there’s a communal kitchen area and a wonderful campfire nook beneath a canopy.

Address: The Paddock Wildcamp, The Paddock, Mount, Cornwall TR4 9PP Website: thepaddockwildcamp.co.uk

Rusty the Tin Tent Best for: wannabe surfers

There's nothing rustic about Rusty. Forced to share a field with a couple of blousy safari tents, he's the non-conformist, heavy-metal sibling at Chymder Farm near Mullion. Half tin, half tent, the converted shipping container hunkers down in the grass beneath a rakish canvas awning. Inside, Rusty is industrial yet inviting. Bed frames and dining table are forged from scaffolding poles; walls are panelled with chipboard – but there's also a wood stove, cosy duvets and scatter cushions. Out back is a minimalist kitchen, flush loo and a wet room lined with corrugated tin. If you did the tipi/yurt thing when the kids were younger, Rusty will make camping cool for them again now they're in double figures. They can flop, wi-fi-free, in the hammock, fiddle with the fire pit and trot off to the honesty shop for sausages and ice cream. A mile down the lane, Poldhu Cove is one of Cornwall 's surf secrets – a sandy nick in The Lizard's serpentine cliffs with a bacon-baps café in the dunes. Big-wave veteran Dan Joel runs the local surf school – in just two hours teenagers will be riding the waves standing up, a brief moment of elation followed by a spectacular wipeout in the fizzing Cornish froth.

Website: barefoot-glamping.co.uk

Cornish Tipi Holidays Best for: sand-in-hair adventures

Rather like mushroom hunting, the spotter’s guide to modern-day glamping is scattered with all sorts of weird and wonderful varieties – pods, yurts (Mongolian and other), tabernacles, bell tents… As the name suggests, Lizzie Tom’s campsite is all about the tipi – North American style, funnelled over 18ft high, canvas wrapped on wooden poles, each with a stove and cool box, embedded into a 20-acre Neverland of field and woodland clearings (all pitches are at least 10 metres apart). There’s also plenty of space for campers’ own tents. Buzzards slow-ride overhead; dragonflies flit like hummingbirds; children with sea-tousled hair roam freely through the cow parsley. Lizzie’s a North Cornish local and a veteran of the scene, opening in 1996 and honing her skills ever since – yoga retreats, fishing for rainbow trout to BBQ by the tipi later, mapping out wild swimming, inviting in the Gastropod kitchen for menus of scones and banana loaf, pizza and veggie sausages. It’s something of a cliché, but this patch of North Cornwall is classic, Blyton-esque territory for all sorts of adventures. Port Isaac is a short drive away, there’s Port Quin for sea kayaking, and Polzeath, Rock and Boscastle all easily within reach. Lizzie’s own recommendation is the beach walk at Tregardock, through wildflowers to bag mussels from the rocks and climb back up.

Address: Cornish Tipi Holidays, Tregildrans Quarry Trelill, Bodmin, North Cornwall Website: cornishtipiholidays.co.uk

Lamorna Glamping Safari Tents Best for: acres of space

A vast 90 acres of green fields and woodland, through which you can walk to a lovely arc of sand at Porthcurno Cove on the south coast. The village of Mousehole is a 10-minute drive away. Sleep under canvas – but these tents are as big as some hotel suites: there's a kitchenette with a wood-burning cooker, a sofa, dining table and chairs in the living area, two bedrooms and an en-suite loo and shower room. Use the stove to rustle up a full English using bacon, eggs, beans and bread from the honesty shop. Ice cream is a perfectly acceptable – and feasible – breakfast when you're on holiday. Just ask the owner, who also has a local convenience store, for any extras prior to arrival. There is also an adorable honesty shop. One of Britain's best beaches, Sennen Cove, is five miles away, on the north coast.

Address: Lamorna Glamping Safari Tents, Lamorna, Penzance, Cornwall Website: uniquehideaways.com

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Atlantic Surf Pods Best for: farm animal lovers

Chickens, sheep and alpacas, oh my! A cock-a-doodle-doo is your wake-up call at these pods set on a family-run farm with an eccentric collection of animals in Bude, on the North Cornish coast. Sleep in curvy cabins with underfloor heating and proper, squidgy king-sized beds. Each cabin has wooden decking, and there are no shared bathrooms. Outdoor 'kitchens' have barbecues, table-top stoves, pots, pans and plates. Meat and eggs can be picked up from the honesty shop and kept in a cool box. The golden sand dunes at Summerleaze Beach and surf breaks and rock pools at Crooklets Beach are within walking distance. And there are three more beaches a short drive away, so you can spend all day surfing – or crabbing if that's your thing – then come back to a hot shower and a barbecue.

Address: Atlantic Surf Pods, West Grove Farm, Bude, Cornwall Website: atlanticsurfpods.co.uk

The best glamping in Lancashire, England

Copy House Hideaway Best for: hot-tub birdwatching

While the rest of us ate ice cream and watched Netflix during lockdown, Lancashire couple Lisa and Phil built a glamping site in their back garden. The result is a pair of cosy shepherds’ huts where we’d be more than happy to self-isolate, with a semi-enclosed hot tub that has framed views across the valley. Dogs are welcome at an extra charge and can be walked along the Pendle Way, which runs through the field next to the site, or you can hop in the car and drive to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, about 15 minutes away.

Address: Copy House Hideaway, Copy House Farm, Bleara Road, Earby, Lancashire BB18 6LF Website: copyhousehideaway.co.uk ; hipcamp.com

Feather Down Dolphinholme Best for: hot-tub dreaming

When the tech bubble bursts, this will be the sort of place to ride it out, bird-watching from a wood-fired hot tub and pondering life as a gentleman farmer. Farm stays are nothing new, but Feather Down was first to up the game, creating retro structures halfway between safari tent and treehouse . Rustic architecture includes the canvas frills lodge, with a veranda and stand-alone bathroom, and a hobbity cupboard bed for hiding out in; Kinfolky details include enamel teapots and candle chandeliers. This one's on the Gorst family farm, just south of the Lake District, in a landscape of peaty moorland and pastures stitched together by dry-stone walls. Labradors tumble in the yard; the River Wyre saunters past at the bottom of the field. Kids can get their bearings on an orienteering course, zig-zagging past tents with a compass. Tomorrow there will be hay bales to scramble up, the chute to slide down, dens to build. Pizza night is a good chance to meet other families, comparing notes while stretching out the dough and scattering rocket. Due north-west is medieval Lancaster Castle, and the gleaming estuary sands at Arnside.

Address: Dolphinholme House Farm, Dolphinholme, Lancaster Website: featherdown.co.uk

The best glamping in East Sussex, England

De Etchyngham at Glottenham Castle Best for: a woodland escape

A quiet field at Glottenham Castle, a working farm with Roman woodland and lakes in High Weald, so named for the medieval castle that was removed in the 16th century. Sleep in the brightly patterned comfort of Orla Kiely sheets. De Etchyngham is a single domed tent named after Robert de Etchyngham, the second owner of Glottenham castle, who had better taste than its original owner (also called Robert). As an homage to Etchyngham's sense of style, the tent is furnished with mid-century Ercol, and has wide polythene windows and carpets with cow-hide rugs. Home-grown veggies and homemade cakes and locally produced cider can all be packed into a picnic basket for you to carry off to a green spot of your choice. An oven is being built on-site for stone-fired pizzas. Judges Bakery in Hastings has won all sorts of awards for its sourdough and stollen. Also, we love the books and board games. The husband-and-wife hosts are a former hops producer and a qualified medical herbalist; ask them about the crops grown on the farm. Muck in by walking Glottenham's dogs.

Address: De Etchyngham at Glottenham Castle, High Weald, East Sussex Website: canopyandstars.co.uk

Wowo Best for: picking up new skills

There will be twigs in hair, and soil on clothes. A miniature band of tousle-headed mountaineers edges slowly along a ditch, a small stream rushing many inches below. There's a last call for 'children's yoga, starting in five minutes', and the log man rumbles around dropping off tinder for the fire bowls. The Cragg family have farmed here since the 1970s; now daughter Alice runs the workshops and passes on herbalist lore. In fact, there's more stuff on the timetable than most North London schools: animal tracking and circus skills and heart-skipping evening games through the undergrowth. A new one is the Fairy Preservation Society, for little people to learn about even littler people.

On Saturdays, there's slow-motion hokey cokey and acoustic music in the main tipi – bring along your ukelele for the jam sessions. As for the yurts, Little Owl has the most privacy. But if friends are already pitched, local Max Taylor can set up a bell tent nearby with all the kit needed. The farm shop has everything for the barbecue, plus Sussex gin and Black Pig cider scrumped from a nearby orchard; in summer, vintage trucks trundle in with pizzas and crêpes. For an E Nesbit-style experience, train it to East Grinstead and arrive in a puff of smoke on the Bluebell Railway.

Address: Wapsbourne Manor, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex Website: wowo.co.uk

The best glamping in Devon, England

Wootten Deer Park Best for: deer stalking

For those too impatient to watch for wildlife in Dartmoor National Park, this new safari tent site set within a Devon deer park a few miles away offers an easy shortcut. Glampers wake to the sight of the friendly animals grazing the grass around their sun deck, which extends from the front of the tent right into the enclosure. Wood-clad interiors create the feel of a proper house, with individual bedrooms and a kitchen and living area, while a quirky cupboard acts as an additional sleeping space for children.

Address: Wootten Deer Park, Wootten Deer Park & Safari Lodges, Great Wootten House, Bow, Crediton, Devon EX17 6LF Website: hipcamp.com

The Orchard Retreat Best for: meadows galore

This glampsite opened in spring 2014 and sits in its own 15 acres of bucolic Devon countryside, with two-holiday cottages and three yurts nestled in an apple orchard that gives the retreat its name. Perfect for a digital detox, the off-grid location has neither electricity or a mobile signal, and just lanterns to guide you as the night draws in. But at least some home comforts are close by, as each yurt has its own private bathroom inside a nearby cedar-clad lodge. There's also a village shop and pub less than a mile away for day and night refreshments and essentials. All visitors have free rein to explore the surrounding land, with its meadows, woodland and streams – perfect for families, couples or friends wanting to get away from it all (and its dog-friendly status means they can join in the fun). The three hand-crafted yurts are named after the apples that surround them (Russet, Pippin and Bramley); each has a wood-burning stove, comfy beds and cosy interiors. A must-visit chill-out in beautiful surroundings (and despite being off-grid, they do have a website – just remember to leave your laptop at home).

Address: Orchard Retreat, near Thornes Farm Shop, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon Website: theorchardretreat.co.uk

Brownscombe Best for: animal antics

Some people long for the heat-seared plains of the Serengeti ; others the rolling South Hams, spread thick with buttercups. The big five here include red deer, barn owls, horseshoe bats and badgers that gruntle as they rootle for worms. Glamping's roots go back to the safari tent – an Edwardian living room under canvas – and here are three relatively new ones, wood-framed on raised platforms, capped by flourishes of green as neat as a boy scout's neckerchief. There's basil oil in the cupboard, long Yuyu hot-water bottles in the beds, power showers in the bathroom – even the dustpan and brush is to be coveted. Order ahead and Kate Tregoning, whose family have farmed here for the past 30 years, will have a South African beef potjie on the cast-iron stove for arrival, along with chilled prosecco and homemade brownies. In the morning, she rounds up the animals for children to help feed, and collect eggs; then there are rope swings and cargo nets to tumble into, a wicker den to plan adventures from. Take the ferry to Dartmouth to go crabbing with bacon for bait, then tip them out and watch claws scuttle for the water.

Address: Brownscombe Luxury Glamping, Compton Holt, Compton, Marldon, Devon, England Website: brownscombe.co.uk

Longlands Best for: family reunions

The English safari lodge is a growing breed on the glamping landscape. Off-grid but not off the map. Oodles of space, decked terraces for sundowners, usually large enough to fit the whole gang in and no need for pesky shared loos or washing-up basins. Just the place to go wildlife spotting – keep an ear out for stampeding field mice and voles – then return for a BBQ and soak in the hot tub. Here’s a herd of just five lodges, each sleeping six, which have been embedded in the Devon meadows near Barnstaple for a little while, but were recently given extra care and attention by new owners Jeremy and Tammy Smith. There are freshly cut flowers in the vases and herbs in the kitchen, beds draped in white linen and sheepskin, candles and board games for the evenings – with a boating lake, table tennis and pétanque on the lawn. Home-made dishes can be delivered, while the farm shop has Exmoor gin, farm jams and chutneys and, apparently, some very good cider from an orchard in Crediton. This year, when the site reopens, the couple have added a lakeside yoga circle, a studio space for meditation and corrugated metal wet rooms for each lodge. Exmoor and Ilfracombe are not far, as is Combe Martin Wildlife Park, with surf lessons at Woolacombe.

Address: Longlands, Coulsworthy, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe EX34 0PD Website: longlandsdevon.co.uk

The best glamping in Gloucestershire, England

The Hudnalls Hideout Best for: going on quests

The Forest of Dean occupies a hazy, slightly mysterious place in the imagination: a hinterland between England and Wales ; a last bastion of mossy ancient forest that inspired Tolkien and Rupert Brookes, strewn with wild mint and wild boar. It’s drawn film and TV teams – Dr Who , Star Wars , among many – and it’s drawn the aptly named Sarah and Adrian Orchard, who spent a decade searching for the right place to relocate in the countryside. Their little fiefdom can be found at the top of a hill at St Briavels Common, with views down the Wye Valley towards Monmouth, where they’ve built an A-frame treehouse inspired by the romantic notion of an American cabin in the wood – although that underplays the ambition here a little. The house, sleeping two with lots of private space, is an artful wooden construct with underfloor heating, Scandi decor, a proper bathroom and a dangling fireplace, and a hot tub on the circular terrace for safari-style panoramas over the Arthurian landscape. The pair holed up here in spring 2020 and made copious nature notes – from the woodpecker at breakfast through to the tawny owls after dusk, with bats, and fallow deer rustling through the undergrowth and the bright star of Venus up above. A deeply immersive forest experience in a lesser-known part of the UK .

Address: The Hudnalls National Nature Reserve, Loop Road, St Briavels, Lydney Website: hudnallshideout.co.uk

The Dome Garden Best for: eco-friendly camping

If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise… For tucked between the trees of the Forest of Dean is the space-age Dome Garden, a hamlet of eco-friendly dome tents that's large enough to sleep 60 in total. Choose between the Simple Dome, Dom-itory, Double Dome or Superdome. The latter is colossal and sleeps eight on two levels. Beds are aerial hammocks or doubles swinging from the rafters. The campsite is equipped with a wood-fired oven, campfire and, alarmingly, a rocket-powered stove. No need to sweat the basics – Ocado can deliver straight to the campsite. For night owls, the Rocket Bar & Café, the onsite nightspot. And for early birds, there's hiking, cycling, kayaking, a maze, chickens, caving, and a load of other grubby fun to be had.

Address: The Dome Garden, Mile End, Gloucestershire Website: domegarden.co.uk

The best glamping in Norfolk, England

Wild Meadow at Raynham Best for: meadow larks

This place has pretty good connections: it was a friend of Charles II who designed the 800-acre parkland of the Raynham estate in the 17th century. Today’s owners have maintained the country house and manicured gardens but have let some of the grounds beyond grow just a little bit wild – the perfect setting for a summer glamping site. There are four family-sized yurts available, with wood burners inside, campfire pits outside and a separate communal tent for cooking and dining. The rest of the meadow is ideal for kids to run around in until they fall over, and there are footpaths down to the River Wensum for splashing about – it’s narrow here, but some popular wild-swimming spots are only a five-minute drive away.

Address: Wild Meadow, Raynham Estate, Lodge Farm, Swaffham Road, Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 7EF Website: Raynham.co.uk ; hipcamp.com

Railway carriages at Amber's Bell Tents, Little Massingham Best for: rewilding yourself

Amber Wykes has been planting bell tents in country estates around Norfolk – and, more recently, Shropshire – for the past decade, strewn with enough hand-stitched bunting to deck out the Mall over Jubilee. For 2022, however, she added something new: a brace of railway carriages in a meadow that’s being enthusiastically rewilded by estate owner Ollie Birkbeck. Myrtle and Beryl are rescue carriages, saved by Ollie from dereliction and lovingly refurbished, with antique rugs from his rather grand house and Art Deco glasses (not a whiff of Ikea here), while the exterior has been given a New York -style makeover by local artist Harry Malt. Each sleeps two with a fold-out bed for a child. It’s easy to immerse yourself in the wildlife simply by sitting out front, watching for yellowhammers, skylarks, blackcaps and finches, but staying here is a rare opportunity to explore the work being done by Ollie, one of the three founders of the WildEast project, which aims to rewild 20 per cent of East Anglia. He’ll arrange a safari by horseback or tractor over 500 acres of heathland, looking out for the occasional herd of wild horses along with a growing number of returning species. Of all the Norfolk sites in Amber’s mini-canvas-empire, Little Massingham feels very special, cloaked in woodland but with the coast just a short drive away. There are also bell tents dotted under trees and in green-fringed clearings, a second campsite for pitch-up tents and a new zip wire and plunge pool – while the main clubhouse (a godsend for rainy days) has table tennis and an inglenook fireplace. A great place to take over in its entirety for a family gathering or greenwood party – but if this doesn’t suit, consider one of the other Norfolk or Shropshire options: our favourite is Hopton Court Estate, with six tents in a woodland clearing and the mighty Clee Hill nearby to be conquered; Wiveton Hall in North Norfolk is one of the original sites, with a lovely walled garden, while the Branthill Farm camp is right next to a craft ale shop (handy!).

Address: Little Massingham, North West Norfolk Website: ambersbelltents.co.uk

The best glamping in Dorset, England

Crafty Camping Best for: arts and crafts lovers

Remember that time you went to Glastonbury, and you were so absorbed in hemp-weaving that you never made it past the Healing Fields? Crafty Camping, near West Dorset 's Jurassic Coast, will let you pick up where you left off, with its woodwork classes (you could go home with your very own hand-carved spoon or a chair made from a tree) and 'campfire guitar-strumming only' music policy. There might be a commune-esque atmosphere, but the living and sleeping quarters couldn't be less like a squat: choose between a yurt, tipi, bell tent or a shepherd's hut, each kitted out with king-sized beds, reindeer-hide throws and woodland showers. The only parenting that goes on is in the hands of Mother Nature – there's a strict no-kids policy. The extra glamping facilities, including a sauna yurt, games and craft library, and pizza oven.

Address: Crafty Camping, Holditch, West Dorset Website: mallison.co.uk

Hobby Farm Best for: adults-only adventures

This place opened in 2019 and is another example of a small campsite run by an enthusiastic, multi-tasking young couple. The farm has been in Tom Ray’s family for four decades, but he and his horse-riding wife Gaby recently transformed the land into a stables and livery before opening up a tree-ringed meadow for campers. There are two green-painted, boutique-style shepherd’s huts sleeping two, and nine pitches for tents and campervans – no children allowed – near a willow-fringed pond that can be fished or simply rowed across. The farm is rooted in the peaceful Marshwood Vale, a classic Dorset landscape of hedgerow oaks and winding lanes, one of which leads to The Five Bells Inn for pints of local Copper pale ale. Further afield are walking routes around Stonebarrow Hill, the fossil beach at Charmouth and Lyme Regis, which is a 20-minute drive away – or just a little more if you ride there on your own horse, which can be stabled with the Rays’ own.

Address: Hobby Farm, Bluntshay Ln, Bridport Website: westdorsetcamping.co.uk

The best glamping in Essex, England

Chigborough Farm Best for: budding landscape painters and junior anglers

A happy find from last year, while scouring the map for a last-minute camping fix. The farm is close to the Blackwater Estuary, an East Anglian waterland of wide skies, straight-as-a-die landscapes, Anglo-Saxon remnants and salt marshes – there’s a real sense of wilderness. The farm is, of course, a man-made environment, but it’s a little world of fly- and coarse-fishing lakes and meadows, with meandering paths through trees and all sorts of distractions: a maze for children; a pottery studio for those who’ve been flinging clay during lockdown; a surprise restaurant in what resembles an ivy-clad potting shed, with a nod from the Michelin guide, and a smokehouse for salmon and trout. As for the camping, there’s a small number of bell tents and a single safari tent, with empty pitches opposite – as well as a wooden cabin on a floating platform in the lake, with its own rowboat. The main hub is a musty hut like a scout hall, with table tennis and a pool table. It gets busy during summer, so may be better for a spare weekend in late summer. From here, the Essex foodie triangle of Maldon (salt), Mersea (oysters) and Tiptree (jam) can easily be explored.

Address: 2 Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Maldon , Essex Website: chigboroughfarm.co.uk

The best glamping in Derbyshire, England

Parkhall Pods Best for: folk who don’t actually like camping

There comes a point where ‘glamping’ seems to have forgotten it descended from ‘camping’ in the first place: these strikingly modern pods, like detached hotel rooms in the countryside, feel a million miles from staying under canvas. Inside there’s a shower room, a fitted kitchen (with an oven and Nespresso machine) and a comfortable living space with a large TV. Outside there’s a hot tub with massage jets and a metal campfire-pit, perhaps the only concession to camping of old. But regardless of how the Parkhall Pods are defined, staying here puts you in the middle of glorious Derbyshire countryside. Head down the lane and take the footpath to nearby Shipley Country Park or bring bikes and cycle the scenic Nutbrook Trail.

Address: Park Hall Pods, Parkhall Lane, Mapperley, Derbyshire DE7 6DA Website: parkhallpods.co.uk ; hipcamp.com

The best glamping in Lincolnshire, England

The Nest Best for: multigenerational holidays

One of the most notable glamping species of recent years is the safari lodge, inspired by the tented camps of Kenya and South Africa but with the grasslands of England to contend with rather than the Greater Kruger. When it comes to glamping, Lincolnshire has been a little off-the-radar, but Emma and Archie Dennis were inspired by holidays in their Kenyan home to build three lodges on their farmland outside the town of Stamford. Each sleeps six, with a flexible mix of room styles, including a wood-panelled bunk-bed snug and master bedroom, and a large deck area for sundowners, with a Chesterfield sofa and a chest of board games to plunder, and a large bathtub that has views to the landmark lake and its reed beds – dash out first thing and take the plunge. Emma says she created something that she couldn’t find elsewhere, carefully crafting each one with wicker lampshades and White Company linens, and while there’s a wood-fired oven and electric hob, it’s easier to pre-order dishes such as the Seafood Sundowner, or book a table for two for dinner in the fishing hut. Dennis can set up the private cinema , with films projected against canvas; the lake has two canoes to paddle, and a massage therapist can be arranged – easy to spend the whole day here though nearby are the antique shops of Stamford, and Belvoir Castle and Burghley to explore.

Address: Southorpe, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 3BX Website: thenestglamping.co.uk

The best glamping in Herefordshire, England

Tipi Adventure Best for: riverside fun

All you know is that you'll be on a grassy patch somewhere on the banks of the River Wye in Herefordshire, but where exactly is a mystery until you arrive. It's Pocahontas meets John Smith. You sleep on futons inside Native American-style tipis (made locally), complete with a central campfire and blackened pots to cook with, and faux-fur rugs. It's more bucket showers and wind-up lanterns than hot water and electricity. Essentials (a kettle, pots, pans, cutlery, crockery) are provided, but you'll need to bring your own food. There are no fridges, no larders, no cheese caves, so you'll want to go for canned or long life. Or drive to the local village. The games basket (frisbee, badminton racquets, etc). Canoeing lessons. On two-day canoeing expeditions, your luggage is moved for you while you canoe, map in hand, downstream to the next camping spot.

Address: Tipi Adventure, Whitehall, Hampton Bishop, Herefordshire Website: tipiadventure.com

Mad Dogs & Vintage Vans Best for: vintage-style camping

Amazing what a bit of bunting and savvy styling can do. In an untamed corner of Herefordshire, four aged caravans have been turned into something quite adorable. They opened half-hidden by shoulder-high cow parsley in the grounds of a listed rectory in the Wye Valley, below Goodrich Castle . It's a kind of lost land, somewhere not too far from the Welsh border, the Forest of Dean, Ross-on-Wye, Hay-on-Wye. The vintage vans, dating from the 1930s to the 1960s, have been lovingly restored and prettied up with Farrow & Ball paint and vintage fabrics. 'Gertie' has a bohemian spirit, 'Darcy's all cabbages and roses. The newest addition is a more manly 1940s military wagon. A shared shower block is more palatable when it's a charming wooden shack with a pink sink, flowers in chimney pots and stained-glass windows. Guests arrive to find cream teas served on vintage crockery. At night, hosts Jo and Sacha can cook you something; otherwise, it's locally pressed cider and bangers and marshmallows on the campfire, a million stars overhead, and waking up with the smell of woodsmoke and sunshine in your hair. We love original details such as gas lights, tea sets, wireless and cocktail cabinets. The authentic old fabrics, from quilts to curtains, are so pretty they will send some into raptures. The idyllic setting, which feels properly hidden and overgrown, rustic and not too 'done', and the views stretch all the way to the Black Mountains.

Address: Mad Dogs & Vintage Vans, The Old Rectory, Brampton Abbotts, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire Website: maddogsandvintagevans.co.uk

The best glamping in Wiltshire, England

Woolley Grange pop-up glamping Best for: festival-style family fun

The Pop-Up Hotel has been creating nights under canvas for those allergic to groundsheets since bringing its bell tents, complete with vintage furniture, memory foam mattresses and their own power supplies, to Glastonbury Festival in 2011. For summer 2021, however, it has pitched up an hour away at honey-hued family favourite the Woolley Grange Hotel just outside pretty Bradford on Avon. It’s a stretch to call the eight two-bedroom suites, in a meadow next to the outdoor swimming pool and fairy garden, tents, with their wooden walls and glass doors that slide onto a deckchair-lined terrace, all topped with a thick canvas roof. But listening to the sound of birds from your bed in the morning and the soft, soothing pitter-patter of raindrops overhead at night is a proper immersion in nature (albeit one that also comes with a rainfall shower in the bathroom ).

Breakfast appears as if by stealth before even the littlest early risers make an appearance: jars of overnight oats, flasks of coffee and Coln Valley smoked salmon and cream-cheese bagels packed in picnic baskets and sneakily left on the deck. From here, slip on wellies and head down the hill to find a den building in the copse, croquet on the grass, an artists’ corner pegged up around a tree stump and a swing strung from the bow of a giant cedar. And during summer weekends – as well as the 90 minutes of free childcare a day at The Den – there’s more: tie-dying classes and flower-crown workshops, willow weaving and glitter tattoos. Plus rabbits in the Good Life Garden, an indoor pool with ducks waddling past the windows, and a The Wind in the Willows -themed afternoon tea on the terrace overlooking the pond. Everywhere you look, there are little moments of magic happening.

In the evenings, after marshmallows are toasted and campfires sung around, everyone piles into tented restaurant The Hideout for whatever is chalked up on the blackboard (pizza, paella, curry, barbecue), plus a Kettlesmith Fogline pale ale brewed down the road in Bradford on Avon or Woolley Walled Garden gin and tonic. This is as wholesome and happy-making as it gets. Fiona Kerr

Address : The Pop-Up Hotel at Woolley Grange, Woolley Green, Bradford on Avon BA15 1TX Website : woolleygrangehotel.co.uk

Elcombe Copse Best for: family festivals

This small campsite is tucked away in a grassy hollow with an ancient copse behind and a wild-flower meadow in front. Birds of prey wheel across big skies above flint-flecked downs. Staying in two shepherd's huts and four bell tents, campers can curate their experience as they see fit. It's all possible – whether star-gazing and peace, or four meals a day, staff and a rave up; even a vintage tea party with white linen, or a banquet (with candelabra) cooked over wood in the transport box of a 1950s Ferguson tractor. Run by Piers and Sophia Milburn (their family owns Kitty Fisher's in Mayfair, and pheasants from the farm often end up in the restaurant pot), Elcombe is popular with a set that likes to let loose away from nosy oglers. A field kitchen overlooks the camp, twinkling with lanterns and fairy lights – a straw-strewn space open on three sides, with a pizza oven, barbecue and firepits. Some activities come to you: a hay-bale cinema, Viking archery, massages and beauty treatments. A good pub (The Crown), guided foraging and tandem microlight flying are a short walk away. The escapism is only enhanced by no phone signal.

Address: Elcombe Copse, Alvediston, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England Website: cranbornechase.com

The best glamping in Somerset, England

Len's Hut, Glastonbury Best for: festival style without the festival

Up on the Mendip Hills with a spectacular view of hippy magnet Glastonbury Tor and the Blackdown Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surrounded by fruit trees and not a lot else. Drift off snugly in a whitewashed shepherd's hut. There's not much room for anything more than a bed and an en-suite loo. You can pick rosemary from the living herb box to use in the kitchenette, which has a sink and gas stove and is stocked with all those little bits you always forget: mustard, Ketchup, and olive oil. We love the festival-friendly location, a 10-minute drive from Glasto. There's only one hut on the land. Going off-grid can be seriously relaxing, but it's always good to know you can get free WiFi if you want it. Under the bed is a suitcase full of board games and magazines.

Address: Len's Hut, Thrupe Marsh Farm, Maesbury, Somerset Website: torviewshepherdshuts.co.uk

The best glamping in Northumberland and Yorkshire, England

Abbeyfield Glamping Best for: bunny spotting

This 1964 Bedford horsebox has been painstakingly converted by owner Ash Symm, with attention to every detail, including neat copper fittings in the kitchen and handmade window blinds. There’s an en-suite rain shower and a snug living area with a wood-fired stove, while outside, a canopy extends into the five-acre wildflower meadow that's yours to explore. Set beside the ancient Borough Woods, the horsebox is surrounded by wildlife (wake early and you can watch rabbits through the porthole window beside your bed), while a footpath leads into the riverside market town of Morpeth, less than a mile away.

Address: Abbeyfield Glamping, Abbeyfield Stables, Mitford, Morpeth, England, NE61 2YU Website: abbeyfieldglamping.com ; hipcamp.com

Swinton Bivouac Best for: pagan ceremonies

The whumpf of a shotgun in the distance sends the hedgerows all a-twitter. This is hunting country, and nowhere is it more evident than at the aviary, where children can wear a gauntlet for Phantom, the coal-eyed snowy owl, to swoop down on, silent as the moon. A mouse disappears in a twist of white and red. The aviary and café are at the heart of Bivouac, and the encampment of yurts is best for those who want to be a sniff away from the marvellous game pie and twice-cooked chips. But really your base should be one of the wooden shacks along the edge of the wild wood. Each is as neat as Badger's house, with a hook for everything, lanterns on the sills and a stone-tiled bathroom with a proper loo. Three tiers of bunk beds rise up one wall, scaled by a ladder and rope, brilliant for swashbuckling (bag the top one, the warmest, to lie back and watch tree-tops dance above). There's something quite special about being sustained by wood: load up kindling and logs in the stove and the shower water will be warm enough for hair-washing later. Outside, amid the pines, quite by surprise, is a Neolithic stone circle – moss-covered and brooding, with plenty of hidey holes and a teetering stack of giant's Jenga. Actually, it's part of a Georgian folly, but the origins are almost as shrouded in mystery. Down at the main estate is a spa and cookery school, and a bigger aviary with more mice; Masham village has a market, brewery tours and dinky art shops.

Address: Bivouac at Druid's Temple, Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England Website: swintonbivouac.co.uk

The best glamping in Wales

Penhein, Monmouthshire Best for: foraging

Sleeping in one of these high-domed Persian tents feels like sleeping inside a puffball mushroom, the glow of morning light softly illuminating the wood-segmented sides as the sun rises. Owner Helen Hearn made the break from London a few years ago, settling back on the family farm – her children’s grandparents are Iranian , hence the Alachigh tents, used for generations by nomadic peoples – and gradually growing her off-grid encampment amid coppiced woodland well away from the farm buildings. It feels very secluded, with just the hoot of barn and tawny owls at night; rustic enough but with a reassuring attention to quality and design – handblocked motifs on the headboards, hotel-standard linens, ensuite loos and two tents with ensuite showers; others have access to the shower room with underfloor heating and a rolltop bath. A recent survey found the farm to have a very high biodiversity level, which is apparent from the birdlife here – spot peregrine falcons, kingfishers, buzzards – the myriad butterflies, wild deer and even the little stream’s indigenous shrimp. The stream is just big enough to swim a few strokes and cool down in; afterwards, draw on Helen’s little black book of contacts and arrange a bushcraft session with an ex-Army expert, clay-pigeon shooting or Foraging and Feast, where you cook your finds back at the tent (others may prefer the gin or perfume foraging, sniffing out botanicals to experiment with). Along with the woodland playground and the stretch communal tent, it’s all huge fun. And Chepstow, the Wentwood forest and Tintern Abbey are all within easy striking distance.

Address: Penhein, Llanvair-Discoed, Chepstow NP16 6RB Website: penhein.co.uk

White House Glamping, Wye Valley Best for: trying out new things

More and more glamping spots are growing amid the UK’s burgeoning vineyards and cider orchards – at this Herefordshire farm orchard, the six tipis are each partly sheltered from the sun by their own apple tree. Like Little Massingham (also featured here), it’s very tempting to take the whole place for a couple of nights – farmer’s son Richard Edwards had the idea for a campsite after bringing back friends from London, who all loved it. The site is brilliantly kitted out for a gathering, with a projector for outdoor film nights, pizza ovens (each tent has a pizza-making area), fire pit BBQs, and a jetty and private beach on the river from which to launch kayaking, SUP and wild-swimming adventures. Plenty of help at hand too: Bryn, the resident ecologist, will take you on tours of the dairy farm, and instructors on everything from SUP yoga and fishing (guests are free to fish the waters by the farm) to wild swimming can be arranged. In the autumn, simply reach up and pick a few apples to make pudding with. It’s particularly well suited to those with young children and those with dogs (who get their own hampers), but all ages will love this beautiful part of the Wye Valley – though teenagers may grumble about the lack of wi-fi. That’s sort of the point though, isn’t it? (For anyone in real need of an urban buzz, the bright lights of Ross-on-Wye are nearby.)

Address: White House Farm How Caple, Hereford HR1 4SR Website: whitehouseonwye.co.uk

The Good Life Society, North Wales Best for: wild swimmers

Every summer , the grounds of the Hawarden Estate, just outside Chester, host the Summer Camp across four weekends in July : small mini-festivals drawing an interesting mix of ages and backgrounds, with enough space to relax, well-tended fire pits to gather around and just the right amount of activities to keep everyone occupied, from paddle-boarding on the water-lily-strewn lake, mushroom foraging, vinyl art, mead-tasting, axe throwing and even laughter yoga (the last two are unrelated) – along with acoustic music sessions and the occasional talk (last year, Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Thomasina Miers dropped by). They’re huge fun, enthusiastically hosted by Charlie Gladstone and his children. The farm shop, it should be said, isn't any old farm shop but one with a café menu by former Petersham Nurseries' chef Damian Clisby and an impeccable range of local foods to take away, including the biggest range of Welsh gins we've ever seen. The campsite, meanwhile, has bell tents and space to pitch your own, a small barn nearby for table tennis and tomfoolery, and lots of country walks, the best being to the nearby Glynne Arms pub. New on the menu are guided wild swims from the Victorian boathouse and a weekly guided tour of the 12th-century castle – ask nicely and Charlie may show you the library in the main house, which once belonged to Liberal prime minister William Gladstone.

Address: The Good Life Society, Hawarden Estate, Deeside CH5 3FB Website: thegoodlifesociety.co.uk

Red Kite Tree Tent, Powys Best for: cosiness in the outdoors

Pine trees, a trickling stream, barn owls and woodpeckers… and a huge canvas bauble. Red Kite Tree Tent in Builth Wells, South Wales, is cosy bolthole meets Animals of Farthing Wood . It's far enough away from the Red Kite Barn rental to feel totally alone, but not so far from civilisation as to be Blair Witch Project. Sleep nestled like a couple of fledgling sparrows in a giant, aluminium-frame bird's nest suspended in the treetops. The tent itself sleeps two and is equipped with a woodburning stove, while decking leads to an outdoor shower, cooking facilities and a streamside dining area. There is complete, unadulterated seclusion here, leaving you to get up to whatever it is that lights your stove. The only neighbours likely to be spying on you are inquisitive squirrels. On arrival, guests are greeted with a hamper of luxury basics provided by Sheepskin holiday company, including coffee and Teapigs tea, gourmet fudge cookies, savoury biscuits made in the Brecon Beacons, and Sheepskin's own passionfruit curd.

Address: Red Kite Tree Tent, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales Website: chillderness.co.uk

Sennybridge Shepherd’s Hut, Brecon Beacons Best for: hiking the Brecons

In a private two-acre field with a pond and young fruit trees, this shepherd’s hut is well-placed for exploring the Brecon Beacons. Some of the most popular hikes in the area, including Pen y Fan and the Usk Reservoir, are about a 15-minute drive away; though closer to home, there’s a nice riverside walk to the village pub or a short trek up 1,312ft Cefn Llechid. When you return, there’s a hot tub to soak in, a hammock to lounge in and, if the weather’s too Welsh, a log burner to hunker down beside.

Address: Sennybridge Shepherds Huts, Hardwick Field, Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys. LD3 8SA Website: hipcamp.com

Headland Escape, Pembrokeshire Best for: spa breaks

At first glance, there’s not much to this glamping site with yurts, shepherds’ huts and a cottage, which launched in 2020. Yurts have king-size beds, wooden furniture and solid floors – plus a kitchen shelter just outside – but look beyond the hedgerow, and you’ll really get the full picture. The site is next door to a high-end spa, with tennis courts, a good Italian restaurant and a menu of massage treatments, while it’s a 10-minute walk to the beach. The nearest is the great sand-and-shingle crescent of Lydstep Haven, but the coastal path also leads to quieter Church Doors Cove and Skrinkle Haven, only accessible by foot.

Address: Headland Escape, Home Farm Cottage, Lydstep, Tenby SA70 7SG Website: headlandescape.com ; hipcamp.com

Fforest, Cardigan Best for: dome glamping at its most evolved

Glamping has its yea-sayers and its detractors, who reckon that the more home comforts are added, the further away from twig-snapping, nature-immersed camping you stray. But have they ever stretched out in a Japanese -style onsen beneath oak trees, keeping quiet as a field mouse and watching sparrows flit from branch to branch above? Forest bathing, quite literally. Set on farmland just outside Cardigan, Fforest is another favourite getaway, far enough away from London to feel like a different time zone, with a carefree, go-slow sensibility but enough hands-on activities – den-building, foraging, tree-climbing, whittling – to keep young folk entertained. It’s the project of Sian Tucker and James Lynch, two former art students with a very clear idea of how to evolve their campsite, adding a low-key summer festival a couple of years ago and a book, Fforest: Being, Doing & Making in Nature , that should inspire any outdoor adventure. As for those onsen baths, they’re attached (along with a private loo and shower) to four of the campsite’s solar-powered domes – white geodesic canvas bubbles set on wooden platforms, with proper beds, wood-burning stoves and views of empty fields.

Address: Fforest farm, Cwm Plysgog, Cardigan, Cilgerran Website: coldatnight.co.uk

The best glamping in Scotland

Culdees Castle, Perthshire Best for: spooky ruins

Opened in 2020, the original cedar-clad cabin on this Scottish estate booked out so quickly that the owners decided to build two more, each in a similarly secluded setting among the trees. The curvaceous modern structures each have a fitted bed in a cove at one end and a bathroom at the other, while a raised deck leads to a private hot tub under festoon lighting. The grounds are vast, with trails to explore that lead to a semi-ruinous Gothic castle that’s currently undergoing restoration. The estate is midway between the towns of Crieff, where the Caithness Glass Centre is found, and Auchterarder, home to Gleneagles, which can both be reached by car.

Address: Culdees Castle Estate Glamping, Culdees Castle, Muthill, Perthshire PH5 2BA Website: hipcamp.com

Harvest Moon, East Lothian Best for: beach games

The big thrill here is watching your crew run wild by the sea, dune-sliding on sledges, and then telling stories by firelight. At camp, they will be kept busy wheelbarrowing logs, jumping on a giant, land-lubbed buoy, toasting marshmallows over the embers and hugging rabbits. Just 40 minutes drive from Edinburgh , these tents and newer stilted treehouses were set up by Alex Dale, banker turned glamper, whose farmer parents own the land. The decor is cute hippy, with hearts carved into wooden doors, and the wee kitchens have running water in Belfast sinks and a log-fuelled cooker (bring a moka pot for espresso). There's a flushing loo and hot shower behind each tent. Raid the honesty shop, housed in an old boat, for chocolate bars – off-site, there's Knowes Farm Shop for sticky toffee pud and other provisions, while North Berwick, seven miles away, has fish and chips , and the Herringbone gastro bar.

Address: Harvest Moon Holidays, Lochhouses Farm, Tyninghame, East Lothian, Scotland Website: harvestmoonholidays.com

Chesters Country Retreats, Scottish Borders Best for: safari-style camping

A woodland glade in the grounds of a listed 18th-century stately home in the Scottish Borders. Chesters Estate is set on the River Teviot: 1,565 acres running riot with roe deer, rabbits, cattle and pheasants, and trout and salmon in the river – and glampers have the run of pretty much the lot of it. Sleep under canvas, in safari lodge-style Country Retreats. They're part of the Feather Down portfolio, and there are just four of them; each is beautifully lit, with two bedrooms, wood floors and furniture and wood-burning stoves, a kitchen and dining area, and lovely canopied terraces set with furniture, so you can sit and contemplate nature, or look out at the rain. A restaurant and farm shop selling local Borders produce, which joins the estate's own microbrewery. There's also a gastro pub, The Ancrum Cross Keys , which sits on a bank of the Ale Water, appropriately enough. We love The Secret Garden, where behind stone walls, there's a croquet lawn to play on and a vegetable garden to get a bellyful of. The home-brewed ales. The inside loos, outside showers and hot tubs. Bicycles for exploring the estate, and telescopes set up for stargazing.

Address: Chesters Estate, Jedburgh, Ancrum, Scottish Borders, Scotland Website: featherdown.co.uk

Alexander House Glamping, Perthshire Best for: enjoying the flora and fauna

With just two newly opened yurts and a cabin-on-wheels, this place is a short hop from Gleneagles – owner Jo Lewis is cousin to the local laird – with hills to stride off into for the day, raspberries to gather and the scent of pine and heather on the breeze. Wildlife spotting includes red squirrels, hill hares and partridges nesting in the woodpile. Totally calming; it creates an immense feeling of being connected to the landscape.

Address: Alexander House, Auchterarder, Perthshire Website: enchantedglamping.co.uk

Ruberslaw Wild Woods, Scottish Borders Best for: kicking back with the kids

A family-run operation with safari hideouts for glampers, pitches inside an Edwardian walled garden and – in the woods at the foot of Ruberslaw Mountain, a good 15-minute walk from the rest – tents with views of the Cheviot Hills. Catch a glimpse of roe deer, then head to the reading room in the old greenhouse and settle down with a book beneath the rafter-high vine.

Address: Ruberslaw Wild Woods, Spital Tower Nr, Denholm, Hawick, Scotland Website: ruberslaw.co.uk

Roulotte Retreat Best for: bohemian nomads

Indulge your inner Gypsy! Seven roulottes – or Gypsy caravans – handmade in France (and one from Holland) have been transported to a meadow of wildflowers in the Eildon Hills, Scottish Borders. A burn babbles through it, down to the River Tweed. Sleep in ample beds and bohemian splendour: jewel-coloured drapery, tassels, Eastern textiles, intricately carved doors and shutters. Influences come from everywhere the Gypsies roamed, from India and the Orient, Persia and the Balkans. Make food yourself in the tiny wooden kitchen or on the fire (organic bread and produce can be ordered in, or seek out eggs from the hens roaming the meadow). Otherwise, take a trip to a nearby town and eat out. Try The Townhouse hotel's modern restaurant, or Marmions Brasserie , both in Melrose. When it comes to Glamping in the UK, few places take on the Romany spirit of this site: beauty within and without, in the dramatic, faraway location. The luxury extras here are all-natural: massage treatments, yoga classes, horseriding, fishing, and painting and writing in the studio. You can even elope here and get married on-site, a crown of wildflowers in your hair.

Address: Roulotte Retreat, near Melrose, Scottish Borders Website: roulotteretreat.com

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The 19 dreamiest glamping sites to book for a luxury weekend away

Yurts, tipis, geodomes, bell tents and safari-style structures: these are the very best places to go glamping in the UK

There is actually a way to combine all the pros of spending a wonderful few days in nature, surrounded by flowery smells and lovely wildlife, without having to get too muddy or miserable in a soggy tent that you haven’t put up properly. We’re talking about glamping, people. 

The UK’s glorious countryside is dotted with bougie bell tents, decked-out tipis, wood-fired hot tubs and geodomes, so if you’re looking to ditch the mucky sleeping bags and broken tent poles for something a little more elevated, here’s where to start. These are the very best glamping sites in the UK, according to us.

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Glamping sites across the UK

1.  Bert’s, Caernarfonshire

Best for: those in need of some sea air

The flower-trimmed Kitchen Garden at Bert’s on the Llŷn Peninsula is well known for its sensational feasts, but its camping facilities are pretty hard to beat, too. Adorned with fairy lights and outdoor seating, the BYOB (bring your own bedding) tents are just a short walk from the shared pantry, which is stocked up with free tea and coffee.

2.  Ekopod, Cornwall

Best for: futuristic glampers

You can choose between big safari tents and geodomes at Ekopod , set between Bodmin Moor and the Cornish coastline. The clear-sided geodomes, like this one, are hidden away with rural views and huge king-sized beds from which to enjoy them. 

3.  Campwell Woods, Gloucestershire

Best for: entertainment options

There’s a bunch of glamping options at Campwell Woods , and you could book them all up if you had 14 like-minded pals keen to spend a few nights in a forest in the  Cotswolds . Our fave is Yurtup, a two-person yurt with a solid double bed, set in the wilderness. Wander through the trees to find the wood-fired sauna, or book on to classes, from  yoga to foraging and a campfire cookery how-to.  

4.  The Fire Pit Camp, Norfolk

Best for: mahoosive groups

Bunting-lined bell tents in the meadows, cocktails in the Warehouse bar and stories around the campfire: The Fire Pit is the perfect place for groups of friends to bond under the stars. Check out the events at this hip Norfolk retreat – they range from bottomless prosecco and pizza parties to yoga retreats. 

5.  The Lost Garden Retreat, Suffolk

Best for: intimate glamping

These canvas lodges at The Lost Garden Retreat are so luxurious we’re not sure you can get away with calling a stay here camping. The four tents look out over a pretty lake, and each comes with a wood-fired hot tub, fire pit, barbecue, king-sized four poster, real bath (in a bathroom with heated floors!) and fully equipped kitchen. Roughing it this is most definitely not. 

6.  Honeydown, Devon

Best for: lovers of woodland wonderlands

Among the wild orchids, ancient hedgerows and streams of this 300-acre sheep farm, you’ll spy handmade wooden pods known as truffles. Honeydown ’s woodland pods come with a cosy  double bed, toasty wood-burning stove, indoor hammock and a selection of games and books – perfect for those rainy days. 

7.  Elmley Nature Reserve, Kent

Best for: stunning surrounding views

Need to really get away from it all? Get lost for the weekend in the 3,000 acres of wilderness at Elmley , woven with nature trails and dotted with cosy huts and bell tents. We love the Sapling tents, which are nestled near to a woodland with stunning views across the hay meadows. Spot hares and larks from the comfort of your cosy double bed, and wonder why you ever moved to the city.

8.  Longlands, Devon

Best for: safari-style escapes

Thick duvets, hot water bottles and egyptian cotton sheets await in these super-comfy safari tents at Longlands . But first you’ll want to cook up a feast on your wood-burning stove and tuck in around a candlelit dining table. (Don’t worry – there’s one secret plug socket if you really need to charge your phone.) 

9.  Mallison’s Woodland Retreat, Dorset

Best for: an immersive stay in nature

Forget airbeds, you can sleep in an incredible bed hand-crafted from tree trunks in Mallinson ’s yurts. This one, called Coracle the Yurt, also has a wood burner and a hot ‘tree shower’, PLUS a pizza oven and a peaceful lake to explore. For an escape into the heart of nature, you can't get much closer than the branches themselves. 

10.  Mrs Mills' Yurts, Gloucestershire

Best for: those who want to step back in time

In the luscious hills surrounding the Forest of Dean, this little haven is a proper escape from the rest of the world. The yurts themselves do not disappoint: fitted with the comfiest, squishiest king-sized bed, a sofa, wood burner to keep you warm (and to fry bacon on in the morning) and dining table, Mrs Mills kits you out with everything you might possibly need, right down to the champagne flutes. She also delivers a slap-up breakfast on the first morning, with yoghurt parfait, croissants, eggs, bacon and bread. The best part though is the wood burning hot tub, and fire pit, which you can use to warm through one of Mrs Mills’ homemade pre-prepared campfire meals (we can recommend the persian curry), Bear Grylls style. 

11.  Gravel Pit Farm, Kent

Best for: a home away from home

If bell tents and yurts still feel a little outdoorsy for your liking, take a look at this baby. You’re still technically under canvas in Gravel Pit Farm ’s safari-style tents but you get perks like wi-fi, electricity, real toilets, a gas cooker and a four-poster bed. So, pretty much your flat, but in a lush Kent field. 

12.  Camp Quaives, Kent

Best for: Fleetwood Mac fans

This petite retreat on a peaceful estate in Kent hopes to be more like an ‘outdoor boutique hotel’ than a campsite, and we think they’ve nailed it. Elegant bell tents are hooked up to the mains at Camp Quaives , meaning you can spam everyone on Instagram without fear of draining your battery. And forget trying to light a barbecue, wholesome meals are served at the Patio, an alfresco kitchen and bar that ensures guests never go hungry. 

13.  Moat Island Glamping, Norfolk

Best for: adventurous families

The luxe bell tents at Moat Island Glamping  are set up in what was once the moat for Haveringland Hall. These days, you’ll find spacious Lotus Belle tents with proper beds, fresh linen, wood burners and camping stoves; and a ‘stargazing castle’ complete with kitchen, fire pit and king-sized bed with stunning 360-degree views. And the dreamiest part? They’re all pitched around an idyllic natural swimming pond for that refreshing morning dip. 

14.  By the Wye, Powys

Best for: wildlife enthusiasts

Guests won’t want to ‘leaf’ the luxury treetop hideaways at By the Wye , which elevate glamping to a whole new level. Set on the border between Wales and Herefordshire, this cluster of safari tents are perched on platforms and provide total seclusion in the tree’s canopy. Inside, expect a compact kitchen, wood-burning stove, ensuite bathroom complete with fluffy towels and some (like The Ivy) even have their own barbecue.

15.  Home Farm Camping, Hertfordshire

Best for: lazy city-dwellers

Burnt-out campers needn’t lift a finger at Home Farm , where a breakfast box or an indulgent afternoon tea – including finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and homemade cakes – can be pre-booked and delivered straight to your bell tent. Time your visit with a supper club under the oak tree for a totally indulgent stay.     

16.  Oak Apple Lodge, Dorset

Best for: proper tranquility

Peace and quiet is guaranteed in this secluded spot at Oak Apple Lodge , surrounded by old oak trees. You get a true rural experience, but with mirrors, lanterns, heated blankets and Moroccan-inspired interiors rather than sleeping bags and tent pegs.

17.  Camp Kátur, North Yorkshire

Best for: a romantic setting

With so much to do on this 300-acre estate, even the hot tub, log burner and stargazer ceiling might not lure you back to your geodome. From bird-watching in the meadows to walking paths around the 270-acre woodland, bushcraft training to its very own pub with open fires and Yorkshire ales, Camp Kátur is like Disneyland for glamping. 

18.  Campwell, Wiltshire

Campwell believes that by ‘ reconnecting with nature and living more harmoniously with it, we rediscover part of ourselves’, and we’re certainly not here to argue with them. Choose from two sites: Campwell Woods and Campwell Farm.  Each of the roomy bell tents have real beds, fresh linen and a wood burner to keep you warm. The loos are of the compost variety, but you’ll also find hot showers, a well-equipped kitchen and – wait for it – an indoor pool. Fancy, right?

19.  Fforest Farm, Pembrokeshire

Best for: swimming and saunas

Set just off the wild Welsh coastline, Fforest Farm is a beautifully curated hideaway that wants to bring guests closer to nature. After a day of kayaking or swimming in the sea, retreat to your bell tent – complete with private outdoor kitchen – to cook up a storm on the barbecue, or get steamy in the cedar barrel sauna, just a short walk away. 

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Play the field: 10 of the best glamping holidays in the UK

Yurts, safari tents, shepherds’ huts and even a vintage school bus provide the perfect hideouts to glamp it up with nature on the doorstep

Alexander House, Perthshire

Nestling under the scots pines, two lorries have been converted into cosy cabins with a claw bath, toilet and kitchenette. They’re ideal for two, although small children can be squeezed into what was the lorry cab on a rollaway bed. Outside is a hot tub, picnic area and barbecue. Also available on the estate – an hour from Edinburgh – are three yurts, all with wraparound scenery of the Perthshire hills. From £300 for two nights, alexanderhousescotland.com

Abbey Home Farm, Gloucestershire

This organic farm near Burgord offers gorgeous views of the rolling countryside from a range of huts and yurts, as well as a cart shed and cottage. Its off-grid shepherds’ huts in Wiggold Wood are situated away from other campers and it’s just stroll down the old railway line to the farm shop, stocked with the farm’s own milk, vegetables, fruit and meat. There’s a café on site, plus farm tours and activities for children. From £150 for two nights , theorganicfarmshop.co.uk

Camp Kátur, Yorkshire

Enjoy a spot of stargazing in the North Yorkshire countryside from the comfort of one of the clear geodomes at Camp Kátur. New this year is the larger geodome, set in the forest with its own circular decking. Glamping here caters for all tastes and family sizes, with bell tents, hobbit pods and lodges – some sleeping up to 18 people. There are barbecues and firepits for cooking, sessions on foraging and bushcraft, and kids get their own play area with swings and ropes. From May, Kátur should have an outdoor pub and restaurant up and running. From £220 for two night s , campkatur.com

Wild Meadow, Norfolk

For those craving space and privacy, there are only four yurts on the Raynham estate, which is filled with wildflowers and stretches far and wide across north Norfolk. A large, canvas-covered, communal tent provides cooking space and rain cover, while the main house is occasionally open to the public but also holds recitals and other events. The yurts come with wood-burning stoves, a barbecue area and relaxing extra-large king-size beds. From £390 for three nights , raynham.co.uk

Cadland pop-up rooms, Hampshire

This collection of bell tents aims to bring a boutique Hamptons hotel vibe to the south coast this summer. A few steps away from a secluded beach on the Solent, there will also be a bar and restaurant, with outdoor seating and table service; deliveries can also be made to your tent. The beach will have loungers and watersports tuition. From £499 for three nights, thepopuphotel.com

Roarsome Adventures, Cornwall

Two converted vintage American school buses will be taking up residence on Mesmear Farm in Cornwall for the summer. Kitted out with a novel chalet-inspired interior, each bus sleeps four comfortably with bunk beds, plus there’s a kitchen and sitting areas. The farm has animals to feed and eggs to collect, while Polzeath beach’s Cornwall-meets-California vibe is a little less than a mile away for walks, surfing lessons or boat trips. From £550 for two night, dinoskiwear.com/adventures

Burning Heart River Camp, East Sussex

Set in a magical four-acre meadow with a river that weaves through the farm, this is an idyllic spot in which to stay overnight in a yurt. By day you can watch the water from the luxury of a king-size bed, relax in an outdoor bath or shower, and fish or swim straight from the jetty; by night, warm yourself by the fire-bowl and enjoy the tranquillity. From £1 45 a night , canopyandstars.co.uk

Drovers Rest, Herefordshire

Situated in the foothills of the Black Mountains on the border of Wales is Drovers Rest, an organic farm offering “super-posh glamping”. Its deluxe safari tents are spacious, with two bedrooms, a covered veranda with sofa and powerful wifi, plus their own hot monsoon shower and flushing loo. There are regular pizza, barbecue and curry nights using produce from the farm, a chillout barn with a cocktail bar and a barn house with table tennis and a well-stocked library. From £ 300 for four nights , droversrest.co.uk

Ten Acres Vineyard, Devon

Vineyards and the more glamorous side of camping go together well. This one, on a south-facing slope with Dartmoor in the distance, was first planted in 2008. A cellar-door shop means you won’t go thirsty – it sells local ales and ciders as well as its own apple juice, wine, food and camping accessories. The campsite has just 15 pitches, including a furnished and two unfurnished bell tents. The nearby thatched village of Winkleigh has shops, pubs and tea rooms. From £60 for two nights , tenacres vineyardcamping.co.u k

Chiltern Yurt Retreat, Buckinghamshire

Home to bluebells and badgers, this gentle glade in the Chilterns near Great Missenden is the perfect glamping hideout with a yurt, wooden cabin and a vaulted hut with a church-door entrance, based on the “tin tabernacles” that used to be found across Britain. Badger’s Bower, the hut, has a giant bath, fire pit, king-size bed, and up to six people can be accommodated in tents nearby. Pubs and shops are a five-minute walk away so you don’t need a car. Immediate surroundings also include a population of deer, kingfishers and owls. From £350 for two nights, chilternyurtretreat.co.uk

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Bringing that out-of-Africa touch to foreign soils, safari tents are the perfect glamping set up for big family trips. Of all the glamping offerings it's usually safari tents that boast the most space, with room for several beds, huge living areas and wide verandas out front. Of course, there are plenty of safari tent glamping options out there, so we've been hand picking the best of the bunch and here you'll find our guide to the top glamping sites with safari tents in the UK, France and Europe. So now is the time to get outdoors and go on safari, even if you won't necessarily be seeing the animals!

What is a Safari Tent?

As the name suggests safari tents have their roots in, well, safari holidays! They have been used in Africa and across Asia for centuries and are well suited to hotter climates, offering light, airy canvas shelter that allow the breeze to pass through and keep things as cool as possible. On many safari tents you can roll back large areas of the canvas to open the place up to the elements, quite literally creating a room without any walls. They are also associated with the style of military tents and medical tents, owing to their long, wide, characteristic shape and large amount of interior space. Both in this military and medical use, as well as on safaris, one of the key features is the fact that the tents are easy to erect quickly, yet provide sturdy, solid structures and ample space. When it comes to glamping, the appeal is much the same (though the length of time the tent takes to put up is irrelevant since this is glamping... all that hard work is done for you!). It's easy to see why safari tents are popular: the beautiful, natural look of the wooden frame and taught canvas tent makes it the perfect choice for natural settings, but they are also extremely durable. It's the amount of space that safari tents afford, however, that is the real clincher. Inside, separate canvas curtains can divide the tent up into individual rooms, making them ideal for dividing living, cooking and sleeping quarters, while families love the fact that children can be put to bed early in a separate room. Throw in some luxury furnishings, a well-equipped kitchen, perhaps a hot-tub, towels and bathrobes and you've got yourself some seriously luxurious living!

Why Go Safari Tent Glamping?

As with all glamping, one of the great benefits is the fact that you don't have to buy or transport your own tent or camping equipment. But that's true of pods and yurts too. So what sets safari tents apart? Well, for families, safari tents are a pretty perfect glamping structure. Generally, safari tents offer far more space then almost every other type of glamping accommodation and interior canvas partitions allow them to be divided into separate rooms. This means you can put the kids away at 10pm but stay out in your living area for another couple of hours, chatting quietly and enjoying the stars. Many safari tents will also have a covered veranda or balcony area as well – perfect for a barbecue – while the most up-market tents may even have an en-suite bathroom attached to the back of the tent. In short, safari tents stand out as a large summery space, ideal for big groups and families. They're cool, spacious and luxurious. We love 'em!

Five Reasons We Love Safari Tents

• Loads of space for families
• Cool and airy, particularly when glamping on a hot summer's day
• Individual rooms provides extra privacy
• Per person accommodated, it's excellent value for money
• The luxuries of glamping but still that under-canvas camping feel

Safari Tent Glamping in France and Europe

Glamping has grown hugely in popularity in recent years and glamping in France, in particular, has really taken off. If you're planning a trip to Europe then you've come to the right place. Here at Hipcamp we're always keeping on top of the latest camping and glamping trends are are constantly adding to our online collection of the greatest places to stay. Safari tents lend themselves perfectly to continental glamping, too, since they offer such a breezy, cool interior in the hotter climes of the south. There are plenty of safari tent glamping sites in France and a growing number in Spain, Italy and Portugal too. So, if your chasing the sun, make sure you check out our safari tent recommendations here on the Hipcamp website first.

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they're spacious and ideal for groups and families, with different rooms and individual areas. In colder climes you can zip up your bedroom and cosy away in a bunk, while in summer you can fold back the canvas doors, sit out on the veranda and soak up the sun with a barbecue or family picnic. Space is never an issue and, since you're still kipping under canvas and have instant access to the great outdoors, safari tents still offer those essential elements of the camping experience that make you want to go on holiday in the first place. It's camping without the faff and, once you throw in fully-equipped kitchens, king-sized beds, en-suite bathrooms, wood-burning stoves and a whole host of luxury furnishings, you quickly begin to realise how sleeping beneath the stars needn't be uncomfortable. Going glamping? A safari could be the perfect accommodation for you.

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UK safari tent holidays with hot tubs in Cornwall and the New Forest

Unwind in style, your UK safari tent holiday with hot tubs awaits…

For an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind holiday, book one of our spacious, secluded safari tents. Take the whole family glamping at Green Hill Farm — our stunning hideaway at the heart of the New Forest National Park, or Parbola Holiday Park — our tranquil woodland retreat in Cornwall.

Get as close to nature as possible with the ultimate blend of camping and luxury with your own kitchen, sofa and television. All of your home comforts — plus a hot tub all to yourself! Dip your toe in a private wood-fired hot tub at Green Hill Farm Holiday Village or an electric hot tub at Parbola Holiday Park.

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Wood burners, private decking, your own hot tub. True comfort under canvas.

As well as all the essentials — your own kitchen area and dining area — our safari tents have all those little luxuries that make for the ultimate romantic or family getaway. Relax and unwind in your family's own private hot tub.

• Outdoor hot tub
• Bathroom with a shower
• Bed linen and towels included
• Spacious lounge
• Wood burner
• Decking furniture
• Robes and slippers at Green Hill Farm
• Towels included
• Fridge-freezer
• Dining area
• Sleeps 6 (4 adults and 2 children)
• 1 double bed and 2 singles beds
• 1 cabin bed — sleeps up to 2 children
• Play area/den under cabin bed area

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Of course, our parks are totally dog friendly too, so Fido doesn’t have to miss out.

There’s no shortage of walkies opportunities. Be sure to explore the gorgeous Lyndhurst Heath on its three-and-a-half mile circular walk. For a quick refreshment, the pup-friendly Rockingham Arms are only a short walk from Green Hill Farm Holiday Village. If you're visiting us at Parbola, Trevaskis Farm Restaurant is just 5 minutes up the road in the car from ours and lays on the best local produce.

After a good day’s exploration, that log burner is perfect for a sleepy pooch to curl up in front of...

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"We stayed in a safari tent with a hot tub. The accommodation is well equipped, and spacious we also got a welcome pack on arrival - our dogs also got little goody bags with treats and a tennis ball each!"

“Simply put, the best camping trip I’ve ever had in the UK. We stayed in one of the new Safari Tents which were immaculate and included everything you’d need” Rich via TripAdvisor

Safari tent holidays in the New Forest — ancient woodland, winding walks, charming villages.

After you’ve made your morning coffee, step on your safari tent’s private decking and say ‘hi’ to your neighbours — the New Forest native ponies!

Step off park and you’re immediately immersed in over 150 square miles of world-famous forest and heathland, with woodland walks, local taverns and fun-filled attractions around absolutely every corner. Hire one of our bikes and head out into nature!

The Bolderwood Radnor Trail takes you through ancient and ornamental woodland, passing gorgeous hardwood trees dating back to the 19th century. For a relaxing stroll, head out and try the Burley Village Walk. A quintessential little New Forest gem, with tea rooms, gift shops and art galleries.

In search of history? Calshot Castle might whet your whistle — an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII in the 16th century. If you’re a fan of charming little villages or motor vehicles, a trip to Beaulieu should be high up your list, too. Their National Motor Museum is a day out itself!

For fun-filled family adventure, the New Forest Water Park might be worth a visit, with wakeboarding, an aqua park, kayaks and fun inflatables.

There’s just so much — too much! — to do when you book a luxury safari tent holiday with a hot tub. When you’re with us on-park, be sure to ask our team members for their recommendations.

Safari tent holidays under Cornish treetops — tranquil woodland, winding walks, a short drive from Hayle

Why not wake up with under wooded glades? Take the family glamping in one of our extra special safari tents inspired by the beauty of Africa and packed with little treats. The biggest of them all being your own electric hot tub.

The home of seal colonies, world-class surf destinations, endless incredible independent eateries and a charming harbour port, St. Ives is the ultimate day trip a 25 minute drive away from ours. Then there’s historic Hayle, a 15 minute drive away, with its Paradise Park, as well as a selection of incredible, dog-friendly beaches.

If you're looking for a family day trip that's even closer to ours, Cornish Trevaskis Farm is 5 minutes up the road. With animals to see and a 'pick your own' to enjoy, it doesn't get much more rural Cornwall than this.

There's so much on our doorstep just waiting to be explored. Our team are all based locally so don't be shy, ask them for their recommendations. We promise that they're friendly!

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As well as having a range of other accommodation available at Green Hill Farm and Parbola, you can escape to our Norfolk and Cornwall parks.

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• Two bedrooms, first with a double bed, second with a single top bunk bed and two single beds 
• Appliances to help prepare simple breakfasts, snacks and light meals - kettle, toaster and fridge
• Cooking facilities including electric 2 ring hob and microwave, sink with cold & hot water 
• Utensils - corkscrew, tin opener, cutlery holder, knife set, cooking spoon, slotted spoon, spatula for frying, small saucepan, medium saucepan and chopping board 
• Tableware - 5x dinner plates, side plates, bowls, forks, knives, spoons, tumblers, mugs and wine glasses
• Outside picnic table with benches and a parasol
• BBQ station - 1 disposable BBQ supplied
• Outside box for muddy shoes
• Heater - to keep you warm and cosy
• Bin, dustpan and brush
• Hand wash, antibacterial spray and cloth or wipes
• Please note: we are upgrading our Wi-Fi service, which means there is currently no Wi-Fi available in the accommodation. However FREE Wi-Fi will be available via a hotspot (near to reception areas) which you can access at any time.

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• Additional hand soaps and hand sanitizers

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• Check-out by 10am
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• Toilets, showers, disabled shower room and baby changing facilities are available to guests in a separate building near the safari tents

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Need a ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight? No problem! We can book your ferry for you - just call us on   01342 777543   or send us a message at   [email protected] . We are open from 8.45am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

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Enjoy ferry crossings and a stay of four nights or more on the Isle of Wight from just £289*  

We work with both Wightlink and Red Funnel travelling from Portsmouth, Lymington and Southampton, and have access to the best prices and a choice of sailings to suit you with plenty of crossings available. In the extremely unlikely event that we can’t book a suitable crossing, we will move or cancel your glamping booking without charge. Please note that some ferry bookings may require full payment at the time of booking.

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Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Accommodation: Classic Glamping Cabin

Great stay in a Safari tent. Tent are well equipped and stayed warm even when it was windy and raining. Sure had an enclosed area to allow dogs off leads which was great as well as a dog walk. Would highly recommend.

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River Safari

7.3 miles W of Hereford

Sleeps 4 | Dog friendly

Safari tent in Herefordshire: Embrace slowing down in nature’s paradise at this enchanting glamping abode nestled along the bank of the River Wye. Where you can spend your days exploring wonderful Herefordshire before returning for some magical riverside dining.

The Hideout

Safari tent and tipi in Herefordshire with a wood fired hot tub: Rewild at this enchanting woodland retreat. Upcycled with rustic military charm, The Hideout is the most unique getaway, beautifully secluded in the forest.

Mount View Sunrise Safari Tent

2.2 miles NE of Penzance

Sleeps 6 | Dog friendly

Safari tent in Cornwall with a hot tub: a luxury, family-friendly haven with idyllic views of the ocean and St Michael's Mount.

Mount View Horizon Safari Tent

Safari tent in Cornwall with a hot tub: a spacious family-friendly retreat with breathtaking views of the ocean and the iconic St Michael's Mount.

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Ottery St Mary

Safari tent in Devon with a hot tub: a spacious, off-grid retreat in the rolling countryside. Perfect for walkers and wildlife-loving families who want to escape to nature with a little luxury.

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Little Nook Glamping Cornwall

Nestled in a valley just half a mile from the mainland’s most westerly town, our safari tents sit alongside a stream that meanders it’s way down in to the Atlantic Ocean, between the golden sands of Sennen Cove and the dramatic cliffs of Cape Cornwall.

Surrounded by the open countryside of Kelynack Moor, you’ll have all the comforts of home under canvas. Two bedrooms, private bathroom, kitchen and lounge-diner, and with a wooden deck out the front, you have the perfect place to sit back, relax, and take in the surroundings before night sets in, when you can light up the fire pit, roast some marshmallows, and cozy up under the Milky Way that sweeps overhead.

We look forward to offering a warm welcome and sharing our local knowledge of the sights, sounds and adventures that await you. So what are you waiting for… book now Nichola and William

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What a truley wonderful part of the world with great beaches and beautiful countryside.

It was our first time glamping and highly recommend the outdoor experience for all ages and families.

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Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life with a glamping holiday and unwind in our cosy, luxurious safari tents , or bespoke retored railway wagons. The individually designed tents and wagons are dotted around a pond and meadow in a tranquil corner of our traditional family farm.

Spot red kites and buzzards soaring overhead. Wallow in your very own private wooden hot tub with breathtaking views of the rolling South Wales hillside. Indulge in a spot of star gazing under amazing dark skies or cwtch up by the wood burner with a good book. Spend time reconnecting with loved ones.

If you fancy exploring, there are plenty of walks and bike trails on our doorstep. Further afield, we are in an ideal spot to explore all that South Wales has to offer, just a short drive from the city of Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons, Abergavenny and countless museums. Not to mention amazing beaches !

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Introducing an exciting new way to stay at Seal Bay Resort!

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For a really wild adventure new safari tents.

Our Safari Tents will convince even the most ardent anti-camper, featuring safari-chic style, and large windows to let in lots of light. Enjoy all the fun of family camping with the comfort and convenience of proper beds, a handy kitchen area and a dining table.  

What’s included

Fridge, kettle, toaster and hob

Wooden outdoor veranda

Lots for the little ones to do

Seal Bay is jam-packed with activities and facilities, for happy kids – and happy parents.

With a Splash Zone, outdoor swimming pool, private cabanas, delicious food, sun loungers, a big screen and a brand-new ice cream hut, it’s no wonder the Lido is a huge hit with families.

The Dockyard: Wall Climbing

Hop on board! With a variety of climbing walls, ranging in difficulty this will be an exciting challenge for all, from novice to expert climbers!

West Sands Beach

Selsey Seafront is the perfect place for a bucket-and-spade holiday, safe swimming, windsurfing, sailing and, when the conditions are right, even some surfing action.

The Dockyard: Indoor Adventure Golf

This indoor adventure golf course is suitable for the whole family, go on a voyage riddled with dastardly obstacles.

The Dockyard: Tots Bounce Play

Your little ones will love this new indoor bounce play experience, hop on board for a voyage of fun and adventure!

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Luxury Safari Tents in Yorkshire

Enjoy the best of the beautiful Yorkshire countryside from the comfort of our luxurious canvas safari tents set within the paddock of our family glamping at home. It is a bespoke site and an ideal place to reconnect with family, friends and nature.

Nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire Little North Field is the perfect place to explore many destinations this beautiful county offers.

Little North Field at a glance. The difference is the detail…

Three exquisite safari tents designed with luxury and for your comfort.

Escape to our tranquil site with lots of space, a wildlife pond and a quaint summerhouse.

Enjoy your private firepit and BBQ area with comfortable rattan furniture and a sheltered veranda.

Wine and dine alfresco

Enjoy outdoor living from the comfort of your sheltered deck area. Whether it’s a peaceful morning coffee or a glass of your favourite tipple, it’s the perfect place to feel the weight lifting from your shoulders as you relax, unwind and recharge.

Have the best nights sleep

Twinkling fairy lights, luxury bedding, super comfortable luxury mattress complete with hot water bottle ensure you will not want to get out of bed in the morning.

Relax and unwind

Take a moment to chill and relax down by the pond. Listen to the birds, bees and dragonflies. Keep a lookout for our residents in the pond a family of moorhens, ducks, geese, fish and frogs! The site is bustling with nature you just need to sit back and enjoy.

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Perfect for groups.

Good For Families

Ideal For Pets

Features of each tent include;

Two separate bedrooms including a king size bed ideal for couples , as well as a second bedroom hosting a double bed with single bunk above to accommodate the whole family.

Fully furbished bathroom- shower, toilet and sink |  Kitchen including fridge, microwave and hob |  Cosy log burner within each tent |  Indoor and outdoor dining and seating |  Sheltered veranda |  Outdoor fire pit/BBQ

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What will you choose: a cosy safari tent or an adventurous lodge? We always have a tent that fits in with your campsite: from small to large, and from modern and luxurious to a more classic camping experience. Our tents have a long lifespan, and they are a profitable investment. Would you like to rent out your tents year-round? Our insulated seas-on lodge makes it possible. View our wide range of available tents!

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A safari tent and camping lodge is only Outstanding if it shows innovation, sustainability and creativity. Our glamping tents are also efficiently and practically furnished. This will not only be a great experience for every tourist, but also for you as a campsite owner. Because with their long service life, you hardly have to worry about our safari tents and lodges.

Product specifications

Our unique tents are made from the best materials:

• Wood that is preserved under the KOMO quality mark.
• 100 mm frames that are twice as strong as the commonly used 80 mm frames .
• Polycotton canvas of 420 grams, which ensures that your impregnated tent breathes and does not get mould.
• Inner tents that consist of separate parts. This allows us to extend your tent or replace a part if necessary.
• Unique end couplings to extend the life of your tent.
• Tongue-and-groove wood floor and wooden scaffolding walls with compriband for privacy.
• Windows that can be opened from the inside.
• Zippers of industrial quality. The best zippers for heavy duty use.

We are lifting glamping to a higher level with our seas-on lodges. Gone are the concerns and disappointment because autumn is coming, gone are your concerns about whether your guests are too cold. Thanks to these insulated lodges, you can offer your guests an Outstanding glamping experience, regardless of the season. This way, luxury camping gets a whole new dimension.

Our unique insulated tents provide top-class quality and year-round camping fun:

• Average insulation value of 3.0
• PIR insulation panels with an R-value of 3.15
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• Double glass sliding door
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• From 15 degrees outside to 20 degrees inside: 409 watts
• From 10 degrees outside to 20 degrees inside: 818 watts
• From 0 degrees outside to 20 degrees inside: 1636 watts
• From -10 degrees outside to 20 degrees inside: 2455 watts

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What does your ideal safari tent, luxury camping tent or lodge look like? We can offer you advice and countless options. This is how we find the glamping accommodation that best suits you.

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Featured Safari Tents

5.4x5 Safari Tent

The smallest safari tent in our range but has plenty of room to accommodate 4 people

5.4x7 Safari Tent

Our mid-range safari tent that accommodates 5-6 people

5.4x9 Safari Tent

The largest safari tent in our range and has oodles of room to accommodate 6-8 people

Floor Plans

Our Safari Tents come in three sizes: 5x5m / 5x7m / 5x9m

Furnishings

Our exclusive range of UK manufactured engineering grade furniture from recycled building boards.

WELCOME TO Safari Tents Direct

The glamping market is expanding at a fantastic rate with more and more innovative solutions being designed and built. However, we must all remember, it’s about making money for your business and so the Safari tent remains the best option for highest return on investment in the quickest time and with the highest quality guest experience. To meet this increase in demand and keep our costs as low as possible, we have launched Safari Tents Direct.

By selling out tents directly with everything you need to get up and running, we are able to pass on significant savings on our normal retail prices. But, and its big but, we have not compromised our award winning quality of service in any way. We are here to help you by offering all the advice and help you need to make your business the most successful it can be. You can be sure that as a UK based company, backed by the largest in the business we provide the most safe and secure way of buying your safari tent on the net.

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16 of the best glamping sites in the UK

E ven if the weather hasn’t yet got the memo, British glamping season is here. At these stylish stays, you’ll find nature and pampering in equal measure.

Plush Tents, West Sussex

Channel your inner bohemian at this collective of yurts in the South Downs, where the going is cushy with Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam mattresses, Moroccan rugs and wood-burning stoves. Whether you plump for one tucked in woodland or one among fields — or even an Airstream caravan — you’ll get a communal vibe with shared coolboxes, firepits and access to a hot tub. Bring 60 mates and hire the whole thing for a birthday bash.

From £120, plushtentsglamping.co.uk

Pumla, Herefordshire

The stargazing is first-rate at this yurt-cabin hybrid set between the Wye Valley AONB and the Brecon Beacons— but to see it only by night would be to miss out on its fabulous design. From the chic Scandi-style bathroom with marbled shower to the alfresco dining area fringed in glowing bulbs, owners Emily and Malik clearly have an eye for detail. Walkers love hikes up the Cat’s Back ridge while lazier travellers find respite in the deep tin tub or bed overlooking the rolling Herefordshire hills.

From £140, canopyandstars.co.uk

Rest+Wild, Shropshire

Glamping at its chicest. Rest+Wild’s four black clapboard cabins look plucked from a moody Scandi interiors shoot, with rich Farrow & Ball-esque tones on walls, metallic accents and nut-brown woods. Perfectly sized for a coupley weekend away, they invite kicking back and connecting with the Clee Hills. Blissfully, there’s no wifi; the entertainment is watching sheep graze.

From £195, restandwild.co

Wild Luxury, Norfolk

Location, location. At these comfy safari-style tents you’ll get epic coastal scenery: a meandering walk through orchard and wetland to a beach nature reserve. But you’ll also get all the culinary comforts of a chichi North Norfolk town, as a goodie-filled farm shop, gourmet fish and chips, and an excellent fishmonger, Gurneys, are all only a few paces away from the canvas. The Lifeboat Inn, an atmospheric old pub for lazy Sundays, is hardly much further.

From £295, wildluxury.co.uk

Malting Farm, Essex

Sleeping from four to six people, the eclectic bundle of cabins, lodges and tents at this serene glade is perfect for families. The rustic-chic aesthetic is nailed with tables made from log, rattan-style pendant lights and minimalist wood panelling — plus curated touches like a furry throw here or a bloom of floral fabric there. The upcoming project is a treehouse stay built around sturdy old oaks: watch this space.

From £320, maltingfarm.co.uk

Honeydown, Devon

Don’t fancy the usual tent set-up? This collection of unique wooden domes (dubbed “truffles”), scattered across 15 acres of oak woodland, gives you a different kind of experience. Slink into a hammock with a good book, or make a DIY Domino’s in the pizza oven. The Tarka Trail is on hand for cyclists, and there’s a deli and farm shop within walking distance too.

From £150, honeydown.com

Kip Hideaways, Lincolnshire

For family glamping, safari tents are a fabulous option — they allow enough sectioned-off space to give everyone privacy, while also housing the whole brood under one roof. This stay in Lincolnshire does the genre in style with a deep soaking bath and enough sleeping spaces for six. When the family dynamic gets a bit OTT, happily you’re also walking distance to a pub.

From £300, kiphideaways.com

Moonshine, Cornwall

The romance is dialled up to 11 at this cool shepherd’s hut and Bedouin tent combo in Truro. With the hot tub, pretty kitchen and cosy sheepskin rugs, you and your beau might imagine you’ve decamped to a boutique hotel snuggled in woods. Spa treatments can be ordered to the Bedouin tent.

From £463, boutique-retreats.co.uk

Oastbrook Estate, East Sussex

They have their priorities right at this Rother Valley spot: each cosy bell tent comes with a wine cooler. And should you run dry on refreshments, no stress — with a vineyard and tasting room on the estate, you can top up. Start your day with a breakfast box of granola and fresh fruit, then head to Bodiam Castle.

From £137.50, oastbrook.com

Creekside at The Lazy T, North Yorkshire

Nature’s own sound bath — a babbling stream — sets the scene for relaxation at this stay in the North York Moors National Park. The 5m dome has soaring ceilings and a king-size bed, as well as a spacious indoor-outdoor bathroom overlooking the trees. Bring a good book, kick back and exhale.

From £258, thelazyt.co.uk

Elmley, Kent

Just 40 miles from London in a 3,300-acre National Nature Reserve, Elmley’s seasonal bell tents are the ideal spot for taking in wildlife — from owls to woodpeckers, dragonflies to butterflies. You’ll be immersed in woodland or meadow but definitely not roughing it, with sustainably sourced meals served up in the Kingshill Barn and bathrooms stocked with Verden toiletries. There’s a new spa menu with facials from Votary, too.

From £130, elmleynaturereserve.co.uk

Lilypod, Devon

Consider this Britain’s answer to the Maldivian overwater villa: a floating pod on a serene lake in Devon. It comes with plenty of aquatic allure, from the architecturally daring structure to the floating terrace for sundowners and barbecues. Add to it surrounds of blooming wildflowers and dense trees; a skylight above the bed for stargazing; and an onsite vineyard with a bottomless supply of zippy white wine. All you need for the full paradise vibe is a blast of summer sun.

From £220, coolstays.com

Bubble Domes at Finn Lough, County Fermanagh

Get seriously immersed in nature with a stay in these two-person bubble domes, where panoramic views via transparent walls let you enjoy the surrounding forest 24/7. The smallest come with a four-poster bed — perfect for stargazing à deux — Nespresso machine and a small seating area for serene brekkies. Premium domes also feature a free-standing bath, so you can soak while watching birds flutter or forest leaves rustle in the breeze.

From £340, finnlough.com

Chapterhouse Cathedral View, Somerset

Somerset views don’t get much more iconic than Wells Cathedral — and this cute pod with hot tub and BBQ puts it perfectly into frame. Amble into Wells to explore the restaurants and shops, or book a hot air balloon ride, departing from right outside your door. Note for Glastonbury-goers: the site can arrange a chauffeur service.

From £638, luxurycoastal.co.uk

Trecombe Lakes, Cornwall

Set in woods and clustered around a little lake, this clutch of wooden pods feels truly remote, despite the Google maps coordinates just outside Falmouth. Families book in for evenings toasting marshmallows by firepits or flipping burgers on BBQs, and days in the forest play area, complete with rope swings. For full style points, plump for the larger, sleeker lodges, raised on stilts and furnished with log-fired Swedish soaking tubs.

From £375, trecombe-lakes.co.uk

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The Luxury Safari Tent Range

Outstanding quality luxury safari tents to suit a range of group sizes....

The Classic Safari Tent

Perfect for 6-8 people, this popular size safari tent comes with ample size bedrooms and a spacious living/kitchen area.

The Luxury Safari Tent

Sleeping 8 or more people, the 11m long Luxury Safari Tent offers that little bit of extra in terms of space and comfort.

The Master Safari Lodge

An alternative shaped and versatile structure, The Master Safari Lodge lends itself to a variety of end uses. It is perfect for larger groups.

The Mini Safari Tent

This tent provides spacious luxury for a couple or very comfortable space for a family of up to 5 people.

Quality as standard with all our tents...

• The Safari tents are designed around a box-section galvanised steel frame which is cleverly hidden throughout the tents. We have a full Structural Engineers Report for BS codes and wind loads.
• The PVC roof and canvas walls are all heavy weight high-grade fabrics and ALL materials used in the construction of our safari tents meet BS fire retardant codes. See Technical Specifications
• Using heavy duty side-zips the front gables on all safari tents can be fully rolled up to open the entire tent front for your guests.
• All windows are fixed and have a canvas roll-up privacy blind as standard but can be upgraded to opening windows – this includes fixed insect mesh, roll-up clear PVC on the exterior and roll-up canvas privacy blind on the inside.
• Front porches at 2.25m are standard. With an option to add a 2.25m rear porch, ideal for housing the bathroom cabins.
• Roof linings (4oz ivory polyester) create a bright airy interior, are included in the base price and are fully detachable and washable.
• In addition to the three popular sizes below all safari tents are available in 5.4m and 6m widths and we can also offer a fully bespoke design service for your own specific size. Click here to go to all Safari Tent Floorplans

Proven performance frames

We have worked closely with Structural Engineers to design a range of Safari Tents with excellent proven performance and offer advanced wind-load ratings to cope with our changeable weather. The Safari tents are rated to meet several relevant British Standard and European structural codes.

In addition Bond can also offer premium upgraded Safari Tents in all sizes which, in accordance with the Structural Engineers report offer additional performance for ‘Permanent Use Site-specific’ wind speeds.

We can in fact provide a recommendation based on UK postcodes to determine site-specific permanent use wind speeds at customers locations in conjunction with our Structural Engineers.

Create a unique experience

We believe it is essential for our clients to create a unique experience for their guests in order to access the high-end luxury glamping market.

To that effect we do not offer interior furniture packages but instead encourage our clients to add their own style to their safari tents thereby creating a individual look which will give your location a strong visual identity. This will boost your marketing efforts and brand image and most importantly give your guests that exclusive experience they are looking for. Glamping should feel special, luxurious and most importantly unique.

We are of course happy to share with you the designs for the cabin beds and kitchen units and also recommend a variety of suppliers should you need pointing in the right direction.

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Extras and options can be part of the plan...

Many extras and options are available such as:

Opening windows with insect mesh for ventilation. Fully opening front gable walls for a truly outdoor experience.

Rear porches for added covered outdoor space. Extra large windows and larger doorways for better accessibility.

Luxury Safari Tents are available from Bond Fabrications

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"Along with the team at Bond Fabrication, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park has developed a unique camping experience called Elephant lodge. The site opened in 2012 with 10 tents, 3 more were added in 2013 and a further 6 added in 2014. Mike, Michelle and the team at Bond have worked hand in hand with the ongoing development supporting us as the experience has evolved. They are always very professional and passionate about achieving agreed deadlines. They have been instrumental in the success of the Elephant lodge site at Port Lympne."

Gary Gould - Port Lympne Wild Animal Park

"We have used linings and covers manufactured by Bond Fabrications for about 10 years and found that they fit well and easily, and the quality is such that apart from accidents we get a long life from them. Bond will also accommodate any special features or design modifications that we may from time to time request."

Bill Seager - The Great Outdoors-Marquees Ltd

"At Midleydown we are delighted with the Bond safari tents. We had spent time researching and viewing many Glamping sites. We feel confident we are investing in a quality product. We chose the option of higher rated steel frames, for the peace of mind in the most severe of weathers. Mike was very flexible on the layout of our tents, willing to make changes to what we required, making our tents unique and setting them apart from other sites. Bond’s after sales has been excellent. Nothing is too much trouble. Always quick to respond to questions or queries. Excellent communicators. Mike and Michelle are great, friendly and approachable. We would be happy to recommend Bond safari tents to anyone wishing to establish their own Glamping site."

Richard and Nicky Morgan - Midleydown Ltd

"Michelle and Mike at Bond have been amazing to work with. From the initial no obligation advice, their patience through the planning and design phase and also the bespoke adjustments to our tents, sharing of social media posts and the overall general support. The tents have been fab and have withstood the worst that the Welsh weather can throw at them! We wouldn't hesitate to recommended Bond and the team."

Ellie Waters - Canvas & Campfires

"We wouldn’t think twice about going back to Bond. Mike and Michelle were as keen to have it all perfect as we were and were so patient working with us to get the finish we were after. We looked at cheaper alternatives but quickly saw the supreme quality and bespoke value that Bond offer"

Archie & Emma Dennis - The Nest Glamping Lincolnshire

"We would just like to say how thrilled we are with our safari lodges. They're exactly what we had hoped for and you even altered the spec to suit our needs, i.e to accommodate the shower and loo rooms under the extended canvas etc. They've survived the worst storms in living memory here at Lamorna, nature crumbled a granite harbour wall at our cove but the tents stood firm, amazing! Lovely working with you and your team, and the back-up is second to none, like making a new porch when my husband caught the lawn mower in our ropes which consequently caused a rip so we now have a spare, very handy. Thanks again for helping us turn our dreams and plans into such a success."

David & Margaret Jeffery - Lamorna Glamping

"Mike and the rest of the team at Bond are always incredibly friendly and helpful. The first time I went down with my PVC samples to talk through everything after placing, what was to us a large order, they really made me feel comfortable about the whole process and put my fears at ease by carefully talking me through the different elements of it in detail to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. We will definitely be using them again. The marquee squad were rather sceptical about having our PVC covers manufactured by someone other than the frame manufacturer, now they only want to use the ones made by Bond."

Gregor Gall - Finesse Marquees

"We have been customers of Bond Fabrications for over 10 years. The team at Bond have always provided us with the highest standard of customer service and our requirements are always completed quickly and to a high quality. Since Michelle and Mike took over the company, I am pleased to say that the excellent service we have always received has continued. We look forward to working with you for many years to come."

Tony Bourke - Marquee Magic

"We initially chose Bond simply because they offered the highest quality product at the most affordable price. Over the years we have found that it is the level of personal service combined with an ability to customise their product that truly sets them apart."

Jonathan Barber - Wild Luxury Glamping

"We have been Using Bond Fabrications since 2005. They manufacture all of our new PVC and also carry out repairs as necessary and also create linings for us to our exact and sometimes intricate designs. We have always found Bond fabrications to be efficient, helpful and prompt to act upon any request. We also fit bespoke permanent structures to buildings and need detailed and sometimes difficult design and planning work - Mike and his team are more than happy to oblige and advice. It is a pleasure to work alongside a professional yet very personal company."

James and Nina Dickson - Abbas Marquees

"Right from the beginning Bond were different from other tent suppliers in the market place. They insisted on a site visit very early on in the process, before quoting for the job and were able to advise on the platform siting and structure. They were competitive on price but what made them stand out was the customer service - changes were made to their basic design to suit my site, the team came to put them up over two visits and they coped with the rain and long hours with good humour. The feedback on the finished product has been very positive and I would highly recommend them."

Kate Tregoning - Brownscombe Luxury Glamping

"From the moment we decided on safari tents as part of our glamping enterprise Bond seemed the obvious choice for both quality and value for money. Being that our site is in a windy location Mike was happy to upgrade the steel specification and make other alterations for extra strength. In our experience nothing is too much trouble. Both Mike and Michelle could not have been more friendly and helpful whenever we phoned with a question. Aftersales service is excellent, I would not hesitate to recommend Bond Fabrications Ltd."

David & Amanda Wallis - Mount View Luxury Glamping

"Bond have been really helpful for many years now and are quick to manufacture lovely tents and fulfil our many odd requests!!"

Pete Wintercrane - Big Top Mania

"I’ve used Bond Fabrications ever since we moved our manufacturing to the UK, and would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality manufacturing delivered in a timely fashion."

Katherine Hudson - The Arabian Tent Company

"Bond Fabrications have been absolutely brilliant to work with. From our first meeting they were able to guide us through all the options available to us and were incredibly helpful with that process. We also gave them the daunting task of replicating some of our older canvas and they accommodated this request magnificently. It required a large amount of flexibility and was carried out with a 'can do' attitude. We would never hesitate to recommend anyone to Bond Fabrications and wish them all the best for the future!"

Nick Shakespeare - Perfect Pitch Marquees Ltd

"From the start of our enquiry Bond Fabrications kept in touch with us all the way, sending us samples of fabrics to be used for our bespoke catering tent. The design complimented our tipis and the staff kindly demonstrated our Chinese hat style catering tent before we took delivery. Bond Fabrications offer a first class service portraying a friendly and professional attitude."

Rob Booty - Boutipi

"In 2012 Bond Fabrications were in our final two of selection for supply of the Safari Tents and very quickly became the first choice. The solution they provided was ideal - competitively priced safari tents and the end results were terrific. The flexibility and customer support shown throughout was amazing from the project planning stage and ground works, right up until completion and final erection of the tents. Priceless. Following that they provided helpful support when something additional was needed or if anything went wrong, even now many years on when we need small wear and tear repairs completed. The spacious, quality and well thought out Safari Tents have proved to be a real hit within our holiday location and we would highly recommend Bond Fabrications and their products."

Mark Bishop - Pagel