Glamping has become a popular holiday in the UK. Perhaps because the glam camping experience offers campers the chance to connect with the wild without the discomfort that actual camping can entail – the stuffy tents, the lack of bathrooms and the endless amount of insects come to mind… Instead, it combines the best of both worlds to create an eco-friendly nature retreat with the luxury of a comfortable bed and good-quality linen too.
From camping pods to bell tents, award-winning treehouses and cosy yurts, I’ve compiled a roundup of the very best sustainable glamping sites in the UK. Each one offers a unique holiday experience that’s both luxurious and kind to the planet.
The top sustainable glamping sites in the UK:
Brook House Woods, Herefordshire
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Brook House Woods is one of the most enriching sustainable glamping sites in the UK. Located in the wilds of Herefordshire, the glamping site is a welcome retreat for those who want to connect with nature and try their hand at woodwork.
The site has six glamping retreats in the heart of the woodland. Highlights include a handmade yurt with its own wood-burning stove and a sweet little hobbit hut with a king-sized bed and fairy lights. The hut also has its own kitchen area, compost loos and a private fire pit.
Other accommodation includes three beautiful treehouses and my absolute favourite, Goji, a remarkable little tree tent suspended in a bluebell wood. Ideal for couples looking for a unique getaway, Goji has its own raised decking area, two single beds that fold into sofas and a glass roof for stargazing at night. Perfection.
For those who want to get more involved with the woodwork workshop, Brook House Woods also runs Woodland Makers. There you can take a woodwork course or simply practice your skills.
Price: From £95 – £160 a night for 2 adults. Stays are a minimum of 2 days.
Where: Brook House Farm, Avenbury Lane, Bromyard HR7 4LB
Amber’s Bell Tent Camping, Norfolk and the Midlands
Amber’s Bell Tents offer rustic glamping retreats with a healthy amount of home comforts. There are five campsites in total, dotted around various locations in Norfolk and the Midlands. Mannington, the flagship site is located in the grounds of a picturesque medieval country house.
It may be a campsite but you can leave all your tents and camping equipment at home. Each site has its own choice of cosy bell tents complete with double beds (and up to three camp beds for kids), cooking equipment, kitchenware and a wood-burning stove.
The interior of each bell tent is simple but stylish and with a strong focus on sustainability. Wooden apple crates have been artfully repurposed as bedside tables and led hurricane lamps that run on solar power and rechargeable batteries provide lighting. To top it off, each bell tent has its own awning to enjoy a bit of campfire cooking and stargazing in the evening.
Price: From £125 – £440 in total. Prices differ depending on the campsite and time of year. Stays are a minimum of 2 to 3 nights although 1-night stays are sometimes available. Some sites offer a 15% discount if you stay for 5 nights or more.
How to Book: Visit Amber’s Bell Tent Camping online to book.
Where: Mannington Hall, Wiveton Hall, Bells Farm, Hopton Court Estate, Hoveton Estate. Visit the website here for more information.
Eco Retreats, Powys
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Eco Retreats is one of the most off-grid sustainable glamping sites in Wales. Here, you can find tranquillity in the retreat’s beautifully designed yurts and wild surroundings. Located on an organic working farm deep in Dyfi forest, Eco Retreats is the place to be if you’re keen to feel the calming effects of forest bathing.
There are five yurts in total, spread out over 50 acres so guests can maintain a level of privacy and peace. Each yurt can accommodate couples and families, and they come equipped with snug wood-burning stoves and cooking facilities. Guests can also enjoy private hot showers and better still, soothing outdoor wood-fired baths!
Guests can use their stay to unwind and make use of the surrounding walks or wander over to the teahouse and conscious living centre for herbal teas, group meditation, yoga and conscious living workshops.
Price: Prices start from £275 for a 2-night midweek stay for 2 adults and £329 for a 2-night weekend stay for 2 adults. Children can be accommodated free of charge. Eco Retreats season runs from 1st April to 1st November 2020.
Where: Deep in the Dyfi forest near Machynlleth, Powys. The nearest train station is Machynlleth which has direct links from Shrewsbury, Birmingham, Aberystwyth and Pwllheli. You can then get a taxi to Eco Retreats.
Crafty Camping, Dorset
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Crafty Camping’s Woodman’s Treehouse has made a name for itself in the glamping world. Located in Dorset, this award-winning eco-friendly accommodation has featured in top magazines and newspapers, including Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, The Guardian and The Sunday Times to name a few. It has also made television appearances on the BBC, ITV and Channel 4.
The treehouse is an extraordinary glamping experience located high in the branches of a veteran oak tree. Combining luxury with sustainable craftsmanship, the treehouse offers guests the chance to unwind in the privacy of a woodland eco haven.
What I love most about it is the innovative design that really makes this treehouse unique. Guests can enjoy the hot tub and sauna on the upper deck and relax in front of the revolving wood burner that can be pointed in the direction of the sofa, bed or kitchen. In the evening, you can gorge yourself on fresh pizza from the outdoor wood-fired oven and let all your troubles melt away. It doesn’t get much better than that!
During the warmer months, guests can also stay in yurts, a bell tent and a shepherd’s hut. Whichever one you choose, each glamping accommodation is chic and luxurious with a rustic touch to make you feel at one with the woodland.
Price: The Bell Tent starts from £196 – £294 for 2 nights, the yurt, tipi or shepherd’s hut start from £278 – £417 for 2 nights and the Woodman’s Treehouse starts from £990 – £1485 for 2 nights. Check the website here for more information about opening times.
Where: Crafty Camping & Woodland Workshop, Opposite – Higher Holditch Farm, Holditch, West Dorset TA20 4NL
Kudhva, Cornwall
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Glamping in the UK doesn’t get much quirkier than Kudhva in Cornwall. The campsite has four architectural hideouts that are raised above the ground on wooden legs and offer captivating views of the coast. In Cornish, ‘kudhva’ means ‘hideout’ and these shelters are just that – a chance to escape from the stresses of modern life and seek refuge in a unique and natural environment.
For those who want more of a camping experience, Kudhva also offers tentsile tree tents. They’re pitched in the treetops before your arrival and you just need to bring your sleeping bag and other comforts.
Guests can also stay in a Danish Cabin. Much like the rest of Kudhva, its innovative design blends the indoors with the outside to create a natural and interchangeable space. There are kitchen facilities on-site or if you fancy getting in the camping spirit you can cook your meals in the fire pit by the cabin.
There are plenty of activities to enjoy here, including a hot tub, yoga, stargazing, wild swimming, surfing and painting. Kudhva is gaining popularity in the glamping world and it’s fast becoming one of the top one-to-watch sustainable glamping sites in Cornwall.
Price: Email kudhva@gmail.com to inquire about prices.
How to Book: Visit Kudhva online to book or email kudhva@gmail.com.
Where: Kudhva, Sanding Road, Trebarwith Strand, Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0HH
The Ceridwen Centre, Carmarthenshire
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The Ceridwen Centre is a holiday, events and wedding venue in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It has a range of beautiful and sustainable glamping accommodation to stay in with highlights including B&B guesthouses, a converted double-decker bus, yurts and a hand-built eco glamping pod.
Sustainability is at the heart of the Ceridwen Centre and the site works hard to ensure that its impact on the environment is a positive one. All accommodation has been restored, upcycled or hand-built by the on-site team. Most of its energy is renewable, water is heated by solar power and all the furniture in the yurts are second-hand and bought locally.
The glamping site also has an eco hot tub and a licensed bar. If you’re keen to do a bit of socialising, it also runs regular pizza nights from its own wood-fired pizza wagon. The Ceridwen Centre is the perfect glamping choice for those who want to find a balance between a quiet holiday and a chance to meet the locals.
Price: The Eco Pod is about £144 for 2 nights and the yurts range from £156 – £176. There is a whole range of accommodation options to choose from.
Where: The Ceridwen Centre, Penybanc Farm, Drefelin, Drefach-Felindre, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, SA44 5XE
The Devon Dens, Devon
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Devon Dens is an off-grid glamping escape in the heart of Devon. Perfect for those who want to spend time soaking up the countryside, the site is within reach of stunning beaches and Dartmoor National Park – one of the top places to visit in the UK for bird-watching!
Guests can stay in one of two private eco hideaways on site. The Den is a cosy little wooden structure which can sleep up to four people. It has its own outdoor shower, private compost loo and fire pit to snuggle next to in the evening. The Cabin is the newest glamping accommodation on the block. An off-grid eco haven, it can sleep up to six people. It has an indoor bathroom, a kitchenette, a large living area and a private deck for the fire pit.
The environment is a core part of Devon Dens, which is why it’s one of the top sustainable glamping sites in the UK. Both structures have been made out of sustainable wood and run on solar power, all waste is composted and a pond and beehive have been put in place to encourage biodiversity. If you’re looking to experience the Devonshire countryside at its best then this is the place for you.
Price: Devon Den starts from £80 – £105 a night and Carpenter’s Cabin starts from £125 – £150 a night. Prices vary depending on the season.
Where: Germansweek, Devon EX21 5AL
Cotna Eco Retreat, Cornwall
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Cotna Eco Retreat is the perfect treat for those wanting a seaside holiday at a slow pace. Located in the Roseland Peninsula, this Cornwall glamping experience invites guests to enjoy an environmentally-friendly holiday. Here, you can explore Cornwall’s stunning coastline, wander through beautiful woodland or get involved with the site’s foraging and seasonal cooking courses.
For the ultimate glamping experience, stay in one of Cotna’s three yurts. Located in a secluded orchard, the yurts have their own private spaces for guests to relax and unwind in.
Each yurt has a traditional but modern feel to it with bright and cheerful interiors. In particular, I love the incorporation of international influences here, including North African and Turkish Kilim rugs and beautiful Indian silks.
Cotna is also home to a guesthouse and a simple yet idyllic shepherd’s hut nestled on the lush green banks of a brook. The shepherd’s hut is cosy and romantic, conjuring bygone days in the English countryside. Inside, there’s a double bed and an extra single bunk on top. Indian silk hangings and locally sourced organic cotton textiles decorate the walls to give it a light, airy feel.
Price: About £150 for a yurt for 2 nights. Prices depend on the season.
How to Book: Check yurt availability and book here.
Where: Cotna Barton, Gorran Churchtown, Cornwall PL26 6LG
Catchpenny Safari Lodges, Elie, East Neuk of Fife
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Catchpenny Safari Lodges give their guests a unique Scottish glamping experience but without the midges! Situated on the stunning Fife Coastal Path, these safari lodges combine the excitement of glamping with all the comforts of a guesthouse.
Underneath each lodge’s billowing tent structure is a spacious living area with a wood-burning stove, cosy sofas, a well-equipped kitchen and a bathroom with gloriously hot showers. The lodges can sleep up to six people in total, with two king-sized beds and two singles. For a real treat, spend the evening toasting marshmallows over the fire pit while trying to spot a pod of passing dolphins before falling asleep listening to the waves lapping the shore.
Catchpenny Safari Lodges are proud to be one of the most sustainable glamping sites in the UK. All their power is generated on-site from wind and solar energy. They provide firewood from their sustainably managed woodlands and all their kitchen worktops have been made out of their own Scottish hardwood timbers. Catchpenny has also recently won a Scottish Thistle Award from Visit Scotland for ‘Innovation in Tourism’.
Price: Prices start from about £470 for a safari lodge for a minimum of 3 nights.
Where: Ardross, Elie, Leven KY9 1EU
Read more: The Most Unique Eco-Friendly Getaways in Scotland
Loveland Farm Domes, Devon
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Loveland Farm is a glamping eco-retreat located on the Hartland Peninsula in North Devon. Guests can stay in stylish geodesic dome glamping pods and tipis for a fun and unique camping experience.
Each glamping pod comes with its own private shower and award-winning compost loo. The smaller-sized pods are perfect for a couple’s getaway while some of the larger pods can sleep up to seven people.
Loveland Farm has six gorgeous glamping domes to choose from. Couples might prefer the snug Popla dome with its clear ceiling to gaze at the stars. The Loveland pod is located in its own private field and has a projector for movie nights. The Stargazer is the newest addition. With stunning views of the farm, it’s the perfect hideaway for families and friends.
Price: Pod prices start from about £270 for 2 people staying 2 nights. Check the website for the most accurate cost.
How to Book: Visit Loveland Farm online to book.
Where: Hartland, Bideford EX39 6AT
Whether you’re in the mood for some forest bathing, or you just want a fun new experience, I know you’ll love these sustainable glamping sites as much as I do.
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All those paces look so cool! I love the architecture and style of many of them: super original! You made me wanna go glamping right away! And I also love that they are sustainable.
Thank you! They’re really quirky which is so cool. Glamping is such a fun experience.
Ooh, these are right up our street. Love glamping and love sustainable travel.
Awesome! Definitely worth adding these to the bucket list!
Wow, these are so cool! I’d like to pick one, but I’d love to stay at all of them!
They’re all so dreamy! You’ll have to do a glamping road trip haha.
What a great selection of glamping places! I would love to visit one my next visit!
Thank you! Can definitely recommend it!
I’m not really a camping person anymore. I never get a good night sleep and spend all night wondering why I’m a grown up sleeping on the ground with twigs in my back. But glamping I can get behind. These ones look amazing, I want to try all of them. The treehouse style ones look the most interesting to me, we have some like that here in Canada too and I’ve always wanted to try it
I completely agree. I’ve never been much of a camper, to be honest. At least with glamping, you have all the comforts you need but you still feel like you’re out in the wild.
These places are so pretty!!! I won’t mind being quarantined in any of these places!
Me too, they’re definitely perfect for self-isolation for sure!
Oh these are all so cool! As a former camper, I really need to try something like this. These are all amazing.
Definitely go for it!
Wow each of them look so amazing ..I wish I could experience all of them.thanks for sharing
Definitely add them to the bucket list haha.
These places look amazing! I am sure they are going to be pretty popular this year. If people dare to get out of their houses, they will not want to be surrounded by hundreds of others. At least, I am thinking about a more secluded trip for later (if possible at all).
Yes, they’re the perfect holiday for coming out of lockdown because you can be completely alone if need.
Wow! All of these glamping sites look so incredible. This is totally something I am going to do when I return to the UK. 🙂
That’s amazing! You definitely should 🙂
Omg, I would love to visit all of these! We love exploring new sustainable accommodations, and these ones look really stunning.
They really do!
I was going down the list trying to decide which glamping sites I would visit first, haha ALL OF THEM! Beautiful list truly. I think in the end though I would like to be in the Cotna Eco Retreat or Loveland Farms!
Both amazing choices!
WOW, these are so cool! I’m definitely pinning this for a future glamping trip!
Thank you!
Pinned this so that I can keep these sites in mind for my next trip. Love the thought that this might (hopefully) be the future of travel.
That’s awesome! Yes, I hope so. It might be the start of a new travel trend.
I love glamping! I didn’t realise there were so many options in the UK. I love the one in Cornwall! So so cute and unique.
That’s awesome! They’re so cool!
Wow! I absolutely love this! When I’m back home in the UK, i’m always looking for new ways to explore local and these are such unique places to stay. Love them!
Thank you! These places are truly amazing so definitely a good choice!
Thank you for this!! I’m definitely excited for exploring more of the UK as things get safer.
Amazing, enjoy!
I love this post! Sustainability is so important for our future travels. We have the chance to change and progress after this pandemic, this is going to help so many people make more sustainable choices. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I really think that travel can be more meaningful after this pandemic and these glamping sites are a start!
Oh my gosh! The Cotna Eco Retreat looks amazing. I would love to visit actually all the sites you mentioned!
It does! They’re all so fab.
The Kudhva hideaways look so interesting. I’d love to spend a night near nature in any of these spots and enjoy the best of the glamping experience!
They’re really unique and interesting. All of these glamping sites are perfect for nature retreats.
Okay, so all of these look fun, but the domes in Loveland Farm are stunning! I would LOVE to stay in one of those!! The Crafty camping treehouse is really cool too.
The domes are so fun! It’s such an interesting concept and they’re so cosy!
Hello, Francesca. I’ve never really considered myself an eco-traveler, but seeing these amazing glamping sites has changed my mind. Who knew that a yurt could be so beautiful. Thanks for opening my eyes to new possibilities!
That’s great! Luxury and sustainable actually work really well together and you can find some really amazing experiences out there 🙂
Omg! These places look amazing. Cannot wait to start traveling again so I can start visiting these beautiful glamping sites.
They are absolutely gorgeous, aren’t they?
All these places look super cool! They are perfect for a getaway in nature once things get better and people can leave their houses and get out town for a bit of relaxation in nature. I’m happy all kinds of places like these are now available for the travel lover!
They are! I think they offer the perfect social distancing retreat too so maybe… here’s hoping haha.
I love that this is focused on sustainable travel. This is such an important thing, and this is a great resource for those of us who love to explore new places. Saving this for the next time we’re in the UK!
That’s great! They’re definitely worthy of a bucket list I think!
Glamping in Devon would be so ideal for me in the woods. The views are gorgeous .. I have not done glamping ever but would like to take tips from this article for sure.
Definitely go for it!
They’re so luxurious but at the same time in the wilderness which is great!
This is a wonderful post! If I show my wife, she’s going to try to start adjusting my holiday schedules! We will definitely bookmark this and can’t wait to go to a few of these!
Thank you! Definitely a good choice of holiday!
The views from some of these places are amazing! Not to mention some of them look nicer than some hotels I’ve stayed in. I’d certainly enjoy giving any one of them a try – and I don’t normally go camping! Perhaps glam camping is a good way to start.
Glam camping is definitely a good way to start and stay if you would prefer not to camp!
Love this list! Glamping is so much fun but even better when it promotes sustainability.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! 🙂
Another brilliant collection Francesca. Although pricey, the offerings are really excellent. The one in Cornwall looks like the best of hotels. But I’d be happy in any of the yurts or domes. Or that outdoor bath.
Thank you! I would love the outdoor bath too!