Family Glamping Stays In The UK
Eco glamping in Somerset
For family glamping with a conscience, book a stay at Hadspen Glamping in the dreamy Somerset countryside. These three off-grid sustainable safari lodges are just 10-minutes from the famous Glastonbury Festival site and luxury hotel, The Newt. Sleeping up to seven, embrace outdoor living with added comforts like waterfall showers and hot tubs. You can even go ‘car free’ and hire bikes when you get there for a really ‘green’ holiday.
Somerset | Sleeps 4-7 | Hot tub | From £140 a night
Forest lodges near Zip World
Thrill-seeking families will love these luxury lodges located just a stone’s throw from Zip World near Snowdonia in North Wales. Ride the UK’s longest zip line – which goes over Penrhyn Quarry and reaches speeds of up to 100mph – by day, then retreat to your cosy lodge with its own private balcony and hot tub at night. Each lodge sleeps 2 adults and up to 3 children. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome.
Near Snowdonia | Sleeps 5 | Hot tub | Dog-friendly | From £150 a night
Lakeside living in Lincolnshire
For a room – and a bath – with a view, put the glamp in glamping by booking a stay at these magical lakeside safari tents in the Midlands. The Nest Glamping offers luxury extras like freestanding baths, wood-fired hot tubs and home-cooked meals delivered to your lodge. Parents can treat themselves to a spa experience and book a massage or facial. While kids will love hiring paddle boards or having a ‘film and firepit’ evening.
Lincolnshire | Sleeps 6 | Freestanding bath and hot tub | Dog-friendly | From £180 a night
Quirky cabins in the Yorkshire Dales
For a quirky family glamping stay that’s conveniently located between the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors, book the Kabinas at Baxby Manor. Not only are these unique cabins uber stylish, they are also mindful of the environment. Families should stay in the Kabina Grande, which can sleep up to 5 people across a super king bed, bunks and a single pull out bed. Go on walks by day and try to spot the resident otters and star gaze around the fire pit at night.
North Yorkshire | Sleeps 5 | Hot tub | Dog-friendly | From £150 a night
Family glamping by the Essex coast
For a quick family getaway by the sea that’s just 1 hour 30 minutes from London, The Patridge Retreat ticks all the boxes. These bespoke family glamping pods in St Osyth near Clacton-on-Sea sleep up to 7 and come with stylish interiors, open-plan living areas, high spec kitchens and rainfall showers. Outside, you have your own private terrace with preheated hot tubs and Green Egg barbecues. Order a BBQ or breakfast box from the local farm to cook up a feast.
Essex | Sleeps 7 | Hot tub | Dog-friendly | From £125 a night
Stay in a ‘UFO’ in Wales
For an extra quirky family glamping stay, book a holiday the kids will never forget at Apple Camping in Tenby. Ever stayed in a ‘UFO’ or a converted private jet? You can at this totally unique camping site on the pretty south west Wales coast. The ‘UFO’ comes with a smoke machine for a full alien landing experience, play the classic 80s game Space Invaders or check out the night sky through the stargazing dome. There’s also a shared barbecue area on site for those who wish to meet their fellow adventurers.
Tenby | Sleeps 4 | Dog-friendly | From £149 a night
Secret safari tents in Suffolk
For a fairytale family glamping break within easy reach of the Suffolk coast, we love the safari tents at Secret Meadows. Set in a 100-acre nature reserve and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, have fun with the kids and try your hand at living ‘the good life’ by taking care of your own private hen coop on your holiday. You can also meet the onsite farm animals, book to go goat walking, try your hand at bush crafts, den building or bow and arrow making. While parents can escape for a few moments and unwind with a holistic treatment or yoga session.
Suffolk | Sleeps 8 | Hot tub | Dog-friendly | From £176 a night
Glamping by the River Wye
Adventurous families looking for plenty of activities on their summer staycation can’t go wrong by booking Nature’s Nest Glamping. On the Welsh/Herefordshire border, it enjoys direct access to the River Wye, where you can go paddle boarding, kayaking, wild swimming and fishing. At the end of a busy day exploring, retreat to your luxury safari tent with your own private hot tub. This is an eco stay too, with electricity powered by a variety of green technology on site.
Wales/Herefordshire border | Sleeps 6 | Hot tub | Dog-friendly | From £175 a night
Family treehouse stay in Devon
Not many treehouses are big enough for the whole family, which is why we recommend Dittisham Treehouses for a family glamping stay this summer. Tucked away in a leafy spot in south Devon, these luxury treehouses-come-roundhouses are close to the sea for days spent getting sandy toes on the beach. You are also surrounded by the beautiful Devon countryside for walks. And best of all, these treenhouses are very dog friendly so the whole family can visit.
Devon | Sleeps 5 | Hot tub | Dog-friendly | From £250 a night
‘Wild West’ glamping in Dorset
For a glamping stay with a difference, try Loose Reins – a Wild West-style glamping site on a family-run farm in North Dorset. Experience Frontier living in one of their artisan cabins with thoughtful interiors, rocking chairs on the porch and private hot tubs. Kids will love meeting the local animals, exploring the great outdoors and taking part in activities like nature trails, den building and scavenger hunts.
North Dorset | Sleeps 6 | Hot tub | Dog-friendly | From £130 a night
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