We are in the middle of the camping boom. With travel restrictions and insecurities jetting into the sun, it is becoming increasingly attractive to spend a few nights under the canvas with the family, and the richness and depth of the British countryside lend themselves well to a stay under the stars.
Of course, there are many traditional camping establishments in this country, many of which are established companies that keep people coming back time and time again. But a new camping brand is emerging across the UK – pop-up sites that open to make the most of the summer break have taken off across the country, and many offer access to mansion land that is normally open to the public are closed. To make up for the lost revenue of the past 18 months, landowners are thinking of clever and varied ways to rebuild their businesses and accommodate the huge influx of new campers moving to the country this year.
If you are serious about adding glamor to glamping, these are the sites to try:
Little Wild Campsite, Porthleven
They know you’re having a true wilderness camping experience when the campsite in question is closed 90 percent of the year. This campsite, open only in July and August, is located high up and offers great views over the Cornish coast. The pitches are in a field and centered around a shared campfire which is a nice touch. A compost toilet and shower are located in separate units under rustic structures with lawn roofs.
https://coolcamping.com/campsites/uk/england/south-west-england/cornwall/porthleven/165-the-little-wild-campsite
Marston Park, Frome
Marston Park, a stunning property in rural Somerset surrounded by Victorian gardens and its own lake, offers inspiring creative breaks and glamping for the summer season this year. The beautiful attention to detail and the adult atmosphere bewitching – the site offers three different types of accommodation until the end of October. Fully furnished bell tents are available as well as creative suites with desks and more luxurious accommodations.
Cloud Nine Glamping, Cirencester Park
Dubbed the “Ultimate Family Getaway” on their website, there are three places to choose from – either in Norfolk, Dorset or the Cotswolds. Running through late August, it’s the perfect mix of healthy family adventure, featuring a wide range of activities like wild swimming, paddle boarding, and kayaking, plus plenty of artisanal food vendors, gorgeous stalls, and local producers. The accommodations are designed in boutique style and range from spacious Bell tents to Airstream caravans on extensive grounds.
cloudnineglamping.com
Belan Bluebell Woods
A simple campsite with six car-free pitches, surrounded by tall grass and flowers on 1.2 hectares of wild meadowland. At Pantmaenog Farm, which itself is set in 60 acres of wild farmland in Mid Wales, this is the perfect pop-up temporary campsite to settle in when you are in this part of the world.
https://www.belanbluebells.com/
The Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate
Luxury yurts are all the rage at Raynham Estate, a sprawling country estate in the heart of Norfolk, not far from the area’s unique coastline. There are four yurts on site that are luxuriously appointed – two for four and the other two for up to five people. There are even two electrical outlets in each yurt and a spacious covered communal dining area to spend the night after the kids have gone to bed.
https://www.raynham.co.uk/stay-glamping-in-norfolk/glamping-in-raynham-norfolk-wild-meadow-luxury-yurts/
Home Farm Glamping
Home Farm Glamping is unique in that it is just a few miles from the last stop on the north end of the anniversary line. North of Stanmore and Elstree is Home Farm, a family-run piece of Hertfordshire farmland that has expanded to include weddings, events, hen parties and a range of accommodations including bell tents and yurts. The perfect quick escape from busy London life.
https://www.homefarmglamping.com/
Glamping at The Graythwaite Estate
If camping in a posh tent on the shores of Lake Windermere sounds like your cup of tea, this summer 2021 glamping at The Graythwaite Estate is worth a look. You have preassembled 40 bell tents and created a camping “hub”. , with games, music, charging stations and table football. There is lake access and an on-site adventure company within the property should you wish to practice water sports.
Camp Kin
A series of creative weekends put together by the same people behind the Shambala Festival – gives everyone a chance to get a little “festival fix” in Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire. There’s music, dancing, poetry, activities for the kids and paddleboarding, plus carefully crafted pitches with yurts, tepees, bell tents, or bring your own options.
Glamping on the beach on Cadland Estate
The Cadland Estate is a family-run property on the south coast near Southampton, bordering the North Solent National Nature Reserve. Yurts and beach huts are scattered across a stretch of lawn above the property’s own private beach – the ocean view offers a brilliant view from the property – with the added benefit of a well-stocked bar and first-class restaurant nearby.
https://www.thepopuphotel.com/destinations/cadland-2021