The Most Luxurious Places To Go Glamping In England

Love camping but looking to take it up a notch? Or perhaps you can’t stand the idea of roughing it and prefer places to stay that offer a little more glamour? Whatever your poison, luxury camping has upped its game in the past couple of years and, thanks to websites such as Canopy & Stars, there are now exciting sites all around England. Here are a few of our favourite places to go glamping in England – bookable on Culture Trip.

1. Feather Down

Glamping

The cozy lounge space at Feather Down with timber furnishings and an indoor fireplace

With almost 30 sites situated across England (and many more across Europe), Feather Down is one of the most popular glamping sites in the country. Their sites are based on working farms, with a choice of either log cabins or canvas lodges for accommodation. There’s no electricity or wifi, but wood-burning stoves and candlelight help to create a romantic atmosphere in the evenings. The beds are large and comfy, the bathrooms are much less scary than similar sites and some of the locations even boast hot tubs for added luxury.

2. Wild Luxury

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Outdoor safari tent with wooden deck at Wild Luxury

Based in Norfolk’s picturesque countryside, the two Wild Luxury glamping sites are ideal for large groups looking to get outdoors without roughing it. There are two camps to choose from, one situated close to the beach and one surrounded by open countryside. In each camp there are several luxury safari-style canvas lodges that sleep up to 10 people. The living and dining areas open onto covered patios for warmer days, and there are wood-burning stoves inside for chillier nights. Perfect for those who hate sleeping bags and airbeds, all the accommodation here offers real beds and mattresses, with warm duvets and comfy pillows.

3. Whipsnade Zoo

Zoo

The Lookout Lodge at Whipsnade Zoo is arguably the closest you can come to going on safari in England. The experience begins when you check in at 4.30pm and are given a glass of champagne as you are shown to your own private wood cabin. During your stay it’s possible to enjoy three exclusive tours of the zoo (one by torchlight!) and all meals are included. The lodges themselves are pretty basic, with separate bathroom facilities, but if you’re looking for a completely unique experience, being woken up by the roar of lions should fit the bill!

5. The Dome Garden

Forest

You may have seen glamping domes before, but we guarantee you’ve seen nothing like the futuristic accommodation at the Dome Garden. Located just outside Bristol in the Forest of Dean, there are seven different styles of dome available, sleeping up to eight people. All domes are en suite with wood-fired showers, flushing toilets, comfortable beds and wood-burning stoves, but it’s their more unusual features that make them so appealing. Some of the domes feature hanging hammock-style beds, or even a fully suspended double bed with unspoilt views of the night sky.

6. Swinton Bivouac

Boutique Hotel, Glamping

A wooden log cabin in Swinton Bivouac in the middle of the forest

Located at the heart of the Swinton Estate in Yorkshire, a collection of meadow yurts and tree lodges provide luxurious glamping conditions. The yurts are located in a field with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Although they have no electricity, the yurts, which sleep up to five people, all come with wood-burning stoves and real beds. There’s also a wood-fired hot tub available for hire. If you’re looking for a memorable experience, however, we recommend staying in one of the tree lodges situated in the woods. These rustic cabins feature three-tier innovative bunk beds providing accommodation for families of all sizes and, although the cabins have no electricity, the wood-burning stoves will keep you nice and toasty.

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