Camping & Glamping – Top UK Destinations

July 20, 2020

Since the travel restrictions have lifted, we know that somepeople will be rushing to get on a plane, whereas others will want to staywithin the UK (for the time being, anyway!)

What we like about camping, is that you are still able to get your break whilst maintaining social distancing. Plus, taking your own camping equipment also means that you’re not staying in the same sheets someone else was sleeping in the night before, so you are able to ensure you are in control of any extra hygiene or safety precautions you may want to take.

If you aren’t any good with tent pegs and a mallet, we’vealso included some amazing glamping locations that will take care of all of itfor you.

 Cornish Tipi Holidays

Cornwall is an obvious destination choice for those wantingto stay within UK borders, but accommodation often comes with a hefty price tag.If you want to get off the grid, disconnect from your tech and reconnect withnature and your friends or family, this hidden gem in the heart of Cornwall isthe place for you.

With a beautiful meadow ready to set up in alongside othercampers, as well as more secluded spots if you’d prefer, this site gives youthe option to bring your own equipment or to hire a North American Tipi tospend your break in.

Source: Cornish Tipi Holidays

You can go swimming, fishing and canoeing on the stunning nearbylake as well as enjoy the fire pits in the evening (great for marshmallows, ifyou, like us, have a sweet tooth!).

The nearest train station is 18 miles away and a 40-minutetaxi ride from the station if you’d rather not drive, or don’t drive.

You are super close to the beach, where you can take surfinglessons or go sea-kayaking, or buy fresh fish and scallops to cook on thecampfire. Further afield are some stunning walks including the Cornwall CoastalFootpath and the Saints’ Way.

There is also an onsite café for breakfast and lunch, orsome lovely homemade cakes should you not want to venture too far. Otherwise,there are restaurants not too far away in the local town. However, with theoption to cook from your tipi with the grill provided as well as the fire pitoutside, the sky is the limit.

For more information and to book in, click here.

Woodland Plush Tents Glamping

An eco-friendly site based in Chichester, you can eitherbring your own camper van or hire one of the many yurts available at thisdestination!

Source: Plush Tents Glamping

The Yurts are heated, with a wood-burning stove lit by staffwho then help you to keep it maintained as well as hammocks, BBQ, tea & coffeereadily available and an outdoor fire pit. You can also order luxury hampersfor breakfast, lunch or dinner that can be delivered directly to your yurt –what more could you need?

The beach is only a short distance away and you can take inthe beautiful scenes of Chichester by wandering around the historic town. VisitFishbourne Roman Palace, Kingley Vale or even take a look around Goodwood motorcircuit.

The site also encourages guests to join in, with a communalbonfire in the evening.

Unfortunately, the wood-fired hot tub and the big communalyurt are not currently open due to coronavirus, but as guidelines continue tochange, this may update so keep an eye on the website.

For more information and to book in, click here.

Lazy Duck

Nestled in the lovely Cairngorms National Park just a shorttrip from Aviemore, Lazy Duck is the brain child of the Dean family.

Source: The Lazy Duck

With the option of camping or staying in their stunning ecolodges, your cosy countryside escape isn’t far away.

There’s a large amount of choice for where to stay; from awaterside lodge on the bank of the ducks nests, perfect for wildlife spotting,a woodman’s hut in the pine forest, a lookout bunkhouse with indoor and outdoorspace or a homestead complete with a flock of hens that you can feed andbenefit from their laid eggs.

There are also wellbeing options such as the woodfired hottub (not currently available due to coronavirus, but keep an eye on the sitefor updates) an infra-red sauna, yoga sessions and massages. You are alsoclose to skiing activities, water-sports, mountain-biking, pony-trekking andmore. Depending when you choose to visit you could also stumble across HighlandGames, which feature more than your average sports day.

For more information and to book in, click here.

Top of the Woods

Enjoy being submerged in nature and the slower pace of life here in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, right by Cardigan Bay.

Source: Top of the Woods

This is the ultimate destination for camping and glamping fanswith options including: your own camper van, safari lodges, nature domes, belltents and a stunning meadow for you to camp in.

There is a communal fire pit as there is with a lot of theseplaces, along with a hammock garden, meadow games, ‘Hide & Seek’ willowgarden, the Dutch barn for shelter, and all-important charging stations.

Food and drink options on-site are almost limitless, withpizza, Asian, seafood, stew nights and breakfasts available throughout the yearas well as many cafes, bistros and restaurants nearby.

If you are an animal lover, you will enjoy seeing lizards,bats, badgers, otters and birds as well as the camp cats and dog, chickens andKune Kune pigs which you can feed upon request.

You are also close to the beach so think water sports,walking and cycling, in addition to, dolphin watching, coasteering and muchmore!

For more information and to book in, click here.

Low Wray

Situated on the shoreline of Lake Windemere in the LakeDistrict, Low Wray offers standard camping for tents and vans, as well ascamping pods, safari tents and tree tents.

Source: National Trust, Low Wray

Low Wray are offering discounts for guests that arrive onfoot, by bike, bus or by water. Just keep your tickets and show them atreception to get the discount.

There is a shop on-site and woodfired pizza is available oncertain days of the week. There are two pubs with restaurant areas within 2 milesof the site, but booking ahead is recommended as these destinations get busyquickly!  

If you are into mountain biking there are great tracks suchas Claife Heights and nearby Grizedale Forest, which are easily accessible fromthe campsite. If walking is more your thing, there are tracks nearby leadingover Claife Heights towards Sawrey, the home of Beatrix Potter.

There are no fires allowed on this site as it is a NationalTrust site, but BBQ’s are allowed as long as they are above ground, so you canstill have the camping marshmallow experience.

For more information and to book in, click here.

For other amazing camping and glamping sites to visit, checkout these websites for some inspiration: