Best glamping sites in the UK (2026)
Glamping in 2026 ranges from a well-furnished bell tent in a field to a treehouse with a hot tub. Here's what the best UK glamping actually looks like, what it costs, and how to find it.
Glamping — glamorous camping — has moved from novelty to mainstream in the UK over the last decade. What started as a few bell tents in a field has grown into a diverse sector that includes some genuinely extraordinary places to stay. The best UK glamping sites offer the feeling of being outdoors without sacrificing the things that make indoors comfortable: a proper bed, a working stove, warmth, and some version of a bathroom.
Bell tents
The bell tent remains the glamping archetype and remains extremely popular because it works. A well-fitted bell tent with a proper double bed, wool rugs, a wood-burning stove, fairy lights, and lanterns is a genuinely beautiful thing to wake up in. The best UK glamping bell tent sites position their tents with privacy between each one, a firepit outside, and all the bedding and kitchen kit supplied.
Prices for bell tent glamping at quality UK sites range from around £120 to £250 per night in peak season. The variation in that price bracket is enormous — a £120 bell tent might be a well-appointed canvas with a communal shower block, while a £250 bell tent might include a private composting toilet, a breakfast hamper, and a shepherd's hut-style woodshed.
Shepherd's huts
The shepherd's hut boom of the 2010s has produced a large number of sites across the UK, and quality varies considerably. The best shepherd's huts are genuinely cosy: a small kitchen, a real bed, a wood burner, and a private bathroom attached or in a separate cabin. The worst are converted garden sheds on wheels with a thin mattress.
The key quality indicator: does the hut have its own bathroom? A shared shower block is fine for tent camping, but shared facilities undermine the appeal of a shepherd's hut significantly. Look for listings that specifically mention en-suite or private bathroom facilities. UK glamping in a shepherd's hut is at its best in shoulder season — spring and autumn — when the wood burner earns its keep and the surrounding landscape is quieter.
Treehouses and off-grid cabins
The top end of UK glamping — treehouses, off-grid cabins, converted barns, and architectural structures — represents some of the most interesting places to stay in the UK, camping or otherwise. Many are on small owner-run sites with just two or three structures, which means privacy, quiet, and a level of attention to detail that's impossible to replicate at scale.
Treehouses with views from the bed, roof terraces, and outdoor baths exist across England, Wales, and Scotland. Expect prices of £200–400 per night and beyond at the most sought-after locations. These campsite bookings sell out very early — some have waitlists — so planning ahead is essential.
What glamping costs
Budget range for UK glamping in 2026: £80–150 per night for a well-equipped bell tent or basic pod; £150–250 for a shepherd's hut or yurt with private facilities; £250–500+ for a treehouse, cabin, or unique structure. Most glamping sites have a minimum two-night stay, particularly at weekends. The total cost for a couple for a weekend (Friday–Sunday) at a good UK glamping site lands at roughly £300–500 all in, including food and travel.
How to book
Search for glamping specifically within your target region and filter for accommodation type. Read reviews carefully — glamping quality is more variable than standard camping, and a one-star review mentioning damp bedding or a broken wood burner tells you more than five anonymous five-stars. Book directly with the site where possible to avoid platform booking fees, and check cancellation policy carefully, particularly for higher-priced structures.