Glamping in Kent

From bell tents and boutique yurts to shepherd's huts and pods, go glamping in the garden of England with this collection of luxury accommodation in Kent.

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Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

15 units · Glamping, Tents5 acres · Canterbury, Kent, South East England
Pitches, bell tents and a gypsy caravan on the outskirts of Canterbury
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£20
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Woolton Farm

24 units · Glamping, Tents600 acres · Canterbury, Kent, South East England
Camping pitches and bell tents on an apple farm in Kent
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£45
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The Sunnyfield Campsite

14 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents8 acres · Canterbury, Kent, South East England
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
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£38
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Elham Treehouse

2 units · Glamping170 acres · Folkestone, Kent, South East England
Rustic glamping in the Kent countryside between Folkestone and Canterbury
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£110
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Glassenbury Camping

33 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Cranbrook, England
Eco camping in the heart of the High Weald and Kent's castle country
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£13
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Luna Domes

8 units · Glamping20 acres · East Grinstead, England
High-end glamping with hot tubs in the Garden of England
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£225
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The Nut Plat Retreat

3 units · Glamping1 acre · Kent, South East England
Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else
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£110
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Booked 3 times

Remote Cabin w/ Unspoiled Views

1 unit · Glamping10 acres · England
Escape to a truly ROMANTIC off-grid getaway, offering an awe-inspiring SUNSET view that will leave you breathless. Experience absolute serenity as the twinkling stars illuminate the night sky, creating a mesmerizing ambiance with the warmth of a crackling wood fireplace. Nestled within the Kent Downs Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 6 miles from Canterbury, our secluded retreat provides pure tranquility. In The Guardian's list of the Top 10 Best UK Off-Grid Retreats (Dog Friendly)
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£105
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Jungle Cabin

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Dover, England
Super cozy stilted luxury cabin with ‘hotsprings’ hot tub set in a garden dominated by Palms, Bamboos, Tree Ferns and other exotic planting creating a Jungle feel. Being hand built by the owner, this space really is a absolute one off. Everyone that visits, remarks that they ‘feel like there abroad’. A gorgeous kitchen sits adjacent to the lounge with 1 of 2 log burners. The bathroom has an extremely ‘high end’ feel to it. The lower level reveals an enormous hand crafted 4 poster bed. A one minute walk through this small village gets you to various footpaths into countryside in every direction. Bikes are also available to use to explore the surrounding area. The Lantern Inn is less than 100m away. This stunning 400 year old pub serves fantastic food, including pizzas stone baked in the oven situated in their beautiful garden. The coastal town of Deal is a delight, and only a ten minute drive away. It hosts many restaurant's, bars, and cafes, or grab an ice cream and view the town from the end of the pier. Alternatively, closer still, head to the Bay at St Margrets. After descending a few air pin bends or winding footpaths, the view opens up revealing huge white cliffs like bookends at each end of the cove. Both Jon and Jo are keen paddle boarders and are often found at this bay, (tuition/board hire available). In the summer months a café and seafood van are generally open. The house once owned by Ian Flemming is at one end of the bay, or enjoy fantastic fish n chips, with clear views of France, washed down with a pint available from the 'Coastgaurd' pub located at the other end of the bay. A network of footpaths cover this area, including Walks along the White Cliffs of Dover. Kingsdown is another pretty local village well worthy of a visit, with the Zetland Arms situated on the beach. A split-level stilted cedar cabin situated near the coastal town of deal in ‘White Cliffs Country’. This fabulous unique dwelling nestles at the bottom of the owners garden, hidden by exotic planting including palms, bananas, bamboos and tree ferns, creating a jungle feel. After meandering through the tropical flavoured garden you approach by a split-level decks as the cabin reveals itself. As you enter the stilted building the smell of wood, which is absolutely everywhere is evident. Oak floors lead you into the building which is full of quirky design. Roundwood beams span the lounge flicking light from the log burner all visible from the breakfast bar in the adjacent Open plan kitchen equipped with everything you need. Including Rangemaster cooker/oven, microwave, several cupboards and butler sink set into a oak butcher block counter overlooking the jungle garden. The underfloor heated beautifully tiled bathroom is also on this level, which has a luxurious feel containing large shower, twin basins and high level WC. As you open the door to the bedroom (one huge piece of English Walnut), you descend 4 wooden stairs to the lower level, the entire space is dedicated to the bedroom. A magnificent bespoke super king fourposter bed, made from live edge wild mango timber sits centrally below a 12 foot ceiling. A second log burner sits in the corner of this oak clad room. The six foot high velvet high back chair and other one off furnishings create an unusual ageless feel. Outside you have plenty of space to relax and unwind. The hot tub sits between open and covered decked areas which are on varies levels all surrounded by tropical planting continuing the Jungle feel.
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Lillyroo's

23 units · Glamping, Motorhomes3 acres · Kent, South East England
Camping and glamping near the Kent coast, with campfires and a good on-site bar
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£14
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The Hut @ Bride Farm

1 unit · Glamping3 acres · Ramsgate, Kent, South East England
A luxury octagonal hut with a wood-fired hot tub, close to Sandwich and the Kent coast
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£295
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Star Field Camping

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Kent, South East England
Off-grid camping and glamping in the High Weald of Kent with campfires, acres of space and a farm shop on site
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£25
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Glamping in Kent guide

Overview

Glamping in Kent

Glorious Kent is a delight for glamping. It's known as the garden of England for a reason and there's no better way to experience this southeasterly county than getting into the great outdoors. Thankfully, nowadays, there are plenty of places to stay too, with more and more glamping sites opening their gates to visitors every year. As always, we've been out and about checking them out in order to to bring you the very best. Driving down narrow country lanes, lighting our campfires and bedding down in yurts and tipis across the county. Discover our pick of the best glamping sites in Kent here and book your next adventure online today!

If you like a bit of comfort with your camping, how about glamping in Kent instead? You get to enjoy the great outdoors without the faff of pitching your own tent. This also means it’s great for anyone who wants to try camping without investing in all the gear. The range of glamping accommodation in Kent is ever-expanding and you can choose from simple bell tents to luxuriously kitted-out yurts. If staying under canvas is part of the point, you could also consider tipis and safari tents too. All are great options for summer glamping – and if they are fitted with a log-burning stove can work well in autumn too.

Moving up the luxury scale, shepherd huts in Kent are a popular option and a fitting way to stay in a county that’s a patchwork of farmers’ fields. But if you want something even more quirky, look out for gypsy wagons, vintage vans, treehouses and geodesic domes – the range of glamping in Kent is ever expanding so who knows what will pop up next. If you’re camping outside of the summer season, you might prefer one of these more solid options and perhaps somewhere insulated and with a log burner to boot. One of the advantages of glamping is that extends the camping season in to the cooler months. The level of luxury varies from place to place so the choice is yours but make sure you know what to expect. The more basic glamping sites will simply put the tent up for you but expect you to bring bedding while others will provide everything you need to stay from toiletries to fluffy towels.

The History of Kent

For pilgrims, missionaries and conquerors alike, Kent has for millennia been both Britain's primary conduit from the continent and first line of defence against invasion. It was here that Caesar landed in 55 BC, and where, in 597 AD St Augustine arrived on his mission to bring Christianity back to England. In the 12th century Thomas à Beckett was assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral, turning it into one of the biggest pilgrimage centres in Christendom, while Henry VIII, built Chatham Dockyard, which later became the base of the Royal Navy. The Battle of Britain was fought in the skies above Kent's rural hop gardens and Wealden market towns, while the Dunkerque evacuation was planned from bunkers beneath mighty Dover Castle, visible from miles away at sea. Yes, just a hop away from the capital, and within a croissant’s throw of the continent, Kent has seen its fair share of action and has been at the forefront of the nation's history. Today it continues to host the main crossing route to the continent – both ferries and trains alike – as well as offering an agricultural heartland for the South East of England. Along with sheep farming and arable agriculture there are also vineyards to be found. In all, it's the perfect back-drop for a 21st-century glamping break.

Glamping Accommodation

There's no set pattern to the glamping accommodation on offer in Kent. In summer bell tents are particularly popular, light and airy they are both comfortable and cool, while safari tents offer a far larger option for families and are usually divided into multiple different rooms. Yurts and tipis provide nights under canvas, as well, while, in winter time, glampers generally look for something more sturdy and better insulated. Wooden pods are perhaps the most weather-proof option, while shepherd's huts allow a similar amount of space but have that extra bit of charm and romanticism. There's a great sense of heritage about shepherd's huts, too – they have been used by working shepherd's in Kent sense the early 18th-century and, while today's versions often include en-suite facilities and miniature kitchens, they still have a great historic connection to their surroundings. Yet, whether you see yourself as the bell tent type or more of a gypsy caravan fan, you'll also discover that, when it comes to glamping, there's also a whole host of quirky options that don't fall into any of the usual categories. Fancy tree-houses, converted buses and old shipping containers that have been transformed into somewhere new and interesting to stay. We've seen it all and every year we're amazed by the new inventions and new accommodations that open up to glampers. Who knows what will be next? But we can guarantee, you'll find out about it first on the Hipcamp website.

Our Favourite Things to Do in Kent

– Sample English sparkling wine at one of the county's native vineyards.– Visiting the White Cliffs of Dover and hiking the coastal path.– Eating fresh fish and chips in Margate.– Picnicking in the grounds of Churchill's old home at Chartwell House.– Getting lost down Whitstable's famous narrow alleys.– Soaking up the views with a walk in the High Weald. – Exploring the streets and shops of historic Canterbury (and visiting the cathedral).– Experiencing the weirdness of a wander at Dungeness.– Counting sheep in the Kent Downs.

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