Glamping in Somerset

Somerset is famous for its countryside—and becoming known for glamping.

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Kingsmead Camping

36 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Devon, England
A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes
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The Brew: Swim & Wildlife

2 units · Glamping25 acres · England
Escape to the Somerset countryside & enjoy the rustic charm and creature comforts that we can offer, together with wild swimming in a spring fed ponds. Peaceful and rejuvenating, a breathing space. For on grid comfort we offer a private Walled Garden with 21ft Yurt a fully equipped kitchen, a hot shower and flushing toilets - as well as your own hot tub. On the land we have several Lotus Belle tents - with fully equipped kitchens and private compost toilets and hot, spring fed showers. We also have a luxury Shepherds Hut with its own, private hikki hot tub. An outdoor spa - with a bespoke horsebox sauna, hot tub and cold water plunge pool as well as a relaxing space is also available for guests to book when available. Relax, unwind, enjoy - a breathing space.
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Gurt Yurts

3 units · Glamping4 acres · Churchill, England
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
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Wytch Wood Camping

18 units · Glamping, Tents3 acres · Somerset, South West England
A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm
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Private Yurt Retreat Ashmead Meadow

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Somerset, South West England
Year-round yurt stays in a private meadow on the Somerset Levels
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The Hobbit House

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Ilminster, Somerset, South West England
Your own private space with cosy furnished Hobbit House with quirky features set in your own large private gardens. You have an outdoor sink and gas hob, campfire with grill and flushing loo. Showers are in the camping field. You have your own entrance to the garden. The house is approx 3x3m. We provide cutlery, cooking utensils and wood for the log burner and campfire. There is an electric socket in the house next to the bed suitable for charging purposes. Arrival 3pm and vacate by noon. The surrounding Somerset Levels aren’t just out in the sticks – they also produce them. Willow cane has been cultivated the traditional way in this part of the county for hundreds of years and can be seen growing within a mile of 5 Acres. The Levels are also a wildlife haven, making them an all-round top choice for country walks along the many trails nearby. And while this may be a rural retreat, it's also one that's easy to get to as it's just off the A378 (no winding country lanes to negotiate for this one…) Taunton town centre, with its wide range of shops and supermarkets, is a 15-minute drive away. The closest pub and coffee shop are five minutes away by road.
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Jordans Estate Glamping

4 units · Glamping2 acres · Ilminster, Somerset, South West England
Two shepherds huts and a pair of pods set on a West Somerset estate close to the Somerset Levels and in sight of the Blackdown Hills
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Happy on the Hill

2 units · Glamping1 acre · Shepton Mallet, Somerset, South West England
Tucked high up on Creech Hill, with one of the best views in Somerset, Happy on the Hill offers a delightful escape from normal life. This magical place nestles under ancient woodland that protects it from wild weather and brings you close to nature.You need go no further if beauty, peace and relaxation are what you are after and to enjoy it all, we offer two beautifully crafted and comfortable places for you to stay: Gabriel's Wagon and Jake's Cabin.Surrounded by birdsong and a bird’s eye view over the hillside, from both Gabriel's Wagon and Jake's Cabin you can watch buzzards circling in the valley below and get to know our resident owls that roost in the oak trees. Happy on the Hill is as inviting in the depths of winter, as the summer: a suntrap when the sun shines, a cosy look out when the rain and snow falls and the best place ever to watch the spectacular sunsets that fall behind Glastonbury Tor on the horizon.With beautiful walks from the door in all directions this is a happy haven for dogs as well as their humans. The cultural and gastronomic delights of Bruton with Hauser & Wirth and At the Chapel are an easy walk away along the beautiful old drovers lanes, which are also a joy to explore.
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The Brew Somerset

3 units · Glamping25 acres · Somerset, South West England
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
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£140
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Hadspen Glamping

3 units · Glamping5 acres · Castle Cary, England
Safari lodges for top-end, eco-friendly glamping in Somerset
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The Exmoor Woodland Escape

2 units · Glamping250 acres · Somerset, South West England
A pair of charming self-contained shepherd’s huts on Exmoor – with hot tubs and views
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Buckland Farm Camping

11 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Somerset, South West England
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
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Glamping in Somerset guide

Overview

One of the most ancient jurisdictions in the world, Somerset is perfect glamping country—a vast rural idyll with miles of farmland and a stretch of coastline. Glamping sites in Somerset are ideally located to take advantage of rural walks, with many hiking routes criss-crossing the county. Look out for safari tents and shepherd's huts in Somerset countryside, as well as cabins and caravans close to the coast, all of which aim to offer comfort even in the outdoors. Whether you choose a bell tent, safari tent, or tipi, a cabin, treehouse or Airstream caravan, with a glamping holiday in Somerset your accommodation will be set up for you, giving you more time to get out and explore or to just kick back and relax.

Where to go

Exmoor National Park

In the county’s west and crossing the border into Devon, the Exmoor National Park is an area of hilly open moorland that also encompasses woodlands, valleys, and farmland. The River Exe originates in the area. There are designated glamping sites across the park—including well-equipped glamping tents, tiny houses, and yurts—but to camp outside of these places, you’ll always need landowner permission. Exmoor National Park glamping gives visitors access to hiking and horse riding trails, including rugged and cliffy coastal paths.

Bristol Channel Coast

The northwestern edge of Somerset faces the Bristol Channel, and forms the county’s only coastline. The towns of Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Burnham-on-Sea, and Portishead are on this stretch of coast and are convenient starting points for beachside glamping adventures. As well as spending time on the beach, glampers on the Bristol Channel Coast can enjoy hiking and cycling, including the Clevedon Coastal Path to Portishead.

Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

England’s first AONB, Quantock Hills is a lovely area of heathland, oak woodlands, ancient parklands, and agricultural land in the county’s north. Both Taunton and Bridgwater provide handy bases for glampers who want to hike and go wildlife spotting in the area. Most of the Quantock Hills AONB is privately owned with no wild camping, but there are many good glamping sites at the base of the hills that provide easy foot or bicycle access deeper into the hills without the need of a car.

Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Mendip Hills AONB is a range of limestone hills in the county’s northeast, near the cities of Bath and Bristol. Hidden within the hills are deep gorges, rocky outcrops, and the pretty lakes of the Chew Valley. Glampers staying in or around Bath and Bristol can visit on day trips, but there are glamping sites dotted around the AONB. The village of Cheddar—famous for its cheese and the Cheddar Gorge—offers a peaceful, rural alternative to other nearby cities.

Glamping accommodation in Somerset

Choosing your glamping accommodation in Somerset is not an easy task. Do you want to go all-out for luxury and book the family in to a safari lodge with a wood-burning stove, its own kitchen and a hot tub? Or would you prefer something a little closer to classic camping like a bell tent (with the added comfort of a real bed of course)? Do you fancy going it alone in a Somerset shepherd’s hut that’s tucked away on its own? Or would you prefer to be at the heart of the action on a sociable camping and glamping site?

Today’s glamping options provide something for every glamping whim—the difficulty is in choosing which accommodation suits you best. There are fairy-tale style tree houses which are the stuff of dreams for kids (and some adults too), and Mongolian-style yurts to bring out the nomad in you. There are tipis, log cabins, shepherd’s huts, vintage caravans and modern geodesic domes. Some are traditionally styled, some have a vintage theme and others are complete one-offs.

Top things to do while glamping in Somerset

1. Dive underground at Wookey Hole. Join a tour of this famous cave system to discover the underground cavern and lakes. Wookey Hole also has a range of family-friendly attractions included in the ticket price which makes it good value if you’ve got kids.

2. Check out Cheddar Gorge. More subterranean adventures await at Cheddar Gorge—perhaps the more mature option of the two best-known cave experiences. But at Cheddar you can go up as well as down with a three-mile cliff-top walk as well as the chance to go underground in to Gough’s cave.

3. Go to Glastonbury! Festival or not, Glastonbury is well worth a visit. Head up to Glastonbury Tor for the views and to see if you feel the power of this place that’s held spiritual significance for a thousand years. You might also like to pop in to Glastonbury Abbey, the legendary resting place of King Arthur.

4. Explore Exmoor National Park. Head out for a hike, picnic or bike ride in the glorious surroundings of the national park where ponies run wild and heather carpets the ground.

5. Eat cheese! Britain’s most popular cheese is named after the Somerset village of Cheddar—so there can’t be a better place to try it. Tuck in to a Ploughman’s lunch in a local pub for your fix.

6. Drink cider—or perhaps just a juice made from the fruits of Somerset orchards. Somerset is famous for its apple drinks and there are plenty of varieties from cloudy scrumpy to new-breed craft ciders.

7. Head to the seaside. Get the bucket and spade out and head to Weston-super-Mare for traditional fun or get off the main drag and seek out the smaller coves and beaches further west.

8. Get a history fix at The Bishops Palace. Home of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, the medieval Bishop’s Palace is in the heart of historic Wells. It has 14 acres of gardens to explore too.

9. Take a walk on the South West Coast Path. The start of this 630-mile, long-distance footpath is in Somerset’s Minehead. You might not get it all under the belt on your holiday, but there’s no harm in making a start!

10. Go wild at Longleat. Okay, so it’s technically in Wiltshire, but if you’re glamping in Somerset, it’s not too far to go to visit the safari-style drive-through wild animal park in the grounds of the Longleat estate. Just remember to wind the windows up.

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