Glamping breaks in Glastonbury
Perhaps you’re considering a Glastonbury glamping break because you can’t quite part with your creature comforts. Perhaps the stripped-back nature of a traditional tent pitch just doesn’t cut it. Or maybe you’re looking to celebrate a special time away with friends and family.
Whatever the reason for your glamping break, glamping in Glastonbury is one sure way to mix up the freedom of outdoor living with the comfort of a boutique hotel break. It's a great location for getting out to experience ancient or medieval historic sites, burial places and Iron Age remains. The town may be most famous for the Glastonbury Festival but it's also home to Glastonbury Tor, a hike featuring Arthurian legends and lots of cosy pubs to hang out in.
A barbecue or firepit is often provided as part of your glamping accommodation, giving you a nice warm spot to pore over pics of the day's outings and plan your next moves. With a comfy and cosy setting for the night, such as a shepherd’s hut or a bell tent, you should be ready and raring to go for more hikes, historical tours and the like the next morning.
Where you should stay in Glastonbury
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Those crafting a Glastobury itinerary to suit not just themselves but also a canine companion will need to hit up the dog-friendly glamping sites in Glastonbury. They often come with additional facilities for furry family members like dog-washing taps and designated dog walking areas, but one big help will be picking a glamping accommodation where dogs will feel safe behind solid walls. That’s true of lodges, cabins or shepherd’s huts.
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Taking an outdoorsy retreat featuring hikes up Glastonbury Tor or along the nearby Mendip Way? Top priority might be somewhere with space to dump grubby boots and hiking gear with getting it into your glamping accommodation. Caravan hire is splendid for that, as there’s often a porch or a patio provided.
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If you’re travelling to Glastonbury with the kids in tow, a family-friendly Glastonbury glamping site will set you up nicely. Many have handy facilities such as play areas and firepit areas to give them a taste of that outdoor life. Opting for a bell tent or another rental tent will give kids all the romance of a traditional tent stay without you having to sacrifice any creature comforts.
What you can do in Glastonbury
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Don your hiking boots for the steep climb up to Glastonbury Tor. With views over the town and the Grade I-listed St Michael’s Tower as a reward for the hike, the hill is accessible from the southeast of the town.
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Glastonbury Abbey may be in tatters, but the ruins are nonetheless scenic and atmospheric. The medieval site is based in the centre of Glastonbury with 36 acres of grounds – and just like the town itself, it’s linked to a few Arthurian legends.
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You might want to challenge yourself to complete The Glastonbury Way, a 7.5-mile trail past the town’s many pilgrimage sites including the Goddess Temple, St. Margaret’s Chapel and Holy Thorn.
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Head into the 14th-century barn belonging to Glastonbury Abbey, where the Somerset Rural Life Museum has a home. The museum has an example of a working Somerset village and a peat boat.
Here’s how
Setting up a glamping holiday is surprisingly simple. The only thing you need to decide really is exactly the sort of glamping you’d like to go for.
Do you want to bed down in a bell tent or a safari tent for comfy nights under canvas? Do you fancy the glamour and comfort of a log cabin? Perhaps you like the idea of compact but cosy camping and glamping pods, which often come with creature comforts like firepits, barbecues, kitchen equipment and decking areas.
Pitchup’s guide to glamping runs through all the different types of glamping accommodation out there. Once you’ve made your mind up, head over to the filters section and tick or untick the boxes with the facilities or conditions you’re looking for: dog-friendly, family-friendly or with a hot tub, perhaps?
If you’re still umm-ing and ahh-ing over where to spend your glamping break, Glastonbury is just one option in Somerset. For a break with a different vibe, take a look at nearby Wells or Weston-super-Mare.
