Glamping sites near a lake or mountain in England

Gilling Castle

• Family-friendly stays overlooking a 12th-century Yorkshire castle
• Half a mile from Gilling East; Malton 20 minutes' drive
• Access to 200 acres of woodland and over 10 miles of footpaths

Carry on Kelmarsh

• Pop-up glamping site in the 200-acre grounds of Kelmarsh Hall
• Festival-style setup with live music and activities for all ages
• Café and vintage bus bar on site, plus food deliveries to pitches

Kennall Valley Camping

• Family-friendly bell tents overlooking the pretty village of Stithians
• A 10-minutes drive from Stithians Lake and 20 minutes from Falmouth
• Pub within walking distance, another a short drive; bike rides nearby

Coniston Shepherd Hut Lodges

• Adults-only Lake District glamping five minutes' walk from Coniston
• Coniston Water and Old Man of Coniston within walking distance
• Well-equipped hand-crafted lodges with kingsize bed and full kitchen

Mendip View Camping

• Repurposed tour bus a 10-minute drive from the Mendip Hills, Somerset
• Cheddar Gorge 25 minutes’ drive; Weston-super-Mare half an hour
• Fully equipped kitchen; private wetroom; woodfired hot tub

Home Farm

• Family-run countryside site open all year
• Pitches in a hay meadow and wildlife meadows on site for strolls
• Seven miles from Ludlow and four from Leominster

Tedsmore Lakes

• Quiet site among woods in pretty Shropshire countryside
• A 15-minute drive from Whittington and 20 from Oswestry
• Visit the historical British Ironwork Centre in 15 minutes

Croft Farm Camp Site

Moonacre Alpacas

• Peaceful alpaca farm in a rural setting
• Small and quiet family-owned site
• Eco-friendly and sustainable project

Lake View Yurts

• Secluded family-friendly yurt at a farm with lake views
• Longleat, Salisbury and Bath within 45 minutes' drive; close to A303
• Fully insulated yurt with woodburner, barbecue and private bathroom

The Dragons Gate

• Wild(ish) camping with spectacular mountain views in Herefordshire
• Grosmont Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Symonds Yat 25 minutes
• Wild swimming and walks on site; five minutes’ walk to the pub

The Gables Pod Camping

• Peaceful retreat for couples, just outside the village of Escomb
• Within walking distance of Kynren, the 'Epic Tale of England'
• Barbecues, kitchenettes and outdoor seating on site

The Lakes Rookley

• 23 acres of parkland a short drive from Shanklin, Ventnor and Sandown
• Beaches, zoo and Carisbrooke Castle within 20 minutes' drive
• Heated swimming pools, playground, bar and restaurant on site

Nesta Valley

• An inclusive eco campsite offering luxury glamping accomodation,

Nicholson Farm

• Peaceful rural site on a working farm seven miles from Leominster
• Three National Trust properties within a 20-minute drive
• Fishing, farm tours and walks on site

Quantock Camping

• Family-run site in landscaped grounds on the edge of the Quantocks
• A 20-minute drive from the Somerset coast; a mile from a local pub
• Woodland walk, dedicated barbecue area and far-reaching rural views

Notter Bridge Holiday Park

• Scenic site on the Lynher tidal river at the Tamar valley’s edge
• A 20-minute drive from Plymouth and 25 from Looe and its beaches
• Access to wifi and a six-mile wander along the river’s banks

The Quiet Site

• Peaceful site for pod, tent and van dwellers
• On-site pub converted from a 17th-century barn
• Outdoor playground and indoor games room available for kids

Todber

Townsend Touring Park

• Rural location within walking distance of village centre
• Coarse fishing lake, bike trails and climbing wall on site
• Near the Offa's Dyke Path and other walks