Playground: Glamping parks

Pentrenant Hall

• Cabin in the grounds of a mansion 10 minutes’ drive from Montgomery
• Powis Castle and Garden 25 minutes’ drive; Shrewsbury 45 minutes
• Private hot tub and gas barbecue; shared space with play area

Gold Hill Glamping

• Wooden lodge on a farm with gorgeous Dorset country views
• Two miles from Shaftesbury; less than an hour's drive from the coast
• Off-grid, with lanterns, a campfire pit and a kitchen shelter

Agricampeggio Madonna di Pogi

• Wooded and highly scenic site with a private lake in the Val d’Ambra
• Easy access to Florence, Siena and Chianti's vineyards
• Free supply of organic fruits and veggies and hen's eggs

Domaine des Chênes Verts

• Lively site in the Périgord Noir 15 minutes' drive from Sarlat
• Huge range of facilities including a waterpark and indoor pool
• Petting zoo, playground, fishing, fitness room, archery and restaurant

Grebbestad Fjorden

• In the lobster and oyster town of Grebbestad
• Within a short stroll of a beach
• Sauna, whirlpool and café-restaurant

Camping Prima

• Glamping in safari tents in the small village of Kolodeje nad Luznici
• Bechyně, Pisek and Tabor all within a half-hour drive
• Direct access to the river for fishing, boating and swimming

La Ferme de la Corbière

• On the south shore of the Neuchâtel lake
• Camp on farm grounds in a nature reserve
• Outdoor barbecues and private beach

Domaine des Grandes Côtes

• Auvergne site spread over 45 hectares on the banks of the Bouble river
• Within an hour's drive of Vulcania and Le PAL theme parks
• Excellent bistro on site, plus indoor pool and 18-hole discgolf course

Domaine des Monts du Mâconnais

Tiny Stay Ecolodge

• Cosy dog-friendly lodges surrounded by woodlands in Anjou
• A 10-minute drive from a zoo; 15 minutes from Château de Baugé
• Locally-sourced food available to order; fully-equipped kitchen area

Aux Portes des Mille Sources

• Family-run site with a green and eco-friendly approach
• Next to the Vézère river and a fishing pond
• Snack bar, shop, bouncy castle, miniature golf and sports hall

Camping Puente Nuevo

• Hiking haven in a mountain setting, 2 mins from Puente Nuevo reservoir
• 15 minutes from Villaviciosa de Córdoba; 45 minutes from Córdoba
• Hiking maps, pool, climbing wall, tennis and summer restaurant

GoLife Center

• Well-maintained site overlooking Slovenia’s forested Tuhinj Valley
• Kamnik 20 minutes’ drive; Ljubljana 50 minutes
• Yoga sessions and climbing courses; bike hire; breakfast basket

Au Tylo Soleil Camping

• Scenic and family-friendly site on a riverbank in the Luberon
• Verdon Regional Natural Park and L’Occitane HQ within 20-minute drive
• Two pools, slides, hot tub, bar-restaurant, miniature golf, small shop

Camping de la Rouvre

• Peaceful site on a riverbank in the Suisse-Normande region
• Near good fishing spots and 140 kilometres of hiking trails
• Playground, pétanque court and food shop

Narnia Lodgings

• Flower-filled Andalusian site a five-minute drive from Zafarraya
• Lakes, national parks and Costa del Sol beaches within an hour's drive
• Pool with slide, archery range, giant outdoor chess and bike hire

Camping de la Saulaie

• Family-friendly site on an island in the Loire with stunning views
• A 10-minute walk from the centre of La Charité-sur-Loire
• Handy stopover on long canoe trips and Loire à Velo bike rides

Camping Les Pins

• Spectacularly-equipped site a kilometre from Erquy and the beach
• Waterpark with pools, geyser, hot tub, whirlpools, spa and steam room
• Massage, hairdresser, gym, sports areas, restaurant, bar and bakery

Domaine de la Fontaine de Biron

• Chalets on a 12-acre wooded site 10 minutes' drive from Villeréal
• A 40-minute drive from the wineries around Bergerac and Puy-l’Évêque
• Outdoor pool, play area and marked trails leaving from reception