Campgrounds near a lake or mountain
16 bookable glamping vacations in South East England
- Favourite
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site surrounded by lakes, on the edge of the New Forest
- Bookable activities including high ropes, climbing and abseiling
- Play area, table tennis, café and shop; toilet blocks with hot showers
- Favourite
Bramley Park Camping
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Eco-conscious green field site in the South Downs National Park
- Eastbourne 15 minutes’ drive; Pevensey 20 minutes; Brighton 45 minutes
- Showers, toilets and food truck on site; pubs a short drive away
- Favourite
Colemans Cottage Fishery
Witham, Essex, England- Peaceful rural site a mile and a half from the village of Witham
- Five fishing lakes with 100+ pegs and carp up to 22lb
- Tackle shop; licensed bar-restaurant on site open on select days/times
- Favourite
The Holmsted Himalayas
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Bell tent glamping in the Ouse Valley, with great views and sunsets
- Nymans and Leonardslee Gardens within 10 minutes' drive
- Swimming pond on site, plus firepit for each tent
- Favourite
Lake Farm
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England- Family-run 45-acre Hampshire country estate with carp fishing lakes
- On the edge of New Forest National Park; Bournemouth 30 minutes' drive
- Well-equipped log cabins with private kitchen and bathroom facilities
New Favourite
Golden Cross Holiday Park
Hailsham, East Sussex, England- Family-friendly holiday homes four miles from Hailsham
- A 20-minute drive from Eastbourne and 35 minutes from Brighton
- Private hot tubs; shop outside the park and country pubs nearby
- Favourite
Wimbish Hall Cabins
Saffron Walden, Essex, England- Luxury log cabins on an Essex farm 10 mins’ drive from Saffron Walden
- Cambridge 40 minutes’ drive; Audley End Miniature Train 15 minutes
- Private hot tubs and decking; laundry cabin; lake views and livestock
- Favourite
Lower Gate Glamping
Battle, East Sussex, England- Luxury bell tents at an East Sussex family farm a mile from Battle
- A 20-minute drive to historic Hastings; 25 minutes to Rye
- Private bathroom and firepit for each tent; breakfast hampers to order
- Favourite
Ashdown Forest Riding Centre
Crowborough, East Sussex, England- Cosy log cabins in an forest setting on a Sussex farm near Crowborough
- A 20-minute drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells; 45 minutes from Brighton
- Woodland walks and wildlife on site; pubs and shops a 10-minute drive
New Favourite
Furnace Brook Fishery
Hailsham, East Sussex, England- Adults-only shepherd’s hut overlooking a peaceful five-acre lake
- In the High Weald National Landscape; 30 minutes' drive to Eastbourne
- In a wildlife haven with a craft brewery on site
- Favourite
Shirkoak Fishery
Woodchurch, Kent, England- Well-equipped lakeside pods at a Kent fishery near Woodchurch
- A 20-minute drive to Rye or Sissinghurst Castle Garden
- Kitchen and shower room in each pod; free fishing for guests
- Favourite
Hastingford Fishery
Hadlow Down, East Sussex, England- Scenic and peaceful adults-only fishery site in the High Weald
- A 20-minute drive from Tunbridge Wells and 30 minutes from Lewes
- Fishing lakes, wild swimming and nature paths on site
- Favourite
Bluebell Coppice Park
Battle, East Sussex, England- In a secluded valley between Battle and Hastings
- Wildlife haven: spot badgers, foxes, deer, rabbits, owls and hedgehogs
- Fishing lake, dog trail, coffee shop, adventure play and wardens 24hrs
- Favourite
Frickley Lake
Ashburnham, East Sussex, England- Lakeside site on a farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- A 10-minute drive from Battle, between Standard Hill and Tent Hill
- Wild swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding free on the site’s lake
- Favourite
Cherry Stone Yurts
Paddock Wood, Kent, England- Furnished country yurt on a cherry farm in Kent
- A 10-minute drive from Paddock Wood; Rye 45 minutes
- Spacious yurts with woodburning stove and space for up to seven guests
New Favourite
Idle Hours Glamping
Crowborough, East Sussex, England- Simple bell tent at a peaceful East Sussex adults-only site
- Royal Tunbridge Wells and Ashdown Forest both 20 minutes' drive
- Two fishing lakes on site; vineyard next door for tours and tastings
- Favourite
Alpaca Camp
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Basic family-friendly working farm site in mid-Sussex
- Half an hour's drive from Brighton; 15 minutes from Lewes
- Resident alpacas, llamas, wallabies and camel
- Favourite
The Lakes Rookley
Rookley, Isle Of Wight, England- 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
