Glamping sites in South East England

The Moon Pod

• A couples’ sleeping pod up-cycled from an observatory in East Sussex
• Battle Abbey and Bodiam Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Rye 20 minutes
• Private shower hut plus garden and wildlife pond overlooking farmland

The Little Yurt Retreat

• Luxury yurt in central Canterbury, 15 minutes' walk from the cathedral
• A 15-minute drive to Whitstable or Howletts Wild Animal Park
• Log burner, barbecue, outdoor bath and 'secret cinema' snug

The Old Flower Field

• Luxury adults-only lodges right next to the South Downs National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Devil's Dyke and 20 minutes from Brighton
• Walk to restaurants, takeaways, a shop and access to Wolstonbury Hill

Oakdene Forest Park

Magical Secret Woodland

• Family-friendly site in a lush meadow with green woodland surroundings
• A 10-minute drive from the South Downs and 25 minutes from Portsmouth
• Tree swing, acoustic music sets, weekend bar and mindfulness sessions

Essex Glamping

• Essex country park site with bike trails used for the 2012 Olympics
• A 25-minute drive from Southend-on-Sea; 45 minutes by rail from London
• Kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing and walks from site

The Green Escape

Woodchurch Safari Lodge

• Rural glamping two miles from village, and half a mile from local pub
• A 15-minute drive to Eurostar at Ashford; 30 minutes to Camber Sands
• Bed linen, bathrobes, fridge, private garden and barbecue all provided

Ham Hideaway

• Year-round glamping in the historic Kent countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Sandwich and Deal
• Within walking distance of the beach via local footpaths

Wishwood Glamping

• Family-friendly glamping accommodation in a 16-acre woodland
• A 10-minute drive to Canterbury and Herne Bay; Whitstable, 20 minutes
• Private garden areas with sheltered outdoor kitchen and dining areas

Embers Camping - Bentley

• Family-friendly campsite on the private Bentley Estate in East Sussex
• South Downs National Park 10 minutes’ drive; Seaford half an hour
• Activities, licensed snack bar and takeaway pizzas available on site

The Rare Breed Yurt

• Spacious, well-appointed yurt in a fenced meadow near Dunmow
• Colchester Zoo and Hylands House within a half-hour drive
• Rare-breed animals to meet; firepit, hammock and football goal

Windmill Campersite

• Small exclusive site near Newport
• Five minutes' walk from Carisbrooke Castle
• Communal barbecue/pizza oven for guests' use

Elessar Yurt Village

• Luxury yurts at a well-equipped site on the edge of the South Downs
• Chichester city centre 10 minutes' drive; West Wittering 20 minutes
• Shared wood-fired hot tub, campfire area and 'tree house' kitchen

Hill Cottage Farm Touring Caravan Park

• 40 acres of countryside on the Dorset/Hampshire border
• Three coarse fishing lakes on site
• Convenient location for Stonehenge and the Jurassic Coast

The Merry Harriers

• Shepherd’s huts beside a pond on the grounds of a 16th-century pub
• A 15-minute drive to Godalming; llama treks organised from the site
• Units include smart TVs, coffee machines, wifi and underfloor heating

Pre-Pitched at Vine Cross

• A digital detox on a family-run farm
• Near a walking route leading to two local pubs
• Mini concierge service: order wine, chocolates and barbecue meat