Single-sex groups welcome: Glamping sites in England

The Old Thorns Manor Hotel

• Luxury heated pods in the grounds of a South Downs manor hotel
• Fitness centre on site with gym, sauna, hot tub, pool and steam room
• Champagne and cocktail bar, sports bar and a Starbucks

Gaia's Hideaway at Upper Hurst Farm

• Luxury and well-equipped handmade yurt on a Peak District farm
• Private setting with spectacular views, a mile from the Manifold Trail
• Woodfired hot tub exclusively for yurt guests

The Paddock

• Dog-friendly site on the Lancashire moors
• Half an hour's drive from Pendle Hill and Manchester
• Shops, pubs and takeaways within five minutes' drive

Hawk Place Camping

• Quiet, out of the way site next to the beach
• A haven for cyclists, birdwatchers and dog walkers
• Beach, spectacular sunsets and horse riding on site

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

Borrowdale Youth Hostel

Pods on the Wall

• Beautifully maintained, site under the dark skies.

Lemons Farm Glamping

• Comfy converted yacht in a Devon cider orchard with Exmoor views
• Half an hour's drive to Westward Ho! beach and South West Coast Path
• Stargazing hatch and firepit; fresh bread and firewood supplied

Carnebo Holiday Barns

Box Cottage Bell Tent

• Rainbow-coloured bell tents in a pretty cottage garden
• A quarter of an hour's drive from Glastonbury or Lytes Cary Manor
• Easy walk to the river Brue; surrounded by fields and apple orchards

Fulbeck Waters

Bow Creek Shepherds Hut

• Cosy dog-friendly shepherd's hut for two in Devon's South Hams area
• A 25-minute drive to Dartmouth or Blackpool Sands
• Firepit and barbecue provided; four pubs within walking distance

The New Inn

• Peaceful rural Herefordshire glamping site with easy access to walks
• A 10-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye and half an hour from Hereford
• Stunning views over the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons

Back To Nature

• Scenic countryside site under 10 minutes’ drive from Bridgnorth
• Carriage driving experiences available to book; stabling on site
• Gypsy caravan with kitchen kit, firepit and outdoor furniture

The Milestone Hotel

• The Milestone Hotel, Peterborough

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

Brenscombe Activity Camps

• Family-friendly and dog-friendly farm site in the Purbeck District
• A five-minute drive from Corfe Castle; 10 minutes from Old Harry Rocks
• Daily half-day activities such as canoeing, kayaking and rock climbing

Royal Oak Farm

• Luxury off-grid cabins at a 14-acre farm in the Blackdown Hills
• A 20-minute drive to Lyme Regis or Charmouth on the Jurassic Coast
• Private outdoor rolltop bath and firepit for each cabin

Broadleaf Forest Adventures

• Off-grid site in a secluded corner of rural Cheshire
• A 20-minute drive to the edge of the Peak District; 10 to Congleton
• Eco retreat with campfire areas

Fordhall Organic Farm

• Private site on a working organic farm in the Tern valley
• Two miles from the town of Market Drayton
• Top spot for stargazing and bat spotting