Glamping parks near a lake or mountain

Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park

• Mountain holiday park off Great Alpine Highway 73 on South Island
• A 15-minute drive to Lake Brunner and half an hour to Arthur’s Pass
• Stargazing and mountain views; river walks and cycle rides from site

Ronaldsay Cabin

• Luxurious log cabin with Loch Sunart views near Strontian in Argyll
• A 40-minute drive to Tioram Castle, Ardnamurchan Distillery 45 minutes
• Well insulated with woodburning stove; pub and shop five minutes’ walk

YHA Helvellyn

• Stunningly scenic site 300 metres up England's third highest mountain
• Quiet/secluded but with excellent amenities including bar and lounge
• Hot and cold breakfast buffet plus supper club meals available to buy

Camping Au Pont Du Dognon

• Countryside site on the Taurion river
• Nearby hiking and mountain bike trails
• Pool, tennis, snack bar, miniature golf and fishing on site

Camping Au Bord de l'Eau

• On the banks of the Loire river, 30 minutes from Le Puy-en-Velay
• Bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, climbing and hiking nearby
• Pool, snack bar, TV room and games room with board games and books

Camping e Hospedagem Sítio Sol Nascente

• Friendly site in the north of Florianópolis island
• A five-minute drive from bars, restaurants, beach and watersports
• Pool, shop and bike hire; communal fridge, stove and barbecue

Camping La Grangeonne

• Friendly-family campsite near Esparron lake
• Provençal villages, lavender fields and local markets nearby
• Snack bar and wifi

Camping Les Granges Bas

• Quiet site on the edge of a forest in the Vosges mountains
• 2km from watersports/ beach at Gérardmer lake and 6km from Gérardmer
• Shop, picnic areas, pétanque, table tennis and tennis

Grotte di Rescia

• On the shores of Lake Lugano with private beach areas and boat hire
• Quiet and comfy site, family run since 1959
• 15 minutes' drive from Lake Como and Switzerland

Possum Lodge

• Dog-friendly site in a native forest next to Lake Manapouri
• A 10-minute walk to the beach and the harbour for boat trips
• Convenient hiking base; trout fishing available on site

Shepherd's Loch

• Bespoke glamping huts on a working farm in rural Aberdeenshire
• A 15-minute drive to the beach; 45 minutes to the Malt Whisky Trail
• Trout fishing, kids' play area, kayaks and zipwire on site

YHA Brecon Beacons Danywenallt

• Scenic orchard site in the Brecon Beacons National Park
• Hiking/biking from the site; a five-minute walk to Talybont reservoir
• Restaurant, bike shed for secure storage and packed lunches on request

Shepherd's Gate

• Pub site near Ledbury in rural Herefordshire
• Five minutes’ drive to Newbridge Farm Park and Weston’s Cider Mill
• Restaurant, bar and loos in the pub; shops 10 minutes’ drive

Camping De Mars

• Small and family-friendly site on the Mars peninsula
• Spectacular views of Villerest lake and the Loire river
• Pool, paddling pool and licensed restaurant with terrace

Camping Artaza

• Tranquil wooded site on the edge of the Urbasa y Andía Natural Park
• Waterfalls, natural pools and hiking trails in nearby nature reserve
• Two Finnish saunas and outdoor hot tub

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

• Private nature reserve with direct access to the Joubert Spruit river
• A five-minute drive to Elands River Falls and 15 to Emgwenya town
• Campfires and barbecues allowed; natural water supply on site

Kings Youth Hostel

Rhein-Camping Waldshut

• Quiet site set on the Rhine’s banks with views over to Switzerland
• Just south of the Black Forest, a 10-minute drive to Waldshut-Tiengen
• Restaurant and wifi; public pool, miniature golf and playground nearby

Camping Lago Resort

• Three kilometres from the famous Monasterio de Piedra
• Hiking trails, wildlife and spectacular scenery
• Pool, bar-restaurant, toddlers' play area and communal room