Lake and/or mountain: Glamping sites

Oppi Dam Resort

• Quiet and well-maintained resort in the Little Karoo semi desert
• A 15-minute drive from Oudtshoorn and its famed ostrich farms
• Waterside setting with fishing, canoeing and two pools

Swallowtail Country Estate

• Peaceful site in the village of Hogsback, just off the R345
• Easy access to walking trails and waterfalls in Hogsback State Forest
• Indoor braai area with pool table and darts; outdoor play area

Buyskop Lodge

• Stays on a private game reserve in the foothills of the Waterberg
• A five-minute drive from Bela-Bela, and 70 minutes from Pretoria
• Restaurant, braai facilities, game watching, biking trails and a spa

Eagle Falls Country Lodge and Camping

• Remote site above the Molen River Gorge in the Kammanassie Valley
• Hikes from site; half an hour's drive from Kammanassie Nature Reserve
• Bar, restaurant, 4x4 driving trails, horse treks and air rifle range

Fynbos Guest Farm

• Family-friendly rural site on a working farm spread over 67 hectares
• A 15-min drive from Ceres fruit farms and less than an hour from Paarl
• Plunge pools, playground and braai areas on site

River Goose Camp Site

• Pretty farm site on the River Breede, set among lush green nature
• Under 15 minutes’ drive to Bonnievale and 30 to Robertson Wine Valley
• Swimming, canoeing, fishing and birdwatching available at the park

Khamkirri

• Award-winning site by the stunning Orange River
• River views from all accommodation areas
• Activities, tour bookings, pool, braais, fishing, bar and restaurant

Highover Wildlife Sanctuary

• Rural site on a 3,000-hectare nature reserve a half-hour from Richmond
• 11km of river frontage for fishing, swimming and canoeing
• Trail maps available for hikes, mountain biking and game drives

Dimalachite River Lodge

• Well-maintained private park on the banks of the Vaal river
• A 20-minute drive from the towns of Parys and Vredefort
• Fishing, outdoor pool, kayak hire and site-organised rafting trips

Peace of Eden

• Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly site on the scenic Garden Route
• Live alongside nature: baboons, monkeys and bird song around the site
• A 20-minute drive from beaches, watersports and sandboarding

Natura Resort-Pescalis

• Wooded site with fishing lakes, five minutes' drive from Moncoutant
• 40 minutes' drive from Puy du Fou and the Marais Poitevin wetlands
• Restaurant, tennis court, playground and heated open-air swimming pool

Camping de la Cazine

• Family site in the stunning Limousin ‘valley of the painters’
• Ramblers’ haven: waymarked trails and Camino within 15 minutes' drive
• Fishing and swimming in the large Grande Cazine lake across the road

Camping Piscis

• Located in oak wood
• Only 30 minutes from Madrid with excellent transport links
• A hikers' paradise

Camping de l'Agly

• Near the banks of the Agly river 1km from Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet
• Canyoning, via ferrata, climbing and rafting close by
• Playground, pétanque court, TV room, barbecue and free wifi

Shieling Holidays

Camping Piantelle

• Family-run site on the shores of Lake Garda in Moniga del Garda
• Sirmione, Salò and Gardaland within a half-hour drive
• Outdoor pool, play area, restaurant and kids' activities

Pont de Fournil Camping

• Small, family-run site in Dordogne with lake and river access
• A 40-minute drive from medieval Périgueux; 75 minutes from Bordeaux
• Free canoe hire and on-site tennis, fishing and outdoor pool

Nicholson Farm

• Peaceful rural site on a working farm seven miles from Leominster
• Three National Trust properties within a 20-minute drive
• Fishing, farm tours and walks on site

Camping de la Chesnaie

• Family-friendly lakeside site on the outskirts of Marigné-Laillé
• A 10-minute drive from Bercé forest; half an hour from Le Mans
• On-site fishing, pétanque, play area and free wifi

Waveney River Centre

• Riverside glamping, lodges with hot tubs and boating in the Broads
• Indoor heated pool, family-friendly pub and restaurant
• Perfect for exploring Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve