Glamping sites near a lake or mountain

Redhill Marina

• Self-contained glamping pods floating on a canal off the River Soar
• A 25-minute drive from Nottingham and The National Water Sports Centre
• Units have beds, basic kitchenettes, bathrooms and a deck for fishing

Red Sky at Farrington

• Bell tent glamping at a working farm 10 miles from Bath
• A 20-minute drive to Wookey Hole and Cheddar Gorge
• Farm park, café and well-stocked farm shop on site

Quantock Camping

• Family-run site in landscaped grounds on the edge of the Quantocks
• A 20-minute drive from the Somerset coast; a mile from a local pub
• Woodland walk, dedicated barbecue area and far-reaching rural views

Bwlch Mynydd

• Remote glamping site with spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons
• A 40-minute drive from Llyn y Fan Fach and 50 minutes from Pen Y Fan
• Local walks and dark skies area; firepits and shared kitchen area

Red Squirrel Campsite

Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed

• Glamping site on a peaceful farm estate in Snowdonia National Park
• Zip World Fforest 55 minutes’ drive; Portmeirion 40 minutes
• Bell tents on a dark skies site; Mawddach Trail 10 minutes’ walk away

Heart of the Glen

• Rural family-friendly site on the banks of the Water Of Ken river
• Galloway Forest Park half an hour’s drive; Dumfries one hour
• Wild swimming and fishing; play area and pétanque

Pucks Glen Lodges

• Luxury log cabins in Puck's Glen in the Argyll Forest Park
• A 10-minute drive from Dunoon and 45 from Inveraray
• Luxury Egyptian cotton bed linen, bathroom and fully-equipped kitchen

Powys Pods

• On a working farm in the Welsh Marches with gorgeous views
• A 20-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye; 40 minutes from Llandrindod Wells
• Pony trekking next door; half an hour hike from Offa's Dyke Path

Puddleduck Valley

• Glamping site on a farm surrounded by 250 acres of woodland
• A half-hour drive from spectacular beaches on the Devon/Cornwall coast
• Petting farm, campfire nights, nature trails and pond with rowing boat

Low Wray Campsite

Port Haverigg Holiday Village

Kennacoil

• Small, peaceful glamping site next to Craig Laggan crag
• A 10-minute drive from Dunkeld and near to hiking and biking trails
• Dog-friendly and family-run; benches and fire bowls provided

Glencoe Independent Hostel

• Peaceful family-run holiday park in Glencoe with mountain views
• A 10-minute drive from Glencoe Lochan, Loch Leven and mountain hikes
• Shops, restaurants and cafés within five minutes’ drive of the site

Route 47 Glamping

• Off-grid glamping site in rural Carmarthenshire
• A 20-minute drive from Carmarthen and Llanelli
• Solar-powered accommodation right by National Cycle Route 47

Strathfillan Wigwams

• On a working farm in the Highlands, surrounded by thick forests
• Wildlife haven with woodland walk leading to a waterfall
• Buy venison, boar, ostrich and kangaroo sausages on site

Camping El Cares

• Among spectacular scenery in the Picos de Europa mountains
• In the wildlife haven of the Valdeón Valley
• Restaurant with terrace

Càmping El Berguedà

• Scenic site near Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, 2.5km from Bagà village
• Climbing at Pedraforca and the Cadí mountain range
• Outdoor pool with mountain views, plus heaps of hikes direct from site

Kemp Stříbrný Rybník

• Lakeside safari tents 10 minutes' drive from Hradec Králové
• Next door to Hradec Králové activity park and a nature reserve
• Beach with volleyball, swimming, fishing and a 60-metre waterslide