Glamping in Somerset

Somerset is famous for its countryside—and becoming known for glamping.

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Knowle Meadow Camping

4 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · England
Knowle Meadow Camping is a multi-award winning lavish camping and glamping site in a tree-enclosed meadow located in the heart of south Somerset, eight minutes from Ilminster. The site offers a small, intimate number of camping pitches as well as fantastic glamping options, including a Shepherd's Hut and Lotus Stargazer Belle tents. The site has a Scandinavian wood-fired barrel sauna available for all guests at set times, with a half-moon window showcasing the beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. There are hotel-style washrooms, with powerful rainfall showers. With ten generously sized pitches available for tents or small campervans, the site offers a memorable and intimate camping experience. The camping pitches are all individual, surrounded by wildflowers and long grass, creating a picturesque setting for all campers. There is also an all-weather barn with seating, and campers have access to a fridge freezer. The Yarrow Shepherd's Hut is a two person hut made locally in Merriott. It boasts a superbly comfortable double bed, warming log burner, mini kitchen, and private Scandinavian woodfired hot tub. Yarrow's private hedge-enclosed garden has a firepit with a grill and outside seating, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. The site also offers two Lotus Stargazer Belle Tents (each sleeps up to two adults and two children), Bluebell and Foxglove, each with its own unique style. Both tents are six metres in diameter with skylight windows, providing uninterrupted views of the night sky. Each tent has a king-size bed and two single "camp" beds suitable for children. There are log burners, fire pits and outdoor kitchens. Electricity is available too. There are a wealth of walks direct from the campsite to a number of local pubs and other attractions. Further down our lane is a cycle path which links to Ilminster, Chard and beyond. The Jurassic Coast (and Lyme Regis) can be reached within 25 minutes. For more details, and our recommendations for places to visit, have a look at our website: www.knowlemeadowcamping.co.uk Knowle Meadow Camping won gold for the New Tourism Business of the Year and silver for Campsite of the Year at the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards 2024/25.
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Secret garden & spring-fed swim

2 units · Glamping25 acres · Shepton Mallet, England
Unique & enchanting a lush walled garden on the edge of a quiet village provides the perfect place to relax & recharge. Unwind in a wood-fired hot tub or around the fire in the spacious & comfortable yurt. Cook up a feast in the well-equipped outdoor kitchen. Explore the adjoining historic land; meadows, waterfalls & swimming ponds. Book the off-grid spa with horse-box sauna & Swedish hot-tub. Take a dip or paddle-board & enjoy spotting deer. Enjoy great food at the local pub just a short walk away Then explore Somerset. Enjoy staying in a beautiful organic 21 ft yurt nestled in a magical walled garden exclusively for your use. Your stay includes: A beautiful garden with pizza oven, bbq, hand-made swing, reclining chairs, fire pit A wood- fired ‘dip-tank hot-tub for two (or 2 adults and a child) A fully equipped outdoor kitchen A further indoor kitchenette with fridge-freezer, toaster & oven A monsoon shower & 2 flushing toilets A further garden room with double-bed and electricity A 21 ft Yurt with king-sized bed, sofa, dining table, vinyl collection with turntable & blu-tooth. A wood-burning fire with a complementary basket of logs Quality linen, towels, and toiletries, Eye-masks & dressing gowns Sleeping arrangements are flexible for four people as there is an extra double bedroom in the garden room on the terrace or extra beds can be put in the yurt. The walled garden sits away from but has access to The Brew Somerset with 25 acres of private land. The Brew Somerset is a glamping and retreat site arranged around the spring-fed ponds. These ponds once served the Oakhill Brewery. Stout was first brewed in the village of Oakhill in 1767, using water which comes down from the Mendip Hills. In the 18th century Oakhill Stout was thought to have ‘magical‘ healing properties. Now you can take a dip in these waters. The beady-eyed can spot kingfisher, heron, buzzard, kite, cormorant & much more in the way of wildlife. Walled garden guests have access to this larger site in the afternoons, between 1pm and 5pm. The retreat site is not suitable for young children. Coming soon: Don't miss the uniqueness of the pop-up off-grid spa with horse-trailer sauna, wood-fired hot tub and treatment tent. Enjoy a sauna or hot-tub whilst watching deer browse.....seriously! Booking essential. All of this is just a leisurely stroll away from an excellent pub. Relax, unwind, enjoy - a breathing space.
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Glamping in Somerset guide

Overview

One of the most ancient jurisdictions in the world, Somerset is perfect glamping country—a vast rural idyll with miles of farmland and a stretch of coastline. Glamping sites in Somerset are ideally located to take advantage of rural walks, with many hiking routes criss-crossing the county. Look out for safari tents and shepherd's huts in Somerset countryside, as well as cabins and caravans close to the coast, all of which aim to offer comfort even in the outdoors. Whether you choose a bell tent, safari tent, or tipi, a cabin, treehouse or Airstream caravan, with a glamping holiday in Somerset your accommodation will be set up for you, giving you more time to get out and explore or to just kick back and relax.

Where to go

Exmoor National Park

In the county’s west and crossing the border into Devon, the Exmoor National Park is an area of hilly open moorland that also encompasses woodlands, valleys, and farmland. The River Exe originates in the area. There are designated glamping sites across the park—including well-equipped glamping tents, tiny houses, and yurts—but to camp outside of these places, you’ll always need landowner permission. Exmoor National Park glamping gives visitors access to hiking and horse riding trails, including rugged and cliffy coastal paths.

Bristol Channel Coast

The northwestern edge of Somerset faces the Bristol Channel, and forms the county’s only coastline. The towns of Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Burnham-on-Sea, and Portishead are on this stretch of coast and are convenient starting points for beachside glamping adventures. As well as spending time on the beach, glampers on the Bristol Channel Coast can enjoy hiking and cycling, including the Clevedon Coastal Path to Portishead.

Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

England’s first AONB, Quantock Hills is a lovely area of heathland, oak woodlands, ancient parklands, and agricultural land in the county’s north. Both Taunton and Bridgwater provide handy bases for glampers who want to hike and go wildlife spotting in the area. Most of the Quantock Hills AONB is privately owned with no wild camping, but there are many good glamping sites at the base of the hills that provide easy foot or bicycle access deeper into the hills without the need of a car.

Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Mendip Hills AONB is a range of limestone hills in the county’s northeast, near the cities of Bath and Bristol. Hidden within the hills are deep gorges, rocky outcrops, and the pretty lakes of the Chew Valley. Glampers staying in or around Bath and Bristol can visit on day trips, but there are glamping sites dotted around the AONB. The village of Cheddar—famous for its cheese and the Cheddar Gorge—offers a peaceful, rural alternative to other nearby cities.

Glamping accommodation in Somerset

Choosing your glamping accommodation in Somerset is not an easy task. Do you want to go all-out for luxury and book the family in to a safari lodge with a wood-burning stove, its own kitchen and a hot tub? Or would you prefer something a little closer to classic camping like a bell tent (with the added comfort of a real bed of course)? Do you fancy going it alone in a Somerset shepherd’s hut that’s tucked away on its own? Or would you prefer to be at the heart of the action on a sociable camping and glamping site?

Today’s glamping options provide something for every glamping whim—the difficulty is in choosing which accommodation suits you best. There are fairy-tale style tree houses which are the stuff of dreams for kids (and some adults too), and Mongolian-style yurts to bring out the nomad in you. There are tipis, log cabins, shepherd’s huts, vintage caravans and modern geodesic domes. Some are traditionally styled, some have a vintage theme and others are complete one-offs.

Top things to do while glamping in Somerset

1. Dive underground at Wookey Hole. Join a tour of this famous cave system to discover the underground cavern and lakes. Wookey Hole also has a range of family-friendly attractions included in the ticket price which makes it good value if you’ve got kids.

2. Check out Cheddar Gorge. More subterranean adventures await at Cheddar Gorge—perhaps the more mature option of the two best-known cave experiences. But at Cheddar you can go up as well as down with a three-mile cliff-top walk as well as the chance to go underground in to Gough’s cave.

3. Go to Glastonbury! Festival or not, Glastonbury is well worth a visit. Head up to Glastonbury Tor for the views and to see if you feel the power of this place that’s held spiritual significance for a thousand years. You might also like to pop in to Glastonbury Abbey, the legendary resting place of King Arthur.

4. Explore Exmoor National Park. Head out for a hike, picnic or bike ride in the glorious surroundings of the national park where ponies run wild and heather carpets the ground.

5. Eat cheese! Britain’s most popular cheese is named after the Somerset village of Cheddar—so there can’t be a better place to try it. Tuck in to a Ploughman’s lunch in a local pub for your fix.

6. Drink cider—or perhaps just a juice made from the fruits of Somerset orchards. Somerset is famous for its apple drinks and there are plenty of varieties from cloudy scrumpy to new-breed craft ciders.

7. Head to the seaside. Get the bucket and spade out and head to Weston-super-Mare for traditional fun or get off the main drag and seek out the smaller coves and beaches further west.

8. Get a history fix at The Bishops Palace. Home of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, the medieval Bishop’s Palace is in the heart of historic Wells. It has 14 acres of gardens to explore too.

9. Take a walk on the South West Coast Path. The start of this 630-mile, long-distance footpath is in Somerset’s Minehead. You might not get it all under the belt on your holiday, but there’s no harm in making a start!

10. Go wild at Longleat. Okay, so it’s technically in Wiltshire, but if you’re glamping in Somerset, it’s not too far to go to visit the safari-style drive-through wild animal park in the grounds of the Longleat estate. Just remember to wind the windows up.

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