Take a step back from the everyday grind of modern life and book a glamping experience in the UK.

Glamping is just like camping with added amenities. It offers the best of both worlds, allowing you to immerse yourself comfortably in the wilderness. Whether you book a treehouse in forest land for the weekend or a shepherd's hut in the rolling hills, glamping offers a unique experience for everyone.

This blog covers what glamping is, where it can be found, and its pros and cons so that you can decide to ditch traditional camping holidays and dive into the world of Glamping in 2024.

What is Glamping?

As mentioned above, Glamping is a form of camping paired with a slice of luxury. Say goodbye to queuing in freezing temperatures for the shower block or worrying about others around you while you do your business. Often, glamping sites have private ensuite bathrooms, just like hotels.

What we love about glamping in 2024 is that the possibilities are endless. Treehouses, Pods, Yurts, Bell Tents, Safari tents, Lodges, and Horsebox stays are popping up all over the UK, so you can see what all the fuss is about!

History of Glamping

Mara River Tented Camp in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

The word ‘Glamping’ is relatively new in the camping history but loosely dates back to the Roman and Ottoman periods. Military tents were lavishly decorated with soft furnishings and equipped to host guests. This has greatly influenced glamping as we know it today—the ability to enjoy the outdoors in comfort and style. 

Fast-forward to the 1970s, when safari tents became all the rage in Africa. Tourists could now enjoy the plains of the Serengeti from the comfort of luxury tented rooms. Safari tents are now often used in resort hotels all over the globe, catering to the higher market and luxury camping as we know it. 

Now in the 21st Century, there is a huge range of glamping experiences available all over the world. Although traditional camping is still just as popular, people are looking for experiences, and spending a weekend in a treehouse, eco-dome, or bell tent offers a unique stay that will create unforgettable memories.

Benefits of Glamping

Glamping allows you to escape life and reconnect with nature in comfort and style. As camping is no longer the only option for nature lovers, glamping has made a whole host of accommodation types accessible to everyone.

Accessibility

Camping doesn’t have to be enjoyed under canvas. Glamping can range from tree houses to eco-domes, safari lodges, bell tents, tipis, converted buses, and more! There is definitely more variety in Glamping and endless unique stays waiting to be discovered.

In the Stix Glamping, Leicestershire

Stress Free Set-up

We’ve all been there: We arrive at a campsite later than planned, the kids are tired, and the heavens open. Well, guess what? With Glamping, your accommodation is already waiting for you to arrive! This takes the stress away from your glamping weekend. Check out the amenities and jump in the hot tub with a glass of bubbly, as this holiday is one you don’t need to stress about!

Sleeping

Mimi's Yurt, Black mountains Holiday Cottages, Brecon Beacons

The one thing we here complain about the most is sleeping when camping. Your self-inflating mat has deflated, you have a neck ache from the foam cushion, or simply it's just too chilly to sleep. Well, glamping is perfect for a great night's sleep. Glamping sites often have an actual bed, duvet, pillows, and sometimes heated blankets to keep you nice and cosy at night. 

Your Glamping site might also come equipped with a log burner fire or plug-in heater. Make the most of the plush facilities, and we promise you won’t look back!

Bathroom

No more trekking across the campsite at 3 a.m. to use the bathroom, as glamping sites often provide en-suite bathrooms with hot water and flushing toilets. Having a working bathroom with a shower elevates a glamping trip!

Cooking Facilities

Ravendeer Treehouse, Ilfracombe, Devon

Do you enjoy the smokey BBQ flavor from outside cooking? Glamping allows you to cook outside under the sun or use the glamping kitchen facilities. Whichever you decide to utilise, glamping holidays are perfect for alfresco dining, even if you have cooked your dinner in a kitchen.

Keeping Warm

Let's be honest. The UK weather is so unpredictable that no matter what time of year, we Brits always pack a jumper and blanket when camping. Glamping sites are well equipped for cold summer evenings, often providing blankets and sometimes underfloor heating to keep you warm from your head to your toes.

Luxury Amenities

Gisborn Forrest Glamping Pods, North Yorkshire

With the increase in glamping, sites are finding unique and fun ways to entice guests to book accommodations. Hot Tubs, plunge pools, sauna rooms, and fire pits, to name a few, are great additions to a glamping room, allowing you to relax and enjoy your surroundings. 

Another great thing about Glamping is that guests can enjoy the luxury amenities included in their accommodation at their own leisure, creating a fantastic experience for them and their loved ones

A Final Note From Us

Are you convinced to check Glamping out in 2024? Glamping offers the chance to reconnect with nature on a comfortable level. With a huge range of glamping opportunities across the UK, you are spoilt for choice when choosing the right experience for you.

Yurts, Glam pods, Treehouses, and even boats are all available to create everlasting memories in style. Make the most of the luxury amenities in your kitchen, living space, and outdoor area. Indulge in your complimentary breakfast box or candle-lit dinner, or simply relax in our outdoor sauna. Whichever you choose, we promise you won’t regret trying camping in 2024!

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