Best glamping places to stay in bluebell season

Lima has it easy. Plonked in the middle of an ancient woodland, it doesn’t even have to try to impress. Open the door, and there’s your endless sea of bluebells, stretching as far as you can see. By summer, the woods swap blue for ferns, but spring is peak season. Bluebells are known in folklore as fairy flowers and this spot definitely carries a sense of enchantment, with strings of festoon lights, dappled woodland and the sound of hooting owls and birdsong.  

Unwind in the Peruvian style hut and get lost in the woodland glades, where you might bump into deer if they’re feeling sociable. When you’re ready to re-enter civilisation, the Cotswolds is right on your doorstep and the iconic Daylesford Farm Shop is just a five-minute drive.

Treehouses are already a win, but add a bluebell-stuffed woodland and it’s game over. At Brockloch, you get a quirky little eco nest high up in the trees, with numerous tiny windows that create a dappled effect when the light pours through them. 

Outside, you’ve got plenty of wild to explore. Loch Ken for a sail, the UK’s longest zip wire if you’re feeling adventurous, or quiet craggy beaches and coves if you’re not. As night creeps into the bluebell woodland, soak in the sunken bath and marvel as your surroundings become a dreamlike landscape, their vibrant blue hues contrasting magically with the ambience, and smugly congratulating yourself for booking the best stay ever.

By name alone, this gypsy caravan earns its spot here. Bluebell Corner (or Cornel Clychau’r Gog, if you want to practice your Welsh) is a wild little pocket of North Wales that goes full blue in spring. There’s history too, with Caer Drewyn, an Iron Age fort, just a short hike away. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Snowdon from the top.  

If you want adventure, there’s wild swimming nearby, Snowdonia 15-minutes away, and North Wales’ beaches within easy reach. Want to stay put? You’ve got optional lessons in yoga, bow making, venison butchery or pig herding available to book. Yes, really.

This place is equal parts indulgence and isolation. Hidden down a country track in the heart of a bluebell woodland, Knotting Hill Barn House is packed with all the luxuries you could want. Wood-fired hot tub? A mezzanine sleep deck? Underfloor heating, double-ended bathtub, sound system? Check, check, check. It also sleeps eight, so you could bring the whole family or a group of mates for a spring fling among the bluebells. 

When bellies start to rumble, hike the scenic two-mile route to March House Farm Shop for a supply run. Keep going and you’ll end up in the pie capital of Melton Mowbray or Belvoir Brewery for a pint.

This stylish shepherd’s hut is parked up at Ash Farm, home to some of the best bluebell woods in Dorset. But that’s just the start. You’ve also got ancient ruins, picturesque villages, grand National Trust houses, and, crucially, a cracking pub, The White Horse Inn, all within easy reach. Bring your camera to capture the playful fun of tree climbing and den building in the woods against a backdrop of blue. 

The hut itself has a high, vaulted ceiling and the grand, cathedral-like interior has a wonderful backstory. Lady Betty is named after owner Adam’s charismatic great aunt, Lady Betty, who was all about adventure and martinis. She’d 100% approve of long, lazy soaks in the hot tub under the stars, preferably with something boozy in hand.

The woods here run alongside the river, so if you’re feeling brave you can leap in for an invigorating wild dip while still admiring the Spring flowers. Mill Valley in Cornwall is properly off-grid, meaning no notifications, no work emails, just birdsong and fresh air. The whole place is built sustainably from local wood and upcycled materials, so your stay is as eco-friendly as it gets.  

You’ve got your own private deck with a front-row seat to the bluebells. Unplug from your devices for a bit, head off on a woodland ramble, stomp along the wild coastal paths, or find a vast sandy beach to sprawl out on.

Bluebells and an old slate quarry don’t sound like a natural match, but trust us, it works. Venner Heights is one of the three stays available to book at Bluebell Quarry, named for the springtime bluebells that bloom on site and the old slate quarry that the site is built around. Siblings Tim and Louise built this retreat for unwinding, complete with yoga, Pilates and sound healing. Tim, who lives on-site with his family and their dog also knows a thing or two about good food, so expect nourishing meals if you opt in. 

If you’re after prime bluebell season scenery with zero effort required, this stay has got you covered. Just pack a bag, turn up, and let nature do the hard work.