Our most unusual glamping places to stay

Infinity pool – Woodland sauna – Luxury hideaway 

This is glamping in Devon turned up to 11. Hidden beneath a living sedum roof in an ancient woodland, The Spa is all about slowing down. A private heated infinity pool looks out through the trees, while the outdoor sauna, stone bath and woodland showers bring spa energy to the wild. 

Inside, you’ll find magazine-worthy interiors, a cast-iron BBQ and pizza oven, plus plenty of cosy corners to read and relax. There’s also a wood burner for snug evenings after exploring the North Devon Coast, just a short walk away. 

Our team member Lisa describes it as: ‘the ultimate retreat into nature’.

Hobbit living – Wild Cornish woods – Off-grid charm

Built around a living ash tree and tucked into a wooded corner of Mill Valley, The Stumpy Hobbit is a hobbit house with heart. Its round door and undulating roofline make it feel like it sprouted straight from the earth.

Mill Valley is relaxed, slightly scruffy in the best way, and full of character. Social types will find company around the firepit or along the riverside trails that lead to pubs and secret swimming spots. It’s a place to reconnect with nature and community, whether you're lighting the pizza oven, trading stories by firelight, or simply staying in to finish the book you always meant to write.

Guest Erin said: ‘we enjoyed building fires for the wood burner & firepit and cooking with such a beautiful view of the fields behind us – a truly magical experience’.

Converted bus – Hot tub views – Playful design 

Climb aboard a double-decker stay that rewrites the glamping rulebook. Double-Deckerdence is two buses stitched together, giving you a generous open-plan kitchen/lounge upstairs, countryside views through big windows, and a rooftop hot tub. 

Downstairs, it’s all plush textures, thoughtful details and playful touches. Up top, you’ll find stargazing seats and fizz-friendly loungers. It’s light-hearted, luxurious and totally unique. 

Our team member Emily, describes Double-Deckerdence as: ‘a little slice of relaxation heaven in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside with a hint of quirkiness thrown in for good measure'.

Floating hideaway – Waterside wildlife – Tiny tranquillity 

Moored in a peaceful Salcombe estuary creek, Oyster is a stay that rocks gently to the rhythm of the tides. Ducks glide past your windows, the breeze carries the scent of salt and seaweed, and your paddleboard is your morning commute. Inside, this tiny houseboat is cleverly compact, with a bed that looks straight out onto the water and just enough space to stretch, sip coffee, and dream slowly. 

Onshore, there’s a steaming tin bath under the stars, and a short ferry ride into Salcombe itself offers gin distilling classes, water’s-edge pubs, and long seafood lunches. 

Guest Rebecca described it as a: ‘truly unique place to stay – the boat was super cosy and well kitted out – the creek setting is idyllic’.

Nordic charm – Turf roof – Fireside stargazing 

Set into the hillside like something from Norse mythology, this turf-roofed cabin in the Yorkshire Dales is as magical inside as it is out. Inside, the space is filled with Viking details – from drinking horns to oil lamps – and a faux-fur-lined bed to climb into via a ladder. Draw the curtains and cocoon yourself in your own Scandinavian saga. 

Cook over flames or use your own kitchen hut, then enjoy dinner at the table or outside by the fire. There’s even a cast-iron teapot to bubble away on the stove. By day, explore the Howgill Fells on foot, and by night, wrap up and watch the stars from your private bench. 

Our team member Beth described it as: 'a carefully considered and beautiful Viking house that transports you back in time!'

Retro caravan – Rooftop soaks – Family glamping 

Once the Rolls Royce of caravans, this restored 1950s Warwick Knight is now a polished palace on wheels. The raised roof gives it room to breathe, while upstairs a rooftop garden with beanbags and wood-fired bath brings serious luxury to your glamping game. 

Inside is all warmth and wood-burner glow, with bunk pods for kids and a hideaway double for adults. Croquet optional but recommended. 

Team member Raquel says: 'A unique space with a wonderful back story! There was something magical about climbing the spiral staircase to the rooftop living room'.

Creative architecture – Woodland retreat – Outdoor bathing 

Three floors of honeycomb-inspired architecture and not a sticky floor in sight. Humble Bee is a human-sized hive of creative design, with reclaimed wood, flickering light, a suspended king bed, and a daybed for lazy afternoon dozing. 

Set in Devon woodland near Dartmoor, it has an outdoor bath tucked into its own nook and access to a shared hot tub too. You're close to town, but it feels far-flung and magical, like you stumbled into a beekeeper’s fever dream. 

Team member Jennie says: 'Wow, this really is a one-of-a-kind space. A giant beehive spread over three storeys - I've literally never seen anything like it, it's incredible!'

Whimsical design – Woodland charm – Unique stay

What began as a bench in Amanda’s favourite garden spot became a hand built mushroom shaped cabin, raised from reclaimed tree trunks and roofed with turf and wildflowers donated by passing farmers.

Set beside a pond and veg patch it’s a simple, joyful retreat made with heart. Inside, there’s a rustic wood-burner, fairy lights, vibrant Indian textiles and just enough electricity to keep things cosy. Dine outdoors with pizza from the oven, sleep to the sound of wind in the trees, and wake with nature all around you.

Guest Chris said: **'**Photographs absolutely do not do The Magic Mushroom justice. When we first saw it ‘wow’ it’s beautiful. Then we were shown inside ‘wow’ again just gorgeous!!'

Vineyard stay – Hot tub – Wine tasting 

A converted grain silo in the middle of a vineyard? Yes please. With its rust-toned curves and ultra-cosy split-level interior, The Grain Silo is small but mighty. The mezzanine bed is perfect for curling up after a long soak in your private wood-fired hot tub. 

Days here start with coffee in a green velvet chair and end with wine grown just outside your window. Tuffon Hall’s vineyard surrounds you, and the owners will even set you up with a firepit fry-up, cheeseboards, or homemade wine if you ask nicely. 

Team member Deb had this to say: 'I have always dreamed of staying in a silo! What an experience it was. The contrast between the inside and the outside was amazing'.

Airborne architecture – Stargazing tubs – Cotswold calm 

Swooping over the landscape like a UFO that decided to stay for the views, The Fuselage is aviation-inspired escapism at its best. Clever folding furniture transforms the inside from cockpit to cabin comfort, with a wood burner, board games, and massive skies in every direction. 

The loo hut and shower are a short stroll away (gown optional), and there's a wood-fired hot tub for soaking under the stars. With owls hooting and muntjac deer rustling, it’s not just the view that elevates this place, the whole soundscape changes. 

Team member Deb says: 'In the daytime the sun dances between the clouds creating an ever-changing pallet of colour and as the sun sets the light intensifies creating an ethereal glow punctuating the clouds above… and that’s the view we enjoy for the entire stay from the south-facing window thanks to the beautiful design of Fuselage'.

Artful design – Dark skies – Woodland bathing 

An enchanting, hand-built cabin with a bear-sized heart, Ursabear sits at the edge of the woods near Exmoor, surrounded by birdsong, fairy lights and forest air. Designed with love and filled with curious treasures from the owners’ travels – think trolls from Lithuania, lamps from Lapland and a telescope for stargazing – it’s part Nordic folktale, part boutique hideaway. 

Bathtime here is sacred. It’s taken outdoors, sunken, surrounded by greenery. The covered kitchen and dining space means you can cook and eat alfresco, even in a downpour. Paths lead to firepits, woodland seats and skies full of constellations.  

Our team member Ellie described it as: 'Val has truly thought of every detail to create yet another magical getaway. It was like staying in a Scandinavian chalet, surrounded by beautiful hand-crafted lamps and unique decorations. Soaking in the sunken tub felt like a Nordic sauna meets tropical hammam and was a true highlight of the stay'.

Off-Grid treehouse – Mountains – Wild seclusion 

Hidden deep in the Dyfi Biosphere, Gwdy Hw is not your average treehouse. It’s a curved, sculptural hideaway suspended among ancient oaks, designed to tread lightly on the land. One of six architect-designed escapes at The Living Room, it’s entirely off-grid and powered by solar, warmed by fire, and filled with light and nature. 

The design is quietly extraordinary, with a swooping timber structure and wraparound windows, hand-crafted details, and bunks built right into the walls. Outside, a piping hot spring-fed shower steams beneath the trees, and a Swedish compost loo is perched just across the bridge. You’ll arrive by foot, carrying your own pack, and leave feeling completely reconnected. 

Team member Kate says: 'The tree house is beautiful and surprisingly cosy. I loved the peace and quiet and the surrounding area is gorgeous. I even enjoyed chopping wood!'

Writer’s retreat – River sauna – Off-grid solitude 

Built by hand from local timber and salvaged materials, The Bothy is a soulful spot to unplug, breathe deeply, and maybe even put pen to paper. Part of the eccentric Inshriach Estate – home to a gin distillery in a chicken shed and a festival built from scrap, it’s a place where everything is repurposed, handmade or foraged.

Sleep in a timber hut filled with vintage charm, warm up in the riverside sauna, or dip in the Spey. Simple, soulful, and rooted in a wildly creative landscape, this is a retreat for thinkers, tinkerers and lovers of the unconventional.

Guest Lesley-Ann said: 'This is the best place I’ve ever stayed. It was magical as we arrived just after the snow had fallen. The walk from the farm was lovely and certainly felt like you were walking to something remote and special'.