Reasons to go glamping in autumn

Comforting home-cooked food

Havana Forest Shed in Cornwall wraps you up in a big, comforting hug from the moment you step through the cabin doors. The cosy wooden interior is kitted out with rugs, a squidgy sofa, crackling wood burner and king-size bed, while upstairs the low-ceilinged loafing space is somewhere to get lost in a book or drift off for a nap. 

There’s a kitchen to whip up hearty autumn feasts, or you can head outside to experiment with the box of ‘Fireside Fancies’ provided by the owners to encourage wild cooking over the firebowl. If you’d rather someone else did the cooking, the nearest roast can be found at The Kings Head in Five Lanes or head to The Port William in Tintagel for dinner with a sea view.

Movie nights under the duvet

Cuddle up in the super king-size bed at Cosy Cowshed and watch your favourite films on the movie projector. You might spill popcorn in the sheets, but it’s worth it for the ultimate rom-com or family comedy night in. Kids can scamper back to their own beds under a canopy, while grown-ups sneak off for a soak in the hot tub beneath the stars. Even dogs get pampered with an outdoor dog spa.

The cabin sits within spectacular North Devon scenery with coastal spots like Hartland Quay, Clovelly and Saunton Sands within easy reach. Hike the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere, take a boat trip to Lundy Island, then return to fire up the pizza oven and line up your next film.

Stargazing in a Dark Sky Park
Northumberland is England’s first International Dark Sky Park, and Raven Tower is its ultimate observatory. This four-storey tower of Scandi style hides a giant wooden bathtub under a retractable roof – so you can bathe under the Milky Way with a stargazing kit in hand.

When you’re not spotting constellations, enjoy autumn walks on the Hesleyside Estate, sample records and cocktails inside, or head to Kielder Observatory for more celestial discoveries.

Autumn walks and arboretum colours

Autumn blazes brightest at Westonbirt Arboretum, just 40 minutes from Buzzard’s Reach. With 2,500 tree species, the fiery foliage is so spectacular Forestry England posts regular “autumn watch” updates. After a day of leaf kicking, head back to fairy lit Buzzard’s Reach in the Ebworth Valley.

Cosy up indoors with a Japanese plunge bath or outdoors with views of rolling hills. Stroud’s Saturday market is perfect for foodie finds, while Cheltenham offers chic shops and restaurants just 30 minutes away.Get more inspiration for glorious autumn walks with glamping spaces nearby.

Campfire stories and sea views
This former mobile library is now a seaside storytelling den. The bookshelves may be gone, but the atmosphere lingers – ideal for ghostly yarns and marshmallow toasting by the firepit.

By day, read in the hot tub overlooking the sea or wander to Tintagel Castle and Boscastle’s witchcraft museum for more story fodder. Trebus is a space where imagination thrives, especially once the stars are out. Discover 10 unusual things you can cook on a campfire.

Sunset hot tub views from your own mini castle
Perched high in the hills, Oaken Fort is a handcrafted cabin with sweeping views, a copper bath, underfloor heating and – best of all – a deck-top hot tub. Watch the hills blaze with autumn colour as the sun sinks, or sip coffee at the lookout bar as mist rises from the valley.

Explore nearby Knighton’s foodie scene, historic Ludlow or the grandeur of Powis Castle before retreating to your mini fortress for more royal-level relaxation