winter camping in the uk

8/10/2019 Winter Camping in the UK

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Top 10 winter camping and glamping breaksin the UK

A winter pod, Great Langdale, Lake District. Photograph: Rose Lord

Great Langdale, Cumbria

Winner of theGreat Outdoors accommodation of the year award 2014,this

campsite at the head of a valley is a beautiful spot for winter walks. But while

hiking should keep you warm by day, a selection of cosy hideaways will keep you

snug at night. Visitors can choose from double-glazed wooden camping pods,

which include heating and lighting or, for those who want a more boutique

outdoors experience, luxury yurts furnished with Moroccan-style rugs and

throws, fairy lights, lanterns and a wood-burning stove. And with the Sticklebarnpub known for its real ales and good local grub nearby, you should be able to

slip into a pretty comfortable routine in no time.

Standard pods from 35 a night (two adults, one child), 01539

432733,nationaltrust.org.uk

Vanellus, Elmley national nature reserve, Isle ofSheppey, Kent
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Photograph: Robert Canis

In the stunning surroundings of the Isle of Sheppey nature reserve, Vanellus is a

large shepherds hut. From the comfort of your abode (which is hooked up to

electricity), you can gaze out through floor-to-ceiling windows as the sun rises

and sets, watching birds of prey and other wildlife. The reserve can be exploredon foot, or you can book a 4WD tour of the area. The farm has a lounge in a

converted barn, where you can hang out or eat communally, but if you really

cant bear to step into the cold, you can have meals including hot bacon rolls

for breakfast delivered to your door.

From 180 for a two-night stay (sleeps two), 0117 204

7830,canopyandstars.co.uk

Inshriach shepherds hut, Inshriach House,Aviemore, the Cairngorms, Scotland
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Another shepherds hut, this time in the Highlands, where it really does get chilly

come winter. Thanks to a Alles stove and a slate hearth, however, you should be

able to keep toasty all year round. No expense has been spared on its interior,

which has a mahogany table and a raised oak bed. The hand-built Swedish-style

hut may be well insulated, but if you feel yourself in need of a deeper warmth,the wood-fired sauna made from a converted horsebox down on the riverside

should do the trick. And if theres snow, you may even be able to partake in a

spot of ski touring, with the help of the estates owners.

From 150 for a two-night stay (sleeps two), 0117 204


The Cabin at Nant yr Onnen, near Llandovery,

Wales
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The Cabin is an unusual octagonal wood structure, built by local craftsmen keen

to make an eco-friendly home. The electricity supply, for example, is powered by

the nearby stream. From the sheltered veranda you can enjoy views across the

hills, and the surrounding countryside is perfect for walking all year round.

Inside the cosy hut is a wood-burning stove, and you can also warm up in arecently built spring-fed hot tub.

From 85 a night throughout December (sleeps two), mulled wine available

15 Dec-4 Jan, 0117 204 7830,canopyandstars.co.uk

Guilden Gate Glamping, Hertfordshire
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Campervan comforts though the hammock may suit summer months better

Just 35 minutes by train from London, the Guilden Gate campsite is ideal for an

easy rural family escape from the capital. Set in a woodland glade, a campervan

is your main bedroom,and a bell tent can act as another bedroom, or a lounge.

Theres also a huge wok-shaped hot tub, big enough for six adults. The site isclose to Cambridge (20 minutes drive), so you can explore the city by day if

the icy countryside gets too much.

From 65 a night (sleeps four, minimum two-night stay), 01763

243960,goglamping.net

Baby Moon, Dunsdale, North Yorkshire
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If the magic herb garden doesnt tempt you, maybe the chance to meet a

chicken named Lady Gaga will be enough to get you booking. Just 10 minutes

drive from the coast, the bohemian site offers its visitors a host of creative

activities, including classes from knitting to yoga and therapies including reiki

and Indian head massage. Theres also a wide choice of richly decorated, cosyand very groovy places to sleep, including yurts inspired by Mexican divas, fairy

tales and the intriguingly named hippy hippy shake tent.

95 a night (sleeps four/five), 07764 928487,babymooncamp.com

Circus wagon, near Llangrannog, Ceredigion, Wales
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A colourful, romantic and unique place to stay, this restored circus wagon is one

of just three identical carts built in 1946. The opportunity to bed down in what

was the home of a troupe of acrobats, and later a clairvoyant, is difficult to pass

up and the two-person carriage provides a warm, snug place to stay during the

winter. Inside is a fully kitted-out kitchen and next door is a shepherds hut thathas been converted into a shower room. An electric heating system will keep you

warm inside the oak-panelled bedroom, which boasts a full-size double bed.

From 179 a night (sleeps two), 0844 5005 101,underthethatch.co.uk

Wowo campsite, Wapsbourne, Sussex
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Surrounded by woodland and a brook, Wowo offers year-round camping as

well as a wide range of impeccably decked out yurts, shepherds huts, tipis and

bell tents for anyone wanting some rustic comfort. The site itself has a festival

atmosphere: there are regular workshops and acoustic music performances and

campers are encouraged to make their own campfires to keepwarm and cooktheir dinner on. For an extra-special stay, book into one of the yurts on the tipi

trail, a secluded section of the campsite in woodland, where you can enjoy the

soothing sound of running water.

Prices vary according to accommodation. Bell tents start at 156 for two

nights midweek (sleeps family of four). The Gypsy wagon starts at 124 for two

nights stay midweek (sleeps two adults and one child), 01825

723414,wowo.co.uk

Heather Hut, Hesleyside Huts, Bellingham,Northumberland
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The rustic wood exterior of this shepherds hut (one of two on the estate)

transforms into a world of cosiness once you step through the door. Inside are all

the luxuries youd hope for, especially on a cold winters night: a wood-fired oven

and hotplate, en suite shower, wood-burner and electric lighting. The king-size

bed is tucked into the far end of the tastefully decorated hut and theres a fold-down bunk suitable for children. Entertainment in this neck of the woods takes

the form of campfires in the fire pit outside and stargazing; telescopes are

provided.

From 150 for a two-night stay (sleeps two adults and one child), 0117 204


The Roundhouse, Somerset
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Its probably pushing the limits of what you can even class as glamping but we

realise that for some, winter really is not the time to shirk on home comforts.

This hand-crafted wooden roundhouse, in the grounds of an organic farm near

Bath, is a palatial hidey-hole with a grand four-poster bed as the centrepiece.

And thats not all, the en suite cabin also contains a classic roll-top bath, a 1940sRayburn stove, a well-equipped kitchen and a couple of sofas. Still, the

countryside is right outside your door, with the 40-acre farm and nearby

woodlands to explore. Home produce, including veggie and pork sausages are

also available to guests.
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