Plenty of people think glamping is a summer thing, and that the season ends when the schools go back. It doesn’t. Many of the sites we list are open all year, and autumn is one of the best times to go: quieter sites, golden woodland, crisp walks, early dark evenings for stargazing, and the simple pleasure of coming back to a warm cabin and a crackling stove.
The secret is choosing the right kind of glamping. A bell tent in a field is a summer treat. An insulated pod, a shepherd’s hut with a wood burner or a cabin with underfloor heating is a different story, and it’s as snug in November as a cottage. Here’s what to look for, and 18 sites across England, Scotland and Wales that are open right through the autumn, most of them all year round.
What to look for in an autumn glamping stay
- Proper heating. Look for “insulated”, “underfloor heating”, “central heating” or a heater you can control. Most pods and cabins have this. Canvas tents often don’t.
- A wood burner or log burner. Not essential, but it’s what turns a stay into a cosy one. Check whether logs are included or extra.
- A private bathroom. On a cold, wet night you won’t want to cross a field to the shower block. “En-suite” is worth paying a little more for in autumn.
- A hot tub. Nearly half of UK glamping sites now have one (47%, according to our State of UK Glamping 2026 study), and they’re at their best on a chilly evening under the stars. Wood-fired tubs take a while to heat, so ask how long.
- Somewhere to dry off. A covered deck or porch, and space for muddy boots, makes a big difference after an autumn walk.
The North of England
Skelwith Fold, Ambleside, Lake District is set in more than 100 acres of woodland near Ambleside and the northern shore of Windermere, and is open until mid-November, so it’s perfect for autumn colour in the Lakes. The Safari Suites have a hot tub built into the balcony, looking out over the Langdales, where you can watch the wildlife or take in the night sky. There are also safari tents in a woodland glade (look out for deer and red squirrels) and glamping pods, all with their own kitchen and bathroom. The suites and tents have indoor heaters, and the family pods have gas heating. Some units take dogs, and outside the school holidays you can book a single night in some of the accommodation.
Hesleyside Huts, Northumberland are cosy all year round, insulated with sheep’s wool, with a wood-burning stove, down duvets and an en-suite. The site is inside the Northumberland Dark Sky reserve and can lend you a complete stargazing kit with binoculars and telescopes. From £80 to £120 a night.
Wolds Walk Glamping, North Yorkshire is open all year, with underfloor heating in the pods and controllable heaters in the shepherd’s huts. There are views to the North York Moors, a hot tub, and your own fire pit to finish the day with a spot of stargazing.
Kiss Wood Cabins, Peak District has three en-suite pods that are open all year round, each with heating and a hot tub. You’re on the Wincle walking circuit, under 15 minutes on foot from the local pub, with Macclesfield Forest, the Roaches and Lud’s Church nearby.
Tranwell Farm, Morpeth has two Scandinavian-style woodland lodges that are open all year, each sleeping four, with a wood-burning stove, a private hot tub, a boot room for muddy boots and a fenced garden onto a dog walking field.
The Midlands
Coplow Woodland Retreat, Warwickshire has three handcrafted woodland cabins, each kept warm all year round by a wood-burning stove. Dogs are welcome, and there’s a scenic hour-long walk to Barford with its two village pubs. From £85 to £130 a night for two.
Fair Farm Hideaway, Leicestershire has shepherd’s huts with heating to keep them comfortable all year round. Some have a log burner, and eight have their own wood-fired hot tub. Huts start from £72 a night, or £110 with a hot tub.
Colehurst Lake, Shropshire offers glamping all year round in cabins set around a lake, with wood-fired hot tubs looking over the water. In the site’s own words, expect “misty mornings and starry nights”, which is about as autumnal as it gets.
East Anglia
Glamp and Tipple, Norfolk is open 365 days a year. Each heated yurt has a log-burning stove, a private heated bathroom and a covered wood-fired hot tub, the newer cabins have their own wood-fired hot tubs too, and selected units are dog friendly.
Dawn Chorus, Beccles has fully insulated, heated shepherd’s huts. The Norfolk Horn hut is open all year round, with an optional wood-fired hot tub, and the hosts make sure the hut is warm for your arrival on cooler days.
The South
Mallinsons Woodland Retreat, near Lyme Regis is open all year round, describing its Dorset treehouses as magical “in spring and summer, autumn and winter”. The Woodman Treehouse has a revolving wood burner, a hot tub and a sauna, and Dazzle has a wood-burning stove and a hot tub.
Middle Stone Farm, North Somerset is right on the edge of the Exmoor International Dark Sky Reserve. The Deckhouse Cabin and the cottage are open all year round, and the site suggests the hot tub as the place to watch for shooting stars. From £80 a night.
Scotland
Glenshee Glamping, Blairgowrie is open all year round, with fully insulated pods, shepherd’s huts with wood-burning stoves, and a cabin insulated with British sheep’s wool. There are firepits for stargazing (the site describes zero light pollution), lovely hot showers in the Bothy, and wood-fired hot tubs to hire.
Craighead Howfs, Perthshire has the Whisky Howf, a stone, wood and slate cottage that is open all year round, and the Wee Tree Howf, a treehouse beside a lochan with a wood-burning stove, a slipper bath and an optional wood-fired hot tub.
Barrhill Holiday Park, South Ayrshire is just 11 miles from Galloway Forest, an International Dark Sky Park. The pods are fully insulated and comfortable all year round, all three luxury pods have hot tubs, and the Stargazer and Astrologer pod has four large Velux windows so you can watch the stars from bed.
Wales
Oaklands Glamping and Treehouses, Powys is available all year round. The Heartwood treehouse has a private wood-fired hot tub, warmed and ready on arrival, and a wood-burning stove facing the hilltop views. The two safari tents, Bluebell and Foxglove, each have a log burner, a roll-top bath and their own private hot tub.
Brynteg Glamping, Anglesey says it simply: “Our pods are open all year round!” The pods have gas central heating and wood-fired hot tubs, the geodomes have wood-burning stoves, and several units are pet friendly. Beaumaris is nine miles away, with the coastal path close by for blustery autumn walks.
Treberfedd Farm, Ceredigion takes short breaks all year round. Its eco cabins have a wood-burning stove and underfloor heating, and Aerona also has a hot tub. Cardigan Bay’s beaches and coastal paths are about 20 minutes away.
For more ideas, our glamping with hot tubs page lists every site with a tub, and you can browse glamping pods or shepherd’s huts, the two types of stay that suit autumn best.
What to pack for autumn glamping
- Waterproof jacket and walking boots, plus a spare pair of shoes for the cabin
- Warm layers and a hat for evenings round the fire pit
- A head torch. It’s dark by early evening, and site paths aren’t always lit
- Swimsuit, dressing gown and flip-flops if you’ve booked a hot tub
- A board game or a good book for wet afternoons
- Food for the first night, as rural shops close early outside the summer season
Good to know
The clocks go back on Sunday 25 October 2026. That means darker evenings and an extra hour in bed. Arrive in daylight if you can, as finding a site in the dark down a country lane is no fun.
October half-term dates vary by area, so check your own school’s dates. Family-sized pods and lodges at the best sites book up first, so it’s worth booking early.
Book direct. Every site on Love Glamping takes bookings directly, so you deal with the owners themselves and can ask about heating, logs or late check-in before you go.
Autumn glamping FAQs
Is glamping too cold in autumn?
Not if you choose well. Insulated pods, cabins and shepherd’s huts with heating or a wood burner are warm and comfortable all year. Canvas bell tents and yurts without a stove are better saved for summer.
Which glamping sites are open all year?
Many are. 17 of the 18 sites in this article say they are open all year round, and Skelwith Fold in the Lake District is open until mid-November. Always check the listing or ask the owner, as some close for a few weeks in winter. Highland Gateway near Alloa, for example, opens all year apart from January.
Is autumn a good time for stargazing?
Yes. Darker evenings come earlier, and several of these sites are in or near official dark sky areas, including Galloway Forest, Northumberland and Exmoor.
Are hot tubs worth it in autumn?
They’re at their best on a cold, clear night. If the tub is wood-fired, ask how long it takes to heat and whether logs are included.