Glamping Holidays in Somerset

Where to go glamping in Somerset

The Quantock Hills AONB, in West Somerset, is known for open moorland, dark skies and walking country, and sits close to the West Somerset Steam Railway and the coast — a good pick if you want genuine countryside seclusion.

The Mendip Hills, around Cheddar and Wells, put you within easy reach of Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole and Wells Cathedral, and suit visitors who want a mix of outdoor activity and market-town culture.

The Somerset Levels, in the centre of the county, are flatter and quieter, known for traditional willow cultivation and easy access to Glastonbury and Glastonbury Tor.

Along the coast, sites near Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea and Brean work well for families wanting a beach-and-countryside combination, while the Blackdown Hills to the south offer a quieter, less-visited alternative near the Devon border.

Types of glamping accommodation in Somerset

Glamping pods and Luxury Cabin – Widely available across the county, from simple wooden pods to ensuite pods with kitchens and hot tubs. Several sites near Cheddar and Brean specialise in family-sized pod cabins.

Shepherd’s huts – Common in the Quantock Hills and around south Somerset, often set on working farms or country estates, and frequently paired with a wood-fired hot tub for a romantic break.

Safari tents and lodges – Larger canvas or timber structures with wood-burning stoves and proper bedrooms, popular in the Axe Valley and towards the Jurassic Coast border, well suited to families.

Bell tents, yurts and Lotus Belle tents – A more traditional glamping style, often found on working farms in south Somerset, sometimes with shared facilities like an on-site sauna.

Treehouses and converted railway carriages – A smaller but distinctive category, found scattered across the county for those after something more unusual.

Glamping with a hot tub in Somerset

Hot tub glamping is well established in Somerset, particularly among shepherd’s hut sites in the Quantock Hills and pod sites near the Axe Valley and south Somerset. Wood-fired hot tubs are common on farm-based sites, while newer pod developments tend to include electric hot tubs as standard. Expect to pay a premium of roughly £89 a night over a standard pod without one.

Dog-friendly glamping in Somerset

A large number of Somerset glamping sites welcome dogs, especially those in the Quantock Hills and on the Somerset Levels, where walking routes lead straight from the site. As with most counties, it’s worth checking which specific pitches allow pets, since dog-friendly pitches often sit alongside non-pet ones at the same site.

Family glamping in Somerset

Larger pods, safari tents and lodges with multiple bedrooms work best for families, and many sites near the coast add play areas, swimming pools or on-site farm animals. Sites near Weston-super-Mare and Brean suit families wanting to combine a countryside stay with a beach day or a visit to SomerSplash Waterpark.

Things to do near Somerset glamping sites

• Explore Cheddar Gorge and Caves in the Mendip Hills
• Visit Glastonbury and Glastonbury Tor
• Walk or cycle in the Quantock Hills AONB
• See Wells Cathedral in England’s smallest city
• Ride the West Somerset Steam Railway
• Spend a day at Weston-super-Mare or Burnham-on-Sea beach
• Visit the historic village and castle at Dunster
• Explore Exmoor National Park, on the western edge of the county

Plan your trip

Somerset pairs naturally with a trip to Devon, Dorset or the city of Bath, so it’s worth thinking about which of these you want closest before choosing a site. For further inspiration on things to see and do in the county, visit the official tourism board at Visit Somerset.