There is a wide range of accommodation all over the UK to suit every holiday, every budget and everyone. Whether you are going with family, friends, on your own and whether you are cycling, hiking or taking your own campervan, there is so much to explore in the UK and so much variety! No two holidays every need to be the same. Have a look at the wild and wonderful accommodation on offer and find your perfect stay.
Make the accommodation part of the experience and stay at a unique place that offers more than a bland hotel room.
Camping is a complete joy. It is the family holiday (and experience) that once tried, will never be forgotten and more than likely, repeated again and again. Pitch your tent by a stunning Cornish sandy beach, on the shores of the Lake District or in the tranquil setting of the New Forrest....the world - literally - is your oyster. There are so many campsites across the UK; stick a pin in a map, load up the car and head off. Some campsites have more of a wild feel; fewer facilities, less noise and light pollution and no towns for miles around, for that twinkling starry night feeling of tranquility. Others are larger with lots of things on site to use if you want them; adventure playgrounds, farm shops, bike hire, some even have restaurants and swimming pools. Most will accept your furry friend (talking dogs not husbands here) and all usually have basic facilities, so don't fear, you won't be heading off into the forest with a spade, a loo roll and a red face. You can make it home from home, or you can cut off from the outside world completely (bar the odd sheep or Alpaca) for a real back to basics experience.
If you love the idea of camping and holidaying out in the great outdoors, but you don't have all the gear or you just fancy a break from pitching your own tent, then glamping is the perfect solution. From treehouses and yurts to tree pods and shepherds huts, this luxury camping experience makes for a truly wonderful and very unique holiday. Some places are decked out to the standard of 5 star hotels for a really special stay, other glamping accommodation is more basic - there is something to suit everyone. Whatever you can imagine, however adventurous you want to be, glamping is really special holiday for absolutely everyone - whether you have camped before or not!
A farm stay in the UK is a wonderful holiday experience and a chance to get back to nature, explore the Great Outdoors and help out on a working farm. Many of the farms provide camping and glamping accommodation in yurts and shepherds huts, sometimes you can bring your own camping stuff and sometimes you can stay in the farmhouse. Wherever you stay there will be plenty of opportunities to feed the animals on the farm, take a tractor ride or sample some of the locally grown produce. It is a fantastic family holiday and a brilliant way to find out all about how hard our farmers work!
Enjoy a wonderful holiday at one of the many guest houses offering bed and breakfast accommodation for holiday makers all over the UK. From the Scottish Highlands to the beaches of Cornwall, there are so many wonderful hosts in wonderful houses - ranging from lavish to quirky! - who want to throw open their doors and provide a fantastic bed and breakfast experience for their guests. For a stress free break in someone else's lovely home, explore the places offering Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a place you would like to discover.
If you have your own tent then book a fabulous outdoor camping holiday at one of the many campsites up and down the UK. These campsites welcome tents and offer an array of different amenities and adventures - choose whether to go nearly wild camping or pitch your tent in a holiday park with lots of things to do.
If you have your own campervan or motorhome then you can choose from a huge range of fantastic destinations up and down the UK. These campsites welcome campervans and motorhomes and have a range of pitch types available.
If you have your own caravan then the world is your oyster; explore the thousands of different campsites up and down the UK offering a whole host of different amenities. Whether you want to park your caravan at the edge of one of the many gorgeous National Parks or in a central city location, make sure you get the perfect spot for your holiday.
If you own a motorhome (or have rented one for your holiday) then look no further than booking one of these popular spots in the UK. These campsites have a wide variety of pitches for motorhomes and many will also have excellent facilities on offer to make your holiday stress free and relaxing. Whether you want to park your motorhome on a cliff facing out to sea or by a bustling town, choose from these amazing campsites to make your holiday one to remember.
Bell Tents, with their recognisable shape featuring one pole in the middle and billowing canvas making up a mini circus tent style affair, are one of the prettiest and most recognisable tent styles around. They are increasingly popular now among campers who want a stylish yet resilient abode for their camping trip, and the large size means you can get a whole family in without anyone squashing or crouching. Many campsites now offer Bell Tents as a glamping option which are set up for you, meaning a whole lot less hassle and a whole more time to get your bunting and fairy lights attached. These pre-erected tents can range from empty - you bring all your own garb, blow up mattress and all - to fully furnished, often including wood-burner, a gloriously comfy bed and sofas. It's up to you how 'back to basics' you want to go, and this is the joy of the Bell Tent. You are certainly still camping....but for those who like a few home comforts, then there are some incredible tents to choose from with comforts that aren't too far off those of a luxury hotel. All hail the Great Outdoors!
Glamping is a marvellous invention. It is for those of us who want all the benefits of a wonderful outdoor experience, but don't want the palava of dragging a tent across a field, playing cats cradle with ropes and poles and bringing their own saucepans from home. Glamping is genius: you are essentially camping, but everything is already set up - and you get some insulation from the chilly weather. Glamping pods are great; you are still very much living outdoors, but in the evening you have a warm place to lay your head without the flapping canvas. Most pods are small, cosy and wooden, and often domed - like the top half of an old fashioned gypsy wagon, without the wheels. They're awesome, functional and well equipped, and depending on high end you go, you might end up with a hot tub, a king sized bed and allsorts. Choose the right one to suit your holiday and enjoy a luxury version of camping!