- Forest Glamping
Woodland glamping near Brightlingsea
85% (81) • 138 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Brightlingsea
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
1. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
100%
(21)
2km from Brightlingsea · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£130
/ night
Brightwell Country Park
2. Brightwell Country Park
100%
(14)
31km from Brightlingsea · 1 unit
Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£115
/ night
Secluded Woodland Camp
3. Secluded Woodland Camp
95%
(10)
71km from Brightlingsea · 26 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest.
We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse.
Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by.
Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
£12
/ night
Thompson Hall Retreat
4. Thompson Hall Retreat
96%
(25)
80km from Brightlingsea · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£275
/ night
Wardley Hill Campsite
5. Wardley Hill Campsite
100%
(110)
81km from Brightlingsea · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite on the Norfolk Suffolk border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm
6. The Orchard at Fen End Farm
96%
(13)
82km from Brightlingsea · 4 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping
7. Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping
100%
(45)
87km from Brightlingsea · 4 units
Small, secluded, homespun farm campsite in rural Norfolk, a short drive from Thetford Forest Park
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£95
/ night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
8. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
98%
(164)
92km from Brightlingsea · 71 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£14
/ night
Dogwood Glamping
9. Dogwood Glamping
90%
(42)
102km from Brightlingsea · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£95
/ night
Battle Pods & Bells
10. Battle Pods & Bells
100%
(13)
106km from Brightlingsea · 10 units
Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£80
/ night
The Barn KT9
11. The Barn KT9
97%
(271)
107km from Brightlingsea · 16 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Keepers Meadow
12. Keepers Meadow
100%
(14)
107km from Brightlingsea · 3 units
Small-scale luxury bell tent glamping in Oxnead, halfway between Norwich and the Norfolk coast
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£115
/ night
Beech Estate Campsite
13. Beech Estate Campsite
97%
(185)
107km from Brightlingsea · 52 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£22
/ night
Hickling Campsite
14. Hickling Campsite
99%
(118)
109km from Brightlingsea · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
15. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
95%
(65)
113km from Brightlingsea · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
16. Wild Boar Wood Campsite
97%
(68)
115km from Brightlingsea · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£96
/ night
Wingbury Farm Glamping
17. Wingbury Farm Glamping
98%
(26)
120km from Brightlingsea · 3 units
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£160
/ night
The Secret Campsite
18. The Secret Campsite
99%
(91)
120km from Brightlingsea · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£26
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
19. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
140km from Brightlingsea · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Get Lost In Nature glamping
20. Get Lost In Nature glamping
100%
(15)
147km from Brightlingsea · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£120
/ night
85% (81) • 138 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Brightlingsea
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
1. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
100%
(21)
2km from Brightlingsea · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£130
/ night
Brightwell Country Park
2. Brightwell Country Park
100%
(14)
31km from Brightlingsea · 1 unit
Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£115
/ night
Secluded Woodland Camp
3. Secluded Woodland Camp
95%
(10)
71km from Brightlingsea · 26 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest.
We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse.
Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by.
Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
£12
/ night
Thompson Hall Retreat
4. Thompson Hall Retreat
96%
(25)
80km from Brightlingsea · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£275
/ night
Wardley Hill Campsite
5. Wardley Hill Campsite
100%
(110)
81km from Brightlingsea · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite on the Norfolk Suffolk border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£13
/ night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm
6. The Orchard at Fen End Farm
96%
(13)
82km from Brightlingsea · 4 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping
7. Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping
100%
(45)
87km from Brightlingsea · 4 units
Small, secluded, homespun farm campsite in rural Norfolk, a short drive from Thetford Forest Park
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£95
/ night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
8. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
98%
(164)
92km from Brightlingsea · 71 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£14
/ night
Dogwood Glamping
9. Dogwood Glamping
90%
(42)
102km from Brightlingsea · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£95
/ night
Battle Pods & Bells
10. Battle Pods & Bells
100%
(13)
106km from Brightlingsea · 10 units
Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£80
/ night
The Barn KT9
11. The Barn KT9
97%
(271)
107km from Brightlingsea · 16 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Keepers Meadow
12. Keepers Meadow
100%
(14)
107km from Brightlingsea · 3 units
Small-scale luxury bell tent glamping in Oxnead, halfway between Norwich and the Norfolk coast
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£115
/ night
Beech Estate Campsite
13. Beech Estate Campsite
97%
(185)
107km from Brightlingsea · 52 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£22
/ night
Hickling Campsite
14. Hickling Campsite
99%
(118)
109km from Brightlingsea · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
15. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
95%
(65)
113km from Brightlingsea · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
16. Wild Boar Wood Campsite
97%
(68)
115km from Brightlingsea · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£96
/ night
Wingbury Farm Glamping
17. Wingbury Farm Glamping
98%
(26)
120km from Brightlingsea · 3 units
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£160
/ night
The Secret Campsite
18. The Secret Campsite
99%
(91)
120km from Brightlingsea · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£26
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
19. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
140km from Brightlingsea · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Get Lost In Nature glamping
20. Get Lost In Nature glamping
100%
(15)
147km from Brightlingsea · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£120
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Alexa
October 2025
With kids
My three year old and I had an amazing time, such great facilities, incredibly comfortable, and absolutely dreamy setting. We are planning our return :) thank you so much Sara and Julian!
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Christine
September 2025
With kids
My recent glamping trip in a bell tent was absolutely great, perfectly blending tranquil nature with a comfortable double bed; soft blankets and pillows and the spacious and thoughtfully decorated bell tent ready and waiting for us. We were able to immediately relax and enjoy our surroundings. It was the perfect escape for anyone who has had a long week at work and loves camping with a touch of luxury.
The sun was shinning and it was wonderful to lie hammock! I'm already looking forward to my next visit!
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Alexander
September 2025
With kids
It was great for my first trip with my son 11. Everything was exactly as advertised and more. Will definitely be returning next year and will certainly explore more of the 460acres of stunning woodland.
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Rosemary
August 2025
With kids
My grandchildren and I have stayed at Brakehill Lodge Farm twice. It has proved to be our happy place. Peaceful, and just remote enough to escape the madding crowd.
Clare is a considerate host. She loves her home and all the nature it encompasses.
Try it...you will love ir too.😀
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Teddy
August 2025
With kids
Great place to glamp, would love to go back and would certainly recommend.
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Philippa
August 2025
With kids
Beautiful spot! I love that each plot has it's own BBQ and fire pit, this really made a difference to our stay. The games are a great touch and being able to walk to the cafe for a coffee and sausage roll in the morning was the icing on the cake. Honesty box for wood and coal, drinking water, clean (flushing!) toilets and showers, everything you could need. Can't wait to come back.
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Kim
August 2025
With kids
We loved the cosy Yurt and the laid back atmosphere a lot! Animals running around the campsite is also a lot of fun, but close the yurt when you are gone or get a visit from the goats that eat what they can find!
Phil and his wife were very friendly.
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kate
August 2025
With kids
Good location. Short walk or drive into Battle.
Very well organised and clean camp.
Philippa and her husband were welcoming and helpful.
We stayed in one of the bells which were comfortable and large enough for two adults and two children.
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andrew
August 2025
With kids
We had two excellent nights at Oak Pod. The boys (my three grandsons) really enjoyed themselves. The hot tub kept them amused and the campfire finished off their nights with the obligatory s'mores.
The pub down the road was handy and the food good. We also spent an evening at the Indian on the way to Aylesbury.
The pod was clean, well appointed, great shower, everything was there.
Overall a fantastic break with my favourite boys
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Kamlesh
August 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
Second time here. Fantastic place. Must try. Ever so helpful. Great access to Ashford Common.
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Victoria
July 2025
1 night at The Barn KT9
We absolutely loved our stay at the Barn KT9. It really is a little slice of camping heaven. The bell tent was beautiful and very comfortable for our family. The shower and bathroom facilities were clean and the on site cafe is a lovely bonus with great coffee!
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Asa
July 2025
2 nights at Beech Estate Campsite
Everything we wanted it to be. A wonderful peaceful place. We will be back!
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Lucie
June 2025
With kids
Lovely, clean, modern facilities. Very well thought out and great for kids. We loved the hammock and the rope swing.
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Nicola
June 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
Lovely camping spot! Really cosy and inviting, perfect place to escape from the city just a stone's throw from London, great cafe and onsite facilities (barbecue, coal if needed, toilets, hammocks) - just enough to feel comfortable yet still embracing nature and the great outdoors! We loved it.
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Ruth
June 2025
With kids
We had a lovely stay at the barn. The site had everything we needed! The coffee shop opening early was a huge perk not to mention the amazing gym too! Would highly recommend, thank you so much!
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Claire
June 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
Great site. So much empty space and calm :)
We will definitely be returning with friends..
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Noor
June 2025
2 nights at Wingbury Farm Glamping
One of the best little get aways ever! I've visited twice in the last month and intend to go a few more times this year it is that good!! The host is a really nice guy too. Such a peaceful, relaxing experience - I'll never forget this place ❤️
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Claire
June 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
Amazing trip😃
Hammocks were awesome even in the rain and the games were a great addition
Bell tent with fire pit was so much fun for a girls night away and the bed was so comfortable
Will be back again 👍
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Naomi
May 2025
With kids
We stayed in the absolutely gorgeous Flint Treehouse. My almost two year old had the time of her life. We only stayed three days but I feel like I've had a two week retreat. Heaven. Thank you.
Beautiful use of space.
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Sarah
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Dogwood Glamping
Stayed in the cabin for one night. Beautiful location; cabin tucked away in the corner of the site. Owners extremely friendly and responsive. Shared amenities excellent. Would highly recommend
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As always, Hipcamp swerves the commercial and goes in hunt of the very best independent campsites and glamping sites so that you can find a camping holiday that's suited to you. Between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, at the mouth of the River Colne, Brightlingsea is both accessible and beautiful, with great access to the waterside marina and Brightlingsea Creek.