- Shepherds Hut
Shepherd's huts near Colchester
99% (106) • 48 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Colchester
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
1. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
100%
(21)
11km from Colchester · 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
Barn Owl Camping
2. Barn Owl Camping
97%
(18)
34km from Colchester · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping and shepherd’s huts in rural Suffolk
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
3. Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
95%
(104)
65km from Colchester · 41 units · Tents, Glamping
Pitches, bell tents and a gypsy caravan on the outskirts of Canterbury
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£11
/ night
Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping
4. Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping
100%
(45)
79km from Colchester · 5 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
5. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
98%
(164)
87km from Colchester · 72 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
Greenhill Glamping
6. Greenhill Glamping
100%
(31)
88km from Colchester · 2 units
Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£160
/ night
Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
7. Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
100%
(20)
90km from Colchester · 8 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and comfortable glamping amongst organic fruit trees, wild flowers and woodland, bordering an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with some of the darkest night skies in Europe. In the beautiful High Weald of Kent, Tash and Nick have been running May Tree Orchard's low-impact, nature-friendly, seasonal campsite, Plum Camping, for the last 5 years.
The Soil Association certified organic land is full of wild flowers and surrounded by woodland and other orchards. Electricity and hot water for showers and washing up is solar generated. So you can charge your phone if necessary, but we'd recommend stargazing and enjoying the quiet warmth of friends and family around an evening fire instead.
Bring your own tent, stay in the delightful hand-made shepherd’s hut or stylish caravan, or hire the whole May Tree Orchard space. Numbers are kept low here so that there is always plenty of room for everyone, as well as peace and quiet.
The campsite is an hour and a half drive from London and a 20 min walk to the sleepy and pretty village of Goudhurst, with pubs selling great food and two local shops for self-catering. There are also two excellent farm shops within walking distance.
Close to May Tree Orchard, there are walks via Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle, and water activities on the River Rother and at Bewl Water. Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is a ten-minute drive from the campsite and the coast around Hastings and Rye is just over 30 minutes.
An amazing independent food business, Growing Communities, sells pears, apples and plums grown at the orchard in their box scheme serving North and South London, and you can also buy them from the Pear Necessities stall at Stoke Newington Farmers Market. Delicious apple juice and tasty chutney made from the organic apples grown in the orchard are available to purchase on site, as well as plum preserve and orchard plums.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Blooms Westerby Farm
8. Blooms Westerby Farm
95%
(11)
93km from Colchester · 5 units
Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£85
/ night
Hickling Campsite
9. Hickling Campsite
99%
(118)
105km from Colchester · 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
Bircham Windmill
10. Bircham Windmill
97%
(135)
110km from Colchester · 18 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Flat grassy tent pitches beneath a magnificent working windmill, all accompanied by Norfolk's best bakery
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£40
/ night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
11. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
95%
(65)
116km from Colchester · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Hale Farm
12. Hale Farm
100%
(152)
119km from Colchester · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Foot of the Downs
13. Foot of the Downs
100%
(25)
137km from Colchester · 3 units
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£117
/ night
Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
14. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
97%
(122)
137km from Colchester · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm
15. Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm
100%
(30)
143km from Colchester · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping in the Lincolnshire Fenland with campfires, alpacas and a positive vibe
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Walltree House Camping
16. Walltree House Camping
98%
(29)
145km from Colchester · 34 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Rolling Fields Glamping
17. Rolling Fields Glamping
100%
(35)
146km from Colchester · 6 units
Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£100
/ night
Serenity Lakes
18. Serenity Lakes
100%
(5)
39km from Colchester · 3 units
Cosy shepherd's huts with hot tubs, set alongside a tranquil fishing lake.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£126
/ night
Canterbury Lodges and Glamping
19. Canterbury Lodges and Glamping
100%
(2)
71km from Colchester · 2 units
Glamping with private facilities near Canterbury
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£85
/ night
Ham Hideaway
20. Ham Hideaway
100%
(2)
78km from Colchester · 5 units
Glamping in the Kent countryside, close to the coast – with an optional butler catering service
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£235
/ night
99% (106) • 48 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Colchester
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
1. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
100%
(21)
11km from Colchester · 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
Barn Owl Camping
2. Barn Owl Camping
97%
(18)
34km from Colchester · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping and shepherd’s huts in rural Suffolk
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
3. Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
95%
(104)
65km from Colchester · 41 units · Tents, Glamping
Pitches, bell tents and a gypsy caravan on the outskirts of Canterbury
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£11
/ night
Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping
4. Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping
100%
(45)
79km from Colchester · 5 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
5. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
98%
(164)
87km from Colchester · 72 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
Greenhill Glamping
6. Greenhill Glamping
100%
(31)
88km from Colchester · 2 units
Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£160
/ night
Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
7. Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
100%
(20)
90km from Colchester · 8 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and comfortable glamping amongst organic fruit trees, wild flowers and woodland, bordering an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with some of the darkest night skies in Europe. In the beautiful High Weald of Kent, Tash and Nick have been running May Tree Orchard's low-impact, nature-friendly, seasonal campsite, Plum Camping, for the last 5 years.
The Soil Association certified organic land is full of wild flowers and surrounded by woodland and other orchards. Electricity and hot water for showers and washing up is solar generated. So you can charge your phone if necessary, but we'd recommend stargazing and enjoying the quiet warmth of friends and family around an evening fire instead.
Bring your own tent, stay in the delightful hand-made shepherd’s hut or stylish caravan, or hire the whole May Tree Orchard space. Numbers are kept low here so that there is always plenty of room for everyone, as well as peace and quiet.
The campsite is an hour and a half drive from London and a 20 min walk to the sleepy and pretty village of Goudhurst, with pubs selling great food and two local shops for self-catering. There are also two excellent farm shops within walking distance.
Close to May Tree Orchard, there are walks via Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle, and water activities on the River Rother and at Bewl Water. Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is a ten-minute drive from the campsite and the coast around Hastings and Rye is just over 30 minutes.
An amazing independent food business, Growing Communities, sells pears, apples and plums grown at the orchard in their box scheme serving North and South London, and you can also buy them from the Pear Necessities stall at Stoke Newington Farmers Market. Delicious apple juice and tasty chutney made from the organic apples grown in the orchard are available to purchase on site, as well as plum preserve and orchard plums.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Blooms Westerby Farm
8. Blooms Westerby Farm
95%
(11)
93km from Colchester · 5 units
Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£85
/ night
Hickling Campsite
9. Hickling Campsite
99%
(118)
105km from Colchester · 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
Bircham Windmill
10. Bircham Windmill
97%
(135)
110km from Colchester · 18 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Flat grassy tent pitches beneath a magnificent working windmill, all accompanied by Norfolk's best bakery
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£40
/ night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
11. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
95%
(65)
116km from Colchester · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Hale Farm
12. Hale Farm
100%
(152)
119km from Colchester · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Foot of the Downs
13. Foot of the Downs
100%
(25)
137km from Colchester · 3 units
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£117
/ night
Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
14. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
97%
(122)
137km from Colchester · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm
15. Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm
100%
(30)
143km from Colchester · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping in the Lincolnshire Fenland with campfires, alpacas and a positive vibe
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Walltree House Camping
16. Walltree House Camping
98%
(29)
145km from Colchester · 34 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Rolling Fields Glamping
17. Rolling Fields Glamping
100%
(35)
146km from Colchester · 6 units
Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£100
/ night
Serenity Lakes
18. Serenity Lakes
100%
(5)
39km from Colchester · 3 units
Cosy shepherd's huts with hot tubs, set alongside a tranquil fishing lake.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£126
/ night
Canterbury Lodges and Glamping
19. Canterbury Lodges and Glamping
100%
(2)
71km from Colchester · 2 units
Glamping with private facilities near Canterbury
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£85
/ night
Ham Hideaway
20. Ham Hideaway
100%
(2)
78km from Colchester · 5 units
Glamping in the Kent countryside, close to the coast – with an optional butler catering service
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£235
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Claire
October 2025
With kids
My son and I had an amazing time at Angela's Shepherds hut. It was so cosy and a lovely adventure for us. Having the hot tub made it even better. There was a heater, thank goodness 😁 and all the amenities we needed. Angela was so welcoming too. We will be going back.
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Ben
September 2025
With kids
The shepherd hut was clean and very comfortable. The location was peaceful and we had some amazing sunsets and rises.
The wood fired hot tub was great as was the wood fire BBQ which was super easy to use and made the food taste great.
We had a fantastic 2 nights and can’t wait to go back.
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Louise
August 2025
1 night at Bircham Windmill
Spotlessly clean, the showers and facilities were as good as at home, the extra added thoughtfulness of clean bath mats tea towels washing up liquid and lots of toilet paper and hand towel and soap.
My shepherds hut was delightful, and yet again everything I needed with the welcoming cream tea, milk, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, spotlessly clean as everywhere was.
The windmill, the bakery, the café, my grandchildren loved the animals and the play area. There is absolutely not a thing I can think of that was not perfect. Oh I forgot to mention the games room. Thank you
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Lydia
August 2025
2 nights at Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
This was a wonderful place - a really idyllic setting and superb shepherd’s hut. Super cosy with its own secluded area and kitchen with everything you need. The orchard is beautiful, Natasha and Nick have done amazing job in making this a really special place. One of our favourite ever UK stays!
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Penelope
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
My partner and I had the most amazing one night stay here (wish we had longer) at Plum Farm, surrounded by nature and wonderful peace and quiet.
We had a lovely welcome from Natasha and Tim who are super attentive lovely people. We enjoyed using the firepit to cook our dinner on, we brought most of our own utensils but its all there for you to use if needed. Was great to have running water and the gas hob to use too - Love an outdoors kitchen!
Also loved the home grown, hand picked flowers that were there for us too., we were also very lucky to be given a bottle of Apple juice from the apples grown on the Orchard, definitely recommend buying a bottle if there's any available.
The shepherds hut was cosy and accommodating, was great to have the black out blinds which was a pleasant surprise, had a great night sleep.
I would love to come back next year.
Thank you both for having us :)
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Lucy
July 2025
With pets
We only stayed at Plum Camping for 1 night, but it was such a wonderful place that it felt like we were there a week! Natasha & Nick were fabulous people who made us feel at home the minute we got there. Nothing was too much bother, and we loved being in our shepherds hut amongst the fruit trees and carefully considered garden. It was peaceful and private whilst feeling like there is a small community of people doing a good thing down there. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who feels like they need a break from the rat race for a night or two. Our shepherds hut was perfectly cosy & in proportion with a super comfy double bed & futon with windows opening on all side so you can wake up in nature. There was a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with your own washing facilities and stove but we ended up walking to the pub for dinner as we didn’t have the energy for that! Natasha helped us out when we got lost on a walk and provided maps & WhatsApp directions which were helpful to city folk like us! We left with a bag full of plums and a happy heart!
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Ellis
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
We had an amazing stay at the Dandelion! Amazing quiet field with beautiful sounds of nature, great facilities, plenty to do. Alexandra’s Fleets paddock is brilliant and would highly recommend. The outdoor hot showers, clean toilets, taps made it such an easy stay.
Thank you!!!
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Lee
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Blooms Westerby Farm
Our stay at Bumble Shepherds hut was an absolute amazing experience. This place is very quiet at night and has a stunning view across the fields. The bed was really comfy and hot tub under the stars completed a romantic and relaxing stay. Will definitely be back!
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Helena
June 2025
With pets
A spotless shepherds hut, welcoming with some delicious treats.
A lovely place to stay with great views after climbing the windmill, freshly baked bread on the premises and friendly staff.
Clean showers and bathrooms.
Farm animals such as chickens, donkey and a horse in the field and the owl calling at night.
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Alexandra
May 2025
2 nights at Serenity Lakes
Loved our little glamping adventure to Serenity Lakes! The huts have everything you need, from cutlery to microwave and towels and even UNO playing cards. Everything is really well signposted aned explained in the welcome brochure in the hut. Absolute highlights wad obviously the wood-fired hot tub 💞 but also the beautiful sunsets on the lake!
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Lesley
May 2025
4 nights at Bircham Windmill
The pitches are a really good size so you don't feel on top of each other. It is a small site, which is a bonus. The shepherd's hut was really comfortable with lots of thoughtful touches and a cream tea to welcome you. The site is very pretty and sitting in the morning with a cup of tea looking at the windmill and seeing the horse, donkey, lambs and chicken was a wonderful start to the day.
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Imogen
April 2025
Weekend Trip to Blooms Westerby Farm
Hosts were lovely and used great communication throughout. We stay I'm the bumble hut, which was lovely, clean and cosy. The bed was so comfy but the teddy bear bedding was too hot but my goodness it was so snuggly. Hot tub was lovely as was the evening and morning delivery of tea and breakfast. I recommend this place to anyone, so many different types of accommodation. We will definitely return.
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Rhian
December 2024
Weekend Trip to Foot of the Downs
Fantastic stay at the shepherds hut. Had everything we needed, comfy bed, hot shower and beautiful scenery. We went for lovely local walks and befriended the local pub. Will definitely be back. Angela and her husband were very accommodating as well. Great communication and friendly. Would definitely recommend
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Joanne
November 2024
Weekend Trip to Greenhill Glamping
We were so delighted by our stay at the Ploughman's. The interior is a testimony to true craftsmanship, with so many exquisite, authentic details. The view of the green hills, horses and sheep calmly munching away in the distance gave a feeling of timelessness. The log fire was warm and cosy and the bed is extremely comfy. Total peace and relaxation! Many thanks for such a deeply restful stay.
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Here rural campsites offer both the buzz of Colchester itself and the many amenities it offers, alongside the space and freedom of the wide open countryside. What more could you want?