Yurts in Hainault Forest with a private bathroom

A super-handy Essex escape for nature-hungry Londoners, with shady trails through ancient woodlands and spring bursts of bluebells.

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Hainault Forest

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The Secret Campsite

21 units · Glamping, Tents8 acres · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England

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Buzzard Holt Hosting

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The Orchard at Fen End Farm

7 units · Glamping1 acre · Cambridge, England

No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge

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Barefoot yurts and Safari Tent

2 units · Glamping5 acres · Rye, England

A unique self catering holiday   in an area of outstanding beauty Near Rye in East Sussex Escape to the peace and tranquility of the secluded countryside We offer a magical experience where you will connect with nature and fully relax. No neighbours, total privacy and uninterrupted views of the Brede valley. We feel very lucky to live in such a beautiful location where we are surrounded by exceptional natural beauty. Your experience at Barefoot yurts and Barefoot safari tent will be one that you never forget and be a place you want to come back to again and again, as so many of our guests do. We very much look forward to welcoming you. When you book our self catering Yurts or Our Safari tent you will have the whole site to yourselves. Both are in very private separate locations. Barefoot yurts has been a family business since 2009 Barefoot Yurts has 2 yurts booked together. One a bedroom and the other a sitting room that has sofa beds. There is a log cabin kitchen and shower room which is fully fitted and equipped for most cooking needs with electricity. The compost loo is next to the kitchen exclusive to the yurt guests. Barefoot safari tent is for 2 adults only. All under one roof is the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Off Grid.

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Free Range Glamping

4 units · Glamping500 acres · Kent, South East England

Off-grid yurt and shepherd's hut glamping on an organic farm with views across Kent's Eden Valley

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Glamp and Tipple

5 units · Glamping1 acre · Norfolk, East Anglia

Hotel-style glamping in Yurts on a Norfolk farm

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4 units · Glamping1 acre · Rye, England

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Nordic Glamping at Botswicky

3 units · Glamping5 acres · England

Handcrafted, eco-conscious structures, beautiful yurts and sustainable enjoyment. An off-grid and secluded stay in harmony with nature and the environment. Bounded by ancient woodland and a nature reserve on one side, thick hedges elsewhere, a stream, a weather-dependent newt pond plus a couple of bridges, this old undulating uncut organic hay meadow offers a very private 5 acres with 3 beautifully handcrafted yurts, a handful of tent pitches, very pleasant composting toilets, hot showers, fresh running water, cooking and eating facilities and shaded social areas all in secluded outdoor comfort. Off-grid and at one with nature (*we do have decent 4G for modern necessities). Nordic Glamping offer you an off-grid and green-glamping experience with beautifully handcrafted, well dressed yurts, hand-crafted, comfortable beds with organic cotton or linen bedding, very pleasant toilets and shower facilities and a covered, well-stocked kitchen area. The beautiful meadow and ancient woodlands at Botswicky Copse are owned and managed by award-winning organic farmer, Helen Browning. Nordic Glamping and Helen Browning’s Organic have a shared ethos of considerate land use and management for today and for the future. Proudly part of the Greener Camping Club, we politely request one person per booking be a member of, or join, the club: https://www.greenercamping.org/ - this is great value at £12 for the whole season and means that we can operate as a greener, sustainable campsite for you. (existing members can waiver the fee)

Surrey Hills Yurts

9 units · Glamping15 acres · Surrey, South East England

Yurt glamping in the Surrey Hills

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Buzzard Holt Hosting

11 units · Glamping11 acres · Buckingham, England

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Glamp and Tipple

5 units · Glamping1 acre · Norfolk, East Anglia

Hotel-style glamping in Yurts on a Norfolk farm

Whitlingham Broad Campsite

72 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads

Blooms Westerby Farm

5 units · Glamping7 acres · Outwell, England

Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens

Barefoot yurts and Safari Tent

2 units · Glamping5 acres · Rye, England

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The Orchard at Fen End Farm

7 units · Glamping1 acre · Cambridge, England

No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge

Whitlingham Broad Campsite

72 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads

The Secret Campsite

21 units · Glamping, Tents8 acres · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England

A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged

Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

50 units · Glamping, Tents14 acres · Wellesbourne, England

A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted

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Yurts in Hainault Forest with a private bathroom guide

Overview

Once part of the Forest of Essex, this age-old 280-acre expanse sprawling northeast from London has been protected since back in the 12th century. Dive into its horse-riding, cycling and walking routes, keeping an eye out for some of the 130 bird species among the trickling streams, whispering oak trees and wide-open heathland. A ‘monster trail’ keeps kids busy, and the whole area is dog-friendly. Autumn is a delightful season to explore Hainault Forest, with foliage slipping into rust-red clothes, while spring is perfect for vibrant blooms. You’ll want to book nearby campsites well ahead, especially in July and August when things get busy.

Where to go

Lee Valley Country Park

Beyond Hainault Forest itself, campers can explore the nearby Lee Valley, which stretches along the River Lea northeast from London into Buckinghamshire and Essex. Some of it was transformed into London’s Olympic Park for the 2012 games, bringing a welcome green lung to the capital’s east. Its handful of campsites take in tent spots, caravan parks, cosy lodges and pre-pitched safari tents, while adventure activities swing from white-water rafting to rowing along the river to leisurely horse riding.

Epping Forest

Another favourite nature spot on London’s fringes, Epping Forest sits just north of Hainault on the Essex-Hertfordshire border. With endless hiking paths, cycling routes, horseback trails and everything from paintball to windsurfing, you’ll be spoilt for entertainment. And while you can’t pitch up in the forest itself, there are wild-camping and caravanning sites on its edges.

Kent Coast

Kent’s beach-strung northern coastline awaits within a two-hour drive of Hainault Forest, offering up lively, bohemian beach towns such as Whitstable and Margate alongside miles of seaside walks, plenty of watersports and tempting ocean-view camping spots.

Suffolk Coast

Trundle less than two hours east from Hainault Forest to reach the pretty villages, Tudor mansions and pastel-painted resorts dotted around Suffolk’s sleepy littoral, not to mention the unmissable Algo-Saxon burial mounds at Sutton Hoo. Rewarding hikes lead along the 96-km Suffolk Coast Path, with tempting stops including Aldeburgh. There’s also fabulous coastal cycling, along with sunset horse rides along the golden beaches.