Cabins with hot tubs in Mendip Hills AONB

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Limestone bluffs, rocky plateaus, and grassy steppes blanket the landscapes of the Mendip Hills, providing plenty of scope for outdoor adventures. Hike beneath towering cliffs in the Cheddar Gorge, explore natural caves, and climb windswept tors for views that stretch as far as Wales. Camping is just as adventurous—pitch your tent at secluded campsites surrounded by nature or enjoy glamping in a bell tent or remote shepherd’s hut. The forests, lakes, and gorges are accessible year-round but bloom with wildflowers in spring and summer. Winter camping and hiking is possible with all-weather gear, although it’s best to leave the tent behind. 

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Top-rated campgrounds in Mendip Hills AONB

The T Barn

1. The T Barn

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Cirencester, England · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
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Walnut Farm Glamping

2. Walnut Farm Glamping

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Bridport, England · 7 units
Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
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Penylan Cider Farm

3. Penylan Cider Farm

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(24)
Pontrilas, Wales · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
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Fern Hill Cabin

4. Fern Hill Cabin

Bridport, England · 1 unit
A shepherd's hut for two with a hot tub on a rural Dorset farm
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Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

5. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

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(86)
St Briavels, England · 4 units
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
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Lodge on a Lake

6. Lodge on a Lake

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(33)
Cardiff, Wales · 2 units
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
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Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

7. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

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(20)
Salisbury, England · 3 units
Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge
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Askr Grange

8. Askr Grange

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(1)
Bridport, England · 3 units
Camping and hot tub glamping with views all the way to the Jurassic Coast.
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Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs

9. Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs

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(5)
Hereford, England · 3 units
A stylishly simple and secluded cabin for two in the Wye Valley
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Where to go

Cheddar and Around

Jagged cliffs and rocky ravines carve out the Cheddar Gorge, where explorers can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and caving. After taking in the AONB’s star attraction, hike up Black Down Hill for a view from the region’s highest point or cycle the scenic Strawberry Line. Don’t miss a visit to the town of Cheddar to sample Somerset’s famous cheese and cider. 

Northeast Somerset & the Lakes

Sweeping gorges give way to forested valleys and lowland lakes in the northern part of the Mendip Hills. Enjoy nature walks, bird-watching, and lakeside picnics at the Chew Valley or Blagdon Lakes, or escape the crowds at a peaceful country campsite. To the north, the UNESCO city of Bath and the Cotswolds AONB are within day-trip distance. 

South Mendip Hills

Hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails traverse the southern stretch of the Mendip Hills. Adrenaline seekers should head to the Wookey Hole caves, where caving excursions incorporate abseils and Via Ferrata climbs. A short drive south, Glastonbury turns into a hippy haven each summer during the massive Glastonbury music festival, and the nearby Glastonbury Tor is both a historic landmark and a popular viewpoint.

West Mendip and the Somerset Coast

Winscombe is the gateway to the west Mendip Hills, home to some of the area’s lesser-explored hiking trails. Continue west to the coast, where sandy beaches, cliff-top walks, and lively seaside towns dot the shores of the Bristol Channel. Weston-Super-Mare, Burnham-On-Sea, and Clevedon are Somerset’s flagship beach resorts, where summer campers have a choice of seafront camping grounds. 

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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