Glamping 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. 

99% (345) 199 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Mendip Hills AONB

The T Barn

1. The T Barn

99%
(90)
17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£29
 / night
Penylan Cider Farm

2. Penylan Cider Farm

96%
(24)
3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Pontrilas, Wales
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Homemade Holidays

3. Homemade Holidays

100%
(19)
2 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A hidden paradise of organic vege, swimming pond, wild areas and views, next to a large ancient woodland, footpaths and the Jurassic coastline near Lyme Regis. Two unique and comfortable off grid yurts (each sleep 5), with extra sleeping spaces available on request. Dog friendly. Kid heaven! No smoking please in the yurts. Beware fire risk in other spaces. Buzzard Yurt on the hillside at the top of the paddock, with its large terrace and stunning views across the Axe valley. Kingfisher Yurt, nestled down by the wild swimming and kayaking pond, amongst the oak trees. Each has exclusive use of their own homemade, separate, fully equipped kitchen, a cosy chill-out area with books and games, and private indoor shower. Each yurt pitch has its own compost loo and campfire area. Extra wood at low cost, freezer space and additional tent space all available. Buzzard also has a rustic indoor loo (close to daytime spaces.) Shared games/pool/music room with a piano and guitars. Homegrown vege and eggs often available from the organic smallholding. Welcome to join in with growing, harvesting, juicing, preserving, cooking, egg collection etc. Detox and unwind from the digital world - though you'll find wi-fi /ethernet cable in daytime spaces😉 Wild swimming in our natural swimming pond, which has a selection of kayaks and boards. Great for building open water confidence and paddle practice. Woodfired hot tub £50 one day, £75 for two. Msg me to book. Fresh spring water (no chemicals). Relax and enjoy the views. Dog friendly, but please let me know. Please pay for any damage to bedding or fittings, thanks 🐾 Next to Holyford Woods Nature Reserve, famous locally for its magical bluebell display. Please msg for details of great local walks, eating out etc. Seaton Wetlands, Tramway and new Jurassic Centre...Fossil hunting..Lyme Regis museum and aquarium...Beer Quarry Caves, Pecorama model train gardens...crazy golf...Sidmouth Folk Festival...Beavers on the River Otter...wolves, bears, lynx and more at Escot Park. By booking either yurt you take full responsibility for your group's safety.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Marilyn Meadows- Vintage Airstream.

4. Marilyn Meadows- Vintage Airstream.

100%
(1)
1 unit · Glamping · Herefordshire, England
A vintage Airstream caravan in its own little meadow in the Herefordshire countryside
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£72
 / night
Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

5. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

99%
(85)
4 units · Glamping · Gloucestershire, South West England
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£137
 / night
Goytree Glamping and Treehouses

6. Goytree Glamping and Treehouses

100%
(5)
4 units · Glamping · Walterstone, England
Enchanting places to stay on an organic farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£105
 / night
Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs

7. Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs

100%
(5)
3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands
A stylishly simple and secluded cabin for two in the Wye Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£137
 / night
Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

8. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

90%
(20)
3 units · Glamping · Salisbury, England
Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£128
 / night
Coppet Hill

9. Coppet Hill

100%
(88)
18 units · Tents, Glamping · Bridport, England
Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£65
 / night
Gilestone Glamping

10. Gilestone Glamping

100%
(2)
3 units · Glamping · Talybont, Wales
Three luxurious, spacious safari tents with hot tubs set on a working farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Walnut Farm Glamping

11. Walnut Farm Glamping

97%
(39)
8 units · Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England
Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£116
 / night
Liba Vineyard

12. Liba Vineyard

3 units · Glamping · England
Liba Vineyard is a biodynamic vineyard and luxury woodland glamping site on the edge of Salisbury, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge. Our vineyard, hand planted in Spring 2024, has nearly 4,000 vines of four different varieties. We manage our vines in line with organic and biodynamic principles, working hand-in-hand with nature and avoiding the use of any herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilisers. We hope to take our first (small) harvest in 2026, by which time we will be fully certified (organic and biodynamic) and will be able to make our wine on-site. Our glamping pods, brand new for Autumn 2025 seek to give guests an eco-luxurious stay in an area of native woodland bordering the vineyard. These pods are perfect as a base for exploring Salisbury, nearby historic sites such as Stonehenge and Old Sarum, or the beautiful countryside of the New Forest National Park, Cranbourne Chase National Landscape, North Wessex Downs or the Cotswolds area of outstanding natural beauty slightly further afield.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£187
 / night
Lodge on a Lake

13. Lodge on a Lake

98%
(33)
9 units · Glamping · Cardiff, Wales
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£150
 / night
Camp Hillcrest

14. Camp Hillcrest

92%
(13)
1 unit · Glamping · Lydney, Gloucestershire, South West England
A horsebox hideaway on a super cool site with its own skatepark
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

15. Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

100%
(19)
12 units · Glamping · Herefordshire, West Midlands
Luxury yurt and tipi camping in a magical woodland setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Jordans Estate Glamping

16. Jordans Estate Glamping

100%
(41)
5 units · Glamping · Ilminster, Somerset, South West England
Two shepherds huts and a pair of pods set on a West Somerset estate close to the Somerset Levels and in sight of the Blackdown Hills
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

17. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
8 units · Glamping · Somerset, South West England
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Brecon Beacons Luxury Safari Lodge

18. Brecon Beacons Luxury Safari Lodge

100%
(1)
4 units · Glamping · England
Located on a 16th century farm, our dog-friendly safari lodges are the perfect spot for families and friends looking for adventure. Let the children loose to explore nature while you soak in the hot tub and take in the views of the Brecon Beacons, glass of wine in hand. As the evening draws in, light the fire to roast marshmallows under a blanket of stars before snuggling up to sleep under canvas cover. With three lodges sleeping up to six guests, Seven Hills Hideaway has everything for a luxury glamping getaway full of adventure in South Wales. Each Lodge offers: * Sleeps 6: 1 king size, 2 singles & 1 double cabin style bed * Snuggly down duvets, luxurious cotton bed linens and towels provided * Bathroom with shower and luxury toiletries * Open plan living with a dining, lounge space and cosy wood-burning stove * Well-equipped kitchen: fridge, toaster, hob, crockery, cutlery and all your kitchen essentials * Heating from a traditional log wood-burning stove, hot water bottles and cosy blankets * Outdoor area with spacious decked veranda, furniture, BBQ, firepit and picnic table * Wi-Fi * Private hot tub Here are a few of our favourite nearby activities: * White Castle Vineyard - tours and tastings * The Hunters Moon Inn * The Skirrid Trail Hike + Offa's Dyke footpath * Wild swimming at Keepers Pond * Raglan Castle * Canoe Symonds Yat * Raglan Farm Park * Boat down the canal * Watersports * Zip World * Horse riding * Big Pit National Coal Museum * Rock climbing * Arts & Craft Fair * Perfume & Candle Making * Michelin starred restaurants * Explore the market town of Abergavenny * Shopping - local markets and craft fairs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£198
 / night
Yurt in the Orchard

19. Yurt in the Orchard

100%
(31)
1 unit · Glamping · Tiverton, England
A private, dog-friendly yurt with a hot tub overlooking a North Devon cider orchard
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
The Tin Shed Glamping

20. The Tin Shed Glamping

1 unit · Glamping · Trowbridge, England
A charming exclusive-hire site with a bell tent, a tin shed and an outdoor bath
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£150
 / night

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. 

99% (345) 199 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Mendip Hills AONB

The T Barn

1. The T Barn

99%
(90)
17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£29
 / night
Penylan Cider Farm

2. Penylan Cider Farm

96%
(24)
3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Pontrilas, Wales
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Homemade Holidays

3. Homemade Holidays

100%
(19)
2 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A hidden paradise of organic vege, swimming pond, wild areas and views, next to a large ancient woodland, footpaths and the Jurassic coastline near Lyme Regis. Two unique and comfortable off grid yurts (each sleep 5), with extra sleeping spaces available on request. Dog friendly. Kid heaven! No smoking please in the yurts. Beware fire risk in other spaces. Buzzard Yurt on the hillside at the top of the paddock, with its large terrace and stunning views across the Axe valley. Kingfisher Yurt, nestled down by the wild swimming and kayaking pond, amongst the oak trees. Each has exclusive use of their own homemade, separate, fully equipped kitchen, a cosy chill-out area with books and games, and private indoor shower. Each yurt pitch has its own compost loo and campfire area. Extra wood at low cost, freezer space and additional tent space all available. Buzzard also has a rustic indoor loo (close to daytime spaces.) Shared games/pool/music room with a piano and guitars. Homegrown vege and eggs often available from the organic smallholding. Welcome to join in with growing, harvesting, juicing, preserving, cooking, egg collection etc. Detox and unwind from the digital world - though you'll find wi-fi /ethernet cable in daytime spaces😉 Wild swimming in our natural swimming pond, which has a selection of kayaks and boards. Great for building open water confidence and paddle practice. Woodfired hot tub £50 one day, £75 for two. Msg me to book. Fresh spring water (no chemicals). Relax and enjoy the views. Dog friendly, but please let me know. Please pay for any damage to bedding or fittings, thanks 🐾 Next to Holyford Woods Nature Reserve, famous locally for its magical bluebell display. Please msg for details of great local walks, eating out etc. Seaton Wetlands, Tramway and new Jurassic Centre...Fossil hunting..Lyme Regis museum and aquarium...Beer Quarry Caves, Pecorama model train gardens...crazy golf...Sidmouth Folk Festival...Beavers on the River Otter...wolves, bears, lynx and more at Escot Park. By booking either yurt you take full responsibility for your group's safety.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Marilyn Meadows- Vintage Airstream.

4. Marilyn Meadows- Vintage Airstream.

100%
(1)
1 unit · Glamping · Herefordshire, England
A vintage Airstream caravan in its own little meadow in the Herefordshire countryside
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£72
 / night
Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

5. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

99%
(85)
4 units · Glamping · Gloucestershire, South West England
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£137
 / night
Goytree Glamping and Treehouses

6. Goytree Glamping and Treehouses

100%
(5)
4 units · Glamping · Walterstone, England
Enchanting places to stay on an organic farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£105
 / night
Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs

7. Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs

100%
(5)
3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands
A stylishly simple and secluded cabin for two in the Wye Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£137
 / night
Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

8. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

90%
(20)
3 units · Glamping · Salisbury, England
Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£128
 / night
Coppet Hill

9. Coppet Hill

100%
(88)
18 units · Tents, Glamping · Bridport, England
Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£65
 / night
Gilestone Glamping

10. Gilestone Glamping

100%
(2)
3 units · Glamping · Talybont, Wales
Three luxurious, spacious safari tents with hot tubs set on a working farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Walnut Farm Glamping

11. Walnut Farm Glamping

97%
(39)
8 units · Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England
Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£116
 / night
Liba Vineyard

12. Liba Vineyard

3 units · Glamping · England
Liba Vineyard is a biodynamic vineyard and luxury woodland glamping site on the edge of Salisbury, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge. Our vineyard, hand planted in Spring 2024, has nearly 4,000 vines of four different varieties. We manage our vines in line with organic and biodynamic principles, working hand-in-hand with nature and avoiding the use of any herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilisers. We hope to take our first (small) harvest in 2026, by which time we will be fully certified (organic and biodynamic) and will be able to make our wine on-site. Our glamping pods, brand new for Autumn 2025 seek to give guests an eco-luxurious stay in an area of native woodland bordering the vineyard. These pods are perfect as a base for exploring Salisbury, nearby historic sites such as Stonehenge and Old Sarum, or the beautiful countryside of the New Forest National Park, Cranbourne Chase National Landscape, North Wessex Downs or the Cotswolds area of outstanding natural beauty slightly further afield.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£187
 / night
Lodge on a Lake

13. Lodge on a Lake

98%
(33)
9 units · Glamping · Cardiff, Wales
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£150
 / night
Camp Hillcrest

14. Camp Hillcrest

92%
(13)
1 unit · Glamping · Lydney, Gloucestershire, South West England
A horsebox hideaway on a super cool site with its own skatepark
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

15. Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

100%
(19)
12 units · Glamping · Herefordshire, West Midlands
Luxury yurt and tipi camping in a magical woodland setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Jordans Estate Glamping

16. Jordans Estate Glamping

100%
(41)
5 units · Glamping · Ilminster, Somerset, South West England
Two shepherds huts and a pair of pods set on a West Somerset estate close to the Somerset Levels and in sight of the Blackdown Hills
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

17. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
8 units · Glamping · Somerset, South West England
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Brecon Beacons Luxury Safari Lodge

18. Brecon Beacons Luxury Safari Lodge

100%
(1)
4 units · Glamping · England
Located on a 16th century farm, our dog-friendly safari lodges are the perfect spot for families and friends looking for adventure. Let the children loose to explore nature while you soak in the hot tub and take in the views of the Brecon Beacons, glass of wine in hand. As the evening draws in, light the fire to roast marshmallows under a blanket of stars before snuggling up to sleep under canvas cover. With three lodges sleeping up to six guests, Seven Hills Hideaway has everything for a luxury glamping getaway full of adventure in South Wales. Each Lodge offers: * Sleeps 6: 1 king size, 2 singles & 1 double cabin style bed * Snuggly down duvets, luxurious cotton bed linens and towels provided * Bathroom with shower and luxury toiletries * Open plan living with a dining, lounge space and cosy wood-burning stove * Well-equipped kitchen: fridge, toaster, hob, crockery, cutlery and all your kitchen essentials * Heating from a traditional log wood-burning stove, hot water bottles and cosy blankets * Outdoor area with spacious decked veranda, furniture, BBQ, firepit and picnic table * Wi-Fi * Private hot tub Here are a few of our favourite nearby activities: * White Castle Vineyard - tours and tastings * The Hunters Moon Inn * The Skirrid Trail Hike + Offa's Dyke footpath * Wild swimming at Keepers Pond * Raglan Castle * Canoe Symonds Yat * Raglan Farm Park * Boat down the canal * Watersports * Zip World * Horse riding * Big Pit National Coal Museum * Rock climbing * Arts & Craft Fair * Perfume & Candle Making * Michelin starred restaurants * Explore the market town of Abergavenny * Shopping - local markets and craft fairs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£198
 / night
Yurt in the Orchard

19. Yurt in the Orchard

100%
(31)
1 unit · Glamping · Tiverton, England
A private, dog-friendly yurt with a hot tub overlooking a North Devon cider orchard
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
The Tin Shed Glamping

20. The Tin Shed Glamping

1 unit · Glamping · Trowbridge, England
A charming exclusive-hire site with a bell tent, a tin shed and an outdoor bath
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£150
 / night

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Glamping with hot tubs in Mendip Hills AONB guide

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. 

Top towns in and near Mendip Hills AONB