Glamping is a great way of getting back to nature but still having some luxury and home comforts around you. Camping is a great adventure but not for everyone. Therefore glamping is a great middle-ground if you like the adventure being in the great outdoors offers but still like to sleep in a proper bed at night. Living in Yorkshire, we have had the pleasure of staying at some truly amazing glamping sites. We also have a number still on our list to try out. Seeing as though 2020 appears to be the year of the staycation and 2021 looks to follow suit, we have put together this list of 7 top glamping sites in Yorkshire that offer yurts. We hope these will inspire you to spend a night beneath the stars in our home county.
Acorn Glade, North Yorkshire
Address: Kidd Ln, Melbourne, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 4QF
If you are looking for a romantic getaway with your partner then look no further. Acorn Glade won the Campsites.co.uk 2019 North East of England glamping site of the year and is an adults-only retreat which means no kids, no animals and no wifi. It’s located between York & Beverley, making it perfectly placed for trips to the Yorkshire Wolds and seaside resorts dotted along the Yorkshire east coast – Hornsea, Bridlington, Scarborough etc. The site itself is located within a beautiful lake-side setting and the yurts look simply dreamy.
The site also offers back to basics bliss allowing you to forget about the outside world and the stresses associated with it. Set in three acres of wildflower meadow and woodland together with a private fishing lake which is exclusively for visitors to use, the outdoor vibe and amazing views give visitors the chance to take a comfortable break away from it all.
Accommodation includes:
- Double Bed
- Table & Chairs
- Use of separate showers and toilets
- Log Burning Stove
- Single Ring Gas Burner & Kettle
- Solar Fairy Lights & Solar Lamp
- Decking with Bistro Table
- Duvet, pillows & all bed linen provided
- Use of communal kitchen (gas hobs, fridge & microwave) – don’t forget to bring food!
The yurts do not have electricity and therefore no TVs, so pack some entertainment if you think you will need it. There are no toilets in the yurts, however, the amenity block (called “The Chicken Shed”) is less than 50m from each unit.
You can book directly via the Acorn Glade website (2-night minimum booking). The site has also recently introduced alpacas and wallabies so guests following lockdown will have an additional surprise!
Humble Bee Farm, North Yorkshire
Address: Flixton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3UJ
If a family getaway is what you are looking for, Humble Bee Farm located near the large seaside town of Scarborough in North Yorkshire and close to the North Yorkshire Moors is a great option. As Humble Bee Farm is a working farm, visitors can meet the farmyard animals and even collect their own eggs. There are also farm walks, a nature trail, a bird hide, a play area and sports field which are great for all the family.
Kingfisher Lakes, East Yorkshire
Address: Corner Farm, W Lee & Co Burshill, Mill Ln, Hempholme, Brandesburton, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 8NA
Kingfisher Lakes, a small, family-run site nestled in a stunning lakeside setting in a quiet corner of East Yorkshire located near the market town of Driffield has two yurts – Lily Pad and Starry Skies. Both the yurts sleep 2-4 people very comfortably. With twinkling fairy lights and bunting, the yurts offer a cosy getaway for both couples and families alike. With two lakes, the site is perfect for walking, bird watching or simply relaxing.
The site has a number of facilities making it a great home from home option. The facilities include a covered cooking area with gas hob rings, pans, griddles, cookware, crockery, cutlery, mugs, tumblers and utensils, BBQs to use near the yurt, secure, fenced-off site area with parking, Toilet and shower block with underfloor heating (the hot water on-site is heated by the on-site lakes through ground source technology!) and utility sink area.
Accommodation includes:
- Lockable door
- Double bed
- Two single sofa beds
- Log burning stove
- Fridge and kettle
- Electric lighting
- Plenty of storage
- Fairy lights and bunting
- Bedding – 13.5 Tog duvets, various soft/medium support pillows and cotton bedding sets
- Private outdoor area with furniture and BBQ
Kingfisher Lakes offer a few extras that you can book in advance of your stay. These include kayak hire (£25-£45 depending on the duration of your stay), firepit with unlimited logs (£25-£45 depending on the duration of stay) and towels (£5 per person).
You can book a stay directly via the Kingfisher Lakes website. The yurts at this site do get booked up well in advance. However, they do offer stays right up until Sunday 1st November.
Read our review of Kingfisher Lakes glamping site here!
Masons Campsite, North Yorkshire
Address: Ainhams House, Appletreewick, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6DD
- 1 double bed, 1-day bed
- Hairdryer and mirror
- Hot water bottles
- Small electric kettle, tea and coffee
- Blankets
- Coat stand, shoe rack, clothes hamper
- Fairy lights inside and out
- 1 solar lantern
- Log burning stove
- Small oil-filled radiator
- Gas hob
- Cooking utensils, pots and pans
- Crockery & cutlery
- Coolbox and freezer packs
- Water carrier
- Bucket, sponge, washing up liquid
- Table and chairs
- Dog cage (77cm x 48cm x 55cm)
- Dog bed
A £50 refundable deposit is required on arrival to cover damages and additional cleaning. Check-in is between 3 pm – 8 pm, check out is 11 am.
The Wensleydale Experience, North Yorkshire
Address: Swinithwaite, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4UH
The Wensleydale Experience is an award-winning luxury glamping site in Wensleydale. It has five yurts and a 17th-century temple folly that all have fantastic views both up and down the dale and lie opposite Bolton Castle. Their aim is to provide guests with a fully immersive experience of Wensleydale. Therefore they also provide farm tours and farm experiences, delicious homemade food from our on-site café, Fairhurst’s at Berry’s, and in-yurt complementary therapies with The Healing Collective. The yurts sit well apart in their own small forest, which gives them a very private feel. Each yurt sleeps up to five people comfortably and has a wood-burning stove.
The estate does a lot to reduce their associated Carbon footprint. This does mean there is no mains electricity to the yurts, however, independent solar power systems provide twinkling fairy lights and USB charging outlets. The yurts also stay as plastic-free as much as possible, from their vegan Friendlÿ soaps to their locally handmade chocolates from Mocha of Richmond. Also, each yurt sits on a deck handmade from wood grown on the estate and the best part – the private wood-fired hot tub.
Accommodation includes:
- Wood-fired hot tub
- Gas BBQ
- Woodburning stove
- Dining table
- Loo and shower
- Bedding included
The Wensleydale Experience also offers a number of add ons (additional cost) therefore allowing you to make your stay extra special. These include a posy of flowers in a chic glass jar, a box of local, luxury handmade chocolates or a barbeque hamper or picnic box. Ensure you give 24 hours’ notice for the hampers, ice packs and logs; 48 hours’ notice for the flowers; and a week’s notice for the chocolates (as these are made by hand).
If you are looking to travel with your four-legged friend please not one well behaved dog is permitted in Hazel Yurt only.
The site is open from April until December and you can book directly via The Wensleydale Experience website.
Upwood Holiday Park, West Yorkshire
Address: Black Moor Rd, Oxenhope, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 9SS
With panoramic views over the beautiful surrounding countryside, Upwood Holiday Park is pleasantly situated close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Therefore, allowing you to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The three Mongolian Yurts situated at Upwood Holiday park were a first in West Yorkshire. As the site is also home to a number of residential park homes, static holiday caravans, glamping pods and grass and hard standing pitches for tents and touring, Upwood holiday park has a number of facilities which can be enjoyed by glamping guests too.
Facilities include the Club House which has free wifi, pool tables, arcade games and also an indoor play area. There is also a shop, therefore allowing you to pick up essentials on site, together with a restaurant.
Accommodation includes:
- Double bed
- Sofa bed
- Table with 4 chairs
- Lamp
- TV
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Kettle
- Log burner (starter pack included). DO NOT bring your own fuel, extra logs must be purchased from the onsite shop.
- Electric heater.
You will need to bring with you your bedding, pillows, kitchen utensils and BBQ/cooking stove.
1 x small/medium dog is permitted per yurt.
You can book online directly via the Upwood Holiday Park website. 2-night minimum stay required.
Yurtshire, North Yorkshire
The handcrafted yurts at Yurtshire (how cool is the name, though?) all have steam bent ash beams and a unique round top solid oak door. Their chic interiors are both rustic and cosy therefore making them perfect for a break for a couple looking for a romantic getaway or a group of friends or family. The glamping accommodation is all off-grid (no electricity or wi-fi) which allows you to escape the stresses and strains of modern life. Therefore enabling you to enjoy a relaxing break in one of these restful, stunning landscapes. Lighting and warmth are created from the ambience of lanterns and tea lights and a classic wood-burning stove.
Set in stunning landscapes, the yurts are well spread out to ensure privacy is paramount and the facilities have been carefully considered to guarantee your stay is as comfortable and relaxing as possible whilst not compromising on the enjoyment of staying in the great outdoors.
Accommodation includes:
- Private Flushing Toilets
- Private Hot Showers
- Wood-fired Hot Tubs
- Double and single futons
- Lanterns and tea lights
- Classic wood burning stove.
- Bedding and Towels
However, don’t forget to bring the following with you: a torch, charcoal (for BBQ), swimwear (for hot tub) and food and drink!
Four-legged friends are welcome in two of our designated yurts (Litton and Wharfe).
Yurtshire also offers a 21ft exclusive yurt (Hazel) which can be booked alongside the yurt(s) you book for your overnight stay. This yurt is big enough to seat up to 30 guests.
What’s included:
- trestle tables and benches
- relaxed seating
- a wood-burning stove in the centre
- fairy lights
- a kitchenette with crockery/cutlery, pots and pans
- a large Icey Tek cool box.
- a large BBQ is available for your use, to cook up a feast for all
- You are also welcome to personalise it further for your own celebrations, should you wish to do so!
You can book your stay directly via the Yurtshire website.
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