This guide narrows down UK glamping sites with the right mix of sleeping options, meeting space and countryside character, from woodland retreats to farm stays and lochside settings. If you are planning glamping for large groups, start with capacity, then check how easily people can eat, meet and move around the site.
Key takeaways
- The venues cover a wide spread of settings, from Hampshire and Somerset to the Yorkshire Dales, the Cotswolds, North Devon, Suffolk and the Scottish Highlands.
- Sleeping options vary from glamping tents, lodges, wigwams and yurts to shepherd's huts, wagons, cabins, barns and cottages, so there is room to match different group needs.
- Several places pair accommodation with useful shared space, including Secret Valley with two barns for meetings, Koa Tree Camp with a large indoor area, and Layer Marney Tower with event rooms such as the Long Gallery, Corsellis Room and Essex Barn.
- Before booking, check sleeping capacity, the size and type of event space, and practical details such as wi-fi, natural light and the balance of indoor and outdoor areas.
- The strongest fits for larger gatherings are the ones that keep the group together on site, such as Swinton Bivouac, Haselbury Mill and Hornington Manor, while smaller teams may suit places like Notgrove Holidays, Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping or 42 Acres.
- The common thread is simple: look for a venue that gives the group room to sleep, meet and spend time together without the stay feeling split across too many separate spaces.
1. Gambledown Farm
Gambledown Farm in Sherfield English, England, suits a team stay that needs both comfort and breathing room. The venue offers luxurious glamping tents and converted barns with high-speed wi-fi, which gives groups a practical base for work and downtime. Set in the Hampshire countryside near Romsey and Peppa Pig World, it combines a quiet rural location with easy access to local points of interest. For large teams, the mix of sleeping options and barn space makes the layout easy to use.
2. Secret Valley
Secret Valley in Goathurst, England, is built for bigger group stays. It offers accommodation for up to 70 guests in lodges, wigwams and glamping tents, plus two barns for meetings. That combination matters when a team needs to sleep, gather and split into working groups without leaving the site. Set in the Somerset countryside near Taunton, it gives the feel of a private retreat while keeping the practical side of a corporate stay firmly in place.
3. Swinton Bivouac
Swinton Bivouac in Masham, England, brings together tree lodges, meadow yurts and a bunk barn on a wide estate setting. It sits within 70 acres of forestry and pasture land on the Swinton Estate, close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Main Space holds up to 120 for a reception, which gives larger groups a clear gathering point. With a Google rating of 4.6, it offers a strong mix of sleeping choice, event space and landscape.
4. The Keeper and the Dell
The Keeper and the Dell in Ringland, England, is a secluded woodland venue with vintage caravans, sleeping huts and bell tents. The setting includes forest, gardens, meadows and landscaped grounds, so the atmosphere feels private without being bare or remote in a difficult way. Its Main Space holds up to 100 for a reception, which helps when a group needs one central place to meet. A Google rating of 4.6 adds to its appeal for team stays.
5. Notgrove Holidays
Notgrove Holidays in England offers accommodation from glamping pods to cottages for up to 30 people. That range works well for smaller corporate groups that still want the feel of an outdoor retreat. Set in the Cotswolds on a 1,482-acre estate, it gives teams open space and a calm rural backdrop. The venue also includes game rooms, which adds a useful social layer after meetings or shared activities. It is a practical choice when comfort and flexibility matter.
6. Browning Bros Woodland & Lakeside Venues
Browning Bros Woodland & Lakeside Venues in Great Tey, England, combines cabins by the water and glamping areas in an idyllic rural setting. As a family-owned business, the venue has turned its farm into a place where nature sits at the centre of the experience. It is suitable for seminars, retreats and other professional events, so it works well when a group needs both atmosphere and function. The mix of waterside cabins and outdoor stays gives teams useful variety.
7. Monachyle Mhor
Monachyle Mhor in Balquhidder, Scotland, pairs treehouse suites and midcentury glamping wagons with a striking Highland setting. It sits on the edge of a freshwater loch within a 2,000-acre working farm, which gives the property a sense of space and privacy. The venue also has 21 guest rooms and a Google rating of 4.7. For a large team, the appeal lies in the combination of distinctive sleeping options, a strong sense of place and a setting that feels far from routine.
8. Koa Tree Camp
Koa Tree Camp in England pairs luxury camping with a smaller yurt for up to 25 people, which gives the group a second space for breakout sessions. It sits on a working smallholding on the North Devon coast and blends luxury camping with indoor and outdoor spaces. The large indoor area seats 50 guests and can be adapted for informal gatherings, presentations or conferences. That mix gives organisers room to shape the stay around the team's needs.
9. Layer Marney Tower
Layer Marney Tower in Layer Marney, England, places glamping tents on the estate alongside a historic Tudor setting. The venue sits within 120 acres of parkland and woodland, so the outdoor feel is strong without losing structure. It also offers event spaces including the Long Gallery, Corsellis Room and Essex Barn, with capacities that suit receptions, theatre-style sessions and larger gatherings. With six guest rooms and a Google rating of 4.8, it works well for teams that want heritage and practical space.
10. Haselbury Mill
Haselbury Mill in Haselbury Plucknett, England, offers glamping in refurbished showman's wagons, which gives the stay a distinctive character. The venue is known for the Lakeside Room overlooking a serene lake and the Great Tithe Barn, both licensed for civil ceremonies. It also offers Exclusive Hire for up to 250 at a reception, so larger groups can use the property with room to spare. A Google rating of 4.6 and the mix of water, barn and wagon accommodation make it a strong group option.
11. Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping
Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping in Saint Osyth, England, combines cottages and glamping in a rural farm setting. The Cart Lodge is a converted historic building restored using natural materials, and its light-filled interior makes it suitable for film and events. With space for up to 30 at a reception and a Google rating of 4.4, it is a sensible choice for smaller teams that still want a countryside stay. The balance of character and comfort is its main strength.
12. Hornington Manor
Hornington Manor in Bolton Percy, England, offers 8 individually themed shepherd's huts sleeping 16 guests, alongside manor house accommodation and grounds for exclusive hire. The Full Venue Hire option accommodates up to 200 guests standing, while the property sleeps up to 60 guests across 19 en-suite bedrooms. That makes it useful for teams that want a larger event footprint with a smaller glamping-style sleeping element. The setting works well when the group needs both formal space and a private stay.
13. Glamping Holiday
Glamping Holiday in Alfold, England, is a countryside glamping retreat in Surrey that suits a relaxed overnight group stay. The site has six bell tents, each decorated with handmade bunting, lanterns and flowers, which gives the place a warm and personal feel. Inside, guests find air beds with linen, towels and blankets, while picnic benches outside each tent support easy shared time. It is a straightforward option for teams that want a softer, more informal countryside break.
14. Retreat East
Retreat East in England is an idyllic sustainable retreat in rural Hemingstone, Suffolk, regenerated from a former dairy farm. It offers 28 private barns, farmhouses and shepherd's huts, which gives larger groups a broad choice of sleeping arrangements. The venue is suited to brand launches, team-building affairs and meetings, and it is presented as a quintessentially English setting with 5-star facilities and service. For a group stay, the spread of accommodation is the key advantage.
15. 42 Acres
42 Acres in England is an eco-friendly retreat in the Somerset countryside with an authentic Mongolian yurt and a tree house. The venue includes 17 stylish bedrooms and 10 bathrooms across more than 170 acres of natural landscape, with wildlife such as beavers, wild boar, red deer and barn owls. Its exclusive hire option holds up to 27 for a reception, so it suits smaller teams that want a natural setting with unusual accommodation and a clear sense of place.
Planning a group stay around glamping venues
The strongest venues for a team trip are the ones that make the practical side easy. Sleeping arrangements should match the size of the group, and the property should have enough shared space for meals, meetings and downtime. A good countryside venue also needs a setting that fits the mood of the trip, whether that means woodland privacy, open farmland or a lochside view. When those elements line up, the stay feels organised rather than improvised.
How do you choose the right venue for a large group?
Start with the numbers. Check how many guests can sleep on site, then look at the event spaces and whether they suit the kind of gathering you are planning. A team away day needs different space from a celebration or a brand launch. After that, look at the setting and the practical details that matter to your group, such as Wi-Fi, natural light and the mix of indoor and outdoor areas. The right venue is the one that fits the group without forcing compromises.
Common mistakes when booking a group stay
The most common mistake is treating a glamping venue like a hotel block. A group stay needs more than beds. It needs a place to meet, enough room to eat together and a layout that does not leave people scattered too far apart. Another mistake is ignoring the setting. Some groups want quiet and privacy, while others need easy access and a more structured site. Choosing the wrong balance can make the trip feel awkward, even if the accommodation itself is attractive.
How do you measure whether the stay worked?
Success is usually clear in the way people use the space. If the group can sleep comfortably, meet without crowding and spend time together without friction, the venue has done its job. For corporate stays, it also helps when the property supports the purpose of the trip, whether that is planning, bonding or celebrating. A venue with the right mix of accommodation and shared areas makes the whole event easier to run and easier to remember.
Frequently asked questions
What size group counts as large for a glamping stay?
A large group is one that needs more than a handful of tents or cabins and a proper shared space for meals or meetings. Once the numbers start to affect sleeping arrangements, dining and movement around the site, the venue needs to be chosen with scale in mind.
What sleeping arrangements work best for large groups?
The best setup is the one that matches the group size and keeps people close enough to use the site properly. Bell tents suit 6-12 people per cluster, safari tents suit 8-16, luxury yurts suit 10-20, and dome glamping suits 12-30, while shepherd's huts work better for 2-4 people per hut.
How many guests can a glampsite hold?
It depends on the venue and the accommodation mix. Secret Valley offers accommodation for up to 70 guests, Swinton Bivouac has a Main Space that holds up to 120 for a reception, Haselbury Mill offers Exclusive Hire for up to 250 at a reception, and Hornington Manor sleeps up to 60 guests across 19 en-suite bedrooms.
What should I check before booking a glampsite?
Start with sleeping capacity, then check the event space. After that, look at the setting and the practical details that matter to your group, such as Wi-Fi, natural light and the mix of indoor and outdoor areas.
How do weather and season affect a glamping group stay?
Weather matters because some venues rely on outdoor space as part of the stay, so a group needs a layout that still works if plans move inside. Look for practical features already listed at the venue, such as heating, climate control, wood-burning stoves, underfloor heating or air conditioning.
What makes a glampsite work well for a corporate group?
A good corporate glampsite gives the group room to stay together, meet properly and keep the stay practical. The strongest venues combine enough beds, proper meeting space and a setting that fits the pace of the trip, whether that is woodland, farmland or coastal countryside.