Surrey glamping holidays
With scenic hills and farmlands, walking trails, market towns, historical properties and family-friendly attractions, Surrey is a splendid destination for glamping break.
Outdoor stays around here certainly don't have to involve bivvying down in the corner of a field. Surrey glamping sites have a range of more luxurious accommodation options for a far cosier holiday, whether it’s a shepherd’s hut in the hills or a bell tent surrounded by peaceful farm fields. With a comfy base sorted, you'll be free to concentrate on exploring or relaxing to the full with whoever you’ve brought along.
Where you should stay in Surrey
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If your trip to Surrey is a family affair, it may be helpful for you to stay in the area around Leatherhead, a short drive from family-friendly attractions such as Chessington World of Adventures and Thorpe Park. Consider a bell tent for a more luxurious version of a classic camping break. You may want to stay on a small site to maximise your chance of a peaceful night, or a larger glamping site where kids can make new playmates. Bonus points if it has playground facilities and spacious grassy areas for them to play games.
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Those taking their dog to Surrey might want to stay close to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, home to all sorts of walks including those around Box Hill, Leith Hill and the Devil’s Punch Bowl. Use our filters to find sites that allow dogs, then check for extra facilities like a dog park or an accommodation field that's fully enclosed to give you extra peace of mind.
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Couples and adults-only groups may fancy glamping around Beare Green. It’s a 10-minute drive from the Denbies Wine Estate, the largest vineyard in the UK. When it comes to glamping accommodation, you might want the comfort of a lodge, a shepherd’s hut or a camping or glamping pod in the Surrey Hills with full-sized furniture and real beds.
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Planning on doing some shopping or taking yourself on a foodie tour of Surrey – an area known for its fresh and tasty farm foods? Stay close to urban centres like Redhill or Godstone for easy access to locally run restaurants and markets. If you’re going to visit the local markets and farm shops, look for a glamping site with private or shared cooking facilities, whether that’s a firepit or a private fully-fitted kitchen.
What you can do in Surrey
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Looking for a way to take in the countryside that doesn’t include any walking? See if you can find glamping accommodation near The Bluebell Railway or the Steam Dreams Railway Company, both of which run steam train trips through the green Surrey countryside to give you an insight into how folk travelled in older times.
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Visit family-friendly attractions such as Chessington World of Adventures, for a day out that's got a mix of rollercoasters and zoo animals. Feed the penguins at Birdworld and visit the animals at Bocketts Farm Park, where there are tractor rides, pig races and animal feeding activities. Thorpe Park Resort might tempt those interested in bigger rides too.
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As well as lots of lovely glamping sites there are also plenty of historical properties scattered across the Surrey Hills. The National Trust’s Polesden Lacey has all the glamour of an Edwardian mansion. The hills are also home to Churchill’s home, Chartwell, and the hiking-friendly Reigate Hill and Gatton Park.
Here’s how
Your first port of call is to decide your destination. Pitchup has a guide to glamping and camping in South East England, which will put the wheels of your trip into motion.
Next up is considering the types of glamping on offer. While glamping in a bell tent is a well-known option, and worthy of all of the hype, other options include shepherd’s huts, camping and glamping pods and safari tents. They all have their own perks. Weigh up the romance of staying in a tent against the privacy and weatherproofness of four solid walls, for example.
Pitchup has a set of easy-to-click filters on the side of the page, which will make sorting through Surrey glamping sites very easy. If you’re yet to make a decision on your final destination, there’s also a splendid range of glamping sites in nearby Kent and East Sussex.
