_Where to go glamping in Suffolk

Glamping, or glamorous camping to give it its full name, is a great way to enjoy the escapism and adventurous recreation of campaign, but perhaps with a little more luxury.

Added to the Oxford English Dictionary just ten years ago, glamping is growing ever more popular for people looking for something a little different from their time away from home – staying in bell tents, shepherd’s huts, yurts and immersing yourself in the great outdoors.

And, as you can imagine, with stunning countryside and beautiful coast, Suffolk is the perfect place to go glamping.

At Hippersons Boatyard in the lovely riverside market town of Beccles you can enjoy floating glamping pods as well as a Secret Garden glamping pod which is set in a field with fire-pit and eco hot tub.

This is a great place to serenely explore the River Waveney in the Broads National Park by canoe, kayak, paddleboard or hire a day boat.

With the rail station just a few minutes’ walk away, this is a great place to visit by train.

Also in the Waveney Valley is Dawn Chorus Holidays, focused on  luxury safari tents and shepherd’s huts, one with a Scandinavian wood-fired hot tub.

It’s a short walk to Beccles which has a wonderful lido and some great eateries, and also to the wonderful Locks Inn at Geldeston.

The multi award-winning Secret Meadows is in a nature reserve at White House Farm, Hasketon.

Accommodation includes a two-storey safari tent and horsebox hideaway in individual woodland glades overlooking wildflower meadows.

There’s also green-themed activities and special packages including hen coop hire and food hampers.

It’s a short distance to riverside Woodbridge, where you can visit the Tide Mill and walk The Thoroughfare with a range of quirky shops and lots of great places to eat and drink.

Close to the Suffolk coast, Boundary Farm Glamping is in a great location for RSPB Minsmere, one of best birdwatching sites in the country, as well as the lovely seaside towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh. On site are safari tents and glamping cabin.

Cosy Camping Suffolk is in a perfect location to explore the stunning estuaries of the Rivers Orwell and Deben. On site are six en-suite wooden glamping pods.

In the west of Suffolk, close to Bury St Edmunds, there’s The Four Bells Glamping site, the perfect location from which to explore stunning countryside, the magnificent Wool Towns and explore the cathedral town itself, beloved of dining out fans and dog-owners.

For something completely different, try Landy Campers, award-winning Land Rover Defender adventures with luxury rooftop camping. It’s glamping – but you can get to move location!