We're thrilled to introduce you to five exceptional outdoor businesses, all showcasing their own unique collection of BC tents. Get your votes in and help us to find the nations #1!

stop one: the lazy t

The Lazy T is a wild glamping getaway nestled in the stunning North York Moors National Park. This hidden gem offers a peaceful escape far from the hustle and bustle of city life. With two beautifully positioned Nova Air Dome tents and two cabin cottages sat beside the running stream, from just £149 a night guests can unwind and reconnect with nature in a tranquil valley setting, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.

tent interior highlights

- Pole free interior with maximum head space
- Wood burning stove with plenty of logs
- Kingsize bed
- Feather duvet & quality linens
- Dressing gowns, towels & hot water bottles
- Storage unit with plenty of drawers & shelves

TENT EXTERIOR & outdoor living area

- Tents pitched on platformed decking with private facilities
- Private parking
- Charming North Yorkshire Moors rorest views
- Fire pit & covered seating area
- Running stream

SITE AMENITIES, FACILITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

- Private kitchen area equipped with stove, fridge, utensils, crockery, & essential seasonings, coffee & marshmallows
- Private bathroom with hot showers
- Private toilet
- Foraging, cooking classes & wild supper evenings
- Fire pit
- Onsite hosts who are always happy to help

local area & popular attractions.

- Helmsley Town: A beautiful small town home to many pubs, cafes, a micro brewery, markets & more.
- Rievaulx: Cistercian Rievaulx Abbey, with a cafe for a 1/2 time refreshment.
-The Coast: Robin Hood’s Bay, Runswick Bay and Staithes are home to winding cobbled streets that have been referred to as “the Crete of Yorkshire”.
- High Paradise Farm: a traditional 16th century moorland farmhouse with a lovley little tearoom.

STOP TWO: FALLOW FIELDS CAMPING

We headed back down south to experience the charm of Fallow Fields Camping, staying at their picturesque Lathe Barn site—one of the two Kent based locations that both hold an impressive 22 Classic Bell Tents that start from £130 a night. This spacious, dog-friendly campsite offers a stunning serene setting perfect for a relaxing escape. Guests can either book one of their beautifully arranged classic bell tents, opt for unfurnished or bring their own tent. With a range of modern amenities and a variety of activities & entertainment for all ages, it's the perfect spot for a memorable family adventure.

tent interior highlights

- Roomy 5m interiors, furnished & unfurnished available
- Polyproblene matting - comfy & easy clean
- Double bed
- Side & mini bajot tables
- Blankets, throws & hot water bottles
- Basic utensials

TENT EXTERIOR & outdoor living area

- Numerous gated tent fields with rows of tents spaced 3m apart
- Canopies on tents for external sheltered living space
- Fire Pits
- Stunning wiews of lympne castle and surrounding hills
- Outside bench with each tent

SITE AMENITIES, FACILITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

- Camp shop serving coffee, chilled alcohol and locally sourced produce
- Modern facilities, including powerful hot showers & washing up sinks
- Delicious hot meals and breakfasts are served from onsite kitchen & bar
- A wide selection of activities to suit campers of all ages and interests

local area & popular attractions.

- Port Lympne Safari Park: Get up close and personal with the animals.
- Dymchurch Beach: blue flag awarded beach, with an amusement arcade in the Village.
- Brockhill Country Park: Spot wildlife and local flora as you explore the meadows and woods at Brockhill Country Park.

STOP THREE: STONE PIT MEADOWS

Soaking up the charm of Kent, known as the "Garden of England," we made our way to the ever-charming Stonepit Meadows—a cozy, family-run glamping site with two Shepherds Huts and three of our Bell Tent plus' that start from £105 a night. Tucked away on a 40-acre farm, the land now grows vines for the award-winning Chapel Down winery. The meadows are a wildflower haven, with three peaceful ponds for you to have a wild swim in that's also home to ducks, moorhens, and coots, plus access to enchanting ancient woodlands.

tent interior highlights

- Roomy 5m Bell Tents with external porch areas
- King sized beds with EXTREMELY cosy bedding
- Plenty of pots, pans, cutlery, crockery and glassware
- Included cool box with ice packs
- Gorgeous touches included dried flowers, mini mirrors & throws
- Homely & warming coir flooring

TENT EXTERIOR & outdoor living area

- Intimate setting in an open and private space
- Each Tent has its own private seating area with table, chairs, and deck chairs
- Fire pit compelete with a grill
- Private parking
- Outside lanterns & lights surrounding the tents

SITE AMENITIES, FACILITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

- Each tent has an outside plug socket and water tap
- Showershack that is stocked with 100% natural environmentally friendly bathroom products, and toilet unit just a short walk from the Tents
- X2 Beautiful ponds perfect for a wild swim
- Lots of leaflets, flyers, and take-away menus

local area & popular attractions.

- Bodiam Boating Station:
A wide range of water based activities including canoes, kayaks and SUP’s. You can also book a river cruise to Bodiam Castle and beyond.

- Bodiam Castle:
Accessible on foot from SPM along local footpaths, by boat with Bodiam Boating Station, by train from Northiam railway station (just outside Newenden) as well of course by road.

STOP FOUR: LITTLE THORNHAM HOLIDAYS

Next up on our adventure—Little Thornham Holidays! For just £100 a night, this delightful site serves up X4 Luna bell tents with a side of stunning Salisbury Plain views. Nestled on a quaint Wiltshire farm, you’ll be in the company of pigs, sheep, and chickens that’ll happily become your new staycation buddies. The real gem? A private kitchen trailer decked out with a fridge and a hot water sink, perfect for all your culinary creations. This family-friendly haven blends shabby chic style with modern comforts—think handmade crochet accents paired with practical touches like USB phone-charging points. It’s glamping, but with a serious wink!

tent interior highlights

- 5m Luna Bell Tents with maximum head space
- King sized beds with linens and hand crafted crochet blankets
- x2 additional stylish sofa beds
- Hand made, lock-away USB charging boxes
- Cooking utensils
- Overall super impressive attention-to-detail

TENT EXTERIOR & outdoor living area

- Bench, deck chairs & umbrella located outside of each Luna Bell Tent
- Tents pitched on a platformed decking
- Beautiful rural views
- Communial large custom fire pit

SITE AMENITIES, FACILITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

- Private kitchen trailer with a fridge and a washing-up sink with hot water.
- Solar panel & charging box inside each tent
- Communal fire pit in the middle of the site should you want more company.
- Wood is available to buy from the farm, along with a whole range of fresh produce including sausages and eggs from the farm and burgers from the local butcher.
- Hot showers and composting toilet trailers.
- Working farm with lots of animals. - Lots of leaflets, flyers, and take-away menus

local area & popular attractions.

- Half-hour drive to Longleat Safari Park
- Kennet and Avon Canal
- Plenty of nearby pubs, restaurants, and bars - Waterside walk to take in the clean air or do a bit of fishing
- 40 minute drive to Bath

STOP FIVE: HOME FARM CAMPING

Our final trade tour stop landed us at Home Farm Camping, tucked away in the stunning Chiltern Hills. With eight classic bell tents, each equipped with a cozy wood-burning stove and private outdoor seating complete with fire pits, it's the perfect spot for BBQ evenings that turn into nights under the stars, and just from £80 a night! This rural, non-commercial farm offers sweeping views of the Chilterns, where you can watch Red Kites glide through the valley. Small, friendly, and full of charm, Home Farm Camping is ideal for a quick getaway or a laid-back family escape.

tent interior highlights

- x8 Roomy 5m tents
- Real wood burning stoves inside each tent
- Battery operated candles & romantic candle chandeliers
- Double bed mattresses, single mattresses & futons
– Home-from-home coir flooring and rugs
– Dining and cooking equipment
– There’s even an ice bucket for your champagne!

TENT EXTERIOR & outdoor living area

- Amazing views of the surrounding hills
- Indian Kadai firepit and BBQ
- Each bell tent has its own bench and deck chairs
- Lots of space in between tents - Private parking

SITE AMENITIES, FACILITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

- Indian Kadai firepit and BBQ
– Stylish & branded deckchairs and picnic benches
- Electrical hook-ups (EHU) are available for Caravans / Motor Homes/ and Tents
- Clean toilet facilities available on site
- Clean with WC, basin with hot water and underfloor heating
- Washing machine & tumble dryer room
- Fridge Freezer

local area & popular attractions.

– Ridgeway Path and Icknield Way, amazing walking routes
– Red kite spotting
- Historic West Wycombe Village
- West Wycombe’s Hell Fire Caves
- Local shops and country pubs
- A good base for visiting the historical city of Oxford or the River Thames at nearby Marlow and Henley-on-Thames

Camping & Glamping Site Awards: Incentives & Prizes

As our adventure came to a close, we couldn’t help but reflect on just how incredible it was to experience these five glamping gems firsthand. Meeting the passionate owners behind the sites we already knew and loved made it all the more special. Each site has its own unique charm, and now it’s your turn to help crown the best of the best!

We’ve shared all the details you need to make an informed choice, so don’t miss your chance to have your say. Cast your vote for your favorite boutique camping spot before November 22nd and let’s celebrate the best that UK glamping has to offer! welcome customers to your store.