Hadspen Glamping is the perfect spot for a weekend break or family holiday. Escape to beautiful safari lodges with hot tubs in a scenic setting. Located in between the market towns of Bruton and Castle Cary, it offers the ideal combination of countryside seclusion and easy access to local amenities. Next door to The Newt in Somerset, an award-winning country estate. The location makes an ideal base for your holiday in the South West!

Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Spacious family friendly spacious safari tents, individually designed five star lodges

Within 30 minutes of National Trust properties - Stourhead, Glastonbury Tor and Lytes Cary

Beautiful hot tubs with the Horsecombe and Lime Kiln Lodges - perfect to unwind

About Hadspen Glamping

Hadspen Glamping is a picturesque retreat located in the heart of nature. Situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by trees and wildlife, the three safari tents offer guests a unique experience for those who seek adventure and relaxation at the same time. Each tent has been individually designed to a high standard, and modern comforts abound. This is glamorous camping in every sense of the word. There are three beautifully furnished canvas lodges to choose from, Horsecombe, Lime Kiln and Grisway. Horsecombe sleeps up to two adults and two children in double and bunk bedrooms, Lime Kiln sleeps up to five in a double room, and a double bunk room and Grisway sleeps a maximum of seven in two double rooms and a double bunk room. The Horsecombe Lodge has an outdoor copper bath hot tub whilst the Lime Kiln Lodge has a hot tub. All of them boast a spacious interior thoughtfully designed, with fully equipped kitchens, dining tables and lounge areas as well as a wood-burning stove log burner. They also all have ensuites with toilets, showers and sinks. You'll have your own spacious veranda with outdoor seating and a BBQ. Each of the accommodations comes with a luxury welcome pack and guidebook to the local area, and there is the option to book extras such as BBQ Hamper, Breakfast Hamper, Deli Hamper, etc. Completely unwind onsite or explore the nearby National Trust properties, including Stourhead and Cheddar Gorge. The Newt In Somerset, set on the grounds of Hadspen House, is next door, perfect for a day out, complete with the Roman Villa, farm shop, museum and gardens. Art Gallery Hauser and Wirth are well worth a visit, as are the historic towns of Bath, Wells and Glastonbury, or for a bit of retail therapy Clarks Shopping Village is only 20 minutes away. If you're looking for a unique outdoor experience combining luxury with nature, look no further. You will disconnect from the digital world, reconnect with nature and unwind taking in the fresh air and sounds of the countryside. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed onsite.

Hadspen Glamping is open from 29/03 to 05/09.

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Facilities and amenities

Your safari tent comes equipped with all the modern luxuries you would expect - fully fitted kitchen, internal private bathroom with waterfall shower, proper beds, comfortable sofas, hot water on demand, wood burning stove, exclusive veranda and BBQ area.

The Lime Kiln lodge includes a wood fired hot tub and the Horsecombe boasts the most stunning copper bath hot tub.

Situated right next door to the Newt In Somerset with its own Farm Shop and gardens to explore, alongside their own restaurant and cafe, roman villa, grotto and dovecot you'll need a whole day and more to explore everything it has to offer.

Five minutes away are the beautiful market towns of Castle Cary and Bruton where there are greengrocers, butchers, farm shop, delicatessens, and more or head further afield for larger supermarkets within a 15 minute drive.

In search of some of the best food the west country has to offer? There are a couple of pubs within a five minute drive, The Montague Inn, The George Hotel and The Orchard Inn, along with a Michelin starred restaurant in Bruton, Osip and the renowned Roth Bar and Grill at Hauser and Wirth.

There are nearby fishing lakes and gentle rivers for paddleboarding, plenty of beautiful countryside walks along public footpaths and an abundance of historic places to visit.

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A note from the site themselves...

Hi, I'm Lucy and alongside my husband Rob we made the big decision of opening the land on our home to share with guests. We've lived on the site for over 20 years and it has always been our favourite place on the planet, a beautiful valley nestled in Somerset.

While our children were younger we wanted them to experience the world and all it has to offer and so travelled far and wide, from camping around the South West coast of the UK over to Asia and beyond.

We like to think we know what makes a great stay, from the moment you book to the little extras and insider knowledge, to the moment we wish you farewell. We designed each of our lodges to provide the experience of camping and reconnecting with the great outdoors, but without having to sacrifice any modern comforts or luxury.

We warmly invite you to come and experience Hadspen Glamping for yourselves and fall in love with it as much as we have.


Map and address

Park address

Hadspen Glamping,

Grove Farm Quarry, Lime Kiln Lane, Hadspen, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7NX

Coordinates

51.0828, -2.4947 | ST 65 31

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Hadspen Glamping is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 3 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Horscombe Lodge

Max 4 people

A spacious interior with a fully equipped kitchen and living space with a dining table and log burner, an ensuite shower room, a double bedroom and a bunk bed room. Outside you'll have your own decking, BBQ and outdoor furniture.

Lime Kiln Lodge

Max 5 people

Inside you'll find a double bedroom, double bunk bedroom, spacious fully fitted kitchen and living area with a log burner, and an ensuite shower room. Outside you'll have your own decking, BBQ, and outdoor seating as well as a private wood fired hot tub.

Grisway Lodge

Max 7 people

Complete with a double bedroom, a twin room and a bunk room. Spacious kitchen and living room with a wood stove, ensuite shower room, outdoor veranda seating and BBQ.


Hadspen Glamping reviews

4.84 /5

5 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.84
Location
4.6
Value for money
4.6
Service
5
Facilities
5
Cleanliness
5

"This place is a little piece of paradise"

Kate K - Jun 2024

"The tents are amazing - they have everything you could need, are incredibly spacious and comfortable"

Lawrence T - May 2024

"As a family of seven, we had the most wonderful adventure"

Toni M - Sep 2023


Family stay at the end of August 2024

Gavin F

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Safari Tent - Lime Kiln LodgeAug 2024

We had a lovely 3 night stay in Lime Kiln Lodge at Hadspen Glamping in August. The tent was awesome - well stocked, beautifully kitted out with loads of great features (4-hob gas stove, gas powered heated indoor shower, solar powdered lights and charging sockets). The beds were comfy, cosy and warm and the bedrooms spacious with plenty of storage. The living room had a log burner and a well-stocked cupboard of games and books and the kitchen came with tea, coffee, cooking oil and a complimentary cider! The hot tub however was a highlight - lovely place to watch the dark, clear, starlit sky. 3 days wasn't enough - we will be back and can't recommend it enough.

Outstanding in every way

Kate K

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Safari Tent - Lime Kiln LodgeJun 2024

This place is a little piece of paradise, we stayed for two nights and regretted not booking longer the minute we arrived. We didn't want to leave. Lucy has thought of everything, there was even hot water bottles under the sink in case it was cold in the evenings. All of the little touches make this place stand out over other glamping sites. It's more like a home from home. We had our 4 and 7 year olds with us, they loved the outdoor games and being able to play on the hill on site. The local village of Castle Cary was lovely to walk around and browse the independent shops. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for being such brilliant hosts Lucy and Rob.

Amazing accommodation, brilliant location

Lawrence T

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Safari Tent - Horscombe LodgeMay 2024

We had a great stay at Hadspen. The tents are amazing - they have everything you could need, are incredibly spacious and comfortable, and in a lovely spot. The service was brilliant - very attentive and responsive to any questions, and everything provided that you could wish for. The location is great for all sorts of fun in Somerset.

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Due to the rural nature of the site we have a quiet policy in place from 10pm where noise needs to be kept to a minimum.


FAQ

There is a self check-in process in place which is available from 4pm until 9pm. If you are arriving after 9pm, please let the site know. Departure is due before 10:30am on your last day. You will receive self check-in information at least two days before arrival.

Sorry, no dogs are permitted onsite.

While you are unable to park next to the lodges, there is parking available in the designated area for two cars. The site will provide a trolley for you to use to transport your luggage to your lodge, which must be returned to the parking area after use.

No, this site has an off-grid nature and therefore there is no WiFi.


The stunning National Trust Stourhead House and Gardens is a 20 minute drive away. This 1,070 hectare estate has the River Stour meandering through it. Mosey over the picturesque bridges and explore the incredible grounds.

Take a wander around the famous Glastonbury Tor (30 minutes) or explore the famous show caves of Cheddar Gorge (45 minutes) and Wookey Hole with its dinosaur park (40 minutes)

Other nearby attractions:

  • The Newt In Somerset (5 minute walk)
  • Hauser and Wirth (10 minutes)
  • Haynes Motor Museum (10 minutes)
  • Cary Alpacas (20 minutes)
  • Wells Cathedral (20 minutes)
  • Clarks Shopping Village (20 minutes)
  • National Trust Lytes Cary (20 minutes)
  • Montacute House (25 minutes)
  • Sherborne Old Castle (25 minutes)
  • Longleat Safari Park (35 minutes)
The listing for Hadspen Glamping was last updated on October 31st, 2024 at 4:05 PM