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If you love sleeping in the great outdoors but still prefer a little luxury in your camping set-up then a gorgeous glampsite could be the perfect pitch for you.

Breathe in the smell of fresh countryside air, have a wholesome adventure in hidden forests, star gaze from a hot tub on your private veranda, then drift off to sleep under a dreamy duvet with no deflating air beds in sight.

From treehouse hideaways to superb safari tents, Hampshire has glorious glampsites galore!

Unplugged cabin

Best for switching off – Unplugged, New Forest and Basingstoke

Take a digital detox with Unplugged, the UK’s original off grid cabin escape. With two locations in the New Forest and one in the north of the county near Basingstoke, an escape to an Unplugged cabin in the Hampshire countryside is the perfect natural environment to relax, recharge and really switch off.

To help with problems associated with high screentime, on arrival, guests are asked to lock their digital devices, including mobile phones, in a lockbox for three days. These are swapped for an old school Nokia mobile (Snake included), a physical map to explore the scenic surroundings and an instant camera with film. Also within the cabins include; books, board games and a functioning kitchen for cooking and dining. No WiFi is available.

Find out more about Unplugged New Forest: Loki
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Find out more about Unplugged Basingstoke: Roland

Green Hill

Best for forest fun – Green Hill Farm, New Forest

A stay in a stylish safari tent at Green Hill Farm in the New Forest is sure to provide the ultimate comfort under canvas. The safari tents are equipped with cosy wood burners, private decking, and your own hot tub for some heavenly forest bathing.

If you can tear yourself away from your tranquil tent, there are on-site activities including archery, segways, and a Ranger programme as well as three beautiful lakes and direct access to the New Forest National Park.

Find out more about Green Hill Farm  

Wild Escapes

Best for sleeping in the trees – Wild Escapes, Test Valley  

Secluded in the trees above a Test Valley vineyard sits one of Hampshire’s best glamping gems – four Scandi-style treehouses with incredible interiors and sweeping views over the vines of the Black Chalk winery.

Back down to earth guests can explore the estate on foot following trails that take you through the vineyards and along the river, go on a seasonal truffle hunt, or even book your very own wine tasting in your treehouse.

The only thing left to do is fill your outdoor bath with bubbles and sip a glass of sparkling as the sun sets over the Hampshire Downs.

Find out more about Wild Escapes Tree Houses

Two Hoots

Best for couples – Two Hoots, Alresford

If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat for just the two of you to get away, then a stay at Two Hoots could be the perfect place.

This multi-award-winning, adult-only, site is nestled in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, less than a mile from the Watercress Line steam railway, 4 miles from the pretty town of Alresford, and 11 miles from Winchester.

The site has two sophisticated shepherds huts with panoramic views over the Hampshire countryside, each with a private veranda.

Find out more about Two Hoots Glamping Site

Gambledown Farm

Best for family farm fun – Gambledown Farm, Test Valley

A journey along the mile-long private road to Gambledown Farm in the Test Valley will transport you to a rural haven of farmland where the whole family will feel at home.  

Sit back with a pizza from the wood-fired oven on the terrace of your African-style safari tent and enjoy spectacular views over the farm and the Hampshire Downs.

Children can roam and explore the fields and woodland of the 270-acre farm, play on the football pitch and covered barn area, and visit the resident farm animals. Further afield, the New Forest National Park and Paultons Park are just a short drive away.

Find out more about Gambledown Farm

Blackwood

Best for escaping the city – Blackwood Forest, Winchester

Just an hour from London and nestled in hidden woodland between Winchester and Basingstoke, lies Blackwood Forest – a 270-hectare beech wood, one of Britain's most beautiful and unknown forests.

Dotted amongst the trees are 60 cabins each with their own private hot tub and optional additional luxuries like a personal chef or in-cabin spa treatments.

The site’s forest ranger is on hand to help you spot the local wildlife and share their woodland skills.

Visit any time of year to take in the seasonal changes of Blackwood Forest from the wildflowers of spring and summer to the golden hues of autumn and the annual magical display of winter lights.

Find out more about Blackwood Forest

Cedar glamping

Best for rolling countryside – Cedar Valley, South Downs

English countryside doesn’t get any more rolling than the chalk hills and valleys of the South Downs National Park, and Cedar Valley has a prime location for taking in this stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Glampers can choose from contemporary luxury cabins or a safari tent as well as Betty the Bedford a lovingly restored horse lorry which has been converted into a cosy couples’ retreat.

Beyond the campsite lies the natural playground of the South Downs – a dream for walkers and cyclists.

Find out more about Cedar Valley

Sandy Balls

Best for family entertainment – Sandy Balls, New Forest

Deriving its fond nickname from the dome-shaped 'sandyballas' outcrops on its western boundary during the time of Henry VII, Sandy Balls has been a firm New Forest favourite holiday escape since the 1930s.

Offering oodles of enjoyment and entertainment – indoor and outdoor swimming pools, restaurants, and activities – Sandy Balls retains a homely feel and is pure family-friendly fun.

As well as wooden holiday lodges with optional hot tubs, there’s special featured accommodation styled with Insta-worthy décor.

Find out more about Sandy Balls Holiday Village

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