Looking for a different kind of UK break? Glamping Hideaways has a unique collection of glamping locations throughout the UK, from shepherd’s huts and lodges to yurts and safari tents. If you’re looking for a way to get back to nature, enjoy some fresh air and unplug for a few days, then we have your perfect holiday ready and waiting.

Gin and Toffee is a beautifully restored railway carriage featuring a bright and rustic, yet stylish, design which offers serenity from the doorstep with historical charm and rural tranquillity. Sleeping two in an open-plan carriage, your furry friends are welcome too and it is ideally located for those seeking a peaceful retreat while remaining close to nearby towns and amenities.

Enjoy the peaceful beauty of the local countryside with a walk or cycle around Cutlers Green, a picturesque hamlet nestled within the civil parish of Thaxted, in the Uttlesford district of Essex. It offers a tranquil rural setting surrounded by open fields and a welcoming, close-knit community atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to experience the slower pace of country life. After exploring the area, you can relax with a meal or a drink at one of the nearby pubs and restaurants, including The Swan, The Maypole, The Farmhouse Inn, The Star Pub, The Plough and The Cock. Each offers a warm atmosphere and hearty, traditional fare that perfectly complements a day spent outdoors. If you’re looking for a day by the sea, Clacton-on-Sea lies about 35 miles from Thaxted and is one of Essex’s most popular coastal destinations. Its long stretch of golden sand, bustling promenade, and classic seaside amusements make it ideal for a lively day out. Alternatively, beaches like Brightlingsea and Frinton-on-Sea are just about an hour’s drive away and offer a more traditional English seaside experience, with quieter shores and charming town centres. For a taste of local history and culture, Saffron Walden is only twenty minutes away. This beautiful market town is full of character, with independent shops, historic buildings, lovely gardens, and a fantastic hedge maze. Just outside town, you’ll find Audley End House and Gardens, a magnificent 17th-century country house managed by the English Heritage, surrounded by stunning parkland. If you happen to visit in the summer, the Thaxted Festival offers a wonderful series of classical, jazz, and folk music performances held in historic venues across the town. In spring, Thaxted also hosts the Morris Dancing weekend, a lively celebration of English folklore with colourful costumes, music, and traditional dancing filling the streets. For an exciting day trip, Cambridge is easily reachable by car or train. Famous for its...