The Best Glamping Spots Near Brighton

If you’re looking for a rural escape with a touch of luxury, then glamping near Brighton is the perfect holiday for you. And with so many countryside getaways a stone’s throw from Brighton, you are spoiled for choice. Read on to discover treehouses, cabins and converted helicopters, all of which put the glamour in camping.

Blackberry Wood

With a name as quaint and beautiful as its site, Blackberry Wood is a stunning family-run camping and glamping site in a woodland setting. Just 10 miles north of Brighton in the beautiful village of Ditchling, this site lies in the beautiful South Downs National Park. For those hungry for a taste of the wilderness, Blackberry Wood offers camping sites in private glades of the woodland, each with their own personal fire pit for roasting marshmallows or storytelling.

If you’re after a touch more glamour, why not unwind in the Curvy Cabin – a cosy and insulated log cabin offering its own shower room, toilet and kitchen. But the glamping options don’t stop there. For the more adventurous glampers, two beautifully hand-crafted treehouses straight out of a fairy-tale are on offer for guests. Unwind in amongst the trees to the sounds of birdsong and a summer breeze, or make use of the beautiful treetop terraces to dine in the heart of nature.

Both treehouses, named Higgledy and Piggleby, offer a shower room, toilet and kitchen. And if this still hasn’t satiated your yearning for a unique glamping experience, you can choose to glamp in a converted London double-decker bus, a Wessex helicopter, or a glamping fire engine. Whichever glamping option you choose, you can also visit the onsite shop for local goodies and farm produce, grab a hot bite to eat from the food vans during busier periods, or enjoy any of the surrounding public footpaths and bridleways into the beautiful countryside.

Telephone: 01273 890 035

Experience Freedom

Located just a 15 minute stroll from Brighton Marina, Experience Freedom is ideally situated for an easy glamping escape. With a range of camping pitches, camping pods and glamping chalets, this cosy rural site is nestled in the valley, with beautiful views of the rolling countryside.

The glamping pods sleep 2 adults and 2 children, and offer a range of modern comforts including kitchenette, bathroom and living area with television, as well as an outdoor terrace on which to take in the views. The more rustic camping pods are perfect for those who want to be a little closer to nature, while still enjoying cosy insulations, a cabin feel and electric sockets.

All campers and glampers can enjoy wifi, the on-site facilities including a shop, dishwashing area and laundry facilities, while the kids can enjoy an on-site playground. With the delights of Brighton within such easy walking distance, and the local wildlife including bunnies and squirrels to enjoy, Experience Freedom is the perfect way to get away from it all, while staying conveniently close to home.

Telephone: 01273 626546

The Secret Campsite

This gem of a camping and glamping site near Brighton was featured on Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces, and for good reason. The Secret Campsite’s most unusual glamping attraction is the aptly named Tree Tent, a delightfully quirky pod suspended in the air, in amongst the beautiful oak trees.

Never fear, those who wish to keep their glamping feet firmly glued to the ground are catered for in two earthbound glamping pods, each offering a warm glowing fire-pit to enjoy when the sun goes down. Whether you choose to glamp on or above ground, you will enjoy breath-taking views of the night sky, the surrounding ancient woodlands and a stunning dawn chorus.

If you visit in July or August, keep an eye out for the glow worms! While this site prides itself on being down to earth and close to nature, you can also enjoy solar-powered hot water for a relaxing shower, plumbed toilets and EV charging points. You are also just a stone’s throw from the lovely Holmans Bridge farm shop a five-minute walk away, or a short drive from a variety of local pubs. This heavenly campsite is a haven for nature and residents alike, and is the perfect way to glamp in style in the heart of nature.

Telephone: 01273 401 100

Housedean Farm Campsite

Also tucked away in the South Downs National Park, Housedean Farm Campsite is a working farm situated between Brighton and Lewes. Alongside a range of camping pitches for tents and small caravans, the site offers a Sheperd’s Hut and a range of glamping pods for both couples and family getaways.

The most luxurious glamping options are the cosy and historic Shepherd’s Hut, at over 100 years old, and the Pig Ark glamping pod, both of which are nestled in a private area of the field, with stunning uninterrupted views over the valley. Both the Shepherd’s Hut and Pig Ark also offer a touch of city comforts, with a covered outdoor cooking shelter, cooking utensils and crockery.

Pig Ark also offers a secluded outdoor bath, in which you can take a soak in gorgeous hot water, while soaking up the stunning scenery. The smaller Swift and Swallow camping pods accommodate two adults on twin beds, which can be pushed together to make a double, and you can bring along a camping mattress or air bed to squeeze in a little one at the foot of the bed.

The larger Skylark Pod sleeps up to 4 on one double and two single beds. Just remember to bring your own bedding and other equipment for the Skylark, Swift or Swallow pods. In all of the glamping options, you will enjoy the luxury of a cosy cabin, electricity for phone charging and outdoor seating. Why not sit out on the covered porches and soak up the stunning views of the South Downs, with a roaring fire and some toasted marshmallows?

Telephone: 07919 668 816

Camping at Tomkins Farm

For the animal-lovers among you, Camping at Tomkins Farm is the perfect rural glamping site to get away from the busy streets of Brighton. This dog-friendly site offers beds in large and roomy bell tents in which guests can enjoy all the benefits of camping, with added comfort. The comfortable tents are spacious, well-insulated and perfect for a cosy break away.

The whole family will love exploring the surrounding woodlands, climbing trees and soaking up the sounds of nature. But don’t forget the non-human residents, namely alpacas, llamas and two Bactrian camels! While close to nature and eco-conscious, the site offers compostable and portable toilets, washing-up and shower facilities.

Local attractions include Barcombe Mills, a popular spot for wild-swimming just 15 minutes away from the site, and Brighton itself is just 30 minutes away. Fans of Winnie the Pooh may want to explore the nearby Ashdown Forest, just 15 minutes away, where A. A. Milne set his stories! Fire pits can be provided for all the family to gather around after a busy day playing pooh-sticks, and eating honey in nature.

Graywood Canvas Cottages

For a truly luxurious glamping experience, Graywood Canvas Cottages offer three glamorous two-storey yurts with super-king bedrooms. Glampers will benefit from private bathrooms, well-equipped kitchens with excellent cooking facilities, sofas, and a dining area with electric heaters and a flame-effect fire for true cosiness.

The peak of luxury, each yurt offers its own stunning private hot-tub, perfect for unwinding while taking in the beautiful night sky. But if you’d prefer to take in the views from the comfort of your cosy bedroom, the upper floors of the yurts have a clear dome through which you can enjoy the sights of nature. 

From your luxurious base, why not check out Michelham Priory, just 16 minutes away? This Tudor house and gardens is set on a private island surrounded by England’s largest medieval moat, and legend has it, a regular haunt for ghosts! Or, for those who prefer scenery to spectres, you can visit the nearby East Hoathly Village with shops, cafes and pubs, and a stunning Grade II listed church with a 15^th-century tower.

Telephone: +44 7715 630665

With so many fabulous glamping opportunities in and around Brighton, you can experience all the wonders of nature, the countryside and the joys of getting away from it all, while still enjoying the luxurious home comforts of a comfortable bed, hot tubs, sofas and a television.

Whether you’re after a romantic couple’s break away in a shepherd’s hut or treehouse, or a fun-filled family holiday in a converted double-decker bus, Brighton offers the perfect glamping opportunity for you.