Campwell

The highlights

• Charming glamping spot with space for a variety of different sized groups.
• Located in a private patch of woodland, Campwell is remote and tranquil, with the only sounds coming from the birds and the rustling of trees, and the only light being the stars and the flickering of firepits.
• From the water-saving living roofs to the wood-fired hot tub, everything about Campwell is designed to have a minimal impact on the environment, and to make use of naturally abundant resources, so you can enjoy a guilt free stay.
• Campwell is host to a range of events throughout the year, all led by experts and focusing on everything from mental health awareness to culinary skills, open to anybody with an interest and taught in beautiful surroundings.

You should know

• Of the seven shelters which make up the village, three sleep two guests in a double bed, and four sleep two in a double bed and an additional single guest in an extra single bed.
• Well behaved dogs are welcome but will incur a surcharge of £25 for the stay.

The detail

Situated in a stunning woodland outside of Bath, Campwell is a carefully designed low-impact eco-village containing a number of unique structures, available to rent for group sizes from single travellers or, if you book the entire space, parties of up to 21. Offering romantic and cosy accommodation right in the heart of one of Britain's most beautiful landscapes, Campwell is the ideal glamping spot for anybody looking to spend time in an alternative and low-impact environment.

Chief's Den is one of the most popular spots, three gorgeous adjoining yurts which share a beautiful timber decking in a clearing. The yurts have access to a private large living space, as well as a kitchen which boasts a wood-fired stove and oven, as well as wood-burner and your very own bathroom. Easily capable of accommodating as many as four guests, Chief's Den is a perfect spot for smaller families or couples.

Nearby The Village is a collection of hand-made yurts and log cabins plus a shepherd's hut and a round cobhouse. These can be individually booked by smaller parties, or The Village in its entirety can be booked by your party for your very own space, which is ideal for family reunions or other larger groups. All of these spaces share use of the shower and compost toilet facilities, as well as the kitchen and hot tub. They all have their very own firepit space and wood-burning stove, meaning whatever the weather, you're guaranteed a cosy and pleasing space to decompress.

Each of the shelters has their own design, aesthetic and character, from Cob Round with its living roof and circular central space, to the tine roofed Tay's Shepherd's Hut with its shiplap timber siding and quaint interior. Both Waney Cabin and Hairy Cabin make use of pleasing a-frame architecture, nestling into their surroundings and existing in peaceful harmony with the beautiful forests around them.

Visitors to Campwell have an extensive range of activities to choose from, ensuring that no matter what your interests are, you're guaranteed to find pleasure and relaxation at this self-contained eco-friendly off-grid village. From archery, cycling and paddle-boarding to more spiritually minded pursuits like yoga and massage, there is something here to revitalise mind, body and soul.

Take a foraging course with an expert local guide, or learn woodworking from a master craftsman, right here in the village. Alternatively, go out your own pace, and spend the day alone or with friends, picnicking on the nearby lake, between swims and hikes, before heading to the 17th century pub The Catherine Wheel, for great food and local ales, just a thirty five mi

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