Nature's Nest

The folk at Nature's Nest refer to their four safari tents as 'canvas cottages', and it's not difficult to see why this name change felt appropriate. Situated in the small village of Ballingham within the vast countryside surrounding the River Wye, these glamping constructions represent the peak of luxury camping. To call them tents at all feels as though you're doing them a disservice—what kind of tent boasts a dining table for six within, let alone a hot tub on its decking?

These are as far removed from pitching your own tent in the mud as you can get, and tick as many boxes possible on the 'glamping must-haves' list. The aforementioned outdoor hot tubs are a no-brainer requirement for those looking to properly unwind, with a view across to the rising Hereford woodland from your seat among the bubbles. Inside, it's all cottage-chic and cosy seating, with up to six places to sleep for friends and family. Unlike many similar glamping spots, Nature's Nest also allows for exclusive hire of its four tents for suitable groups if you have the numbers to fill them.

But outside of the hot tub and decidedly un-tent-like accommodation, the biggest selling point of Nature's Nest is how well-equipped it is for exploring the nearby River Wye and its surrounding footpaths and cycle routes. E-bikes can be hired on-site for a swift ride to the Wye and around nearby villages like Carey—which also just so happens to house your local pub, and you can pick up an inflatable stand-up paddleboard if you want to get a real close look at the river. If the point of glamping is to take the hassle and fuss out of camping, then Nature's Nest is near enough the epitome of it.