Waterside campsites
If you're bringing a boat, keen for some canoeing or just looking for tranquil views and a lovely setting, these lakeside campsites are just the ticket. Campsites near water are often teeming with wildlife and birds to spot and you can head to the shores at sunset to watch the sky light up and skim stones into the pretty canal, river or lake. See if our tempting selection of waterside campsites can really float your boat!
722 waterside campsites
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Egerton, Ashford, Kent
Adult only, off-grid and eco friendly glamping in bespoke shepherd's huts looking out over the North Downs.
Bellingham, Northumberland
Off grid shepherd's huts Rosie and Lizzie near Bellingham Northumberland close to beautiful Kielder Forest.
Borley, Sudbury, Suffolk
Adult only glamping in shepherd's hut with all the comforts you could wish for and nobody else on the site!
Whitwell, Isle of Wight
Luxurious safari tents with private facilities on an island farm with its own stream, in reach of great beaches.
Longney, Gloucestershire
Glamping in the Cotswolds A 1950s caravan with rooftop garden as seen on Amazing Spaces, and a charming bell tent.
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Thorrington, Colchester, Essex
A unique and romantic shepherd's hut for two, in a truly special and secluded location on the Essex coast.
West Stockwith, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Two luxury camping pods set on the banks of the river Trent in West Stockwith, with a canalside pub onsite.
Town Centre, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
A peaceful and friendly motorhome site on the bank of the River Dee just a short walk into the town centre.
Lampeter, Ceredigion
An adults only vintage shepherd's hut in West Wales, offering peace and romance for couples, 30 mins from the sea.
Braunston, Daventry, Northamptonshire
Ensuite shepherd's hut glamping on a working farm with livestock and views of Grand Union Canal. Open all year.
Cemmaes, Machynlleth, Powys
Wild and wonderful. Calm adults-only glamping cabin with peaceful woodland and eco-friendly facilities.
Plwmp, Llandysul, Ceredigion
Family run site with luxury, handmade glamping pods with onsite hot tubs for couples and families.
Builth Wells, Powys
Unique spherical tree tents set in the pines of the Brecon Beacons close to Llandrindod Wells. Featured on TV.
Rhydlewis, Ceredigion
Woodland glamping in a 1920s Romany wagon with a private cabin, hammock and riverside setting. Dog friendly.
Cwmdu, Carmarthenshire
Explore West Wales from 'Olive', a fully furnished geodome, right by Dinefwr Castle.
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
An adult only treat tucked away in a Welsh forest, with private hot tub, oak bed and pizza oven. Dog friendly.
Tintern, Monmouthshire
A set of gorgeous glamping options - cabins, bell tents and more - close to Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley AONB.
Wainfleet, Lincolnshire
Camp beside a visitor centre with bistro and bar, with electric pitches and access to the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Holly Bush, Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham
Peaceful, adult only touring park with fully serviced seasonal caravans pitches only. Dog friendly.
Ware, Hertfordshire
Bell tents situated on a 250 acre farm within a private area of a very busy family campsite with loads to do.
