5 glamping adventures for the whole family

A glamping holiday has got all the best things about a family camping trip plus running water, comfy beds and a kitchen for proper meals. What’s not to like? Check out our list of the best child-friendly glamping spots, with enough activities available to keep everybody smiling all stay long.

Glamping Olimia Adria in Podčetrtek, Slovenia

At boutique-style Glamping Olimia Adria, you’ll find plush tents with ultra-modern living spaces, kitchens and bathrooms. Parents can unwind with a spa treatment or sauna session and the little ones can join in with a kids’ ‘choco-mint’ massage. There’s also a mini club, daycare services, a swimming pool at nearby Wellness Center Termalija and waterslides at Thermal Park Aqualuna.

Little White Alice in Redruth, England

Little White Alice has two environmentally sustainable camping pods or ‘Eco Arks’, each packed with every possibly extra – from a log burner to a washing machine. The arks each feature a king-size bed and set of bunks, while the larger Uath Eco Ark has a special mini pod in the garden so that children can feel like they have their own private campsite. You’ll find lots of activities available here, including animal feeding, nature walks, craft workshops and a chance to meet some friendly Shetland ponies.

Camp Čikat Glamping in Lošinj, Croatia

Found on the Croatian island of Lošinj, Camp Čikat offers a range of deluxe safari-style tents. Each features a kitchenette and built-in bedrooms, along with a large terrace for al fresco dining. The campsite is just a few metres from the beach, while access to the on-site aquapark is included in the room rate – meaning families can choose where to cool down in the Croatian sun. The site also has its own playground, mini club and activity programme.

Killarney Glamping at the Grove in Killarney, Ireland

Killarney Grove’s bell tents and outdoor kitchen are decked out in a vintage, shabby chic style. Each family tent comes with a double bed and futons for the kids, as well as a cool box, picnic blanket, lanterns and an iPod dock. A communal fire pit comes well-stocked with firewood and complimentary marshmallows. Added fun can be found at the leisure centre and spa, just a 2-minute drive from the site.

Vakantiepark de Bergen in Wanroij, the Netherlands

At Vakantiepark de Bergen you can stay in a brightly coloured tipi tent or a camping chalet – both equipped with kitchen facilities and bed options for all the family (double, single, bunk and sofa). As far as activities go, there’ll be no time for boredom; discover indoor and outdoor playgrounds, a paintball court, an electrocross track and a mini golf course – not to mention a swimming lake with its own sandy beach and waterslide.