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Glamping at Bewl Water

Lamberhurst, East Sussex, England
1 acre hosted by Chantelle H.
Pop-up glamping fun next with beautiful views across the Bewl Water reservoir, complete with nearby Bistro, a fishing lodge and an outdoors centre

Fishing, boating, windsurfing, walking, cycling, dining… the 800-acre Bewl Water site isn’t short of things for you to do. So, really, it was only a matter of time before they added glamping to their lengthy check-list. On the shores of the vast reservoir – the largest stretch of open water in the South East with room for some 31,000 million litres of water – their brand new glampsite is a fleeting affair. Popping-up for the August bank holiday weekend, only, the meadow offers a cluster of beautiful, furnished bell tents for couples and families with sweeping views across the waters. Arrive any other time of year and you’d hardly know the glampsite existed, but join in the bank holiday fun and you’ll discover a busy hive of family-friendly activity.

First opening on Thursday 24th August, the bell tent accommodation comes complete with carpets, proper double beds, bedding and towels, as well as the obligatory strings of bunting to add that charming, summer feel. Campfires are sadly not permitted, but lanterns and fairy-lights cast a warming glow when night-time comes and small touches like the flower vases and old-fashioned bedside trunks show that plenty of thought has gone into the site. Toilet facilities are situated in the glamping meadow, while hot showers are provided in the same building as The Boathouse Bistro, a waterside restaurant where you can dine on lunch or dinner and watch as kayaks and pedalos make their way across the reservoir below.

Breakfast is all included in the price. The buffet-style full English offers a good way to fuel up before a day of active fun. You can take to the water yourself or bring bikes to make the most of the Bewl Water grounds, with a circuit all the way around the reservoir as well as nature trails and paths to follow on foot. Bikes are also available to hire, if you haven’t brought your own, while the most energetic nippers should make sure to stay on Saturday night, since Sunday sees the Bewl Water Kids’ Fun Day, complete with bouncey castles, mini-golf, a laser-tag challenge, face-painting and trips on the Bewl Belle Boat.

Activities
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
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Location
Lamberhurst, East Sussex, England, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Chantelle H.Joined in August 2017
From the host
Bewl Water is the largest stretch of open water in the South East. The 800 acre site is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the heart of the High Weald.We are very excited to be offering families and couples the chance to escape to the countryside this August Bank Holiday for a Glamping experience! The sweeping views across the reservoir provide the perfect setting for your family break.
Nearby attractions
Walk around the waters, hire a pedalo (weather permitting) or hop in the car for a drive to a local castle. There are more stately homes, castles, churches and gardens in the surrounding area than in any other part of the UK. Leeds Castle (01622 765400) in Maidstone, for example, was named the 'loveliest castle in the world' and is surrounded by 500 acres of beautiful parkland. If it rains, head to historic Tunbridge Wells, while, when the sun’s out, stay put and hop on a boat with Bewl Belle Boat Trips (£6 per adult, £4 per child).
Food and drink
Breakfast is included with every stay – a full English buffet in the Waterfront Café (7:30am–10:30am) – and Bewl Water is also home to the Boat House Bistro, where you can dine for £20 per person for two courses and a house drink. Children under 5 eat for free.

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