The very notion of spending a night in a field, with only a thin piece of fabric for protection, sends a shiver down the spine of some.
For many of us, camping is synonymous with forgettable school trips or disastrous Scouting expeditions.
But these days camping has become something of a luxury experience, with those checked-in at campsites able to enjoy hot showers and other amenities.
If you’re not familiar with the word ‘glamping’, it’s a mixture of ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’.
You get the gist - the art of glamping is basically a more luxurious version of camping.
The beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside is full of great glamping sites, many of which are more akin to a high-end hotel than a dirty field.
With the summer holidays now in full swing, we’ve picked out 8 of the best glamping sites in Nottinghamshire, according to Google reviews.
Explore the 8 sites below:

1. Birdhole Glamping - 5/5 Google rating
Birdholme Wood, Melton Rd, Stanton-on-the-Wolds NG12 5BQ | Birdhole Glamping Photo: Birdhole Glamping
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2. Southwell Retreat Luxury Glamping Pods - 5/5 Google rating
Normanton Rd, Southwell NG25 0PU | Southwell Retreat Luxury Glamping pods Photo: Southwell Retreat Luxury Glamping pods
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3. Peacock Lake Glamping - 5/5 Google rating
5 Peacock Cl, Gunthorpe, Nottingham NG14 7RA | Peacock Lake Glamping Photo: Peacock Lake Glamping
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4. BrackenXcapes Weddings and Glamping Venue - 4.9/5 Google rating
Bracken Farm, Vicarage Ln, North Muskham NG23 6DU | BrackenXcapes Weddings and Glamping Venue Photo: BrackenXcapes Weddings and Glamping Venue
