Acorn Glade: quirky lakeside glamping near York where friends can reunite

Bluebell Lodge | Timber Lodge | Compost Toilet | Sleeps 2

A traditional wooden lodge that’s loved by all who stay in her (especially artists and writers who crave her peace and tranquility). Throw open the double-glazed doors and laze in your doughy king-size bed as the sounds from outside wash over you. There’s also a log burner with logs, single-ring gas burner and kettle, solar fairy lights, solar-powered lamp, composting toilet, and covered decking with double rocking chair.

Poppy Yurt | 16′ Wooden Framed Yurt | Off-Grid | Communal Toilet | Sleeps 2

Pretty Poppy Yurt makes for a sweet rendezvous for 2 of you. You’ll find her in the wildflower meadow, with views over the lake that you can enjoy seated on your deck just outside. Inside, Poppy is as cosy as can be with a unique criss-cross wooden frame covered in white canvas and dressed with poppy-themed decor. There’s a springy double bed to hunker down in, log burner with logs, single-ring gas burner and kettle, solar fairy lights and solar lamp, decking with bistro table.

Daisy Roundhouse | Wooden Lodge | Fully eco-insulated | Compost Toilet | Sleeps 2

Daisy Roundhouse is a deliciously-chunky 6 metre circular lodge with a wrap-around deck and a sensational view over the lake – designed by Wendy. Every inch of Daisy Roundhouse has been carefully handcrafted from larch wood. Inside, she boasts a magnificent thick-timbered bed that could’ve walked off the pages of a children’s fable, along with a dining table and bench, log burner with logs, electric kettle, double-glazed tilt and turn windows, phone charging points, electric lighting, and fairy lights. There’s also an attached private compost loo, amusingly called the ‘Throne Room’, which pretty much sums up the good humour and spirit of this wonderful glamping site near York.

Forget having to feed the dog or chase the kids (this is a grown-up only site). At Acorn Glade you and your pals can just chill, chat and catch-up, swapping stories in a peaceful bucolic bubble all of your own. Once here, you hardly have to lift a finger: pre-order freshly baked breakfast, afternoon tea, or birthday cakes and they’ll be ready for you. Vintage bikes to hire are soon to be added to the site’s bolt-ons, along with Indian head massage.

Added to that is the sheer tranquility of your surroundings. The water and woodland area of Acorn Glade is a designated Local Wildlife Site where you may see migrating birds, wild fowl, dragonflies and damselflies, as well as fish and amphibians.

If you wish to fish during your stay, you can: there’s a still-water fishing lake stocked with an abundance of different varieties of fish (day fishing passes are available upon request). Or, if you want to watch the birds, there is a dedicated bird-watching hide tucked into the woodland area along with bird boxes dotted around the site.

• Award-winning adults-only glamping site near York
• From £80 per night/minimum 2 night stay
• Eco-friendly off-grid living without compromising on luxury
• Set in three acres of wildlife-abundant woodland on the outskirts of the Yorkshire Wolds in Melbourne, York
• Choose from 4 unique stays to holiday in
• Bolt-on extras include: freshly baked breakfast, afternoon tea and birthday cakes
• Coming soon: vintage bike hire and Indian head massages
• Exclusive site hire available for groups
• Duvets, pillows and linen are provided
• Starter set of logs and kindling also provided
• Fully equipped communal kitchen and modern shower block, the Chicken Shed
• Cosy communal lounge with sofas, wood burner and dining table, the Roost
• Easily accessible by car, with parking available
• For days out, the historic city of York is only 10 miles away
• 10% Loyalty Discount for 3 or more stays
• £25 OFF 3-night weekend stays Frid – Mon
• Local gastro Pub within 10 minutes walk