Ivy Grange Farm Glamping

London media world refugees Kim and Nick Hoare have created a real slice of rural bliss a few miles inland from Southwold, just outside the small Suffolk town of Halesworth – a gorgeous spot where four yurts and a romantic shepherd's hut form the nucleus of their thoughtfully planned glamping site. It's a place where attention has been given to every sort of detail, and the enthusiasm and passion of the owners shines through at every turn.

The yurts are beautifully furnished, with their own wood burners, big comfy double beds and pull-out futons, and outside decking with gas hob and open fire pit – great for taking in the big skies and glorious sunsets with a glass of wine each evening. There are cauldrons and cooking pots in the shed, and a wonderfully well-appointed open kitchen for more ambitious (and more sociable) dining. In addition to the three-acre field, there's a restored barn with tables and chairs, a lovely woodland (ie outdoor) shower, supplied by solar-heated hot water, and you can pick the produce you need from their well-tended vegetable patch – a blackboard in the barn lists what's ready for harvest that day. It's all brilliantly done, and perfect for family groups or indeed groups of families.

As for the location, it's very rural, and right on National Cycling Route 1, so great to explore the flat and intensely quiet roads nearby (they have a selection of bikes to borrow). Or you can cycle to the Big Dog ferry nearby, a service which takes you to the marvellous Locks Inn pub just outside Geldeston. If on the other hand you just want to stay put and drink in the peace of the camp, you could join one of the birdwatching courses or wildlife night walks they run from time to time. The site is a haven for wildlife, whether you just want to sit on your decking and check-out the yellowhammers, buzzards and bullfinches, or head off to RSPB Minsmere where at the right time of year you can hear the bitterns booming. The meadow also has butterflies, hedgehogs, dragonflies and even hares throughout the year. There's nothing better than sitting round your campfire as the sun sets, enjoying an al fresco meal as you watch the swallows, and then as dusk settles the bats and finally the owls hooting in the trees around. Pure bliss.