Cosy Under Canvas

Deep in the heart of the Welsh/English borders countryside, they weren't joking when they named this award-winning woodland glamping site, which take domes camping to the next level in what is by any standard a glorious location. The owner Emma has been running Cosy Under Canvas for well over a decade years now, and her experience and attention to detail resonates throughout the site – from the wheelbarrows to carry your stuff  to the little welcome boards with your names written in chalk, or the pack of marshmallows for toasting over your fire they provide in each dome.

There are seven pitches, spread out in a small private woodland and cleverly hidden from each other by the trees, and they consist of five spacious geodesic dome tents – Holly, Oak, Beech, Hazel and Rowan – and two cosy domes – Willow and Ash. All come with their own wood-fired hot tub, firepit, chiminea, compost loo, indoor wood-burning stove, sheepskin rugs, super comfy double or king-sized beds, raised double futons, wood and kindling, lanterns and tea lights. There's a 'cosy corner' which is filled with board games and activities for kids, a 'cosy lounge' with comfy chairs, a log burner and low tables for chilling out, and a large communal sheltered kitchen – with full recycling facilities – equipped with everything you could possibly need for cooking up a storm over a campfire. There's also fresh drinking water and a handful of gas stoves in case the rain puts a dampener on things. The two communal showers are heated by the large wood-fired Aga in the kitchen – a nice communal touch, as it relies on everyone chucking in a log from time to time to make sure the water stays hot – but if you fancy a proper power shower (heated by a biomass boiler) then pop up to the main house. With all these green credentials, it's no wonder that Cosy Under Canvas is also the proud owner of a much coveted gold Green Tourism Award.

All in all it's a woodland retreat like no other. The kids will never want to get out of the hot tub, and couples will only want to cosy up with each other next to the fire and stare up at the starry dark skies above them. You're also close to the literary haven of Hay-on-Wye, with plenty of organic food shops, antique and secondhand stalls, and bric-a-brac gems to keep you occupied for a full day. Hay is also situated within the 520 square miles uninterrupted and truly outstanding natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park.