Best glamping places for digital nomads

If you’re a creative type, this turf-roofed roundhouse in Herefordshire is guaranteed to spark inspiration. Set yourself up at the table by the window for regular meditative moments drinking in the breathtaking views of the rolling hills. On every coffee break (and you might take a few more than usual), wander over to visit the farm animals or stroll along one of the walking trails that lead from the front door. If your inbox gets too much, unplug with a mellow lunchtime soak in the ‘library’ bath tub surrounded by books.

Once work’s done the fun can really begin. Owners Ed and Rowena offer woodworking workshops, there’s cycling and walking in The Forest of Dean, canoeing along the Wye and wild swimming in the River Monnow. For a slap up meal, walk two miles by footpath to Michelin star pub, The Kilpeck Inn, which serves local and seasonal food.

Bring a colleague, or seven, to The Chickenshed in Monmouthshire for a coworking getaway. Or arrange a ‘tag team’ working break with your partner and the kids during the school holidays. Sleeping eight, there’s plenty of space to work from the large dining table, or the outdoor table for a change of scenery in warmer months. With a sleek modern interior, high ceilings, underfloor heating and three bathrooms, it’s the dream office you’d design at home if you had the space.

There are no views over industrial parks here, instead its undulating Monmouthshire countryside with glimpses of Sugar Loaf in the distance. Reward yourself for a hard day’s graft with an alfresco meal on the terrace with food supplied from The Marches Deli in Monmouth, or ask local caterer Penny Johnstone to deliver a meal. Shake off any lingering desk fatigue with walks in the woods and hikes along Offa’s Dyke trail.

The Georgian splendour of Bath is on the doorstep, but The Straw Bale Lodge feels far removed from urban hustle and bustle. It’s perched at the top of famous Solsbury Hill on the Bath skyline route with panoramic views over the countryside. Digital nomads can work at the cosy table near the wood burner then stride out to explore the wildflower meadows, woodland and farmland on an extended lunch break.

Once you’ve logged off for the day, it’s a 15-minute drive into Bath for a meal out or a mooch round the independent boutiques. Or you might prefer to spend leisurely evenings admiring the rolling hills from the hot tub and stargazing from the deckchairs on the terrace next to the chimenea. For a treat at the end of a productive working week, the UK’s only natural thermal spa, Thermae Bath Spa, is conveniently located in the centre of the city.

Work at the dining table at Bowcombe Boathouse with the doors flung open to usher in the sea breeze and sounds of lapping water. There’s wifi, plenty of sockets and when it’s time for a break, just hop in the kayak and paddle over to Kingsbridge for a sandwich and an ice cream. After work drinks can be chosen from the complementary gin bar and enjoyed on the balcony overlooking the estuary, then it's an easy walk to The Crabshell Inn for dinner, or to Wild Artichokes for one of their epic feasting evenings.

The boathouse is a treasure trove of sailing memorabilia, decorated in dark teals, wood and brass with a gorgeous mahogany kitchen island and a cosy window seat. For a day out, head to seaside-chic Salcombe, Burgh Island or beautiful Bantham beach.

Regular breaks from your desk won’t be an issue at Plas Bach (literally translated as ‘Little Palace’) once you’ve clapped eyes on the outside space. The elegant box garden is worthy of an interior magazine and makes the perfect backdrop for barefoot wafting on the lawn with a morning coffee or evening cocktail. Inside its state-of-the-art eco living dressed up in vintage apparel. There’s great wifi, a flat screen TV, a fully fitted kitchen and a gorgeous wet room – all kept snug and warm with sheep’s wool insulation in the walls and recycled spun glass beneath.

You’re on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park so the star gazing is epic and the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye is a twenty minute stroll away. The Globe is a brilliant arts venue with regular exhibitions and live music and Booth cinema is an atmospheric spot for a movie night.

Natural light floods the space at loch-adjacent Blue Cottage in Scotland. Hunker down at the desk by the window (or the breakfast bar if you’d rather stay close to the kettle) and the hours will whizz by in a state of zen-like focus. You’ll want to be ruthlessly productive as there’s so much to see and do in this breathtakingly beautiful spot which is a haven for wildlife. Red deer, pine martens and otters are regularly spotted as well as the famous Scottish wildcat.

Get out on Loch Awe to fish, sail or paddleboard, hike the forest trails, go mountain biking or grab clubs from the cabin and visit one of the many golf courses. After you’ve worked up an appetite, head to Ardbrecknish House, the handy local bar and restaurant only a 5-minute stroll away. They serve evening meals daily from May-October and cater for vegetarians.