Glamping places near the best pubs for a roast

You’ll earn your roast at The Bull’s Head if you head there on foot from The Nook. It’s a glorious hour-long 10k circular stomp around the estate to get to the owners’ favourite local that has been recognised by the Michelin Guide. Pack your elasticated waistband so you can really commit to the three-course Sunday lunch menu which features mouth-watering choices like pork shoulder, crackling roasted squash and chocolate stout cake with orange ice cream. Once you’ve staggered back to The Nook with a full belly you’re rewarded with utter tranquillity and oodles of space to unwind, including a fairy-lit outdoor hot tub. On the edge of the Brecon Beacons dark sky reserve, the stars are spectacular.

Couples, families and large groups are all catered for at Spring Park where the quirky vintage accommodation includes wagons, tabernacles, cabins and cottages. Deep in the idyllic Tamar Valley in North Cornwall, you’ll find Dartmoor, wild surfing beaches and The Eden Project all within easy reach by car. If you’d rather explore on foot, stick to a light breakfast and set a course to The Springer Spaniel. It’ll take roughly twenty minutes before the welcoming sight of the traditional 18th century pub comes into view, and maybe longer to decide what to order from the delicious options on the Sunday set menu.

Run wild on some of south Cornwall’s finest beaches then scurry back to your homely Meadow Hut to soak in the hot tub and barbeque in your private garden. You can spend your whole stay basking in blissful seclusion but if you fancy mingling with the other guests head to The Link, a communal barn with a big sociable table, games, books and an outdoor pizza oven. Your local is the Ferry Inn at Bodinnick, a twenty minute walk or five minute drive away. Grab an outside table if the weather’s nice and wolf down a hearty roast with fabulous views over the Fowey river and out to the English Channel. Wash it down with a craft ale or one of the pub’s home-distilled gins.

An old lorry has parked up permanently next to a peaceful lake at Birchley Farm in Shropshire and been given the ultimate glamping glow-up. Now painted a cheery sky blue, Basket Weavers Retreat is decorated with antiques from the local markets and has all the amenities you need for a cosy escape including a gas-powered shower and wood burner. Once you’ve sailed the lake in Tidder (the little rowing boat) and marvelled at the farm produce for sale at The Boat House, venture half a mile away to The Crown at Pattingham. It serves delicious local food including pheasant supplied by the owners of Birchley Farm. If you visit on a Sunday, you’re likely to get a live musical accompaniment to your roast.

Unwind in acres of Somerset farmland at The Wild Fox, a romantic shepherd’s hut with a stargazing skylight over the bed and a wood-fired hot tub with views of the hills. As well as the resident cattle, chickens and pigs, the vast estate is full of surprises, with its own small church and a rustic firepit snuggled into the woods for atmospheric picnics. From this rural idyll, it’s less than a mile to The Royal Oak, a pub recommended by the owners in the pretty village of Hardington Mandeville. It serves real ale, local cider and the kind of epic roasts that will have you salivating at the sight of giant crispy Yorkshires, rich gravy and perfectly cooked cuts of meat. They do a mean nut roast too.

Scandi chic and rolling Devon countryside collide in style at Holly Water Cabin. Big sliding doors connect the sleek wood interior to the spacious deck complete with outdoor tub, firepit and rug-strewn loungers. Much of the surrounding land is dedicated to wildlife conservation so you might spot deer, kingfishers, otters and barn owls as you soak up the gorgeous views. If you’re staying for the weekend, treat yourself to a slap-up Sunday roast at The Ring of Bells pub and restaurant in Cheriton Fitzpaine, less than a mile away on foot. Whether you’re tucking into a hearty feast in the restaurant or propping up the bar with a local cider, you’re made to feel instantly at home by the friendly hosts and warm, welcoming atmosphere.