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Glamping near Symonds Yat

If you’ve stumbled across the name ‘Symonds Yat’ you might be wondering what makes it so special. Grab a cuppa and take a seat. It’ll take a while to answer when there’s so much going for this idyllic spot in the Wye Valley. Symonds Yat Rock towers 120 metres above the Wye with spectacular views, while wild peregrines circle in the air above and down below, a historic hand pulled ferry pulls people across the river from The Saracen’s Head pub. There are watersports galore and the Forest of Dean on the doorstep to explore. Best of all, the surrounding countryside is dotted with incredible Canopy & Stars glamping spaces that have to be seen to be believed.

Why choose glamping in Herefordshire?

Snuggled up against the Welsh border, Herefordshire is an enticing patchwork of wild landscapes, bustling market towns, castles and blossom-filled orchards. All of this while being conveniently accessible from Cardiff, Bristol and Birmingham – by road and by rail. Glamping is the best way to immerse yourself in the verdant river meadows, ancient woodlands and rolling hills and we’ve made sure that the spaces in our Herefordshire collection are unique, quirky and packed with character.

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About glamping near Symonds Yat

Who we are Canopy & Stars exists to connect people to a life more wild. Think of us as really good matchmakers, introducing overworked city dwellers to vast windswept beaches; lovestruck couples to outdoor hot tubs and screen-weary families to ruddy-cheeked woodland walks. Where you stay is as important as beautiful surroundings themselves, so we like to be discerning on your behalf. That’s why only 20% of the applications we receive to join our collection make the cut.

Our glamping holidays near Symonds Yat When you picture your ideal glamping holiday, do you see a luxurious treehouse, a Scandi style cabin, a snug shepherd’s hut or a sprawling laidback camp with festival vibes. It doesn’t actually matter because you can find them all near Symonds Yat along with a converted school bus, several yurts and a turf-roofed roundhouse. Why such an eclectic mix? Because variety is the spice of life and the best memories are made when you break free from your normal routine.

We care about responsible travel With nature at the heart of everything we do, we’re determined to be a force for good within the glamping industry. As one of the highest scoring B Corps in travel, we’re focused on sustainability and as a majority employee-owned business, we all get a say in how the business is run. We’ve set some ambitious goals for the future including achieving Net Zero by 2030 and improving our Access To Nature. Find out more in our impact report.

What to do in Symonds Yat Pack your binoculars, climb to the rocky limestone outcrop that towers above Symonds Yat, and plan your adventures taking inspiration from the gorgeous scenery laid out in front of you. Canoe down the Wye, hike or bike in the Forest of Dean and visit lively Ross-on-Wye and the majestic ruins of Tintern Abbey. Tour the cider orchards by day, stargaze by night and leave enough time for a lazy afternoon sipping local ales at a riverside inn, overlooking the steep wooded gorge of The Wye.

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