Essex has some excellent glamping lodge stays with outdoor baths and hot tubs across the county. There is nothing better than lighting the log fire and chilling inside your very own glamping pod.

The Best Glamping Stays in Essex

Coleman’s Farm

Coleman’s Farm is located in Ongar, Essex and has 4 made to purpose glamping pods for your perfect stay. Their cabins include outdoor baths and fire pits perfect for those chilly nights. The grounds are beautiful and you can take in the beauty of Coleman’s Farm from your cabin. The Nook is dog friendly and your four legged friends will enjoy exploring the grounds.

Sophies Lodge

The Lodge is located in Ongar, Essex very close to The Dog and Pickle Pub for the perfect cosy outing. The lodge is located on it’s own private lake where you can sit on the deck and enjoy the view. Take a dip in the free standing bath while you gaze out at the lake for the ultimate experience. Sophie runs the lodge on Air BnB and is a super host.

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A Swift Escape

A Swift Escape is a Mongolian Yurt located in Harwich, Essex. Spend your days in the beautiful Essex countryside marveling at the view or soaking in the dual outdoor bath tubs before putting on the fire pit to chill by the fire. A Swift Escape is an adults only retreat that does not cater for children or pets.

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Pea Pod

Pea Pod is located in beautiful Saffron Waldon voted one of the best places to live in the UK. You can head to Pea Pod to chill in Shepherds Hut, soak up the bubbles in the hot tub or look out at the beautiful pond. Pea Pod is adults only and can accept 1 well behaved dog.

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The Piggery

The Piggery is part of Radwinter Barns located in Radwinter, Essex. The Piggery is a unique dome style cabin complete with all the comforts of a luxury stay from hot tub, super king size bed to fire pit and sun loungers. The Piggery is dog friendly and the garden is completely enclosed to allow your four legged friends to roam and explore.

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Rodings Millhouse and Windmill

For a unique stay look no further than Rodings Millhouse and Windmill located in Aythorpe Roding a small village in Essex. This is a larger stay and The Millhouse has 4 large bedrooms, kitchen and diner, utility room, dining room, snug and a comfortable lounge. You get exclusive use of the windmill grounds. The house is pet friendly and the large grounds give your pets space to roam.

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The Lodge Hut

The Lodge hut is a peaceful glamping spot in North Essex Little Clacton. The Shepherd’s Hut is located close to local beaches such as Frinton on Sea, Walton on the Naze, Clacton and Holland on Sea. The outside area has outdoor seating, wood fired outdoor bath, fire pit and grill. The hut can accommodate 1 small-medium sized dog.

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Pete’s Cabin

Pete’s Cabin is a secluded cabin on a private lake in West Hanningfield, Essex. The cabin has a beautiful terrace that hangs over the water where you can relax and enjoy the tranquil environment. Pete’s Cabin features its very own sauna for you to indulge in.

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The Old School House Lodge

The Old School House Lodge is a luxurious barn located in Witham, Essex. The barn is set on the grounds of The Old School House and the lodge features a king size bed and luxurious features such as a sauna. You can open the bifold doors and enjoy the views of the grounds from around the fire pit.

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The Pontoon

The Pontoon is a luxury houseboat barge located in Leigh on Sea on the marina. The houseboat is quite large and can sleep up to 6 guests in 2 bedrooms and sofa if needed. The deck features picnic benches over the marina where you can watch the tide or boats travel by.

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Nissen Barn

Nissen Barn is a newly converted barn in Braintree, Essex. This 3 bedroom barn can sleep up to 7 guests in a luxurious barn. The barn has beautiful countryside views and is located within a 3 acre meadow for ultimate relaxation.

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Harold The Bus at Mannings Farm

For a very unique stay then look no further than Harold The Bus at Mannings Farm where you can spend the night staying on a bus. The two bedroom bus is located on Mannings Farm where you can watch the animals graze while cooking on the barbecue.

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Silo

Another unique stay at Silo in two grain silo’s that have been transformed into the ultimate glamping retreat. The silo’s are perfect for 2 people to stay and enjoy facilitates such as booking a private visit the hot tub and sauna on site. Located 1 mile from Stansted airport this could be the perfect post airport trip.

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South Lodge

South Lodge is a unique stay located in a very unique building in Saint Osyth, Essex. The 2 bedroom lodge also boats an exceptional roof terrace where you can enjoy the views or soak in the hot tub or lay on a lounger on a warm summers day.

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The Raft at Chigborough

Experience luxury while experiencing nature with The Raft at Chigborough. Chill in the raft or out on the deck and fully take in the views of the river. The terrace features its own terrace and it is the perfect place to catch the sunset. Fishing lovers can fish directly from the terrace.

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Malting Farm Cabins

Malting Farm in Colchester offer beautiful farm cabins in the heart of the Essex countryside located on a meadow for exceptional views. The working farm produces farm produce while also housing various cattle and horses. Malting’s Farm has 3 cabins and a treehouse coming soon. The cabins are idyllic and offer free standing bath tubs as well as outdoor hot tubs.

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Water Lily Lodge

Water Lily Lodge is located in Colne Valley, Essex and is in the most beautiful location. The cabin features open plan living with a beautiful deck over looking the water with it’s very own hot tub to soak up the bubbles and the exceptional view. Water Lily Lodge is dog friendly and happy to accept your furry friends.

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Kingfishers Nest

Located on the same farm as Water Lily Lodge is Kingfishers Nest. This beautiful cabin features it’s very own sauna and hot tub on the waters edge for unreal views of the Essex countryside. This is glamping as it’s finest with the ultra luxury decor and free standing bath tub.

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Grebes Nest

Grebes Nest is a over water glamping pod located in Maldon, Essex. Use the row boat attached to explore the lake and enjoy over water living at it’s finest. Sit out on the deck and use the barbecue to cook dinner and take in the views.

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The Carriage

The Carriage at High Barn Heritage is a converted passenger train for the ultimate unique stay. Located in Halstead, Essex. This passenger train has been converted into luxury accommodation where you can soak up history and enjoy a truly unique stay with open plan living.