Luxury yurt camps in Europe

Camping is made easy at this luxury yurt camp in Portugal

Our pick of the best luxury yurt holidays in Europe:

The tents at Cornish Yurt Holidays are tucked away in a corner of a fieldLuxury Camping in the UK:

Yurt Holiday in Cornwall: Cornish Yurt Holidays (pictured right) is a peaceful yurt camp on the edge of Bodmin Moor that provides a relaxing and comfortable retreat in the Cornish countryside. All three yurts have their own secluded spot, beautifully and luxuriously furnished, with double beds and woodburning stove. The three yurts are beautifully handcrafted using coppice wood grown at nearby Sunnybank farm. Guests can bathe in style in a freestanding double ended bath, the water heated by a wood fired stove, and watch the stars twinkling overhead. See the full listing for Cornish Yurt Holidays.

Yurt holiday in Isle of Wight: These fully furnished 16ft canvas yurts are set in a lovely apple orchard just a few minutes from the beach on the Isle of Wight. With its solar showers, woodburning stoves and organic food, The Really Green Holiday company prides itself for being green, but also luxurious. Perfect for a family holiday full of exciting activities nearby. See the full listing for The Really Green Holiday Company.

Luxury Camping in France:

Canvas Chic yurt camp lies in the gorgeous surroundings of the Ardèche, near AvignonYurt holiday in the Ardèche, south of France (left): Canvas Chic is one of the largest luxury yurt camps we've visited; in a forested setting overlooking the stunning Ardèche Gorge Nature Reserve. The yurts have king-size beds (with 2 camp beds for kids) and don't miss the Mediterranean food prepared daily. See the full listing of Canvas Chic.

"There’s more to camping than roll mats and sleeping bags. At a new luxury campsite in the south of France, you can now “sleep out in style” from the comfort of a cosy four-poster bed in an oak-framed domed tent..."

Read Richard Hammond's review of Canvas Chic: Luxury Camping in France.

Ecovallee is more like a 'glampsite' than a traditional campsite. Photo: Richard HammondYurt Holiday in the Dordogne
A new family-friendly smallholding (see right) close to the medieval market town of Lalinde in the heart of the Dordogne, with a beautifully crafted 18-foot Kyrgyz-style chestnut yurt that sleeps up to four. Baby & toddler accessories (eg high chair) available.

"If you’re thinking of buying a yurt or living off the land, then this is an excellent place to pick up a few tips. But equally, if you’re looking for a quiet bolthole in the Dordogne, particularly if you have young children, this is ideal. Inspirational."

Read Richard Hammond's review of the unique Ecovallee Yurt Camp.

Luxury Camping in Spain:

Luxury camping in the mountains of AndaluciaYurt holiday in Andalucia (pictured left): One of the best yurt camps we've visited, the Hoopoe Yurt Hotel has luxurious tents, terrific food and comfortable hammocks. This is the perfect place to unwind in natural surroundings - three hectares of olive groves and cork oak forest with spectacular views of the Grazalema mountains of Andalucia. See the full listing for the Hoopoe Yurt Hotel.

Cloud House Farm, Andalucia 
Escape from it all at this glamping hideaway, nestled in a mountainous forest. Roam through the orange and lemon grove, relax in one of the hammocks amongst the trees and make a splash in the river pools. See the full listing for Cloud House Farm.

Yurt holiday near Granada: Hooting Owl Yurt Holidays (what a great name!) are beautifully crafted Mongolian yurts in a mountain valley among shady forests, olive groves and natural springs in the historic Las Alpujarras region near the Sierra Nevada mountains and Granada - home of the stunning Alhambra Palace. Each spacious yurt is furnished with a double bed  and has its own terrace surrounded by woodland. See the full listing for Hooting Owl Yurt Holidays.

Luxury Camping in Portugal:

Yurt Holiday Portugal, Lugar Varzeas, Arganil
Nestled in the mountains of central Portugal, these romantic Mongolian style yurts (pictured below) are among organic olive groves, vines and fruit trees with fantastic wild swimming spots nearby. Great to get back to nature with all the creature comforts. See the full listing for this Yurt Camp in Portugal.

Quinta das Abelhas Yurt Camp, Coimbra
Three fantastic yurts on a beautiful organic permaculture smallholding with outstanding views of two mountain ranges, the Serra da Estrela, the highest in Portugal, and the Serra de Açor. Great for wild swimming and adventure treasure hunts. See the full listing for this Portugul Yurt Camp.

The fabulous Yurt Holiday Glampsite in Portugal

See also: Tree house holidays in Europe.