Situated in the western part of Gloucestershire, the historic Forest of Dean is home to acres of mature woodlands and a stunning winding river valley. It is one of England’s surviving ancient woodlands and is bordered by the widest river in the UK, Severn River. Today, the beautiful forest is a haven for diverse wildlife species and deciduous and evergreen trees.
The forest is well-known for its classic beauty and boasts a dramatic landscape that begs to be explored. For these reasons, it became a perfect location for the Harry Potter and Star Wars film adaptations. It’s also historically significant as it sometimes served as the hunting ground for Anglo-Saxon kings.
When visiting this forest, you would need comfortable accommodation that’s equipped as well as close to nature. To find the perfect one for you, scroll down for the list of top yurts in Forest of Dean, UK, and experience nature’s wonders.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Cozy yurt with a wood-fired hot tub (from USD 176)
Bring your loved one to this cozy yurt nestled under a canopy of trees. This Airbnb rental will provide guests and their pets with a fantastic experience with amenities such as a kitchen and a private backyard.
This lovely yurt has an indoor fireplace and a heating system to keep guests warm at night. There’s a comfortable king-size bed outfitted with fresh linens and Welsh sheep wool pillows. Outside the yurt, guests will find a functional kitchen, a toilet, and a hot shower. Furthermore, the yurt is equipped with features for a safe stay.
Guests can use the wood-fired hot tub for an additional fee of 100 GBP (119 USD). Rentable bicycles are also available. Parking is free of charge.
Saint Briavels, England, United Kingdom
18.29 km (11.4 mi) from WWT SlimbridgeSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
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it was surprisingly spacious and the outdoor shower was a breath of fresh air quite literallynot a bad little place very basic facilities not a lot of guidance tent was leaking in heavy rainRead more reviewsHost:
anna and her family are wonderful hostsana and her parter were fantastic hosts and they tended to our needs very efficientlylovely hosts who were very welcoming and they described the location wellanna and rowan are great; really friendly and helpful but they also gave us our own space
2. Child-friendly yurt at the edge of the forest (from USD 126)
Book this child-friendly yurt on the southeastern edge of Forest of Dean to experience a lovely vacation. This Airbnb is perfectly located near walking trails and a charming village and is frequented by wildlife.
This charming yurt features an incredibly comfortable bed and a pull-out sofa bed. For the convenience of guests, the functional kitchenette is equipped with all of the necessary crockery and supplies. Moreover, an indoor fireplace illuminates and keeps the yurt warm and cozy. Fireplace guards are provided for the safety of little ones. Children’s dinnerware is also available.
Guests may use the fully fenced shared backyard, which includes cooking amenities such as a barbecue grill and outdoor seating. There’s also a fire pit, which is ideal for gathering around and stargazing at night.
Brain's Green, England, United Kingdom
6.34 km (4.0 mi) from WWT SlimbridgeAccommodates: 4
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a warm welcome to a very comfortable yurt beautiful views would highly recommend a visitsuch a great space and the kitchen and bathroom areas were perfect too thanks debboragood indoor and outdoor cooking areas and a nice bathroom with showervery impressed with bathroom facilities only a few steps from the yurtCleanliness:
spotlessly clean with lovely hot showerclean and smart bathroom and kitchenette areacomfortable bed very clean kitchen and bathroomthe place is very clean and comfortable and has everything you could needit was spacious and the beds were comfortableHost:
fantastic friendly hosts who went above and beyondhost answered all questions promptly and was extremely considerate throughout our stayfantastic yurt beautiful location and hospitable hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is peaceful and stunningcharming surroundings and great location very recommendedlovely location and was exactly what we were looking forbrilliantly quirky place perfect for getting away from everythinga lovely place to stay
Other glamping accommodations in Forest of Dean, UK
3. Safari tent with breathtaking views (from USD 108)
Stay in this self-contained safari tent in a woodland setting with breathtaking views of May Hill, which is just a 20-minute walk away. With the rental’s comfortable king-size bed and two single beds, all equipped with electric blankets, a small family is guaranteed a warm and restful night’s sleep after a long day of adventure. Children may enjoy playing with the provided toys to pass their time. The tent also has a practical kitchenette, suitably furnished with basic appliances and cooking utensils, along with a decent dining table.
As for the outdoor amenities, visitors may use the spotless dry composting toilet, a shower cabin, and a hand basin, all situated 15 m (49.2 ft) from the tent. Please note that these amenities are for shared use. For added fun, pets are welcome to stay here.
May Hill, United Kingdom
16.3 km (10.2 mi) from WWT SlimbridgeAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
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the beds were so comfortable and the heated blankets were especially lovelyloved the electric blankets and the soft bed- so cosyHost:
briefly met piers who greeted us and was very friendlypiers was really helpful when we arrived and made sure we had everything we needed for our staywonderful location really quiet area and the view was fantastic host was extremely helpful with any questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
great tent in a fantastic locationloads of great walksfantastic tent stunning location can’t wait to come backexcellent location beautiful walks next to the tent and short car journey to wye valley
4. Luxurious shepherd's hut with views of River Severn (from USD 148)
Spend a romantic weekend with your special someone and your fur baby in this elevated hut, located in the picturesque private countryside of Forest of Dean. Situated close to the famous former prison, now a quirky crime museum, Littledean Jail, this Airbnb is a great base to explore the forest and admire the spectacular view of River Severn.
The wide glass doors of this charming hut lead guests to the immaculately clean and posh interiors. From the comfortable bed to the well-appointed kitchenette, the rental has everything a pair of guests will need for a convenient and relaxing stay. On top of that, there is a wooden deck fitted with a table and chairs, perfect for al fresco dining. There’s also a hot tub on the deck, where guests can soak while relaxing under a starry sky.
Breakfast, along with bed and bathroom essentials, is complimentary.
Popes Hill, England, United Kingdom
10.74 km (6.7 mi) from WWT SlimbridgeAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
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bed was a king size and the balcony area was amazingthere were lovely little details like breakfast cereals toast with jam and buttervery clean amazing views really well thought out and all the kitchen bits you would needbeautiful setting well thought out and comfortable cabin nothing was a missCleanliness:
very clean and cosy hutincredibly clean everything you would need to be self sufficientour hut was spotless and had everything we needed for a perfect stayclean quirky and perfect for a chill weekend awayeverything was so clean and ready for usHost:
they respected your privacy and were ready to be helpful/ give local recommendations if you needed themwe had a lovely time and most of all ben and the family were very welcoming and friendlyben’s grandfather was very helpful with suggestions for places eat and knowledge of the surrounding areaben’s grandad was very friendly and gave us a lovely welcome tooRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is fab toogreat location for traveling to local attractionslocation was really good for site seeing walks local pubs and restaurantthe location is beautiful and we couldn’t fault the place - everything was just excellentwe squeezed in a great 10 to 15k walk each day weaving in hearty pub lunches too
Find serenity in the heart of the forest
Forest of Dean is a one-of-a-kind destination where tourists from everywhere around the globe can find peace and serenity. It is a place where they can experience and appreciate the beauty of nature and explore historic attractions. Plan a family vacation to this breathtaking retreat and be sure to book one of these glamping accommodations for an unforgettable experience.
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