Applegates Glamping
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- Luxury glamping with Bybrook River Valley views edging the Cotswolds
- Bath and Castle Combe 15 minutes’ drive; Lacock 20 minutes
- Insulated, well-designed yurt with a bathroom in a converted horse box
Whether you’re looking for a rural retreat, a city sightseeing break or a mash-up of the two, Applegates Glamping may well be just the spot for you – especially if you had Bath in mind and appreciate a few designer-y touches about your accommodation. You will lay your head in a stylishly furnished yurt with spectacular views across Somerset’s Bybrook River Valley on the edge of the Cotswold National Landscape.
This yurt is on a working farm where chickens and horses, a big black-and-white cat (who loves having guests) and a Spanish rescue dog rule the roost. Sitting among poplar trees next to a lily pond, it’s insulated and warmed by a woodburning stove, which also doubles as a cooker. Luxury facilities include a hot shower and an outdoor bath – idyllic for soaking up the starry sky on clear nights – and there’s a barbecue and picnic table for alfresco dining.
There’s a multitude of walks to follow from your peaceful leafy hideaway, which is only 15 minutes’ drive from the restaurants, shops and museums of Georgian-era Bath. If you’d rather travel by public transport, catch bus services 3 or 31 from Batheaston into the city centre.
From Applegates, it’s half an hour’s walk to a local pub in Bathford, or 40 minutes to the well-known George Inn on the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath at Bathampton. You can also grab yourself a takeaway from Batheaston village (half an hour).
Campground type
1
1Open all year
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Guests under the age of 5 are not allowed on site.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Location
Applegates Glamping
Shockerwick Lane
Bath
Somerset
England
BA1 7LQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.40821°N
-2.29791°W
Nearest transport
Coach3.5 km Post Office
3.6 km The Bassetts
5.5 km Bus Station
Rail5.3 km Bath Spa Rail Station
6.6 km Oldfield Park Rail Station
7.4 km Freshford Rail Station
Ferry20.3 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
20.5 km Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
20.9 km Castle Park Ferry Landing
Airport28.8 km Bristol International Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Horse-mad guests (and anyone who enjoys a day in the fresh air) can make a date with Badminton Horse Trials (20 minutes’ drive) over the first weekend in May, or you can hire a day boat to have a putter along the Kennet and Avon Canal from Bathampton (40 minutes’ walk/10 minutes’ drive). If you’d rather stick to dry land, follow the course of the canal to restored Claverton Pumping Station (90 minutes walk) dating from 1813 and open for tours.
Historic villages abound in the area: cute Castle Combe (15 minutes’ drive) has been voted England’s prettiest village thanks to its mellow-stone riverside cottages, while exploring National Trust-owned Lacock (20 minutes) turns up an abbey used as a Harry Potter film location, indie shops and a brace of half-timbered inns that first opened their doors over five centuries ago.
For more urban pursuits, turn your attention to gorgeous Bath (15 minutes), where you can bask in saunas and swim in a rooftop pool at Thermae Bath Spa, tour the ancient Roman baths and admire the soaring Gothic architecture of the abbey. Culture dealt with, it’s time to browse indie shops and department stores, seek out cosy pubs and dine on a multitude of world cuisines.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 39.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 46.6 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Weston Main | 48.2 km | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
American Museum in Britain 3.8 km
The Holburne Museum 4.5 km
Fashion Museum 5.1 km
Assembly Rooms 5.1 km
Bath Abbey 5.2 km
National Trust
Bath Assembly Rooms 5.2 km
Prior Park Landscape Garden 5.9 km
Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 8.1 km
Westwood Manor 8.9 km
The Courts Garden 8.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Brown's Folly - Bathford Hill - River Avon - Dundas Aqueduct - Warleigh Wood - Brown's Folly 1.4 km
ST CATHERINE'S COURT 2.7 km
Box - Box Hill - Hazelbury Manor - Box 3.2 km
CLAVERTON MANOR 3.8 km
SYDNEY GARDENS 4.3 km
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 26.1 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 34.2 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- What attractions are near Applegates Glamping? Horse-mad guests (and anyone who enjoys a day in the fresh air) can make a date with Badminton Horse Trials (20 minutes’ drive) over the first weekend in May, or you can … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Applegates Glamping?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.