Balmore Farmhouse

The smell of a proper farmhouse breakfast drifts across the yard before you've even unzipped your pod — you're camping on working land here, not a manicured field.

Balmore offers an unusual mix: traditional guest house rooms if you want a proper bed and an ensuite, or camping pods if you'd rather sleep outside without the faff of pitching canvas. It suits couples after a rural escape, walkers who want a comfortable base, or anyone testing the camping waters before committing to a full tent setup. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking when you book if you're bringing one along.

Because facilities aren't widely listed, expect a simpler setup — this is farmhouse hospitality rather than glamping luxury. Campfires need checking on arrival, so ask the hosts what's allowed. Open all year, which makes it useful for shoulder-season trips when most campsites have locked the gates. The vibe is quiet, rural, and genuinely farm-based — you're a guest on someone's land, not a punter on a pitch.