TAKE THREE: MONMOUTHSHIRE GLAMPSITES

CASTLE KNIGHTS

Admire the ruins of Usk Castle from any of seven different cabins. These range from the Shepherds Cabin (sleeping two) to the Yurt and the fortress-like Glyndwr Fort (both sleeping

four) and include cosy beds and furniture. There’s also a communal kitchen and hire bikes. HOW TO DO IT: From £80 a night.

castleknights.co.uk

HIDDEN VALLEY YURTS

Set in a wooded valley amid wildflower meadows are five yurts — three sleeping seven, two sleeping five — and a spruced-up cricket pavilion that’s now a two-bed bolthole. All have proper, sturdy beds. There’s also a campfire nook and a wood-fired-pizza oven. HOW TO DO IT: From £375 for three nights.

hiddenvalleyyurts.co.uk

PENHEIN GLAMPING

A working farm near Chepstow sets the scene

for this glampsite and its clutch of Iranian alachigh tents. Inside the dome-like pods are beds, mini kitchens and stargazing windows. Natural springs supply the sink and there’s a wood-burning stove for al fresco dinners. HOW TO DO IT: From £140 a night (minimum

stay two nights). penhein.co.uk