Outdoor accommodation in the UK
Outdoor accommodation covers everything between a tent pitch and a small cabin. live 1 life lists all of it in one place — pitches, pods, glamping, farm stays and event fields — so you can compare an unserviced field against a heated hut without opening five sites.
The main types, and who each suits
Tent and campervan pitches are the cheapest and the most flexible; off-grid fields trade facilities for space and quiet; camping pods and shepherd's huts add insulation, a bed and often heating; bell tents and safari tents are glamping with the setup already done; and event fields are let for gatherings rather than nightly stays.
If you're camping with children, in shoulder season, or with someone unconvinced by canvas, a pod or hut is usually the difference between a good weekend and a cold one.
Accessibility and dogs
Hosts flag accessible facilities and fenced, dog-friendly pitches on their listings, and you can filter for both. Accessible here usually means level parking beside the unit and a step-free door rather than a fully adapted bathroom, so message the host with your specific requirements before booking.
Booking, deposits and cancellation
You pay a 25% deposit to hold the dates, with the balance due to the host on arrival. Each listing shows the host's own cancellation terms. Because these are small sites, letting a host know early if plans change usually means the pitch can be relet.
Before you book: a quick checklist
- Type of stay. Decide between a pitch, a pod, a hut or a glamping tent first.
- What's supplied. Bedding, cooking gear and firewood are often not included.
- Access. Level parking, step-free entry and track surface if mobility matters.
- Dogs. Filter for dog-friendly and check whether the pitch is fenced.
Frequently asked questions
- What counts as outdoor accommodation?
- Any stay where the accommodation is the outdoors or a simple structure on it: tent and campervan pitches, off-grid fields, camping pods, shepherd's huts, bell tents and glamping cabins.
- Is outdoor accommodation available all year in the UK?
- Tent pitches are mostly seasonal, roughly March to October. Insulated pods, huts and cabins are the ones you'll find open through winter.
- Can landowners list outdoor accommodation on live 1 life?
- Yes — farms, smallholdings and estates can list pitches, structures and event fields. See the list your property page for how it works and what it costs.
- How do I book outdoor accommodation on live 1 life?
- Search outdoor accommodation uk on live 1 life, open a listing, pick your dates on the availability calendar and choose how to book. You can pay a 25% deposit to lock the dates immediately, or send the host a free request to book and wait for them to confirm. Either way you get a confirmation page with your booking reference and the dates that are now held.
- Do I pay the full amount up front for outdoor accommodation?
- No. live 1 life takes a 25% deposit at checkout to secure the dates; the balance is settled with the host. A 5% booking fee is added to eligible bookings and paid by the guest on top of the host's nightly rate; hosts do not pay it.
- Can I book outdoor accommodation for a single night?
- Often yes. Minimum stays are set by each host — many accept one night midweek and ask for two nights at weekends or bank holidays. The calendar on the listing shows the minimum stay before you reach checkout.
- What happens after I send a booking request?
- The host is notified straight away by email and can approve or decline from their dashboard. When they approve, you receive a booking confirmation email with the locked dates, the pitch address and directions, plus your booking reference.
Keep exploring
Thinking about wild camping instead?
The rules differ across Scotland, Dartmoor, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our guide explains where you can pitch legally, where you need the landowner's permission, and how to camp responsibly.