Lunsford Farm, Pett, Hastings, East Sussex

In a clearing at the edge of a small copse, these ‘tents' may have thick canvas roofing, but hidden beneath are solid wooden floors, three separate sleeping areas and traditional furnishings, along with a well-equipped kitchen and bedding. Lunsford Farm has been designated an SSSI, as it forms part of the Old Saxon shoreline, and you can walk down to the beach, just ten minutes away. There's also a campfire, where you can toast marshmallows.

Sleeps five adults; £595 per week (in June 2010), £375 per weekend, April-October (01420 80804, www.featherdownfarm.co.uk).

Pot-a-Doodle Do Wigwam Village, Scremerston, Northumberland

These 12 quirky tent-shaped cabins come complete with spectacular views of Holy Island, the Farne Islands and Bamburgh Castle. Each has double glazing, heating and electricity. And with a licensed shop, café/bistro and barbecue hut on site, the weather can't spoil the fun.

Sleeps five; £20 per night (adults), £10 (children), mid-February-December (01289 307107, www.northumbrianwigwams.com).

Tregildrans Quarry, St Kew, Cornwall

Established in 1997, this woodland tipi village is set around a spring-fed lake on the north coast of Cornwall. Each tipi - available in three sizes - is made of cotton canvas on a framework of locally sourced wooden lodge poles and is more than 18 feet tall. There are Turkish rugs on the ground, along with lanterns, a camp stove and coolbox. Within a short drive you can buy fresh mackerel, scallops and crab at Port Isaac or go sea kayaking at Port Quin.

Extra-large tipi sleeps seven; £755 per week, £525 Friday-Monday, April-October (01208 880781, www.cornishtipiholidays.co.uk).

Fforest by the Sea, Manorafon, Ceredigion

Looking like space capsules, these geodesic domes take all the best bits of staying in a hotel to the outdoors. Welsh wool blankets and cushions cosy up the interiors, and breakfast is served in a converted stable block. Next to Penbryn beach, the camp also has a fire pit and cedar barrel sauna.

Sleeps two (plus two children); B&B from £620 per week or £415 Friday-Monday based on two sharing, April-October. Winter breaks available (01239 623633, www.coldatnight.co.uk).

Mill Haven Place, Talbenny, Pembrokeshire

Just a mile from the coast Award-winning Pembrokeshire Coast Path, this eco-campsite with four yurts is on a six-acre organic farm, overlooking the Irish Sea. On site are eco-compost toilets and a shower block, and all yurts come with double bed, hand-made woodburning stoves and two sofabed chairs, so you can admire the view in comfort.

Sleeps five; from £390 per week, July-October (01437 781633, www.millhavenplace.co.uk).

Vintage Vacations, Ashey, Isle of Wight

Dating from the 1940 to the 1960s, these refurbished American Airstream caravans have moved to a new site this year near Ryde. All ten have retro furnishings with crocheted bedspreads and vintage board games, plus there's a new shower block and a shop-in-a-shed. Holidaymakers are treated to a Babycham and cream tea on arrival.

Sleeps two to six; from £495 per week, £230 per weekend or £160 for a midweek break, April-October (07802 758113, www.vintagevacations.co.uk).

Romany Caravan & Cabin, Rhydlewis, Ceredigion

Tucked away in a riverside meadow near the West Wales coast, this barrel-roofed wagon enjoys a picturesque location. Built in 1924, it has a double bed and potbelly stove, plus discreet plug sockets and electric lighting. The adjacent cabin has a kitchen, shower room and veranda, but meals can also be enjoyed at the campfire and picnic bench by the water's edge.

Sleeps two; £499 per week, £279 Friday-Monday, year round (01239 851410, www.underthethatch.co.uk).

Afton Park Apple Orchard, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight

Solar-powered lights, candle lanterns and wood from sustainable woodland - this tranquil site on the west coast of the Isle of Wight is all about being eco-friendly. Luxury hasn't suffered, though, as all five yurts are kitted out just like a holiday cottage - there's even one with a four-poster bed.

Sleeps five; £395 per week, £255 per weekend, April-October (07802 678591, www.thereallygreenholidaycompany.com).

Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Scant light pollution offers the perfect opportunity for stargazing from Mongolian yurts on the North Norfolk coast. All are furnished with futons and a woodburning stove. There are tipis, too, equipped with a faux-fur sleeping mat, chiminea and barbecue. And, for pet lovers, there is even a dog-friendly tipi.

Sleeps two to six; from £60 per night for a tipi, £70 per night for a yurt, year-round (01485 210256, www.deepdalefarm.co.uk).

Lombard Farm, Fowey, Cornwall

If it's bags of space you're after, book into this six metre-diameter yurt, located near Fowey. Built using locally grown, steam-bent ash, the yurt offers views over a meadow towards the River Fowey. An outdoor barbecue is at your disposal, while the price includes fresh flowers, a cream tea and a bottle of Cornish wine on arrival.

Sleeps five; from £450 per week, April-October (01726 870844, www.adventurecornwall.co.uk).