But there are the downsides – struggling to put the tent up, realising you’ve managed to lose the tent pegs, uncomfortable sleeping bags, midge invasions...and then it starts raining.
Luckily there are plenty of glamping sites in some of Scotland’s most stunning locations, offering huts, pods, and caravans for those who like the idea of getting back to nature but don’t want to give up all their creature comforts.
Here are 10 of the most highly rated that can be booked on www.booking.com.
5. Howe of Torbeg
Offering stunning views of the Cairngorms National Park, Howe of Torbeg offers four glamping Pods and an off-grid Shepherd's Hut alongside a communal log cabin. The pods sleep up to two adults and one child, with the hut sleeping two adults and two children. They are available from £75 per night. Photo: www.booking.com
6. Bower Wigwam
These wooden pods sleep up to four people and are located in open countryside 12 miles from John O' Groats. There's a fire pit, great views and you can help feed the chickens and collect fresh eggs. They are available from around £90 per night. Photo: www.booking.com
7. Wizard Glamping Pods
With sea views, a garden, a private beach area and a terrace, the two wizard huts (named Harry and Potter) are located on remote banks of Loch Nan Uamh in the Highlands, nine miles from Mallaig. They sleep up to three and cost from around £100 per night. Photo: www.booking.com
8. The Essence
This two bedroom chalet at Glenfinart Caravan Park, near Dunoon, sleeps six and includes a balcony with a sea loch view. It costs from around £160 a night. Photo: www.booking.com