TENTEDSTRUCTURES
When it comes to glamping accommodation, tented structures are among the most iconic available. Low set up costs mean a good return on investment, but it is also important to factor in maintenance costs and the kind of weather conditions that will be faced at your site. With so many choices available, choosing the right accommodation for your site is easier said than done. International Glamping Business reporter Annie Hilton reached out to some suppliers to get you the information that you need.
BOND FABRICATIONS bondfabrications.co.uk Can you tell us a little about the background of your business and how long you have been trading? Bond has been in business for over 30 years supplying the outdoor hospitality industry with British designed and manufactured structures. Based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, we have long been associated with offering high quality and a bespoke design service to our clients creating interesting and unique marquees and tents for a wide range of uses. What type of structures do you offer? Using a variety of frame types, we offer robust year-round structures including our luxury safari tents in many sizes through to larger event marquees. Our safari tents are used widely for high end glamping accommodation and a variety of other uses such as shared social spaces, shooting lodges, farm shops etc. We also provide a custom design service for our larger marquees and offer a range of styles and sizes with complete CAD service available.
What is unique about your products? All structures are designed and made by us here in Gloucestershire and each project is centred around client-led design. We do not import any aspect of the tents and
only make to order so each structure is unique to the client and specific end use requirements. We are not a ’one size fits all’ company, it’s important to us that we meet our client’s expectations with regards to design and we can offer a range of customisations for all structures. What maintenance is required to keep your structures in top condition? Different structures require differing approaches to maintenance and it’s important to note that we use only the highest quality materials available to us. All of our structures, including our safari tents, are built to be in place year-round. Fabrics used have a variety of crucial properties beyond the obvious waterproofing such as fungicide treated, rot and mildew resistant and UV resistant. We have a highly technical approach to all aspects of our manufacturing process meaning maintenance is limited for the client. How long does it take to create and assemble your structures? Our safari tents take around 1-2 days to fully install dependant on the size. However, for many of our clients looking to aim at the higher end of the glamping market there are
several internal elements to consider before the tent is ready for guests. We feel it is very important that our clients provide unique, luxury interiors thus creating a strong visual identity for their location. What is the lifespan of your structures and do you offer any warranties? At Bond we have been manufacturing robust commercial grade structures for the outdoor hospitality industry for a long time now and our reputation for British quality is something we are very proud of. Well cared for structures should last many years indeed, our safari tents have a life of at least 10 years and many of our original safari clients are still very happy with their tents and they still look great! It’s important to remember that since we manufacture all our structures here in the UK, we are on hand to help out clients should any accidental damage occur that needs a quick repair. Supporting our clients through the season is important to us, as is the resulting relationships we have built over the years.
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