Summer is almost here and the high season is just around the corner – we hope you’re all booked up and ready for a promising few months ahead!
At the end of May, we will be heading off to Montenegro for the Eco Resort Network event – co-organised by our publisher, Steph Curtis-Raleigh – for three days of sharing best practice with top players in the sustainable hospitality industry; we will review the event in our next issue.
In this issue, we called upon the expertise of Crown & Canopy and Purple Pitch Communications to discuss the ins and outs of planning and consultancy, and the importance of branding and marketing your site.
Kerry Roy, our good friend and award-winning “glamptrepreneur”, weighs up the dream versus the reality of running your own glampsite and shares the four pieces of wisdom she has gained from owning two successful businesses in the UK and Italy.
We also interviewed Jules Hudson, who many of you will know from the BBC’s rural property show Escape to the Country, to find out more about his self-built glamping venture, Mole Hill Hut, and what advice he would give to future operators.
Finally, we rounded up some of the leading manufacturers of cabins, shepherd’s huts and pods, so you can make an informed decision when planning or upgrading your accommodation offering.
We’ll see you in our next issue, with a preview of what’s to come at The Glamping Show UK, and a focus on canvas structures and geodesic domes.
Editor, International Glamping Business
British dome manufacturer TruDomes has launched its first permanent showdome, which is now open for viewing at the company’s head office in Nuneaton.
Available to view by appointment, the furnished dome showcases the company’s market-leading manufacturing quality and superior standard features alongside some of the many optional extras which are available to create a bespoke glamping experience.
Its geodesic design includes a lightweight yet robust frame made from aircraftgrade aluminium which provides rust-free durability and easy transportation.
TruDomes director Kelda Bassett said, “Opening our first permanent showdome is a significant step for TruDomes. We have created showdomes at various glamping trade shows and they have always received exceptionally positive feedback, particularly with regard to our investment in material quality.”
“In a competitive market, our domes stand out for their longevity and ability to handle challenging conditions with all-weather performance. That difference is made possible by manufacturing all our domes at our factory in Nuneaton – unlike many competitors, which import inferior products
and materials, we design everything in-house and apply rigorous quality control which is reflected in the showdome.”
Featuring a lacquered finish and triplelayered insulation, the showdome’s hardwearing 650 g/m² PVC shell is designed for extreme weather with resistance to temperatures as low as -40ºC and as high as 70ºC.
TruDomes’ signature panoramic window section maximises the view out and includes blackout-lined curtains, one of a wide range of upgrades available to enhance luxury and comfort.
TruDomes sales manager Louise Stone said, “TruDomes’ ability to customise is another difference which is being illustrated within our new showdome. It displays various optional extras, including the increasingly popular wood burning stove which many UK glamping sites are utilising to facilitate year-round bookings and increase their nightly yield.”
Northern Ireland-based sustainable glamping company Further Space is making a significant investment in the UK this year. The first step in this expansion is the opening of a breathtaking new site on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, set to launch this spring.
The Port Nan Gael location will be Further Space’s eleventh site and its third in Scotland, with existing sites in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Scottish locations including Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Highlands. The investment made by Further Space in Scotland has already exceeded £500,000, and with plans to open sites in Skye, Oban, Darvel and Fordie, investment figures will surpass £1.5 million by the end of 2023.
Further Space has an overall 10-year plan in place that would see the innovative start-up welcome 2.6m guests per year across 650 locations within the UK, Europe and North America.
The new site is owned by a local family who are passionate about bringing people back to the island and rejuvenating the area. Husband and wife, Chermaine and Calum Laurie operate the glamping site.
Chermaine said, “There is no doubt that we are extremely passionate and proud of where we come from. Several family generations have operated this land and we are so excited to welcome visitors to experience the beauty of the island.”
Further Space co-founder David Maxwell is pleased to announce the company’s further expansion in Scotland. He said, “We are committed to investing in Scotland and are passionate about increasing tourism in lesser-known areas to boost local communities that surround the pods. We have loved working with Chermaine and Calum thus far and look forward to a long-lasting partnership.”
Brokkestøylen, a nature resort in the Norwegian mountains, has been awarded with the Luxlife 2023 Hotel & Restaurant Award for southern Norway.
The resort offers luxury eco pods and a glass restaurant serving local and regenerative food, and is located at an altitude of 600 meters in Setesdal – a UNESCO heritage site – surrounded by forest, rivers and mountains.
Erik Berglihn, co-owner, said, “We are very thankful that our guests recommended us for the prize, and quite happy to win it!”
Brokkestøylen offers five isolated eco domes, with a luxury king size bed with Norwegian down duvets. The season starts when the mountain road opens for summe from May 21, and opens partly in June and full time from July onwards. The road makes a crossing over the reindeer area in the southern mountains, down to the fjords – the typical route is Oslo, Telemark, Setesdal, Lysefjord, Stavanger.
Louis Thompson, CEO of Nomadic Resorts and Co-Founder of Nomadic Escapes, will be attending Eco Resort Network 2023 to unveil their first Nomadic Escape.
Louis Thompson is amongst the returning delegates for Eco Resort Network 2023 next month, having attended the first event in Slovenia last May. Louis will be unveiling their first Nomadic Escape: Anbalaba – a new tented camp project perched on a hill overlooking the turquoise lagoon of Southeast Mauritius.
This breathtaking kite-surfing camp has been and designed by the award-winning Nomadic Resorts design team, and will be managed by their outdoor lodging management company Nomadic Escapes. The project features new cyclone-resistant tent models, permaculture landscaping, private eco-villas and a greenroofed restaurant with an organic vegetable garden and outdoor kitchen on top.
Louis will be available throughout the Eco Resort Network event to discuss projects, give advice and showcase their new biophilic pods.
Put a sustainable spark into your outdoor adventures this summer with a little help from the South African sun. Whether it’s camping, glamping or caravanning, wood specialist Logs Direct has just the product you need in the shape of its new Proper Wood Hardwood Logs, containing sustainably sourced Eucalyptus.
Naturally dried in the South African sun, these Ready to Burn logs have a moisture content of under 20% and produce minimal smoke – ensuring your leisure time in the great outdoors is enjoyable and free of unpleasant sparks and odours.
These new mixed species hardwood logs are a hassle-free fuel option all year round and are even more satisfying given their sustainable credentials.
The logs are a green-economy product, sourced via a great project based outside Cape Town. The project is all about
helping to restore bio-diversity and build resilience at a local level and it all boils down to how eucalyptus trees are handled.
Eucalyptus oil may have benefits, but eucalyptus tree consume a vast amount of water and that eats up far too much of the natural water reserve. To safeguard local water supplies, the local government has set up an initiative to fell these trees and that then creates a lot of wood.
Proper Wood – with whom Logs Direct is working – is tackling the wood overload around South African townships, by supplying township residents with the tools that can turn wood into employment and tools opportunities. These communities are now chopping the wood into log-sized products and packing these in recyclable packaging for on-sale.
By buying these logs, you can support employment and better futures within
South Africa’s townships. Proper Wood Hardwood Logs are available to buy in weather resistant bags with carry handle, priced from £5.50 per bag. Bulk discounts available. Contact orders@logsdirect.co.uk or 01524 812476, or visit logsdirect.co.uk.
If this sounds familiar to you, it could be that you are in danger of falling out of love with the very things that drew you into running a glamping site in the first place. It may be that with a few adjustments you can reignite the passion and start living the dream again; at least some of the time!
I have run glamping sites in both the UK and in Italy and, for those of you who have followed my journey in A New Life in the Sun on TV, you will know that there has been no shortage of stressful moments. Thankfully the experience has taught me a few things about managing the downs, so that I can make the most of the ups!
I have found there are two sides to running a business: the lighter side, and the darker side. It’s often easier for many of us to shout about the highs that give us that feel-good factor (especially on social media) but few of us really ever share the darker side – when we feel overwhelmed and frustrated. So, don’t get into the mindset of thinking it’s just you and everyone else is managing better and never be too proud to ask for help.
The dream is usually to quit the day job in order to spend more quality time with those we love, in a place we love. The reality is that
My work is dreamy and desirable – especially to my guests. They enjoy their holidays in the Italian sunshine and imagine I have the perfect life. While I present a calm and serene exterior, inside my nerves are stretched and my brain is racing through my “to do” list.
you may not be constrained to set working hours or an office cubicle – but you are actually always ‘on duty’.
This reality can soon overshadow the dream if you, as the owner, are not able to run the business effectively, efficiently and without you always being “in it”. Hospitality – especially accommodation – is a potentially 24/7 business.
Your guests may need assistance at any hour of any day and the situation could be even worse if you live on site. Make sure you get cover from time to time to babysit your business, so that you can occasionally go out and enjoy social time yourself, or you may resent the missed nights out or feel bad about letting friends down if you can’t join them! Consider the option of living off site if possible – this is something I have now done, to get some physical as well as mental distance for some of the time.
Don’t be fooled that once you’ve found your idyllic plot of land, installed some wonderful accommodation, and set up the booking systems – Hey presto! The work is done. In actuality, the maintenance is constant, with relatively high costs compared to other industries. Even when you think you’re on top of it all, your glamping accommodation, land, and dealing with nature’s natural forces will ensure you are never stood twiddling your thumbs for too long. It’s well worth employing a part-time fixer, gardener, and handy person all in one – there will be days when things break, and trying to check in guests while fixing a broken heater can be challenging.
We’ve all been there – spinning plates and juggling balls and trying to do everything ourselves. Just because we can get away with it some of the time, doesn’t mean we should. Trying to be everything to everyone at once will start to take its toll on your wellbeing and passions, while slowly holding back what the business could become. If you work with your family, it can even put pressure on your most important relationships.
We can all be guilty of thinking that we can do these jobs better than anyone else, or that by the time we show others how to do them, we could have already done them ourselves. It may also be that we feel we cannot afford to get more help.
However, can you afford not to get help? It may be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make, going from one employee to a full team – giving you the headspace required to grow the business and time to work ON it, not always IN it.
Solo female glamptrepreneur Kerry Roy founded her first multi award-winning glamping site in the UK, Camp Katur, in 2012. She has since diversified into many different areas, including festivals, weddings and wellness retreats – whilst establishing a second successful award-winning glamping retreat, Cerchio Del Desiderio in Italy in 2019. Not one to stay still for long, she also joined forces with Glamping Innovations to distribute innovative and sustainable glamping structures throughout Italy.
Kerry has also been fortunate enough to take part in several TV programmes focusing on her businesses’ success and ever developing knowledge within the industry, inspiring others to run their own business in various sectors. You can follow her new Italian business adventures on the latest series of Channel 4’s A New Life In The Sun, for which she continues to film for the 4th year.
Jules Hudson is a versatile writer and broadcaster, and the leading face of the BBC’s rural property show Escape to the Country. A keen countryman and craftsman, Jules spends his spare time renovating his home in Herefordshire assisted by his partner Tania, their son Jack, and two labradors. International Glamping Business’ editor Annie Hilton spoke with Jules to find out about the process of creating his own glamping site, and what advice he would give to other operators.
Tell us about Mole Hill Hut – what’s it like?
Mole Hill Hut is a large en-suite shepherd’s hut, built for us by Riverside Shepherd’s Huts in Worcestershire. It stands in the corner of a three acre sheep field, with 270 degree views of the Wye Valley and the Black Mountains in Herefordshire. Alongside it sits The Trough, a bespoke break-out cabin carefully sited to take in the stunning sunsets we have here.
Mole Hill Hut was conceived as a couple’s retreat – a getaway from it all, including the job and the kids. The strapline “Just for Two, Just for You” was born from that idea. Being our first venture into the glamping industry, we were rightly cautious of over-building, and over-investing before we’d gained the confidence to get it working as we hoped it would. We’d get it right first, then think about expanding if the market allowed. It also meant we could focus our investment on a high-end offering that would leave no detail overlooked – at least that’s the hope!
Most will know you from presenting BBC’s Escape to the Country – what was the journey from helping others, to now creating your own slice of rural life?
Many viewers of Escape to the Country will have seen me and my colleagues helping countless couples over the years to find rural properties that offer them the chance to supplement their income, or indeed create a primary business by either establishing a holiday let or glamping business. When I joined the show in 2007, yurts were all the rage, but gradually many more tantalising options have entered the market. I’ve always loved the idea of a shepherd’s hut – both for looks and all-year practicality. When we eventually found ourselves the right piece of land adjacent to our home, the idea of creating a small bespoke offering was inevitable; it’s a journey that now enhances the advice I give to buyers keen to get involved in the market.
You described your site as a “labour of love” – could you elaborate on this?
I do love a practical project! I’ve always enjoyed renovating and building, and so the chance to design and create Mole Hill Hut, here at home, was an opportunity I really relished. We took some time assessing the shepherd’s hut market, but eventually decided upon Riverside Shepherd’s Huts based upon design, proximity to us, and price. The result has been amazing, but commissioning the hut build was the easy bit. What followed was almost a year of tree felling, fencing, trenching for new power and water, and then building The Trough. This element I felt was really crucial in creating a destination that would genuinely work all-year round, whatever the weather. Having useable and memorable additional living space is, I hope, one of the aspects that distinguishes us to our guests, many of whom are no strangers to the shepherd’s hut market.
What were the highs and lows of creating your own site?
I’m not a great fan of paperwork and bureaucracy, so the planning process was really frustrating – as I’m sure it is to many others – but we got through it. We also had to have two new power connections to both our home and to the hut site, all of which took up time and money. However, the reward of actually spending time at home project managing, designing and building most of it was just great. I also think that being hands-on allows you to constantly adjust what you’re creating as you focus ever more on what you’re making, and how your guests are going to use and experience it. It was all planned, but it had space to evolve.
Which project has been your favourite to work on?
Building The Trough was the most creative and rewarding element of the site. I was keen to try and create something that felt homely, but which also felt different. I’ve come to understand that for sites like ours, they’ve got to offer something that is architecturally memorable to really create a ‘destination’ in its own right. We were keen to make good use of upcycled and repurposed elements, from doors and windows, to the marmalade pan sink and drawers made from old floorboards. Both Mole Hill Hut and The Trough provide two very different settings; the former a boutique ensuite bed space, with some cooking and living room facets, and the latter unashamedly hand-built and quirky. Together, they share the wear and tear that is inevitable in a busy holiday let.
In hindsight, is there anything you would have done differently?
The cost of materials that lockdown accelerated made the build far more expensive that it would have been pre-COVID. Looking back, I might have tried to buy more in bulk so that it was ready to go.
What was the planning permission process like?
Planning took us about 7 months, which, compared to many, wasn’t too long. For
us, its main focus was change of use for the small plot upon which the hut sits, whilst the result is still effectively a temporary structure. Overall, it was relatively straight forward –once we’d got past the intricacies of the online planning portal!
What have you got planned for the future?
Right now we are entering our second summer, and are looking forward to increasing the tempo of our guest stays. When we started last July we were in no rush to be overwhelmed, as we tried to work out how best to present and run it. We are also now firmly focused on marketing it ourselves, having found that the use of a national agent did not allow the flexibility to sell the region as a whole and Mole Hill Hut in particular.
What is your long-term goal for Mole Hill Hut?
We’ve tried to create a place that we hope is a chance for our guests to really get away from it all in the stunning Wye Valley. Whilst many who come here travel to see the sights, such as Hay-on-Wye, the Black Mountains or canoeing on the Wye itself, many now also just come to enjoy the views, the peace and Mole Hill Hut as it is. That is perhaps the best compliment: that guests share in what we’ve created, and that hopefully we’ve built something that
stays long in the memory. But we are always learning, always tweaking, and that’s the fun of it.
And finally, for soon-to-be site owners, what is the one piece of advice you can give?
Don’t rush, and try to understand your market. Once we’d decided upon a shepherd’s hut, we spent about 4 years on and off looking into different makers – trying to match what was on offer with the market we were aiming for, whilst balancing that against what we could afford.
We were greatly helped by the team at Riverside, and once we’d got the planning and ordered the hut itself, it was all-go for about a year, working weekends, evenings and spare days to get the whole thing finished. Perhaps the most exciting part was allowing the build to, at least in part, inform how it would eventually turn out. I could have sketched it in minute detail before we started, but the small things – the details that our guests remember and that I hope will bring them back – all came along as we went. It has been one of the most creative things I’ve ever done, and I wouldn’t have missed any of it. So if you are thinking about it, go for it! The reward of seeing your visitors and guests enjoying all your efforts is the best feeling in the world.
Dyester Corp, the parent corporation of Domespaces, is the Future Dome for the Moon. Their renderings have been sent to NASA, who may buy the domes for the practice area they are developing here. We will be living on the moon in 10 years, and Domespaces provides weather-proof housing units of the future for all of your needs and activities.
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As the camping season starts to gather pace, consider what is required for those campfires and wood fired pizza ovens. Make sure you are able to provide your customers with everything for the perfect fire – Kiln dried logs, kindling and Flamers natural firelighters, making sure of course the logs are ‘Ready to Burn’ approved. But do you really need all of the above?
The KindleFlamer super-powered natural firelighter provides a new revolution in fire
lighting. Kindling is no longer required to light the perfect log fire!!
Made from wood wool and dipped in a refined paraffin wax, these odourless natural firelighters are likely to become a real game changer for campsites and retailers. There are major advantages:
n It makes firelighting a lot easier for everyone. n You no longer need to buy pallets of kindling – just logs.
n Significantly less storage space required. n Less retail space required for fire lighting products.
n Greater sales value and profit per m2.
These are made in Herefordshire and the packaging clearly promotes the benefits and applications, and the packaging is plastic free and fully compostable – meeting all your eco-friendly needs. Each pack has a QR code enabling quick access to ‘How to light’ your log fire using what we recommend as the new ‘top down’ method. They are also perfect for charcoal barbecues.
With the introduction of the larger 50 pack, KindleFlamers are now sold in 3 pack sizes including the 18 and 3 pack – the latter providing the perfect pack for weekend camping.
Certainly Wood is the UK’s largest supplier of British kiln dried logs, supplying logs, kindling and natural firelighters to camping and glamping sites across the UK.
Find out more at certainlywood.co.uk.
In the modern pool or spa, water quality and safety are essential. This means that having a good testing protocol and an accurate testing system is equally essential. If you are not testing the levels of key parameters regularly using a recognised professional system, can you be certain that the pool or spa is safe and comfortable? Likewise, how can you treat the water correctly if you do not know what’s in the water?
At Lovibond®, we have many testing options available to ensure your pool or spa water is safe and comfortable. Each system offers the reliability and accuracy expected from a Lovibond® system and is backed by over 60 years of experience in water testing.
The MD110 Handheld Photometer with Bluetooth measures all the key pool water parameters and also enables readings to be stored and transferred directly to a tablet or PC. Tests covered include free and total chlorine up to 10mg/l, pH, total alkalinity and calcium hardness. As with all Lovibond® photometers, it uses recognised test
chemistries using tablet reagents, is easy to use and is supplied with everything needed to start testing immediately.
For the professional spa operator, we have a kit available that will allow you to meet the requirements of Health & Safety Executive Guideline HSG282. HSG282 was introduced in January 2017 and its main aim was to reduce the risk of Legionella and covers all spa and hot tubs being used in a commercial setting. As you would expect, the guideline includes recommendations on water testing both on testing protocol and parameters that should be measured. It suggests that the disinfectant (chlorine or bromine), pH and Total Dissolved Solids are tested regularly. Our MD100 HSG Kit includes everything needed to test these parameters, contained in one handy carrying case.
Having the correct kit is only part of the story. Testing must also be carried out correctly and operators must know how to use the kits. To help with this we will offer free pool water testing training with any photometer. This
training will not only include correct use of the system but will also cover all aspects of good water testing, from taking the sample through to recording the readings. Training would be on-site or via Zoom - depending on location - but will be free of charge.
Finally, is the well-being of your staff important? Did you know that many testing tablets contain hazardous ingredients especially boric acid which can harm users? If there was a safer alternative available shouldn’t you be using these? Well, there is a safer option. All Lovibond® tablets are boric acid-free, making them safer to use. Are the tablets you are currently using boric acid-free? Is it time to make the change?
Just look for the green chemistry logo on the box.
At Lovibond®, we have everything needed for today’s pool professional to ensure your testing is accurate, reliable and carried out correctly. Contact us for full details or to discuss your testing requirements in more detail at support@lovibond.uk.
Booking and advertising platform Hipcamp launched their new mobile app across iOS and Android this month.
Showcasing thousands of glamping structures and outdoor stays across the UK, as well as in France, Australia, and North America, the app extends the brand’s reach within the glamping market.
The handy app, which has already featured as Apple’s “App of the Day” and ranks amongst the top apps for “glamping” searches, includes all key components of the muchloved Hipcamp website, but with a new, efficient, mobile-dedicated design. The first app release also includes additional app-only features, such as reward patches and off-line trip details.
“Camping, by its very nature, is an on-thego experience,” said Hipcamp CEO Alyssa Ravasio. “We’ve been working hard to get these apps out into the world, and we’re so excited to make it easier for people to find and book their perfect outdoor stay, whilst at the same time inspiring a new love of nature.”
For glamping businesses, the app offers an exciting opportunity to reach more potential guests. While camping, and caravanning in particular, has been well served by mobile apps in recent years, the Hipcamp app is much needed in the glamping space and has been well received by businesses.
“We know that visitors return and engage with Hipcamp more often when they have a dedicated app installed”, Hipcamp UK Country Manager, Jonathan Knight, told International Glamping Business. “For Hosts, that makes it an ideal platform to showcase your site to a higher-intent audience and reach people who glamp and travel often.”
The Hipcamp app is free to download and was first released for iPhone users in late April before being rolled out across Android devices.
nautical to safari and everything in between – and supply features that enhance comfort, including wet room showers and blackoutlined curtains. The domes’ 650 g/m² PVC covers are available in non-standard colours to add a vibrant accent to a glamping setting.
free and lightweight yet robust. Covers and panoramic windows are resistant to UV and discolouration.
In a highly competitive market, glamping businesses are increasingly looking for features which will set their site apart from their rivals. It could be an extra touch of luxury, a distinctive interior design scheme or a quirky talking point – any detail that makes a glamping experience stand out from the norm and has glampers coming back for more.
TruDomes understood that advantage from the moment they started out making domes in 2017. They believe that imagination, creative vision and attention to detail are essential for any truly exceptional glampsite. An expert design team backed by manufacturing excellence has enabled the company to tailor their geodesic domes to each individual customer, working in close collaboration to realise their concept.
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TruDomes incorporate technology that optimises temperature and supports natural ventilation and efficient air circulation, preventing the build-up of moisture and condensation. Domes can be installed with air con units or solar extraction fans for off-grid campsites. When the option to increase the temperature is needed, they can fit log burners and retain warmth with the use of triplelayered insulation.
A TruDomes design concept considers every aspect of glamping life. Mindful that many campers like to take their pets on holiday, the company developed a new feature for four-legged guests in the form of portholes for pets. It’s one of many innovations which have impressed glamping businesses and their customers.
TruDomes are renowned for a host of extras that rival off-the-shelf products can’t offer, but they also pay attention to the fundamentals: all-season performance, strength and durability, even in the most extreme conditions. Dome frames are manufactured from aircraft-grade aluminium which is rust-
A dome from TruDomes will provide many years of virtually maintenance-free use. In contrast, many competitors supply massproduced domes made from budget materials which are sourced to improve profit margins rather than the end-user experience. Those domes are often cheaper to buy but far more costly in the long term as rapid deterioration leads to a need for replacement parts.
Market-leading longevity is a USP that gives TruDomes’ products a clear edge but, with an ability to create domes which are truly one of a kind, the company’s biggest USP is uniqueness itself.
To find out more, visit trudomes.com
TruDomes has established a worldwide reputation for an unrivalled ability to bring bespoke design and specification to the process of supplying glamping solutions.
With a reputation for exceptional reliability, creative consistency & credible craftsmanship, since launching in 2010, Boutique Camping has become a global success and a top pick for discerning outdoor businesses seeking beautifully unconventional and high-quality tents, stoves & camping gear invented to inspire and delight.
Their passion for creating unique and luxurious outdoor experiences is evident in every product displayed in today’s extensive online catalogue... From traditional classic bell tents to modern inflatable domes, you can shop the desirable designs in an array of size, fabric and colour options to suit your specific and unique business glamping-goals.
Introducing the Star Bell Tent, the ultimate choice for camping enthusiasts who demand the best. With its robust strength and striking design, this tent has become a popular pick amongst trade and camping connoisseurs alike. Featuring a unique 360° mesh wall and an extended 1m deep canopy, this tent provides an uncompromised outdoor adventure experience. The arched overhang and webbing strap duo work together to reduce tripping hazards and redirect rain-pour away from the tent, making it a durable and reliable choice for any camping site, in any environment. The Star Bell Tent is protected
by a worldwide registered design, so you can rest assured that you’re getting a unique and exclusive product. With features like roll-up walls, an access point for electrical hook-up, and a zippable groundsheet, this tent is not only aesthetically pleasing from all angles, but also packed with functionality.
If you’re seeking a truly luxurious and unique glamping experience, look no further than the Luna Bell Tent. Available in four different sizes and fabrics, this tent is designed to meet the needs of any outdoor business, enthusiast or event host. Flaunting a modern take on the yurt tent design, the Luna Bell is the perfect canvas-castle for hosting large groups, wellness retreats, or magical moments such as weddings or parties. Designed with majestic grandeur and glamping-luxe in mind, this home away from home boasts larger-than-life qualities that will leave your guests in awe.
Tent is its curved elegance and stoop-free high walls. This not only adds to the tent’s overall aesthetic appeal but also provides more headroom and a spacious feel. The impressive roof height and large mesh windows allow for plenty of natural light and ventilation, creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for guests. So why settle for an ordinary camping experience when you can elevate your accommodation options with the exclusivity of the Luna Bell Tent?
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The Essential Glamping Business Manual in 2022 into the subject of outdoor living and hot tubs, it was suggested that people in the United Kingdom prefer to ‘embrace’ the outdoor lifestyle, whether that is within a glamping setting, or alternatively transferred to the home marketplace.
In addition to the findings from the market trends, it was also noted that customers were more likely to buy products that would fit in with the surroundings, adding a ‘cohesive’ flow to the design and shaping of the area, something that made the choices of materials for hot tubs and other outdoor living products, much more of a ‘value added proposition’ when deciding which products to choose.
At Woodpecker Productions, we value using market research and trends to partly influence our decision-making process when it comes to what we add to our product ranges – whether
that is a new hot tub for the market which includes a new design feature and is larger than the ‘norm’, but is unique, similar to the ‘Eye’ hot tub we launched in 2022.
Furthermore, we could say the same about our ever growing range of saunas, where we have changed the way we design these products. But also importantly, we look at ways of making them fit within the environment (home, holiday parks or glamping sites), given that all our products are bespoke and not just off the shelf products – something which we pride ourselves on.
By being so versatile in our approach to all of the markets we feature within, it enables us to grow our product offerings, leading to us create more products including accommodation units that are putting us at the forefront of the marketplace within the UK, allowing customers that freedom of choice when looking to purchase a Woodpecker product for their settings.
With the customers having that essential freedom of choice, it means their bespoke, tailor-made journey with Woodpecker is easy to navigate, especially when it comes to the options we are able to provide – as well as being able to add that something extra special to complete the customer’s needs and wants from our outdoor living products.
You could say that we are able to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. However, we aren’t just limited to the product ranges we currently provide, mainly because we are able to design, create and deliver on any number of projects, should the customer need something different from us.
To find out more about how Woodpecker Productions can help you realise your dreams, and to answer any questions you may have about our products ranges, please email us at info@woodpeckertubs. co.uk or alternatively check out our website woodpeckertubs.co.uk for more details.
Brand new from Glampsan in 2023 is our CampPlus range of en-suite bathroom pods. For camping and touring site applications in the main, these units allow you to offer an upgrade to guests: it’s camping and glamping with style as guests have their own private en-suite! As a site owner, you will be able to command higher pitch fees, achieve higher occupancy levels and extend the rental season: resulting in increased revenue whilst also realising superior customer satisfaction levels and positive feedback.
Our most popular unit is a high quality “plug-and-play pod”, containing two separate en-suite rooms in a back-to-back, semi-detached layout. Guests share the building but that’s all they share as each side has its separate hot water and electrical supply, as well as being insulated and soundproofed from each other. Installed between two pitches, the DUO will provide each caravan or tent pitch with its own private bathroom facility.
No more trips to the communal toilet or shower block with the proverbial loo roll under your arm! It’ll be right next door. Each side has its own toilet, shower, sink,
lighting and an individual 80 litre (electric) boiler. High-quality easy clean sanitaryware is used as standard throughout, complete with one piece easy-wipe multi-panel interior walling, complemented by a selection of optional upgrade items for sites to offer even more luxury. Durability and ease of cleaning are built into their DNA.
Glampsan is also known as a marketleading supplier of a host of water and waste solutions for glamping, caravanning, tenting and leisure sites. We provide composting,
Crossover Lodge
Crossover Lodge is a product registered by Creative Structures. Creative Structures has over 13 years of experience producing and distributing luxury tent structures for the high-end event, hospitality, and recreation industries.
The Crossover Lodges are based on the ‘Crossover,’ one of Creative Structures’ existing structures. The solid structure is made out of high-quality aluminium tubes, strong galvanised steel connectors, stainless steel cables and PVC cover to ensure extra strength and rigidity. The structures, and therefore the Crossover Lodges, are TÜV certified and offer
protection against the most extreme weather conditions. They are resistant to temperatures from -20/-30ºC to +70ºC and up to wind force 80/100 km/h.
Luxurious Lodging
Crossover Lodge B.V. introduced the luxurious Crossover Lodge Large in 2021, a 68 m2 glamping lodge for up to 5 people. The different configuration options also make it suitable as a very spacious and luxurious accommodation for couples. The Lodge can be delivered fully furnished, including the solid wall system, bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom with toilet and rain shower, and in and outdoor furniture.
separating and low volume flush toilets; we also manufacture simple waste collection tanks - above or below ground - to capture grey and black water for later removal by a waste collection company. Further across the range, we partner with Saniflo® for their range of sewage lifting stations, offering a fantastic solution for the glamping industry. And finally, we supply sewage treatment plants, formerly known as septic tanks. At Glampsan, we have you covered.
Find out more at glampsan.com
After the success of the Large family lodge, an expansion followed. In September 2022, the Crossover Lodge Medium was launched. With 49 m2, the Crossover Lodge Medium is a popular size glamping tent. The Medium, just like the Large, is luxurious and comfortable. It has a generous living area with a box spring, a kitchen, and a fully equipped bathroom with a toilet and rain shower. The combination of pure luxury and being outside in nature reduces stress. The perfect getaway for those seeking privacy and luxury in a unique location!
Since the introduction of the Crossover Lodge Medium, you can opt for a ready-touse ‘Bathroom Unit’ instead of a separate bathroom frame. The Bathroom Unit contains a fully equipped bathroom and will be placed in its entirety in the lodge. Literally ‘plug & play’.
Crossover Lodge Medium and Large are a luxurious and unique experience in nature. Truly a wonderful addition to any recreational project! The lodges are offered in various packages so that the lodge can be set up according to the customer’s wishes. Visit
It doesn’t matter whether you are a farmer with one holiday let, or a park owner with multiple accommodation units – you need to have both public relations and marketing activity to help you stand out. Glamping in particular has become a crowded market place with many land owners diversifying and offering an experience on their land. To make your offering stand out, you need to invest in promoting the experience on multiple channels – and that doesn’t mean just paying for some adverts.
The main difference between PR and marketing is that PR focuses on building and maintaining a positive reputation for your brand or business, while marketing focuses on directly promoting and selling; think social media posts compared to social media adverts.
Obviously a business needs to make money, so marketing activity is essential, but you won’t get bookings if your online reputation and presence is poor – no matter how much marketing you do.
Before a potential customer makes a booking,
they will look at a number of things to help them decide who to spend their hard earned cash with. Your prices will play an important part, but so will how they feel about your brand. They will look at online reviews (and how you responded to them), check out your social media to get a real feel for your destination – they may also Google you to see if any articles come up, good or bad. So, what can you do to improve your PR?
This is all about posting regular, engaging content on your social media to bring your experience to life. It’s a great way to build a loyal, dedicated audience who can help market your offering with likes, shares and comments – for free!
You may have seen other sites being reviewed in newspapers or magazines. Working with media and influencers to review your accommodation can result in a huge increase in traffic to your website and social channels, improving your search engine optimisation and increasing bookings.
You will undoubtedly have a story to tell from time to time. Whether it’s the launch of a new venture, new units, enhancements such as hot tubs or ensuite facilities, or a special event –they will all make a great news story for local newspapers and trade media, securing you free coverage and promotion. Getting articles published which link back to your website will also improve your Google rankings!
There may be awards you could enter, but you don’t have time to research the right ones and do the applications. But, winning an award can give you amazing positive coverage and undoubtedly increase your bookings.
Any business wanting to encourage people to book with them rather than a competitor would benefit from PR. It’s all about creating your story, building trust and advocacy in your target market, developing your brand personality and showcasing the experience you offer.
Find out more at purplepitchcomms.co.uk.
Director of Purple Pitch Communications
Crown and Canopy offer full consultancy, planning, and design services. They are specialists in appraising land and working with clients across the country to develop successful businesses that consider best use of land maximising income potential as well as grants and funding opportunities.
We are industry leaders in glamping consultancy. Our feasibility assessment involves a site visit and consultation with a feedback report covering everything from recommendations on the most suitable sites to audience and structures. Our full appraisal service is the next step, this involves a more detailed assessment of your business from financial forecasting to site design and full project estimates.
With over 10 years of experience securing planning, our tried and tested approach gives the greatest chance of success. Our dedicated team carry out pre and full planning applications across the UK and are experienced in working on developments in open countryside. We are passionate about developing projects which result in biodiversity net gains and we also offer full grant application services.
We offer a full suite of architectural design services, whether you have a fully formed concept or a completely blank canvas our experienced design team will turn your aspirations into unique, sustainable designs that attract and delight guests.
We work with landowners and farmers from the very beginning ideas stage of a project right through to architectural design, planning permission, build, and delivery through our comprehensive suite of services.
Design and gaining planning permission are key parts of the process in developing a successful glamping site. These steps lay the foundations for your venture and require you to consider all elements, ensuring a well thought out design which is compliant with local planning policy and aligned with your vision. In these early stages, it’s important to establish what kind of product will work and perform well on your site and, crucially, what kind of development would be acceptable to the local authority under planning. As the market grows, a bespoke and unique approach to design is invaluable and will allow you to produce a one-off development specific to your site and ideals, which will also ensure a future-proof investment with a highperformance value.
Bespoke year-round products such as treehouses and cabins tend to be the highest
performers in the industry, yet these don’t always have to be permanent structures. These structures offer the most freedom and creativity when it comes to design, which is also beneficial with regards to planning as materiality, scale, and appearance are key considerations throughout this process. Your design and choice of materials will define how well your accommodation sits within the natural landscape and inform its sustainability credentials.
As planning policy develops and climate crisis documents are declared, sustainability is an increasingly important factor. We often integrate sustainable features such as EV charging points, bike storage, and electric bike provision, as well as assistance to access sites via the closest public transport links. Connections to public footpaths and local services such as shops, pubs and restaurants are a major benefit to your business from a planning and guest experience perspective.
Impact on the environment has always been a consideration for us and since the early
days, nature and environmental enhancement schemes have been a core element of the projects and applications we develop. In our view this is a win-win, for both the environment and developers, as outdoor accommodation schemes heavily benefit from a nature rich environment. In turn, significant enhancement schemes allow us to mitigate small scale, low impact development.
In more recent years we have been able to access significant funding for these enhancement schemes as well as designing them into planning applications as a form of mitigation through initiatives such as Woodland Creation Grants (WCGs) and schemes such as Farming in Protected Landscapes (FIPL). In addition, new funding schemes that support rural tourism developments such as investments in visitor accommodation and farm diversification for event venues are soon to launch in 2023. We will explore these initiatives in more detail in the next edition of the magazine.
Visit crownandcanopy.com.
Crown and Canopy are specialists in the consultancy, design, planning and development of glamping sites across the UK and Ireland.
Powered by a 25hp Kubota Stage V engine, the G261 RD features hydrostatic transmission with cruise control offering extra traction and grip, plus a differential lock for ease of operation and confident performance on sloping terrain.
The robust rear-discharge solid rotary deck offers excellent cutting performance regardless of mowing conditions. And with the option of a mulching kit – the G261 RD can easily handle long grass in rear discharge format, or give a clean finish on shorter grass, mulching the clippings and returning valuable organic matter to the soil. For further ease of use, the independent height of cut control gives
mowing height selection from 25-102mm.
Optimised for effortless operation and comfort, the G-261 RD features hydrostatic power steering with user-friendly controls, a spacious, easy-access operating platform, and folding ROPS for work under trees or highrestricted areas. A one-piece bonnet provides improved access to routine maintenance. Delivering high work rates yet capable of accessing restricted sites, the G261 RD is an ideal mowing solution for glamping businesses needing a versatile, capable ride-on mower.
The G-261 RD is available alongside the G261 with a choice of low and high dump
grass collectors, further enhancing Kubota’s range of purpose-designed, operator-focused professional mowing equipment.
In addition to Kubota’s standard 2-year warranty, the G series mowers can be further protected with Kubota’s flexible extended warranty- Kubota Care, offering up to 5yrs extended warranty based on the hours used and is fully transferable when you come to sell.
For more information, visit kubota.co.uk or contact your local dealer today.
The Kubota G-261 RD reardischarge ride-on mower is designed to meet the demands of high-output mowing, delivering high productivity, versatility, and superb user-friendliness.
For most glamping, camping and caravanning sites, the ideal location might be a little off the beaten track, with stunning countryside views or perhaps by the sea. Typically, these sites have no way of connecting to the main sewage network and therefore require a sewage treatment plant to manage and treat their wastewater.
As one of the leading manufactures of sustainable wastewater treatment solutions in the UK, Premier Tech can help these sites meet the building regulations approval for all off-mains sewage treatment systems, that blend into the landscape.
Our products are not only engineered to minimise your running costs (zero energy), they are sustainable, ensuring we protect your property and the environment around it. With cost-effective solutions for individual glamping pods, to camping and glamping developments of up to 600 people, our product portfolio will meet your needs.
Our turnkey approach allows you to take a step back and let us do the work, from advising on the best system for you needs, to installing and setting up an optional servicing diary, to ensure your system performs perfectly.
Premier Tech has been established for 100 years and design & manufacture waste water treatment and rainwater harvesting systems in the north of England. Our teams are located logistically around the UK, so you will have a local point of contact wherever you are based.
Whether it is our fully natural, renewable and compostable, energy-free Ecoflo system,
our highly efficient and reliable Rewatec Solido Smart sequencing batch reactor, our cost effective Rewatec ASP, or something more bespoke, together, we can implement solutions to protect UK homes and our surrounding environment for generations to come.
Our Ecoflo has been protecting your properties and our environment with sustainable local solutions for 25 years. With over 150,000 installations already across the globe, the Ecoflo biofilter is a proven system for enhancing wastewater effluent quality for a variety of applications,
for any project that requires an off-mains wastewater treatment, which requires zero energy to run.
With areas of the UK already beginning to stipulate stricter effluent standards for wastewater outflows, Ecoflo offers an ecologically friendly alternative to replacing an existing septic tank or sewage treatment plant. The Ecoflo biofilter can also be specified as part of a new treatment system to fully protect and preserve UK watercourses, streams and nearby rivers.
Find out more at premiertech.com .
Cub Cadet, the proven innovator of zero-turn technology, has created their strongest line up of zero-turn riders – whether your site has rolling hills or large flat areas. Once tried. Never forgotten.
The new 2023 XZ8 series features steering wheel control and bridges the gap between professional and consumer zero-turn machines. They are engineered to mow precisely and help prevent turf damage –even on sloping terrain. The two machines, powered by either a Kawasaki or Kohler engine, also feature Synchro Steer® technology to retain full control of the front wheels. Steering and drive control are synchronised to help control the speed and rotation direction of each rear wheel. The machines will mow an area of up to 13,000 m²h with cutting deck widths of 122cm / 48” and 137cm / 54”.
The award-winning design redefines the zero-turn mowing experience with enhanced strength, reimagined comfort and a great cut. The latest steering lever lap bar technology combined with the extremely robust construction of heavy-duty components and high-performance engines makes the machine ideal for large area maintenance. The hinged/
removable floor pan allows quick and easy access to the welded, all-round reinforced AeroForce Max™ mowing deck and engine for ease of maintenance. A powerful Kohler EFI V-Twin dual cylinder engine gives the machine the power to mow up to 15,000 m²h.
With a large cutting width of 60”/152cm, the machine puts comfort at the forefront with a premium high-back seat with armrests and adjustable suspension. The XZ7 L152i is ideal for hills, with outstanding stability and effortless manoeuvrability. The springmounted suspension on the front wheels ensures a smooth ride with less vibration.
The XZ6 range gives you great steering capabilities on challenging terrains. SyncroSteer® technology for full control of the front wheels combined with powerful Cub Cadet and Kawasaki engines makes the XZ6 series ideal if you prefer the ease of a steering wheel.
With 3 cutting widths available from 107cm/42” through to 127cm 50” and a maximum mowing area of 11,500 m²h and speed of 7 mph, these machines provide the ideal solution for large mowing jobs. You’ll be able to mow in comfort for hours due to the high back premium seat, and mow slopes up to 20°/36%. The award-winning continuous lightweight tubular steel frame is designed for strength and durability. A fabricated mowing deck ensures unsurpassed mowing performance.
At Cub Cadet, we trust our XZ6, XZ7 and XZ8 to perform with maximum durability and robustness and offer a warranty of 3 years, or up to 500 working hours (whichever comes first) for commercial or private use, as well as offering a dealership service.
Our large range means that you can find your ideal zero-turn machine; Cub Cadet have got you covered this year, and every year going forward. You can book a demo of their machines at www.cubcadet.co.uk/book-a-demo.
Introducing the new portable Koto Sleep Cabin – a modern and stylish solution for those who want to experience a peaceful and secluded escape in nature. Its sculptural design reflects the Koto style of simplicity, functionality, and elegance. The cabin is incredibly compact, providing a great option for those who want to enjoy the beauty of nature without sacrificing comfort. Its modern design is both aesthetically pleasing and practical, with features that make it the ideal observational retreat. With its combination of beauty and functionality, the Koto Sleep Cabin is the perfect way to enjoy a peaceful and private break in nature.
The Koto Sleep Cabin is crafted with sustainable materials of the highest quality. We have carefully selected our materials to ensure that each cabin is built to last. Utilizing
locally sourced and sustainable materials, our cabins are designed with exceptional levels of insulation, airtightness, and energy efficiency. Furthermore, we only use FSC certified timber, so you can be sure that your cabin was built with the utmost care and attention, built with the environment in mind.
At Koto Design, we believe in uncompromising sustainability. Our architectdesigned modular housing and cabins combine quiet luxury with sustainability, bringing you the best of both worlds. Our experienced and knowledgeable team of architects and designers specialize in delivering bespoke architectural services and beautifully crafted energy-neutral buildings.
We take pride in our work and strive to create buildings that are produced to the very
highest standards. We understand that you want a quality cabin that is delivered complete and directly to your site, a perfectly formed mini retreat for the private or hospitality market.
Our modular homes and cabins are designed to be as energy-efficient as possible, with careful consideration of the environment in mind. By incorporating the latest materials, technologies, and architecture, we make sure that your home is both beautiful and efficient.
At Koto, we believe that a quality home should not come at the expense of the environment. We are committed to creating homes and cabins that are both beautiful and sustainable.
Find out more at kotodesign.co.uk.
What inspired you to start a business for the glamping industry? How long have you been trading?
We officially launched in 2022, born from our own desire for large and unique shepherd’s huts for our own glamping site in the Cotswolds. The huts on the market we saw were quite small and we wanted to create additional features, like outdoor showers. Given our experience, we now offer full consultancy services too. From the setup and build of the site, to identifying the proposition and marketing, as well as insight into booking platforms and even how to create an environmentally friendly, carbonneutral stay for guests.
What are the main advantages of using shepherd huts for hospitality, in your opinion?
If you have a beautiful location and want to offer a luxurious but connected experience, the design of our huts allows you to feel immersed in nature with all the comforts of a boutique hotel.
What makes them stand out, when compared to other manufacturers?
The unique combination of skilled, artisan craftsmanship with state-of-the-art engineering design means that our huts have an extremely low lifetime carbon footprint. The impact on the environment is considered
in every aspect of the build, from sustainablysourced cedar from the Welsh mountains and stunning upcycled Victorian floorboards, to the use of the famous Cotswold sheep’s wool for unparalleled insulation.
What is the most unusual or unique shepherd hut you have created?
All of our huts are unique in their own right, but our Poldark hut is one of our favourites because it really showcases our approach. The whole hut was actually inspired by a lampshade found in a charity shop. From the detail of the design to the colours, the creation of Poldark shows the beauty of upcycling and restoring materials to reveal a newfound glory.
Can you create fully off-grid huts?
At the other end of the scale, how luxurious can they be?
Yes! Our design team will work with you to create your dream hut. All our clients are unique and the range of uses extends from significantly boosting the farm or home income stream by providing unique stays, to a tiny off-grid home or office space.
How much maintenance do your huts require? Do you recommend any follow-up services?
Our huts are customised, built to last for decades and require minimal maintenance. Made with natural materials, they age gracefully and seamlessly blend into your landscape.
What is the average wait time from ordering, to arriving on-site?
Our hut builds can take as little as five weeks to complete, depending on the complexity.
Can your products be assembled on-site or do they require transportation?
Depending on the build, they are usually built at our site in the Cotswolds and then transported to their final home when complete. We can also provide a landscaping service with a design that is in keeping with your existing space. Building on-site can be more practical in some cases, or we combine partial pre-fabrication with on-site construction.
What geographical markets do you cover?
All over the UK!
How long is the lifespan of your products? Do you offer any warranties?
We construct our huts with the same approach as you would to a house: they are designed to last, taking more time and using higher specifications and better quality materials. This results in less maintenance to worry about. It means our huts will never be the cheapest option, but we believe this pays itself back through fewer repairs and a higherquality end product.
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Announcing the launch of Ellipse Leisure Buildings Limited’s new demonstration Tees Plus model for 2023! It will be available to view by appointment at Ellipse Leisure Building’s beautiful base in the heart of Teesdale, near the iconic market town of Barnard Castle. It will also be showcased at The Royal Highland Agricultural Society Show, The Great Yorkshire Show, and The Royal Welsh Show.
The Tees Plus new demonstration unit offers a unique mix of both the more traditional elements associated with Shepherd’s Huts and the contemporary glamping style of much more spacious buildings. All Ellipse’s Leisure Buildings feature an elliptical curve formed from glulam beams with the curved roof going from front to back rather than side to side. The beauty of this is that it gives a much higher and airier space with much more of a wow factor. Combined with a large, covered veranda featuring a designer steel balustrade along with up and downlighters, this provides a sheltered area for scope to extend seating and alfresco dining in all weathers. The flooring comprises minimal maintenance, recycled composite materials. Most guests say that the covered veranda enhances the feeling of being on holiday.
All Tees models are on hand-made steel carriage-style wheels in conjunction with a towbar fitted with turntable, allowing for easy
manoeuvring with a four-wheel drive vehicle if needed.
The new demonstration unit features scorched live-edge larch exterior cladding, extra built-in storage, a live-edge kitchen worktop combined with a Shaker-style kitchen – along with an integrated under-counter fridge, microwave, and LPG hob.
A hand-made glulam, timber bedframe adds to the charm of the interior in conjunction with built-in over-head and side storage units, trimmed with accents of live-edge larch.
As it is a raised, off-the-ground structure on wheels, coupled with underfloor heating with an additional radiator, a heated towel area, double-glazed windows with trickle vents and French doors coupled with excellent insulation, the unit is eminently suitable for all year-round usage as it is warm, airy and roomy. It is not prone to any cold spots coming from contact with the ground. An LPG combi-boiler provides hot water for the shower, heated towel-rail and sink in the ensuite shower-room
The Tees Plus model will comfortably sleep two adults and two children when a sofa-bed is provided in the sitting room area.
All structures are custom-built to order, allowing our customers to adapt to any purpose and all specifications. A wide range of colours, materials and features allow a truly diverse range of looks and finishes.
Other variations of The Tees Plus models and larger lodges can be seen by visiting ellipseleisurebuildings.co.uk. For further information, please contact sales@ ellipseleisurebuildings.co.uk or 01833 630851
as well as the Belfast sink in the kitchen.
Hully Pods’ glamping pods are a unique and innovative way to add value to your camping site. They are handcrafted in Southampton using a family heritage of marine technology and durable fiberglass to ensure their durability and longevity, and the outer shell is guaranteed for 20 years.
Hully Glamping Pods are incredibly versatile and can be customised to fit your specific needs and budget. They are available in three sizes, and can be customised with five options: flooring, exterior colour, window size, frame colour, and enhanced electrics. Plus, new for 2023 is a glass-fronted version for the ultimate luxury glamping experience. Whether you’re looking for a luxury pod for two or a larger pod that can accommodate a family of four, Hully Glamping Pods have you covered.
Hully Glamping Pods are not only durable and versatile, but they are also incredibly affordable. Starting at just £3495, they are a fraction of the cost of traditional glamping accommodation solutions. Plus, they are delivered fully assembled, so there is no need to hire a contractor or spend hours putting them together. All they require is a firm, flat, and solid base to place them on.
Here are some of the benefits of adding Hully Glamping Pods to your camping site:
Increased revenue: Glamping is a growing trend, and guests are willing to pay a premium for the unique experience that Hully Glamping Pods offer.
Improved guest satisfaction: Guests will love the comfortable amenities and stylish design of Hully Glamping Pods. They will be more likely to return to your camping site and recommend it to their friends.
Enhanced brand image: Hully Glamping Pods are the perfect way to show your guests that you are committed to providing them with a high-quality camping experience.
Reduced maintenance costs: Hully Glamping Pods are made from high-quality materials and are built to last. They require very little maintenance, which will save you money in the long run.
If you’re looking for a way to add value to your camping site, then Hully Glamping Pods are the perfect solution. Contact us today to learn more about how you can add these innovative pods to your property: Paul Weller at 023 8254 6400 .
Welcome to the world of luxury camping, where roughing it is a thing of the past! Gone are the days of braving the elements in a flimsy portable tent. Instead, glamping pods, cabins, and huts offer a unique and comfortable experience in the great outdoors.
Glamping pods are small, prefabricated structures that provide the perfect blend of modern comfort and rustic charm. Equipped with a bed, small kitchenette, and sitting area, they offer a cozy cabin-like experience. For those who love camping but don’t want to sacrifice their creature comforts, glamping pods are the perfect solution. They provide a comfortable and convenient base camp for exploring the surrounding area.
Imagine relaxing in a traditional Nordic sauna after a long day of hiking and exploring. Saunas have been enjoyed for centuries for their rejuvenating benefits, and now you can experience them in the wilderness. These days, saunas are often mixed with cold plunge tubs to give guests a jump in energy and reducing stress. Traditional wood burning hot tubs are
also a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the environment.
The combination of glamping pods, saunas and tubs offers the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With a cozy pod as your base camp, you can explore the great outdoors to your heart’s content. And when you’re ready to unwind, the sauna or tub provides the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate.
Glamping pods and saunas are ecofriendly, designed with sustainability in mind. Glamping pods are often made from cedar sourced from sustainable and approved forests. Saunas and hot tubs typically use woodfired stoves, which are a sustainable source of heat and energy.
So, if you’re looking for a truly unique and luxurious camping experience, look no further than glamping pods, saunas and tubs. They offer the perfect combination of modern comfort and the great outdoors. Whether you’re camping alone or with a group, these unique accommodations will provide a truly unforgettable experience. So pack your bags, grab your hiking boots, and get ready for the ultimate camping adventure!
Logspan has been selling quality buildings for over 26 years and during this time we have established a track record of providing high quality unique glamping structures at great prices. We can deliver and build throughout the UK and continue to offer free delivery on the vast majority of our buildings.
We are as happy providing a complete build service to a hotel wanting 10 fivestar bedroom suites as we are delivering individual self-build glamping pods. You can create a bespoke made building that will work with your location and needs. From designing a water storage system in the roof to providing a complete off grid solution for a glamping pod on the top of a hill, we have yet to meet our match.
How can we meet your needs? We are here
to help you achieve your dream of running a lifestyle business within the glamping market. We offer three distinct ranges of structures, each having unique solutions for your site. From office buildings and shower blocks to glamping pods and 5 star hotelier suites.
What is your vision? Our Log Cabin lodges come in 1 to 4 bedroom units and either single or double storey. With panoramic glass windows and fully insulated options, these can be rented all year round, providing you with a steady yearly income. These are also perfect for utility units, shower/toilet blocks or garden offices.
Our range of Finman Glamping units are priced to provide an immediate return on investment within a year, with quality that means your investment lasts many years. With
sizes from 4m to 6m diameter with optional extensions, these buildings provide great memories for your guests.
Our latest range of M-Cabin glamping lodges offer a range of prefabricated buildings that are plug-and-play for your site. Due to their design they offer much more of an airy and welcoming space, bringing the outside in with large glass windows with a modern feel. The M24 provides luxury couples accommodation with ensuite and kitchen provided and there is the possibility of going for the M54, a 2 bedroom lodge with space for a family of six to relax together.
Take a look at our website logspan.com for additional information or come and visit our main show site village at Glasgow, we have the largest range of Timber Buildings in the UK.
Blackdown Shepherd Huts Ltd was established in 2011 in Ilminster, Somerset. From the very outset, its ethos was “we’d rather explain the cost of quality than apologise for anything less”.
In their 12 years of creating luxury shepherd huts, Blackdown has been at the forefront of the growth in the glamping market demand for more versatile luxury accommodation. With this in mind, they create flexible and high-end shepherd huts that can accommodate couples and families alike, looking for staycations offering indulgence and adventure all year round.
Blackdown now employs 25 makers in the team at their base in Somerset, and their bespoke built shepherd huts are highly sought after by hospitality providers and event venues alike.
Blackdown’s huts can be seen at Richard Corrigan’s Virginia Park Lodge in Ireland, The Fish Hotel in the Cotswolds, Michael Caine’s Lympstone Manor in Devon, and are part of the recently launched “Outside” experience at Another Place in the Lakes. On the event venue front, The Carriage Hall and Wellington Barn have them as accommodation options. Lastly, luxury glamping sites across the country such as Dimpsey in Somerset and Huts in the Hills in Northumberland can be seen amongst others on the Blackdown listing site at shepherdhutbreaks.co.uk.
Blackdown’s transformative and flexible designs provide accommodation options for clients and guests across the board, who value attention to detail and quality workmanship. Clients often design in their own bespoke touches, which means that each hut is unique to them.
Blackdown’s flagship product is their trademark Turnkey single shepherd hut design, available in lengths up to 18ft. Offering en-suite facilities and a pull-down
wall bed, the Turnkey is available in two layouts, the Heritage (based on the first Turnkey built) and the Modular, which offers a corner layout option for seating.
The design for Blackdown’s BraceTM Shepherd Hut, which you’ll instantly recognise as their signature double hut design, has evolved over the seven years since it was launched. With a glass walkway linking the spacious accommodation, it showcases how the evolving needs of hospitality guests can be met with ease, seamlessly linking opulent interiors and the beauty of being based in nature.
Blackdown’s transformative and flexible designs continue to provide innovative accommodation options for discerning clients and guests and their latest creations
can be viewed by appointment at their base in Somerset. Enjoy a coffee and take time to get to know the team whilst you view the display garden – which is currently showcasing 5 display huts.
In addition, whether you’re starting out or scaling up, Blackdown has a team of experts on hand to assist with all stages of your journey, whether it be planning, interior design or business advice.
Blackdown deliver their shepherd huts with their own team and offer a full warranty support service for customer peace of mind.
For more information, please contact (0044) 1460 929774, info@ blackdowshepherdhuts.co.uk, or visit blackdownshepherdhuts.co.uk.
Into The Wild UK is at the cutting edge of shepherd’s hut manufacture, following a winter of frozen pipes and burst water heaters. The team has developed a highly thermal shepherd hut with kitchen and bathroom – no more cancelling bookings at the last minute.
The huts all have the following provisions:
• Super thick insulation to the floor, roof and walls
• Space-age thermal wrap to all surfaces
• Metal underbelly to keep out the harshest of conditions
• Heated plumbing pipes with thermal controller
• Insulated water heater housing which fixes to the rear of the hut, (this is also heated from the thermostat)
• Double glazing
• Provision for a wood-burning stove
These huts have also been used for piano rooms, recording studios and sleep therapy spaces due to the high level of sound insulation. Available at £38,000.
We have a range of family-size shepherd huts with pull-out sides. Some also have a
pull-out bathroom with copper bath, and walk-around balconies. These spacious huts have found uses as tearooms and music venues including a jazz band and bar for 30 guests. Prices range from £45,000-£75,000.
We have a completely off grid model with solar roof, a row of 6 wind turbines, batteries and even a small bio-digester for the waste. This is conveniently mounted within a frame beneath the hut.
As we are often faced with an access problem, especially when customers prefer to situate huts in remote parts of the
Outdoorsy Living’s bespoke luxury shepherd huts and glamping pods are perfect for a wide range of holiday retreats, enabling year-round occupancy and the wow factor of being close to nature without losing any creature comforts. If you are thinking of elegant glamping site developments, charming hideaways or delightful guest rooms, they will deliver your unique vision.
In keeping with the traditional shepherd hut style, Outdoorsy Living create bespoke contemporary spaces with meticulous craftsmanship and care. The layouts can be
modified to your specifications, with hut sizes ranging from 16 to 20 feet, and one or two double bedrooms that can also be configured as snugs. Additionally, huts can be twinned to create bigger entertaining spaces. External timber cladding or corrugated iron options provide stylish protection against the elements, with fully insulated walls, floors and roof.
The luxury 2-4 sleeper shepherd hut is perfect for small groups or family holidays as a self-contained annexe with two double bedrooms, a kitchen and bathroom. With
garden, we developed a 12’ x 7’ shepherd hut that arrives in a flat pack form. Any part can be carried by two people. The fully insulated panels can quickly be joined together to create the finished hut in just a few hours. Available at £15,000.
Our huts are all steel framed, meaning no woodworm problems, mould or rot. They hold steady in the highest winds and the tin underbelly ensures that drifting fog and snow stays out, and have heavy duty steerable chassis. Into the Wild UK can often arrange exemption licences which negates the need to seek planning permission.
external dimensions L= 5.6m - 6m, W= 2.4m and H= 3.25m (including chassis).
The luxury 1-2 sleeper shepherd hut has one double bedroom, a kitchen and en-suite bathroom, making it an ideal space for a charming and peaceful retreat from daily life. With external dimensions L= 4.8m - 5.4m, W= 2.4m and H= 3.25m (including chassis).
Outdoorsy Living bespoke glamping pods bring you lodge style luxury in a compact design while still providing all the home comforts of a cosy double bed, smart wet room with shower, practical mini kitchen with fridge and a multifunctional seating area. With their efficient space-saving layouts, these hugely versatile glamping pods offer year-round warm and comfortable enjoyment of something a little different from home.
If you are looking for a superior experience of luxury leisure in nature, Outdoorsy Living’s shepherd huts and glamping pods will match your imagination and make your outdoors as comfy as your indoors. Find out more at outdoorsy-living.co.uk or contact info@outdoorsy-living.co.uk / 01622 844 238
Rainier Outdoor is your home for handcrafted yurts, canvas cottages, canvas tents and teepees. We have been providing premium quality products to customers since 1896.
The Eagle yurt, our premium, luxury model is the most beautiful and reliable yurt on the market. With sizes ranging from 16’ to 33’ diameter, the rafters are made from hand-selected Douglas Fir and side walls are constructed in individual sections, making them easily interchangeable onsite. All fabrics, side wall and roof membrane are resistant to UV rays and water, and are mildew resistant and flame retardant. The standard Eagle yurt can reach up to 210 psf, and is engineered to withstand 115+ MPH wind.
The Raven yurt is built to the same standards as the Eagle, but value engineered for affordability – in sizes ranging 16’ to 30’ diameter. Rafters are made from Douglas Fir wood that is kiln-dried, sanded smooth and then finished with natural oil. The side wall is one continuous piece, requiring window placements to be determined at time of order. Standard Raven yurts can reach excess of 150 psf, and are engineered to withstand 115+ MPH wind.
Rainier Outdoor’s Canvas Tents use only premium materials. Army Duck fabric is
highly water repellent, while breathable. It is a tightly woven, 100% cotton duck that’s cool in the summer and warm in the winter. When it rains, the fibers swell to make the tent even more water repellent.
Our Lakedale Cottages combine the features of our Wall Tents and Yurts in one cost-effective shelter. Every cottage features a durable Douglas Fir frame, fabric shell made of Army Duck canvas (FR, MA, WR), up to two doors and six windows with different design options, and a vinyl rain fly. Choose from a variety
A design centuries ahead of its time, the teepee is the ultimate mobile shelter built to withstand all weather extremes. Army Duck fabric gives your teepee longer life, as it’s treated for mildew resistance and flame retardant. Seams are double needled and lapped to shed water down the slope. Our teepees are made with brass grommet pinning holes, staking loops and reinforced corners on all smoke flaps.
of 20 size combinations with window and door customizations.This month, Eco Resort Network will be reconvening in Montenegro for its second year of sharing best practice between operators, hoteliers, investors, consultants, start-ups and suppliers within the eco resort, glamping and sustainable hospitality sector. ecoresort.network
The luxury networking event, co-organised by International Glamping Business’ publisher
Steph Curtis-Raleigh and Maja Dimnik, founder of World of Glamping, is to take place at the 5-star Lazure Hotel & Marina in the beautiful Montenegro on May 24, 25 & 26. Two days of panel discussions, supplier presentations and talks from renowned members of the hospitality industry will be followed by a third day for delegates to explore the region with wine-tasting and dinner, and a private tour of Oblun Eco Resort – an upcoming venture by Goran Brnovic, currently under development.
The first ever Eco Resort Network event was held in Slovenia last May, and many delegates pursued new business opportunities directly as a result of the connections they made. These include approaches from investors, distribution agreements, strategic partnerships and sales of goods and services. This does not include the many new friendships, referrals and recommendations which resulted from spending quality time among like-minded people.
The number of delegates that are returning for 2023 goes to show there is an appetite for a boutique, sustainable hospitality event that combines learning with exploring, and that the combination of curating a highly focused group of high-end delegates, pleasant surroundings and the chance to visit an eco resort as part of the event has proven to be extremely popular.
Keynote Talks
Should Hotels Become the Churches of the Future?
Bill Bensley, the world-renowned architect and author of Sensible Sustainable Solutions will discuss many of their projects, and enriching guest stays by sending the right messages of environmental respect and education.
Adventure, Extremes and Sustainability
Robyn Woodhead, co-founder of White Desert Antarctica, will speak on the thrill and
challenge of operating sustainably in the most remote location on the planet.
Inspiring Change and Driving Impact
Sarah Dusek, co-founder of Under Canvas and Enygma Ventures and co-creator of the Quiver Tree Fund, on how imagination and perseverance are the foundations of success.
Legacy for Growth and Impact
Luca Franco, founder and CEO of Luxury Frontiers, will speak on how the future of resort design is about positive impact.
Panel Discussions
The Thrill of Something New – Giving Guests an Adventure
With Louis Thompson, Founder of Nomadic Resorts & Nomadic Escapes, and Marc Myers, Hospitality and Project Director at EXTREME Destinations.
Regeneration, Transformation and Rethinking the Hospitality Model
With Flaviu Rus of Zūnya, an experience driven hospitality ecosystem, and Eileen Meyer, architect, artist and trainer.
Green Certification – What can you and your guests take seriously? What really counts and what is just greenwash?
With David Leventhal, owner of Playa Viva Mexico and co-founder of Regenerative Travel, and Todd Wynne-Parry, managing director of Horwath HTL.
