Open Air Business September/October 2016

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Keeping ahead of the field...x Ashwood Shepherd Huts Manor Farm, Hele, Taunton Somerset TA4 1AH Telephone 01823 461 638 info @ ashwoodshepherdhuts.co.uk www.ashwoodshepherdhuts.co.uk
ACCOMMODATION CASE STUDY Dundas Castle Run as a franchise operation, the Dundas Castle ‘canvas cottages’ offer glampers a five star retreat A five star wedding venue, Dundas Castle has expanded its luxury offerings through the Glampotel franchise. Its five ‘canvas cottages’ are nestled in their own wooded glade overlooking the castle’s loch, but only 15 minutes from Edinburgh airport. Open Air Business talks to general manager Louise Andrew about the site, the facilities and the luxurious finishing touches. What made you decide to start offering glamping accommodation? We are a five star castle and estate close to the city of Edinburgh. Dundas Castle is an exclusive use wedding and events venue, so has to be booked out by a group. However, we have found our gorgeous one room Boathouse to be a popular option for couples wanting a self-catering hideaway. By introducing our glamping canvas cottages we are opening the doors to anyone who wants a luxury country hideaway that is only 25 minutes from the city centre. “THE GLAMPOTEL BUSINESS WORKED SO WELL FOR US AS IT HAS CREATED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CANVAS COTTAGES WITH ALL MOD CONS” How did you research the business before entering it? As a small business that focuses on luxury weddings and group bookings, we looked into finding a franchise partner. The Glampotel business worked so well for us as it has created the most beautiful canvas cottages with all mod cons. There was an initial capital outlay to Glampotel, but it provided the five tents, all the interior fit out, the wooden bases the tents sit on, all the decking and facilities including en-suite hot showers, composting toilets, patio heaters and so on. Importantly, it gave comprehensive training to the Dundas staff regarding checking guests in, how change over day works and the process of cleaning and turning around the units ready for the next guests. Booking is handled through Glampotel and the Cool Camping online bookings system. We have access to a dashboard that shows us the upcoming bookings and also how we are doing in terms of occupancy. Tell us about your location and site The loch on the Dundas Estate is beautiful, secluded and a haven for wildlife. You really WWW.OPENAIRBUSINESS.COM 33
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