Issue 50

GLAMPSITES
“I BECAME A BIT OBSESSED! I USED
A LOCAL FEMALE CARPENTER TO
MAKE MUCH OF THE FURNITURE
USING LOCALLY SOURCED CEDAR AND
RECLAIMED SCAFFOLD PLANKS”
timber buildings would best suit
my circumstances and allow me to
become an ‘all year’ business.
What occupancy levels and price
per night do you achieve?
The cabins have been very popular
– we have been enjoying 95%
occupancy levels. Our prices range
from £139 up to £200 a night.
How did you work out your
brand and how do you publicise
yourself?
I really wanted to offer something
unique, luxurious and designed
around couples. I have had some
great, great help with publicity
from a marketing friend. She
designed my website and I’ve had
lots of training on Instagram and
other social media platforms – it
helps me to reach my target guests
really well.
How would you describe your
unique selling point?
Sustainability and biodiversity.
They are so important – my quest
to enhance biodiversity on site is
equally as important to me as the
glamping business itself.
How did you choose your
interior decoration?
I designed every element of
the cabins myself. My source
of inspiration was Pinterest – I
became a bit obsessed! I used a
local female carpenter to make
much of the furniture using locally
sourced cedar and reclaimed
scaffold planks.
What challenges have you faced?
I faced some limited but very
strong local objections during the
planning process and, while the
district council was supportive,
• Super hygienic LDPE interior lining for quick handovers.
• Durable and classic Thermowood
exterior complements the glamping setting.
• Choice of Internal or External wood fired heaters.
• Two sizes available 4 person / 8 person.
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