Issue 57

GLAMPSITES
also have a wonderful soon to be
son-in-law who is a graphic designer
so he created our logo after a verbal
description from me. The logo is
used everywhere that we put ‘words
or pictures’. With regard to publicity,
I do paid advertising with just one
company in Herefordshire called
Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire (www.
eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk)
who have national reach. All other
advertising I do through Instagram
and FaceBook myself.
How would you describe your
ethos and unique selling point?
Our ethos is all about a gentle
touch and being thoughtful about
our planet and all who share it.
Reconnecting with nature gently.
Being as self-sufficient as possible
and practical, and supporting local
and small businesses. We achieve a
high level of repeat business and we
like to connect with everyone who
visits. Allowing that time and space
for renewing connection to the
important things in life.
How did you choose your interior
decoration?
Our interior decoration is about
being rustic, practical and useful
with a touch of the fairyland. You
won’t find any white rugs – we want
children to be able to forget to take
their shoes off and it not matter.
What challenges have you faced?
Challenges faced have been
financial, Covid, planning
permission and ‘nay sayers’. We
however only have the usual
financial ones now so we feel that
we are winning!
“BEING A PART
OF SPREADING
SOME ‘MAGIC’
AS WELL AS
BEING ABLE TO
BE OUTSIDE
FOR THE VAST
MAJORITY
OF THE TIME
TENDING TO
GUESTS AND
THE GARDEN
ALIKE”
What are your plans for next
season?
This season (2023) we are right
now upgrading the camp kitchen,
doing some minor repairs and
building porches (really useful in
poor weather). We are also looking
into being able to provide light
breakfasts for people from our
reception building (The Hub). We
may look at an additional cabin
for 2024 season but that is wholly
dependent on finances.
Describe your average day midseason
Up early, understand incoming and
outgoing guests for the day, quick
check and refresh in the toilet and
shower block. Go to The Hub to
serve coffee and tea for those who
want it and have morning chats
with guests. Take the dogs out
for a woodland walk. Come back
and feed the chickens and collect
eggs. See out those guests who are
leaving and possibly take a booking
for their next visit. Clean the
vacated cabins in readiness for their
new guests. Do some gardening.
Start welcoming guests from 2pm.
Later in the day assist with building
cooking fires for those who are a
little unsure and supply wood and
kindling to others. Sometimes we
will have a pizza night and cook
pizza in our wood-fired oven.
Do you enjoy the business?
I love it. The interaction with
people, the satisfaction when they
say how lovely it has been for them.
Being a part of spreading some
‘magic’ as well as being able to
be outside for the vast majority of
the time tending to guests and the
garden alike.
What are you most proud of?
How beautiful the site is while it
is also a haven for wildlife. I am
thrilled too when people ask about
the renewables and I can then show
them how it all works. If we can
influence a proportion of our guests
to do things more carefully and
thoughtfully for the planet when
they get home then our job is done.
What advice could you give
to someone coming into the
industry?
Don’t plan to be rich in money, be
rich in experiences. Oh, and become
a member of the FSB (Federation of
Small Businesses) even if it’s only
for payroll.
ADDRESS BOOK
ACCOMMODATION
Timber Team (suppliers of Morgana)
www.timberteamuk.co.uk
TOILET & SHOWER
Paragon Space
www.paragonspace.co.uk
PIZZA OVEN
Ooni uk.ooni.com
BOOKINGS
FreetoBook www.freetobook.com
INSURANCE
NFU Mutual www.nfumutual.co.uk
DETAILS
Cwtch Cabins
Much Marcle
Ledbury
Herefordshire HR8 2NN
www.cwtchcabins.com
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