Open Air Business April 2017

REVIEWS
to comfortably go on for many decades. All
external coatings are Scandinavian with a
typical six to eight year re-coating cycle.
In fact, the longevity of the product is
one of the key environmental features –
sustainability. Coupled with its exceptionally
high environmental credentials (all materials
FSC, water based coatings, low energy
consumption, low or no VOC etc.) it will attract
environmentally conscious users. Doors and
windows are double glazed with laminated and
toughened glass.
The organic shape of the Armadilla allows
it to nestle comfortably in any environment.
Whether it’s halfway up a mountain, in amongst
trees or overlooking a sandy beach, it only
requires four padstones to sit on. The simplicity
of installation is one of the many features
commented on by purchasers. It also means
that relocation is a breeze if circumstances
change. A real benefit of the Armadilla is the
ability to start off with a few and build up
incrementally as business grows. One site has
added a new unit every year for the last six
years.
From the outset, the Armadilla Xtraroom
was designed as a commercial product. The
overriding focus is to enable commercial users
to maximise profit. As all owners know, the
time spent servicing accommodation between
guests is critical. The Xtraroom should take
no more than 15 to 20 minutes for a thorough
clean and changeover. This enables owners to
consider taking one nighters more readily thus
maximising occupancy rates.
The Xtraroom Deluxe is fitted with Climate
Control, integrated sound system, smart TV,
colour changing LED wall wash lighting and
much more. However, there are a number of
other accommodation models in the Armadilla
range which will be of interest to glampsite
owners looking for a more basic unit, including
a family unit.
But the Armadilla is not just a glamping
product. It can provide a sensibly priced
and speedy solution to a B&B, hotel or
wedding venue seeking additional high
class accommodation. In addition to the
accommodation models, Armadilla Ltd
produces a range of offices and therapy rooms
suited to the ever-expanding home working
market.
To cope with increasing enquiries from
schools, the company has introduced an
educational model used by schools for special
educational needs, nurture groups, dyslexic
and autistic children etc. In Scotland, the
company has introduced a sensory room in
conjunction with the National Autistic Society.
VAT AND CAPITAL ALLOWANCE WINS
Due to its construction, sizing and facilities the
Xtraroom models are classed as caravans and
attract the Holiday Park Caravan VAT rate of 5
per cent. This may well be of interest to owners
who are planning only a few and are going to
have turnover below the VAT threshold (and
thus the low 5 per cent VAT on the purchase is
less painful).
For the larger user, the caravan status of
the Armadilla means there is the potential to
claim 100 per cent Capital Allowances on the
full cost of the Armadilla. This is an advantage
enjoyed by licensed Holiday Caravan Park sites.
A licence can be obtained within two months
of gaining planning approval, and applications
are made to the same local authority for a
Holiday Park Licence (this does not require you
to have on your site anything other than the
Armadillas, and the conditions required are for
the most part quite sensible).
Armadilla Ltd has a knowledgeable team
that can provide any level of involvement right
up to a turnkey solution. Archie is happy to talk
through all aspects with enquirers.
There are many hundreds of
reviews from satisfied users on
the internet. Here are a few:
“Within five minutes of having
arrived I was thrilled we’d chosen
to stay in one of these fab little
self-contained units. I'd never have
believed you could fit so much into
such a compact space. They start
to feel quite big once you realise
everything that’s in them. Brilliant.
There were all the gadgets you could
want - wall mounted TV above the
bed, kettle, toaster, coffee machine,
fridge. The pods were quiet, felt
secluded and ours had a hot tub. My
6’5” partner was comfortable in the
bed, and we both slept well.” Jo
“These lodges are amazing! So
comfortable and cozy, but so
innovative with space and facilities!
Every little thing had been thought
about… and done well!” Rachie
“I loved the idea of glamping and
the quality of the accommodation
that was provided. Everything we
could possibly need for our stay was
provided. So much could fit in the
pod and it still felt there was lots of
room to ‘live’ in there. My husband
is over 6ft and the bed provided
enough room for him to sleep
comfortably.” Hannah
CONTAST
Sales - 0131 440 4515
info@armadilla.co.uk
www.armadilla.co.uk
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