Open Air Business April 2017

GLAMPSITES
What options do you have
for small, medium and large
budgets?
Our huts come in a range of sizes
from the smallest at 10ft x 6ft to the
largest at 20ft x 8.37ft. Additionally,
you can opt to have your hut
delivered in its simplest form to
fit out yourself or leave it to us to
finish to the highest specification,
complete with kitchen and
bathroom, so that all you need to
do is concentrate on the bookings.
What is the estimated return on
investment of your product?
How much can be charged depends
on several factors such as location
and the quality of the facilities,
however, existing glampsite owners
are charging between £70 and
£120 a night. When charging £80
per night at 70 per cent occupancy,
a single unit grosses a return of
£20,560 per year. With our Holiday
Huts starting at £27,090, you could
be in profit as early as year two.
Please mention a glampsite that
has installed your product
Our most recent Holiday Hut went
up to the stunning Glenwhan
Gardens in Stranraer. Owner
Tess has hit the ground running,
and despite the fact it was in the
coldest, wettest month of the year,
already had guests staying in her
new hut. I have no doubt that her
venture will be a huge success.
Nick Feeney, managing director
One Night Stand Glamping
0203 7733101
www.one-nightstand.co.uk
How can pod accommodation benefit a
glampsite?
I asked my clients this and the three main
responses were: To extend their season,
get a better return on their pitch or just to
have a different offering. These are huge
benefits of glamping pods in their own
rights, but combined I think it makes it an
easy decision.
What is the USP of your product?
All pod manufacturers will tell you their
pods are the best on the market… What I
can tell you is we most definitely aim to be.
We only use the best materials for our pods
to ensure they are fit for purpose and last
the test of time. For example, all our exterior
wood is either Siberian Larch or Western
Red Cedar, which have a life expectancy of
40 years plus and require no maintenance
other than staining.
We also offer the most insulated pods
on the market, with 150mm of Kingspan or
equivalent throughout the pod.
How can your product be customised or
made bespoke?
All our clients have different needs and
requirements for their pods and while we
have our standard range and sizes, we are
also able to build to order.
What options do you have for small,
medium and large budgets?
One Night Stand researched the
marketplace and we found that site owners
were frustrated at the difficulties of securing
finance for growth. Therefore, we are the
only company that offers three ways of
getting a glamping pod. 1) Straightforward
purchase, 2) Rental, 3) Try before you buy.
All these options offer great value in their
own right with our ‘Try before you Buy’
scheme being the most popular.
What is the estimated return on
investment of your product?
This is a dangerous question, and many
manufacturers give out misleading figures
to their clients just to make a sale. The true
answer to this is it really depends on your
site facilities, location, surrounding area
and how you offer your pod. It goes without
saying if you have a strong offering then you
are more likely to get a strong return.
Please mention a glampsite that has
installed your product
Back of Beyond Touring Park in East Dorset
has just taken delivery of some glamping
pods for the first time. They are already
looking great for bookings this year and
furthermore can now offer a longer season
due to the all year-round use of the pods.
www.backofbeyondtouringpark.co.uk
Will Vickery, director.
Blackdown Shepherd Huts
01460 929 774 / 07711 489717
www.blackdownshepherdhuts.co.uk
How can shepherd hut accommodation benefit a
glampsite?
Shepherd huts can be used as a luxury glamping retreat
to give a real sense of intimacy and a high-end camping
experience. Blackdown Shepherd Huts are specially designed
to make the best out of the room they have to create
something really special for guests.
What is the USP of your product?
Blackdown Shepherd Huts have the drop-down wall bed,
which is unique and a great use of space. In addition, we
add in all sorts of storage solutions and surprise nooks and
crannies. We’ve also recently added a glass roof to some our
huts for those who want to stargaze. Clad in our signature
feather-edge oak cladding, or wriggly tin, our huts are made
for generations to come.
How can your product be customised or made bespoke?
We offer all types of customisation and bespoke additions.
Our Turnkey shepherd huts offer customers the opportunity
to indulge their imagination and create their own cosy
space, including all the extras like kitchens and bathrooms.
Shepherd hut customers can make their huts completely
individual to them and they can be as luxurious or as simple
as they choose.
What options do you have for small, medium and large
budgets?
As well as our bespoke huts in Turnkey, Heritage or Retreat
style, we offer self-build options, which are available in a
metal or oak chassis. We still work with customers to achieve
their dream hut, and thus we have devised a hut build which
allows customers to construct their own artisan hut, with
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