Starting Your Glamping Business with Moorlands Garden Furniture
Are you considering starting a glamping business in the UK? If you’re looking to start a glamping business it can be daunting, but don’t worry we’re here to help. We have worked on numerous projects with hospitality clients and we understand the challenges they may face. We have created a number of guides and articles to help you not only start your new business but also grow it to the levels you desire. If you’d like to pick our brains then please get in touch with us.
We have created two guides and a profitability tool to help inform and guide you. These are free to download.
Understanding the Glamping Market
Glamping, a blend of glamour and camping, has grown rapidly in popularity over the past few years. It offers guests the chance to enjoy the great outdoors with all the comforts of home. At Moorlands Garden Furniture, we specialise in providing high-quality shepherds huts, perfect for creating a unique and luxurious glamping experience. In this guide, we’ll explore how we can support your new business and share essential tips and advice for getting started.
Before diving into the details of setting up your glamping business, it’s crucial to understand the market. The glamping industry has seen significant growth due to increasing demand for unique and comfortable outdoor experiences. Guests are looking for accommodations that provide the charm of nature without sacrificing modern amenities. This trend creates a perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs like you to enter the market with a distinctive offering.
Why Choose Shepherds Huts?
Shepherds huts are an ideal choice for glamping due to their rustic charm, versatility, and comfort. These traditionally styled huts offer a cozy and intimate setting while being equipped with modern conveniences such as heating, plumbing, and electricity. At Moorlands Garden Furniture, our shepherds huts are crafted with high-quality materials and designed to meet the needs of both guests and business owners.
Starting a glamping business involves several steps, from planning and purchasing to marketing and managing your site. Moorlands Garden Furniture is here to assist you every step of the way:
Tips and Advice for Starting Your Glamping Business
Market Research
• Conduct thorough market research to understand your target audience and competitors. Identify what sets your glamping site apart and tailor your offerings to meet the needs and preferences of your guests.
Location, Location, Location
• Choose a location that offers natural beauty, accessibility, and local attractions. Guests are drawn to scenic areas that provide a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching.
Unique Selling Points
• Highlight the unique features of your shepherds huts and the overall glamping experience. This could include eco-friendly practices, bespoke interiors, or special amenities like hot tubs or fire pits.
Regulations and Permits
• Ensure you are aware of and comply with all local regulations and permits required for setting up a glamping business. This includes zoning laws, building codes, and health and safety standards.
Marketing and Promotion
• Develop a robust marketing strategy to attract guests to your glamping site. Utilize social media, a user-friendly website, and online booking platforms. Consider offering promotional deals or packages to entice first-time visitors.
Guest Experience
• Focus on providing an exceptional guest experience from booking to checkout. Pay attention to details such as cleanliness, comfort, and customer service. Happy guests are likely to leave positive reviews and recommend your site to others.
Sustainability
• Incorporate sustainable practices into your business model. This could include using renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and promoting local wildlife and plant life. Eco-friendly practices appeal to a growing segment of environmentally conscious travelers.
How Moorlands Garden Furniture Can Help
Our team of experts can provide you with personalized advice tailored to your specific needs and location. We’ll help you understand the logistics of setting up shepherds huts, including site selection, permits, and legal requirements.
We offer a range of customisable shepherds huts to suit your business vision. Whether you need a single hut or a series of huts, we can design and build units that match your specifications, ensuring your guests have a unique and memorable experience.
Proper site planning is crucial for the success of your glamping business. Our team can assist you in designing the layout of your glamping site to maximise space, enhance guest privacy, and create an appealing environment.
Once you’ve chosen your shepherds huts, our skilled team will handle the installation and setup process. We’ll ensure that each hut is properly positioned, securely anchored, and fully functional before your first guests arrive.
Our commitment to your success doesn’t end after installation. We offer ongoing support and maintenance services to keep your huts in excellent condition. From routine inspections to repairs, we’ve got you covered.
Our FREE ‘Starting a glamping business’ guide
Our free guide is available to download now. It covers all of the key topics along with a structured approach to the processes you will need to follow to open a glamping site.
You first need to understand exactly what you’re looking to achieve. With so many glamping sites being founded you need to stand out from the crowd. What is your unique selling point going to be? and who are your target audience?
Once you know the answer to these questions you can then begin the exciting task of deciding upon the type of accommodation you would like to offer on your future site. Remember you don’t have to be limited to one type you may choose some semi permanent units alongside some seasonal structures to allow you to trade 12 months but also capture the higher demand during the warmer months.
Download the full guide by clicking on the guide cover to the left or via the download button below.
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Take a look at the potential profitability of rental Shepherds Huts with our FREE guide
If you’ve been considering investing in a Shepherds Hut for glamping / rental, then what return can you realistically expect? With so much misinformation out there, we decided to look at this in more detail to try and help potential clients really understand what is a likely return on their investment. There is a lot of factors to consider so we have made some assumptions, but we’ll walk you through these as we go through the exercise.
What’s A Realistic Nightly Rate?
This will be influenced massively by factors such as Type of accommodation, facilities, local attractions, season and many more. The more luxurious the accommodation the higher the nightly rate, that’s also true for the facilities available. Look at your local competition and see what they’re charging per night and what accommodation and facilities they are offering. It’s also a great idea to look at sites further afield and see what they’re offering clients as you may pick up some great ideas to add to your own site.
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Calculate your potential return on investment with our Excel tool
We have created this easy to use tool to help you forecast your return on a Shepherds Hut. You can download the tool here and simply select your hut type from the yellow drop down, set your expected occupancy rate on the right and the tool will help calculate your expected annual revenue. You can then enter your capital costs in the table below to establish your full investment requirement to set up your perfect glamping site. You can then also look at the ongoing annual costs to help establish the potential profitability of your hut and also the return on investment period for you to recover your initial capital.
Free DownloadConclusion
Starting a glamping business with Shepherds Huts from Moorlands Garden Furniture is a rewarding and profitable venture. With our expert support, high-quality products, and your dedication, you can create a glamping site that stands out in the competitive market. Whether you’re looking to start small or expand into a multi-hut site, we are here to help you succeed.
Contact Moorlands Garden Furniture today to begin your journey into the exciting world of glamping. Let us help you turn your dream into a reality, providing your guests with unforgettable outdoor experiences in our beautiful shepherds huts.
