Glamping & Airbnb ROI Comparison
Based on 180-night season at 55% occupancy. View our Glamping Use Case for more details.
5m Yurt (Couples/Small Family)
Fits 3–4 people. Ideal for Airbnb romantic retreats.
Year 1 Net Profit
£4,850
£4,850
| ROI (Year 1) | ~65% |
| Payback Period | ~6 Weeks |
| 5-Year Total Return | £38,400 |
| Nightly Rate | £115 |
| Setup Investment | £7,400* |
BEST SELLER
6m Yurt (Family/Group)
Fits 5–6 people. Maximum revenue per booking.
Year 1 Net Profit
£6,547
£6,547
| ROI (Year 1) | 81% |
| Payback Period | ~5 Weeks |
| 5-Year Total Return | £51,107 |
| Nightly Rate | £140 |
| Setup Investment | £8,313* |
Yoga & Wellness Studio ROI Comparison
Based on 8 classes/week. Learn about Wellbeing Yurts here.
5m Yurt (Boutique Studio)
Fits 6–8 practitioners. Ideal for yoga therapy or intimate classes.
Year 1 Net Profit
£21,200
£21,200
| ROI (Year 1) | 280% |
| Payback Period | ~2 Months |
| 5-Year Total Return | £118,000 |
| Class Capacity | 8 Students |
| Setup Investment | £7,100* |
HIGH REVENUE
6m Yurt (Full Scale Studio)
Fits 16 practitioners. Built for year-round energy efficiency.
Year 1 Net Profit
£51,567
£51,567
| ROI (Year 1) | 668% |
| Payback Period | ~1 Month |
| 5-Year Total Return | £286,435 |
| Class Capacity | 16 Students |
| Setup Investment | £8,413 |
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Commercial Yurt ROI
See what a 6 m yurt could earn for your hospitality business — weddings, corporate events, or year-round dining.
Weddings & Celebrations
Ceremony space, intimate dining, or “boho-luxe” reception add-on
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Year 1 Net Profit
£14,787
After all setup & running costs
ROI
138%
Payback
~5 months
Hire fee per event£500
Avg. catering/bar uplift per event£300
Events per year30
Gross annual income£24,000
6m yurt (ex. VAT)£4,913
Timber deck / base£2,000
Stove & flashing£600
Styling & furnishing£1,200
Fairy lights & décor£400
Setup investment£9,113
Insurance£400
Cleaning (30 events × £40)£1,200
Annual maintenance£250
Year 1 total costs£10,963
Assumptions: Based on 30 events per year at £500 hire fee plus £300 average catering/bar uplift per event. Cleaning at £40 per event. The 6 m yurt seats up to 24 guests (dining configuration) — ideal for intimate weddings, engagement parties, and private celebrations. Year 2+ profit rises to approximately £23,150/year once setup costs are removed. Does not include potential premium pricing for peak summer weekends.
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How It Compares
Permanent Extension
£30k–£80k+
Planning required
Marquee Hire
£800–£2k
Per event · no equity
6m Yurt
£4,913
One-off · 10–15yr asset
Corporate & Retreat Spaces
Strategy days, team retreats, executive coaching, and workshops
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Year 1 Net Profit
£18,227
After all setup & running costs
ROI
131%
Payback
~4 months
Day rate per booking£350
Bookings per month8
Operating months per year11
Gross annual income (88 bookings)£30,800
6m yurt (ex. VAT)£4,913
Timber deck / base£2,000
Stove & flashing£600
Conference furnishing£1,000
AV / whiteboard / power£500
Setup investment£9,013
Insurance£350
Cleaning (88 bookings × £30)£2,640
Annual maintenance£250
Year 1 total costs£12,253
Assumptions: Based on 8 bookings per month across 11 operating months at £350/day. The 6 m yurt seats up to 24 guests — ideal for workshops, strategy days, executive coaching, and team retreats. Cleaning at £30 per booking. Year 2+ profit rises to approximately £27,540/year once setup costs are removed. Additional revenue from catering add-ons (lunch/coffee) not included.
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How It Compares
Meeting Room Hire
£200–£600/day
Ongoing cost
Garden Office Build
£20k–£50k+
Planning required
6m Yurt
£4,913
Unique · memorable
Dining & Pop-Up Bars
Expand your restaurant or bar’s covers with atmospheric year-round dining
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Year 1 Net Profit
£73,547
Additional profit from yurt covers
ROI
662%
Payback
~6 weeks
Avg. spend per cover£45
Covers per sitting16
Sittings per week8
Operating weeks per year48
Gross revenue from yurt covers£276,480
Gross profit (at 30% margin)£82,944
6m yurt (ex. VAT)£4,913
Timber deck / base£2,000
Stove & flashing£600
Interior fit-out & lighting£1,500
Setup investment£9,013
Insurance£400
Heating & power (48 wks × £25)£1,200
Annual maintenance£300
Year 1 total costs£10,913
Assumptions: Based on 16 covers per sitting at £45 average spend, with 8 sittings per week across 48 operating weeks. Profit margin of 30% reflects typical restaurant margins on food and drink. The 6 m yurt seats up to 24 guests in a dining configuration. Year 2+ profit rises to approximately £82,631/year once setup costs are removed. Additional revenue from private dining surcharges and exclusive hire not included. Customers don’t just book a table — they book the yurt.
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How It Compares
Conservatory / Extension
£25k–£60k+
Planning & build time
Winter Dining Pod
£5k–£15k
2–5yr lifespan
6m Yurt
£4,913
Premium feel · 10–15yr
All figures are estimates for illustrative purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Actual returns depend on location, pricing strategy, occupancy, and market conditions. VAT treatment depends on your business circumstances. We recommend consulting an accountant before making investment decisions.