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Glamping Toilet Options in the UK (with Costs)
Glamping Toilet Options in the UK (with Costs) Choosing the right toilet solution for your glamping yurt is one of the most important infrastructure decisions you’ll make. Below, we’ve compared the main toilet types available in the UK, their costs in pounds, and what to expect in terms of maintenance and guest experience. For more…
Airbnb at Kevin and Drew’s private luxury yurt glamping site in France
Experience Tranquil Luxury at Kevin and Drew’s Private Yurt Retreat in Southwest France Escape to a serene haven in the heart of Lot-et-Garonne, southwest France, where Kevin and Drew’s exclusive yurt glamping site offers a perfect blend of luxury and nature. Nestled amidst olive groves and rolling hills, this private retreat features two beautifully crafted…
Creating a Wildflower Meadow Sanctuary at Five Oaks Campsite
When creating a premium glamping experience, the magic lies in the balance between rugged natural beauty and effortless luxury. That is exactly what the team at Five Oaks Campsite in Penrhiwllan, Wales, has achieved with their newly launched traditional Mongolian yurt setup. Tucked away in the scenic landscapes of Ceredigion, Five Oaks was already a…
Client Spotlight: How Hawthorn Hideaway Creates Pure Romance in the Woodland
When we handcraft our Mongolian yurts at Yurt Specialists, we always envision the incredible spaces they will become. While many of our traditional structures serve as luxury glamping accommodation, one of our favorite ways to see a yurt utilized is as a dedicated venue for immersive, high-end guest experiences. Today, we’re shining a client spotlight…
Case Study: Lessons in Luxury Simplicity from Barefoot & Bower
Case Study · Glamping Lessons in Luxury Simplicityfrom Barefoot & Bower Gloucestershire · Forest Glamping · Business Blueprint When searching for a blueprint for a successful glamping start-up, Barefoot & Bower stands out as a masterclass in “wild luxury.” Situated in an ancient Gloucestershire forest beside a private heart-shaped lake, this site proves that the…
Customer Case Study From Art Studio Dream to Award-Nominated Glamping Retreat How Jack Fetherstonhaugh built Hapus Hideaway in North Wales — and why his yurts are still going strong after nine years Customer: Jack Fetherstonhaugh Site: Hapus Hideaway, Conwy Valley, North Wales In use since: 2016 Artist shop: jackfethers.com “Three doctors told me I would…
Investment Guide (ROI)
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 ROI (Year 1) ~65% Payback Period ~6 Weeks 5-Year Total Return £38,400 Nightly Rate £115 Setup Investment £7,400*…
From Dream to Reality: How Nina Alexander Built a Thriving Wellness Business Around a Mongolian Yurt
When Nina Alexander pictured the next chapter of her career as a Reiki master and manifestation mentor, she didn’t see a rented studio or a soulless community hall. She saw a yurt — and she turned that vision into The Shiny Happy Yurt, a flourishing new wellness venue in leafy Camberley, Surrey. We love hearing…
From Empty Land to 5-Star Sanctuary
From Empty Land to 5-Star Sanctuary | Yurt Specialists Yurt Specialists — Blog From Empty Land to 5-Star Sanctuary Why the yurt is the ultimate Airbnb cheat code — and why your guests are already searching for one. Scroll We’ve all seen the video. The camera pans across a rugged landscape, then stops at a…
A 6.7m Yurt Built in 2013 — Still Performing Brilliantly Today
Successful Case Study • Luxury glamping yurts that guests return to One of our long-standing UK success stories is a 6.7m diameter yurt (a version we made back in 2013) and a few of other yurts. More than a decade later, it’s still performing amazingly — proving that a well-made yurt can be a dependable,…
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Come Rain or Shine: How Great Staughton Primary Uses a Yurt to Keep Outdoor Learning Alive All Winter
There is a brilliant phrase popular among outdoor educators: “There…
Creating a Wildflower Meadow Sanctuary at Five Oaks Campsite
When creating a premium glamping experience, the magic lies in…
Client Spotlight: How Hawthorn Hideaway Creates Pure Romance in the Woodland
When we handcraft our Mongolian yurts at Yurt Specialists, we…