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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…
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Client Spotlight: How Hawthorn Hideaway Creates Pure Romance in the Woodland
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…
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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*…
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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…
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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…
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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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Tim Rees Case Study / Story🌿
🌿 From Quality Unearthed to Yurt Living: Tim Rees’s Story Tim Rees isn’t your typical yurt owner — he’s the founder of Quality Unearthed, a UK-based travel and accommodation brand specialising in glamping and unique holiday stays, including yurts, treehouses, shepherd’s huts and cabins. Quality Unearthed focuses on curating and supporting distinctive holiday accommodation in…
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How a Yurt at a Prep School Sparked Outdoor Learning — And How Yours Could Do the Same!
How a Yurt at a Prep School Sparked Outdoor Learning — And How Yours Could Do the Same! Imagine a cosy, welcoming space under the trees where children eagerly gather for lessons, storytelling, creative play and group activities. That’s exactly what happened when Caterham Prep School in Surrey installed a yurt as part of its…
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Case Study: Supplying Yurts to Runway’s End Outdoor Centre
Commercial yurts supporting outdoor education and adventure This case study showcases the installation of two traditional Mongolian yurts supplied by Yurt Specialists to Runway’s End Outdoor Centre, an established outdoor activity venue set beside the scenic Basingstoke Canal in Hampshire. Runway’s End provides nature-based activities for families, groups and educational organisations, with a strong focus…
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Build and Care
Building and caring for a yurt is a rewarding process, and with the right preparation and guidance, it can be straightforward and enjoyable. At Yurt Specialists, we provide clear instructions, practical advice, video call on the day of assemble and ongoing support to help you get the best from your yurt for many years to…
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