New Glamping Accomodation Coming to A Site Near You
Fans of George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces will be familiar with the range of things that can be turned into glamping accommodation. Notable projects include a milk float conversion, a family campervan made from a car (with very clever use of the space) and even George’s pet project of a rotating glamping pod, which crams four rooms into a single space.
Shipping container conversion specialists Caboose & Co have created The Maverick, a pop-up, storm-proof and lockable sleeping pod for 2 people. The pods are stackable and suited for off-grid sites making them ideal for any glampsite. The stackable nature of these pods means you can sleep a family of four with two pods, or six with three pods and so on. The pods are designed predominantly for sleeping in and not for sitting around in. These pods provide the perfect weather proof sleeping solution for a glampsite which promotes activities and which has undercover facilities for socialising and cooking.
The geodesic dome has been growing in popularity for some years, due to the clever construction and the fact there is ample headspace for standing room. Now, Baya have developed the BayaStay, a geodesic dome shelter with a full size door and rolling windows at the front. It is a hybrid of a yurt and a pod and the self-supporting structure is incredible. You’ll spend time just relaxing and looking at how each support interlocks with the others. The BayaStay is perfect for all weathers – log burners can be installed for use over the winter and because the BayaStay is insulated it stays warm in the winter. Also, it stays cool in the summer, with thanks to the mesh screens for the doors which allows for ventilation (without pesky bugs getting in).
Wooden glamping pods are now a ubiquitous sight at glampsites across the UK, with new versions are being developed all the time. The great thing about the pod system is that they can be made in a range of sizes, allowing site owners to purchase basic models to complement their existing facilities. Alternatively they can opt for a fully kitted out one which includes washing and cooking facilities for an “oven-ready” glamping business from the get-go.
There are also entrepreneurial designers out there, creating one of a kind glamping options. Whether it’s a conversion of an existing structure or tree house built from scratch or even a hybrid of a conversion with extra spaces attached we are spoilt for choice. These unique accommodations can make your glamping holiday an unforgettable experience; so if you’re interested in finding something a little out of the ordinary, why not have a scout around our website for news, reviews and links to glamping booking sites, where you can find all manner of weird and wonderful accommodation.
With the meteoric rise in the popularity of glamping holidays, we can expect 2021 to bring us some new and fascinating glamping options; together with new sites and new ideas for holidaying in the UK. Even if you’re a seasoned glamper there will always be something new to try, so why not cast your net wide and see if you can find something to top your list of wildest and weirdest accommodation?
