Camping Cabins Blog

Setting up a new campsite comes with a whole host of considerations. One of the most fundamental items on your checklist should be the provision of a safe and legal access road that campers can drive their vehicles through.

Drainage for new campsites must be one of your top priorities as a site owner, because it is a health and safety issue which cannot be taken lightly. As the owner of a camping or caravan site, you have a duty of care to ensure that those who use your site are aware of the flood risks and know what to do in an emergency. The local council will probably have attached certain flood-related clauses to your license, and most will require you to display a flood warning sign.

Setting up a brand new campsite is no mean feat, and can take months of hard work. Making sure that plenty of people turn up to enjoy the fruits of your labour, therefore, is incredibly important, and it is essential that you plan an effective marketing strategy before the site opens. So what are the golden rules of marketing a campsite?

Setting up a campsite requires careful planning and preparation to mitigate some of the safety hazards that are bound to occur. Not only do you need to comply with common health and safety measures by law, but also it ensures your customers feel safe and comfortable throughout their stay with you. We have put together a few tips that are vital to kick off your Glamp site in tip top shape (and health and safety approved!).

How many people out there want to go camping but hate the idea of putting up a tent or sleeping on the ground?

Enter camping cabins! These are great ways to get all the benefits of camping, such as spending time in nature and communing with the outdoors while still having more creature comforts than traditional camping.

Obtaining planning permission for new campsites can be a time-consuming job. There are lots of things to consider. At Camping Cabins, we have a wealth of knowledge on how to set up a new campsite and are ready to help.

Any number of hotels, restaurants and pubs will soon be capable of staging weddings following an overhaul of marriage legislation that has now been officially announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond. 

He has called for the somewhat archaic rules on wedding venues – pretty much the same rules as were set down in the early 1800s – to be modernised. However, he has also been clear in his desire to ensure that the 'dignity' of marriage ceremonies needs to retained, meaning not every venue will be able to attain a licence.

Glamping is now hugely popular across the UK coast and countryside and covers a diverse range of accommodation to cater for holidaymakers of all kinds; from those seeking rest and relaxation, a family break or an adrenaline experience.

With relatively little capital investment required and healthy returns, glamping has become a popular choice for many landowners looking to diversify. This industry can be a lucrative investment opportunity and importantly, a sustainable one. However, there are a number of considerations to take into account before setting up a glamping site.

A 5-star TripAdvisor review, a return booking before your guest has even left your site, a glowing comment in your visitor book … for a campsite owner - manna from heaven. You have poured your heart and soul into the oasis of calm that you have created and it’s glorious when a guest loves it as much as you do - it’s why you take painstaking care to ensure that everything is perfect, that nothing is left to chance and that your visitors create memories that will last a lifetime.

Why Diversify?

In the relatively recent past, the role of the supermarket has evolved to dictating price and supply in the food and consumables market. This has led to a continual decline in the profitability of the traditional farming model.

Many Farmers and landowners are increasingly looking to diversify and invest in glamping to create a new revenue stream for their business.

So, what do Farmers and Landowners need to consider?