Advice

Paul Doughty on the benefits of personal bathroom facilities for glampsites. Bathroom and toilet facilities, whilst not very glamourous, often turn out to be one of the most important parts of any camping or glamping […]

Key learnings from the National Forest’s new design guide for sustainable tourist accommodation. Sustainability is made up of a complex and diverse set of issues, but the National Forest Company, in consultation with architects Arboreal […]

Glampsites have the opportunity to tap into a growing community looking for outdoor adventure whatever the weather, writes Craig Wareham. To maintain a sustainable source of income, open air accommodation needs to be attractive for […]

Lisa Bullen outlines how to save time by planning out your social media and suggests some easy wins. Keeping on top of your social media can become a chore, which is why having a content […]

Funding the development of a rural tourism business can be a minefield. Here rural mortgage consultant Jim Richards shares his tips for securing finance. There are many reasons why you may think commercial lending by […]

Graphic designer Andy Tuohy on redesigning Leafy Fields Glamping’s logo and signage. The starting point for any design or redesign is consultation with the client. I talk with them about what they are trying to […]

The low-down on running Instagram ads with social media expert Lisa Bullen. You can either grow your organic social media followers by creating great, engaging and relevant content, referred to as “organic growth”. Or you […]

Getting scientific about terminology gives an insight into the future of glamping, reveals researcher Greg Watt. While the term ‘glamping’ has established itself within recognised lexicons, the term ‘glamper’ is less acknowledged. Much of this […]

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite tips and tricks for the ubiquitous bell tent. Mould or mildew? Nothing beats a professional wash and reproof, but even then you might end up with stubborn mould […]

In our third piece on social media, Lisa Bullen explains follower growth tactics on Instagram, tips for choosing and using hashtags and what to do with social media influencers… Your Instagram and Facebook “follower” total […]