If you have some land, it can be hard to know how to maximise its potential. You need to make it work for you financially, but there are various ways to do that. Farming, building on it, selling it, renting it out. They’re all potentially viable options, all with a unique set of pros and cons. But there is another avenue that an increasing number of people are turning to – starting a glamping business.
Glamping – AKA glamorous camping – has seen a surge of interest in the last 10 years. And if you’re willing to invest in doing it properly, with high quality glamping pods, it can make an outstanding business proposition. Here’s why.
Six Reasons Why You Might Want to Start a Glamping Business
Demand is high
Glamping has a really wide market appeal. It’s more comfortable and convenient than camping. But is usually a lot more cost-effective than a hotel or renting a house. When you add in a beautiful location, you can reach an enormous range of would-be guests. And because well-made glamping pods can be comfortably used all year round, you don’t have to rely solely on the summer months to make your income. Right now, it’s estimated that the global glamping market will be worth US$6.52 billion by 2031. So, you can see that there’s a lot of waiting potential.
There is a strong ROI
When you’re making any kind of sizeable investment, you have to think about your potential return. With glamping pods, your initial investment will depend upon the type, size and number of pods you buy. But after that, the running costs are very low. So, once you’ve paid off the original investment, most of your income will be profit. And in Peak season, that could be as much as £8,000 per month for a large pod – £4,000 for a smaller one. Prices will typically fall off-season, but with the right marketing you can still attract guests.
Sustainability sells
If you choose well, glamping pods can come with strong eco-credentials. They can be made from renewable resources, by businesses with strong sustainability policies. And this matters because, there is a tremendous market for sustainable holidays.
You can amp up the glamp
Glamping takes various forms now. You’ve got the yurts and the tents with their festival beds. And then you’ve got the pods with all the mod cons. When you start a glamping business, if you know your audience, you can tailor it to suit the clientele you wish to attract. With our customisable glamping pods, you can style them up or keep it simple. Adding the features and the look to suit your guest’s needs and style.
It’s simple to start
Campsites are often viewed as the easiest way to make money from land. But if you’re going to set up a campsite, you have to add infrastructure. Shower blocks. Toilets. Ideally laundry facilities and a shop. Because glamping pods are self-contained, creating that sense of micro-community becomes less necessary. Sure, if you can add a play area, or somewhere to barbecue, then great, you may attract more families. But if you’ve got the land, starting a glamping site can be as simple as seeking planning permission (depending on the number of pods and your location) and choosing your design.
You’ll make the most of your resources
If you have land and you’re not using it, it’s little more than a wasted opportunity. With glamping, you have a low-impact option that can deliver a high yield. The pods can be durable and aesthetically appealing. Helping to bring a year-round income stream from an asset that was being unused.
Glamping is a growing industry. And, apart from the holiday makers, the people who are benefitting from it the most are those with land that is not being used. Imagine the long-term income that an investment in glamping pods could bring to your property.
Interested in high quality customisable glamping pods? Get in touch with Garden Room Sanctuary.
