How Glamping Pods Have Revolutionised UK Holidays

‘Glamping’ first became a ‘thing’ about 20 years ago. But back then, the emphasis was less on the glamorous and more on the camping. Large tents were involved, albeit housing more comfortable bedding than a musty old sleeping bag that had seen better days! But still, they were tents, with all the limitations that tents bring. Glamping pods, however, revolutionised the concept, enabling holiday parks and camp sites to offer a new level of comfort and elegance to the Great British staycationer.

How Glamping Pods Have Changed the British Holiday Industry

Camping got a lot more comfortable

Glamping pods are essentially small, self-contained holiday homes. They come complete with bedroom, shower room, lavatory, mini-kitchen, and sitting area. In other words, everything you could need in a little home from home. And yet they’re more affordable to rent than a full-sized holiday home and a lot more comfortable than camping. Making them the ideal choice for holiday makers on a budget, and campers who don’t want to worry about the weather.

Anyone with the space can install a glamping pod

Airbnb and its ilk opened up a literal world of tourism potential that had previously been untapped. Enabling almost anyone to turn their property into a holiday let. But, of course, it’s only a viable avenue if you have a property available. With a glamping pod, your garden can become a holiday let. You just have to style it properly.

You don’t need a lot of land

Campsites have been the traditional route for landowners looking to raise a bit of cash. But campsites only deliver a worthwhile income if you have enough space to accommodate a lot of people. They can be messy, and if you’re working at scale, they usually require infrastructure – toilets, showers, a shop. With glamping pods and holiday lodges, a single structure can generate income. You don’t need the camp site infrastructure. The toilets and other facilities are included in the pod. And they can be installed practically anywhere. So, if you’ve got the space, it can make you money.

Glamping pods aren’t weather dependent

While there’s no such thing as bad weather, certain conditions are better than others for camping. And when the summer is soggy, campsites generally generate less cash. Glamping pods provide a cozy retreat all year round. Holding the potential to significantly increase your income. And providing more accommodation choice for holiday makers throughout the four seasons.

Glamping pods need minimal maintenance

The thing about glamping pods is that they are a lot more durable than many other camping solutions. Tents and yurts are both easily damaged by the weather. But the solid exterior of glamping pods makes them a much more hard-wearing and resilient solution. And while the insides are comfy, they’re also easy to keep clean.

Glamping pods are a lot more secure

One of the major limitations of camping is that you have to keep your valuables with you. It’s easy to tear a tent and steal the occupant’s belongings. It’s also easy to trip on a guidewire and fall on top of a sleeping occupant. You have limited privacy. And when it’s cold, you know about it. Glamping pods have lockable doors and storage space, so any valuables can be kept protected and out of view. They are insulated for year-round use. And the solid exterior should keep you safe in all eventualities.

Glamping pods transformed the UK holiday market by providing a lower budget, higher comfort alternative form of accommodation. They opened the door for anyone with even a small amount of land to earn an extra income. And they made camping a whole lot more appealing to the more discerning customer!

If you are interested in finding out more about our glamping pods you can visit our Glamping Pods page or you can get in touch with our team at Garden Room Sanctuary today on 0175 646 1696 or email us at enquiries@nullgardenroomsanctuary.co.uk.