Glamping suppliers
Glamping Suppliers UK, a Directory by Unit Type
A short UK directory of glamping unit makers, grouped by type, with the questions worth asking before you order.
You’re about to spend serious money on your first units, or add another, and every supplier’s website says it’s the best. This is a short directory of UK glamping suppliers grouped by unit type, so you can build a shortlist in one sitting.
We’ve listed makers by what they build, and kept to what their own sites say. It isn’t a ranking. Treat it as a starting list, then ask each one the questions further down.
Glamping suppliers UK: pod makers
Several UK makers focus on pods, and most offer more than one style. These are the ones that came up most often when we looked.
| Supplier | What their site shows |
|---|---|
| Pod Factory | Camping and glamping pods, and a presence at the Glamping Show and Farm Innovation shows |
| Pods by Future Rooms | Traditional pods (Classic, Premier, Maximus, Escape), modular pods, DIY pods, plus design and build services |
| Lune Valley Pods | Bespoke camping pods for glamping sites, with a quote request form |
| UK Leisure Pods | High-end, customisable glamping pods delivered across the UK |
| Glamping Solutions | A modular manufacturer and supplier, with a Willow Point camping pod |
| Glampitect Pods | A pod range from the team behind a wider list of recommended manufacturers |
Future Rooms is useful to look at even if you go elsewhere, because it splits ready-built and DIY pods and lists planning support as a service. That tells you the questions to ask everyone else.
Where to buy shepherd’s huts, yurts and bell tents
Shepherd’s huts, yurts and bell tents tend to come from smaller specialist makers, so they’re easier to compare by looking at finished work.
The Glampitect recommended list names Greendown Shepherd Huts and Henley Hut Co among the hut makers, and Yurt Maker for yurts. It’s a good place to start browsing. We haven’t listed bell tent makers here, because none came up that we could point to with confidence. A search for bell tent suppliers plus a look at who stocks the canvas used on sites you like is a fair way to start.
Lodges, cabins and modular units
If you want something larger than a pod, look at lodge and cabin builders. The same Glampitect list includes Regent Luxury Lodges, Hawkshead Bespoke and Alba Bespoke Cabins. Future Rooms also lists modular Cube, Barn, Retreat, Lodge, Cabin, Duo and Trio designs.
Higher-end units tend to suit higher-end sites, and the website needs to match. Our page on luxury glamping website design covers how we approach that.
Furnishing and hot tubs
Furniture, bedding and hot tubs are usually bought separately, so there’s no single UK directory for them. Many pod and hut makers will quote a fitted-out unit, so ask whether the hot tub and furnishings are included or sold on top.
If you buy these elsewhere, ask about delivery to your pitch, how the tub is filled and heated, and who services it. Insurance and safety rules for hot tubs on guest sites are a job for your insurer and local council, so check with them.
A trade body to ask
The Glamping Industries Trade Association (GITA UK) describes itself as a trade body set up to represent and support the UK glamping sector. It’s a sensible place to ask who is trusted and what standards to expect.
What to ask every supplier
Use the same list with each one, so the quotes can be compared fairly.
Write the answers down. A supplier who is vague at the quote stage will be vaguer when something needs fixing.
Once the units arrive
You need photos and a website that takes bookings, ideally before the first guest. Listing sites help, but guests often look up the owner’s own site afterwards, hoping for a better deal. That’s common behaviour, and it’s the reason a good site matters alongside a listing.
If you’re adding pods, our glamping pod website design page shows what a pod site needs. Plans are from £19 a month, and the pricing page has the detail.
FAQs
How do I choose a glamping pod manufacturer?
Ask for photos of finished sites, a full specification, delivery and installation details, and what is included in the price. Speak to an owner who already uses their pods if you can. Compare at least three quotes on the same specification so the prices line up.
Do I need planning permission for glamping units?
It depends on the unit, the land and your council, so ask your local planning authority before you order anything. Some manufacturers also offer help with planning. We can’t give planning advice, so speak to a planning consultant for your own site.
Where can I find glamping suppliers in one place?
Trade shows and the trade body GITA UK are good starting points, and manufacturer directories such as the Glampitect list gather many makers on one page. Start there, then ask each supplier for references from sites similar to yours.
Should I buy a ready-made unit or a DIY kit?
A ready-made unit saves time and is delivered finished. A DIY kit can suit owners who are handy and want to control the fit-out. Some pod makers offer both, so ask for the two quotes side by side.
If you have units on order and no website yet, send us your website and we’ll tell you, for free, what’s stopping it getting bookings.