'I built my kids a glamping pod in our garden - now it's a celebrity site worth millions'
A dad-of-two who built a glamping pod for his kids as a lockdown project has now transformed the woodland behind his home into a multi-million pound site - which has become a hit with TV stars and Instagram influencers.
"One night we camped out in the back garden and it was great, but waking up on wet grass wasn’t very exciting. So the next day I built a decking and then each day I just built a bit more with the kids," Derry added. "That's the reason I bought the house, because when I walked down the woods it was like being a kid again being able to play outside in nature, and that's what I wanted for my kids," he said.
"At first when it all kicked off it was really hard as I was trying to build everything, do all the social media and manage all the bookings," he said. "When I start building any of them, I don’t really have an idea what I’m building. With The Oasis, our site which is covered in mirrors, that idea came about by accident after I ordered a mirror for the gym and it was way too big," Derry explained.
It's nine units each have their own five-star look and feel - ranging from pods, lodges and yurts to a tree house. Speaking of his site's success, Derry said: "I pinch myself daily because there’s always something mad that comes along that I'd never expect. It also boasts an outdoor cinema with a huge emperor sized bed to relax and watch films on. It is all based around a cosy fire pit and surrounded by nature.
With a mix between the modern and rustic, it is set within the woodland with its own hot tub, a full en-suite bedroom with high speed Wi-Fi, underfloor heating and a TV.The Glen The Glen, which sleeps four, is a similar layout to The Keep, however its outside area has just had a huge makeover. The Glade The Glade, described as a 'girl's pink paradise', is set down in the woodland and features flower walls galore.
The Treetops The Treetops is set up in the canopy of the trees and is one of the most unique units to date. It sleeps six with two double beds and a mezzanine with an extra double bed.
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