Why More Farmers Are Turning to Glamping – And How You Can Too

Glamping is booming in the UK — and farmers are right at the heart of it.

If you’ve got land, a bit of vision, and an eye on future-proofing your income, setting up a small-scale glamping site could be one of the smartest moves you’ll ever make.

Why Now? The Rise of Farm-Based Glamping

Over the past few years, UK tourism has shifted. Travellers are ditching the airport queues and opting for staycations — especially ones that feel a little special.

They want nature, space, comfort, and something a bit different. Enter glamping.

And who’s best placed to offer all that? You are. Farmers.

With the rise in farm diversification, glamping has become a top way to turn a patch of unused land into a low-impact, high-yield income — without giving up the day job.

Why Farmers Are Perfectly Placed for Glamping

✔️ You’ve already got the land.
✔️ You understand how to run a business.
✔️ You know how to make the land work.
✔️ And most importantly — you’re not afraid of a bit of graft.

The beauty of glamping is that it fits around your existing work. You don’t need to build a 50-pitch campsite. You can start small — one or two units, and grow from there.

Even better? If you choose the right kind of pod (modular, off-grid, easy to install), you can test the market without major risk.

Case in Point: The Shepherd's Field That Paid for Itself

Take Gareth and Jen in Wales. They turned part of their hillside sheep farm into a boutique glamping site using just two pods. The total setup took eight weeks.
By the end of their first summer, they’d covered their costs — and already had bookings rolling in for spring.

They now plan to add two more units and offer “feed the lambs” experiences to guests.

What Makes Glamping Work on Farms?

• Views and space: You’ve already got what guests pay extra for.
• Natural appeal: Think starry skies, sheep in the field, morning mist.
• Rural charm: Your farm is already the setting most glamping sites try to fake.
• Privacy: Each guest gets their own space — and peace.
• Experiences: Let them collect eggs, walk the dog, or try a local farm breakfast box.

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. You just need to package what you already have.

Snap Pod: Making It Easier to Get Started

Snap Pod’s modular glamping pods were designed with farmers in mind.

Each pod:

• Arrives in sections, so no cranes or big machinery needed
• Can be moved or expanded, so nothing is permanent if you don’t want it to be
• Works off-grid, meaning fewer permissions and lower setup costs
• Is built from eco-conscious materials, ideal for guests and your land

Start with one pod, and if it takes off? Add more. It’s that simple.

Ready to Test the Water?

You don’t need to commit to a full-blown campsite. Just dip a toe.

This is Part 1 of our 5-part series designed to take you — step by step — from field to fully functioning farm stay.

Next up:

Part 2: Planning Permission for Farm Glamping: What UK Farmers Really Need to Know

Have questions already?

Book a free consultation and we’ll walk you through what’s possible on your land.