Staycations, our new business, help and feedback appreciated

Staycations, our new business, help and feedback appreciated

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sidekickdmr

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5,076 posts

206 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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Ken Sington said:
Only just seen this thread, so you are a bit down the road. However, we now have some experience of doing something similar and the one thing over and above all that has hit us hard since we opened last year is cleaning, and cleaning to a high standard, especially as I see mention of mutts. Worth having a very careful think about the materials and fittings etc that you use with cleaning in mind. PM me if you want a chat.
Hey Ken, Ill drop you a PM, would be great to see what you do/did.

Re: The cleaning, yes this is something we are going to have to really concentrate on and it will be hard work.

Luckily we are both very minimal and clean people, a Little OCD with no "stuff" and we will ensure we spec the flooring etc so it’s easily deep cleaned.

sidekickdmr

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5,076 posts

206 months

Wednesday 29th June 2016
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Well it finally happened, we are in!

Moved in at the weekend, and already have the ball rolling, got architects and planning consultants doing site visits in the next few weeks, pathways and infrastructure is being planned.

Exciting times ahead, that’s the first (and biggest financial wise) step towards our future business taken nuts



Tuna

19,930 posts

284 months

Wednesday 29th June 2016
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sidekickdmr said:
Well it finally happened, we are in!

Moved in at the weekend, and already have the ball rolling, got architects and planning consultants doing site visits in the next few weeks, pathways and infrastructure is being planned.

Exciting times ahead, that’s the first (and biggest financial wise) step towards our future business taken nuts
Well done! Time to start marketing to wealthy Americans wink

Craikeybaby

10,414 posts

225 months

Wednesday 29th June 2016
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Congratulations!

Thankyou4calling

10,606 posts

173 months

Wednesday 29th June 2016
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Fantastic stuff.

I'll be watching with interest and i hope booking a trip.

Well done.

sidekickdmr

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5,076 posts

206 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Time for a exciting update.....


Some of the plans are almost finalised, here is what we have planned for the treehouse, any feedback appreciated smile
















alfie2244

11,292 posts

188 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Spiral going to be the only means of access?

sidekickdmr

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206 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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alfie2244 said:
Spiral going to be the only means of access?
No, there will be a back enterance too, will open into the hallway, this could be used for baggage etc

CAPP0

19,593 posts

203 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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That looks fantastic! Ah'm in smile

Smiler.

11,752 posts

230 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Looks good.

Be interesting to see what requirements building control stipulate for the inclusion of a log burner.

Not an uncommon occurrence per se but an all wooden elevated structure holiday let. What would be the fire fighting plan?


Also, unrelated to the above but are you on mains drainage or septic tank?


sidekickdmr

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Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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CAPP0 said:
That looks fantastic! Ah'm in smile
Thanks, See you late summer/winter 2017 smile

Smiler. said:
Looks good.

Be interesting to see what requirements building control stipulate for the inclusion of a log burner.

Not an uncommon occurrence per se but an all wooden elevated structure holiday let. What would be the fire fighting plan?


Also, unrelated to the above but are you on mains drainage or septic tank?
To be honest, I have no clue, but I do know that my treehouse builder has done lots with log burners, so it is possible....

It will be on a septic with soakaway, no mains drains in the area.

FrankAbagnale

1,702 posts

112 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Agreed - I am in for a winter booking in 2017!

sidekickdmr

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206 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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FrankAbagnale said:
Agreed - I am in for a winter booking in 2017!
beer

anonymous-user

54 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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At the Risk of appearing rude can you give a approximate figure for such a thing of beauty?

excluding groundworks and servicing.

sidekickdmr

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Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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desolate said:
At the Risk of appearing rude can you give a approximate figure for such a thing of beauty?

excluding groundworks and servicing.
Too much!;)

PM me if you want my builders details and I'll pass them on

Thankyou4calling

10,606 posts

173 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Good stuff sir. I've been following this thread with interest and will definitely be booking as soon as allowed.

All the very best in your venture.

Thankyou4calling

10,606 posts

173 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Good stuff sir. I've been following this thread with interest and will definitely be booking as soon as allowed.

All the very best in your venture.

CAPP0

19,593 posts

203 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Smiler. said:
Looks good.

Be interesting to see what requirements building control stipulate for the inclusion of a log burner.
I've just put a woodburner in my man cave, which is a 44mm log cabin. Easy to find and follow the regs.

dom9

8,079 posts

209 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Looking forward to staying when it's done - Looks fantastic!

Smiler.

11,752 posts

230 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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CAPP0 said:
Smiler. said:
Looks good.

Be interesting to see what requirements building control stipulate for the inclusion of a log burner.
I've just put a woodburner in my man cave, which is a 44mm log cabin. Easy to find and follow the regs.
Yes, I'm sure but you're not having paying guests residing in it.