Farmers can diversify in just 90 days with off-grid cabins
25th September 2024
As the costs of farming rise and the demand for unique rural escapes grows, many farmers are turning to off-grid cabins to diversify their income without disrupting their core farming activities.
With the right setup and consultation, you can create a profitable site using minimal space, avoid planning headaches, and keep your land fully operational for farming, the Escape Off The Grid experts say.
The company has helped seven farms in Dorset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Sussex and Kent either rent sections of their land or invest to build their own sites.
Farmers use a planning exemption licence to operate 365 days a year without needing to change the use of land.
Growing demand for off-grid escapes
More people are now looking to disconnect from their daily routines and immerse themselves in nature. Off-grid cabins perfectly meet this demand by offering unique, eco-friendly stays in remote settings.
The off-grid cabins, which are mobile on a steel trailer, powered by solar / batteries and equipped with composting toilets, offer a sustainable, low-impact solution that makes it ideal for farms.
No planning permission required
One of the biggest and most appealing benefits of off-grid cabins is that they do not require farmers to change the use of their land.
By using the planning exemption license, farmers can install off-grid cabins without going through the expensive and lengthy process of applying for planning permission, potentially saving a full year of income.
Taking up only 10 square meters means that farmers can position cabins on the edges of fields or under-utilised areas.
This means that you will not have to disrupt your farm’s operations and will leave the rest of your land available for farming.
The eco-friendly units are solar-powered. They do not require sewage systems due to composting toilets, and create minimal environmental impact, aligning with sustainable farming practices, Escape Off The Grid confirmed.
Rent or own
Farmers have options when it comes to setting up off-grid glamping. Whether you want a hands-off approach or full control, there is a model to fit your needs:
If you would prefer to stay focused on farming, you can partner with a company like Escape Off The Grid, which will set up, manage, and operate the glamping site for you. You earn a guaranteed land rent with no need for you to get involved in the operations.
For farmers with capital and wanting to run their own glamping business, companies like Escape Off The Grid offer a playbook and consulting to help you set up and operate your site.
This ensures a smooth start and allows you to take 100% of the profits, all within 90 days.
How does it work?
Escape Off The Grid provides free consultations to help farmers understand their land and how glamping will work, all while preserving the land for farming.
Escape Off The Grid offers flexible partnership options depending on your level of involvement.
In as little as 90 days, you can have your off-grid cabins fully installed and ready for operations since they do not require any complex infrastructure, the setup is quick and hassle-free, the experts said.
Either you receive the playbook or Escape Off The Grid handing everything, ensuring you can focus on your core activities while enjoying a passive income stream from your land.
Are you a landowner or farmer looking to diversify your income?
Enquire on Escape Off The Grid or get in touch with tom@escapeoffthegrid.com to find out how to start your own glamping business.
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