If, like us, you enjoyed the Johnny Vegas: Carry On Glamping documentary series, you’ll probably want to know more details about Johnny’s glamping site. For those who weren’t aware, Johnny Vegas recently appeared in the second season of the popular series on Channel 4 where he achieved his dream of owning a glamping site. You can watch all the episodes on All 4.
This blog post is going to dive into Johnny’s site, the Field of Dreams. We’re going to look at its location, accommodation options, pricing and guest reviews before giving our expert opinion on what we think Johnny gets right and what he gets wrong:
- Where is Johnny Vegas' Glamping Site?
- What Are the Accommodation Options at Johnny Vegas’ Glamping Site?
- How Much Does It Cost to Stay at Johnny Vegas’ Glamping Site?
- What Are the Guest Reviews for Johnny Vegas’ Glamping Site?
- What Do We Think About the Site?
- Is Starting a Glamping Business a Good Investment?
Where Is Johnny Vegas’ Glamping Site?
Update: Johnny’s site is now based at Melbourne Hall, 8 miles south of Derby in the East Midlands.
Previously, it was based on Breaks Fold Farm in the Washburn Valley, North Yorkshire. A working farm that also boasts camping, static caravanning and holiday cottage offerings. This is a great example of farm diversification, which is something that an increasing number of farm owners are pursuing in order to create an additional income stream.
We have interviewed a farm owner who did exactly this for The Glampitect PODcast, and it’s worth a listen for any farm owners considering diversifying into glamping.
What Are the Accommodation Options at Johnny Vegas’ Glamping Site?
At the Field of Dreams, you have the pick of five vehicles that have been converted from rust buckets into high-end glamping accommodation. What struck us when we watched the documentary was Johnny’s desire to only select vehicles that had a story behind them. It wasn’t just a case of picking the first vehicle that took his fancy.
The process of turning the vehicles into glamping accommodation only added to the narrative. Take Patricia the Maltese bus as an example. It took three attempts to transport the bus from Malta to the UK, with one of the attempts failing because the ship carrying it caught fire. When it finally reached British shores, Johnny named the bus Patricia after his mum, who had passed away during the course of the series. Finally, after a stressful conversion process, during which Johnny was told he was dreaming if he thought the bus could be turned into high-end accommodation, Patricia crashed into a cow shed just as it was being unloaded onto the site.
After all that, who wouldn’t want to spend a night in Patricia?
The other vehicles on the site are as follows:
- Oscar The Puma
- Skoolie the American Bus
- The Citroen Camper
- Mahala the Boat
How Much Does It Cost to Stay at Johnny Vegas’ Glamping Site?
For a minimum two-night stay, prices start at £330. This is on the higher end of the glamping pricing scale (£165 per night as opposed to the more typical £120 per night), but the unusual accommodation and the publicity the site received from the documentary allows him to charge the premium rate.
What Are the Guest Reviews for Johnny Vegas’ Glamping Site?
Here are some reviews we found online:
"I can not put in words how wonderful The Field Of Dreams is. I took my son and his friend and we had a great time. The Skoolie and the separate bathroom was kitted out to such high standards. I WILL be booking again. Awesome place and awesome people"
"My wife and I stayed in Oscar The Puma for 2 nights. Having been a helicopter engineer for nearly 40 years, this was the perfect way to spend my birthday. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel very welcome. The people are very friendly and the site is beautiful. I would recommend it to anyone looking for something a bit different to the normal camping experience"
“We spent 2 days in the fire truck. The addition of the Bell tent awning is great. The weather was awful so the wood stove was a great bonus. Lovely treats in our welcome bundle. Great walks along the river to the hotel for food and around the reservoir."
“Beautiful memories. Lucked out with the weather, idyllic setting, very special Citroen AND tent! Thanks to the imagination of Johnny Vegas and his Field of Dreams.”
“Just arrived home after an amazing two night stay in the Fire Truck … we love the Field of Dreams! Louise and Richard - thank you for amazing hospitality. Highly recommend this place as a base for exploring the Dales!”
What Do We Think About the Site?
As the leading glamping experts, we know a good glamping site when we see one. Johnny’s site ticks all the boxes for us:
- Beautiful setting
- Tells a story
- Unique selling points (the vehicles are a big draw)
- Excellent marketing (you can’t get much better than a Channel 4 documentary series about your glamping site)
If we were to make one suggestion, it would be to have their own website, instead of hosting on Melbourne Hall, which is fairly basic at the minute. A slick, high-quality website is hugely important for any glamping business, which is why we now offer glamping website packages to get you started.
Is Starting a Glamping Business a Good Investment?
If you're as smart as Johnny, starting a glamping business can be an outstanding investment. In our recent article on how much money glamping businesses make, we demonstrated how a fairly standard glamping site can generate an annual revenue of £136,975 and an annual profit of £100,975. Of course, to achieve these results you need to do all the right things. That's where we can help.
If you’ve been inspired by Johnny’s journey and you want to start your own glamping site, feel free to get in touch. We’re the glamping site setup experts and we offer a wide range of services to help you on your glamping journey. You can also browse our free glamping guides or read our piece on everything you need to know about starting a glamping business. We can't wait to hear from you.
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