New rustic glamping pods planned for picturesque Cambs equestrian estate

Entrance to Waresley Park Estate.
Waresley Park Estate said there was “significant demand” in the area for this type of accommodation due to its “picturesque countryside location”. -Credit:Google


Visitors could soon be able to stay in new “rustic” glamping pods on a Cambridgeshire country estate. The eight new pods will blend in with Waresley Park Estate's equestrian character.

Estate management has planned two rustic designs for the glamping pods on the property off Gamlingay Road, near Waresley. They added that the pods, which will be set up amongst a section of trees, will support the estate’s plans to establish a weddings and events business.

The management said there was “significant demand” in the area for accommodation in a “picturesque countryside location” like the estate. They predict there will be benefits for other businesses in the area through the additional tourists coming to stay in the pods.

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CGI showing interior of the pod on the left and the exterior of the pod on the right.
CGI of one of the designs of the planned glamping pods. -Credit:Waresley Park Management Limited

The plans said: “The applicant has chosen to site the development nestled within an existing spinney of trees to help screens and integrate the glamping pods into the existing landscape. The pods will positively contribute to the rural economy, in particular the expansion of business in rural areas through well designed buildings and places that provide guests with a high standard of accommodation in a traditional equestrian estate setting.

“The pods are designed to reflect the equestrian character of the estate and surrounding area, by adopting a rustic design and use of materials. The construction of the pods aims to combine practicality and economic, sustainably sourced building materials whilst maintaining the character of the site and its surroundings.”

Huntingdonshire District Council said it did not believe the new glamping pods would have a “significant adverse impact” on the character of the area, and would not have a harmful impact on the woodland and hedges. Therefore the authority agreed to give permission for the glamping pods to go ahead.

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