An outline of our project to create a new 2-bedroom glamping unit is below. For the full specification and invitation to quote/tender please contact Laura Culpin on 07720 382383 or 01981 241181, or email Laura@TyGwynHolidays.co.uk.


Main title of project Glamping Unit at Ty Gwyn Holidays
Value (approx.) excl. VAT £ 40,000
Planned start date 1 July 2024
Planned finish date 31 August.24
Deadline date for submission of completed tenders 6 May 2024
Summary of opportunity To provide a two bedroom glamping unit at Ty Gwyn Holidays, Penylan Farm, Pontrilas, HR2 0DL.
Opportunity details We are aiming to provide a unique glamping unit on a wheeled chassis, made from wood, corrugated metal, reused UPVC windows and other reclaimed materials. The main unit will include two bedrooms, a wc. Shower and open plan, but covered, living/dinning space measuring approximately 11x13m. Height up to 3.5m including chassis. Outdoors there will be an area for bbqing, dining and there will be a bath with hot and cold water. The project completion deadline is the end of January 2025.

Elements of the Building Process for tender (including materials and labour) include:

LOT 1: Groundworks to include foundations, concrete pads to which to build the unit upon, drainage and ducting, general landscaping, car parking area, fencing.

LOT 2: Construction of the two bedroom, glamping unit with shower, wc, living and dining area using wood, corrugated metal sheets and reclaimed materials.

LOT 3: Plumb in the boiler, shower, wc, bath and toilet and kitchen sinks. (we have a cast iron bath to be used on the project, so will not need to be included in the quote).

LOT 4: Connect the electrical supply to the glamping unit. Install lighting, electric sockets, radiators.
Quotes will be evaluated based on price, experience, and ability to deliver on time.

Evaluation / selection criteria Quotes will be evaluated based on price, experience, and ability to deliver on time.

Only 40% based on price quotation

30% on Track record, experience and quality of workmanship, financial standing.30% Availability and timescaleAlso taken into consideration and mandatory will be Public Liability/Insurance, Health and Safety.

Quotes for the various elements will be considered but quotes are also welcome for the whole project. Labour and materials to be quoted separately.


Penylan Farm, home of Ty Gwyn Cider

Oh, I do like to stay beside the cider farm…

Ty Gwyn Holidays are based at Penylan Farm in Herefordshire’s Golden Valley. The farm was derelict when we moved here in 2014, but it’s now the home to the Culpin family, The Cider Shack, Yarlington Dairy and, of course, Ty Gwyn Cider!

The Cider Shack, fire pit and utility block

Check out the Cider Shack!

Done the Dairy?! Discover Ty Gwyn’s other holiday accommodation, the completely unique Cider Shack. You may have seen it on the telly – it was a star of the BBC’s ‘My Unique B&B’. This cosy cabin suits couples or solo travellers who adore the outdoors and crave the quirky but love a few little luxuries.

Yarlington Dairy with its wood-fired hot tub

Discover the Dairy!

The Cider Shack has a cottage-shaped cousin: Yarlington Dairy. It’s a beautiful new holiday let with stunning views of the Monnow Valley. Quiet, comfortable and boasting a luxury bath in the bedroom, it’s perfect for couples on their own, or with a baby or toddler (and/or a dog or two)!