Help Us Build A Bell Tent Retreat By The Loch

by The Tartan Tents Project in Nottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Help Us Build A Bell Tent Retreat By The Loch

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Help a young family turn a patch of land by a Scotish loch into a magical, eco-friendly glamping retreat for others to reconnect with nature

by The Tartan Tents Project in Nottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

We’re a young British family with two free spirited kids and a heart full of dreams. After years of juggling the pace of modern life, we felt called to slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect with the land. We want to create a space where others can do the same... where nature heals, and people feel like they belong.

We’ve found a beautiful spot of land in the Scottish Highlands near a loch, surrounded by forest, fresh air and wild stillness. We want to turn it into a glamping retreat built from the ground up with love, creativity and sustainability, and we want to share every step of the journey with you.

What We’re Creating

Our vision is to build a small, low impact retreat with beautiful bell tents, compost toilets, solar-powered lighting, and wildlife-friendly landscaping. Think:

  • Stargazing beside the loch
  • Morning swims and campfire breakfasts
  • Hammocks in the trees
  • Mindfulness trails for kids and grownups 
  • Pop-up nature events like foraging walks, storytelling nights, wild swimming workshops and family bushcraft

It’s not just a holiday... it’s a return to what matters.

How the Money Will Be Used

If we raise £60,000, here’s how we’ll invest it:

  • Land purchase: £45,000
  • Legal & site survey costs: £2,000
  • Initial infrastructure (water, compost loos): £5,000
  • 2–3 furnished bell tents: £5,000
  • Basic website & booking system: £1,000
  • Eco-friendly touches (signage, hammocks, fire pits): £2,000

We’ll stretch every penny and do the building work ourselves where possible, sharing the process on socials.

What You Get in Return

This isn’t just a donation, it’s an invitation!

You’ll be part of this from the ground up. Here’s how we’ll say thank you:

£20 – Your name carved into our welcome board

£50 – A tree planted in your honour + name on board

£100 – 10% off a future stay + everything above

£150 – One free night stay when we open

£500+ – 3-night glamping retreat + exclusive early-access booking + founding supporter title

(And lots of behind-the-scenes updates, videos, and community input opportunities along the way!)

How We’ll Find the Land

We’re already scouring listings around Loch Ness, Loch Tay, and the southern Highlands for plots with access, natural water, and light planning potential. As soon as we hit a funding milestone, we’ll secure the land and begin!

If the land we’ve currently shortlisted is sold before we fund, we’ll select the next best option and keep all supporters in the loop.

Our Mission

We want to create more than just a place to stay, we want to build a community-funded sanctuary where families can escape, heal, and reconnect. A space shaped by people, not corporations. A model of how rural life, business and nature can work in harmony.

Why Now?

More and more people are looking to step out of the noise, even just for a weekend. Mental health, burnout, disconnection, it’s real! This project is our way of responding to that, and we believe others feel it too.


Be Part of Something Wild and Wonderful

Whether you’re backing us with £5 or £500, you’re not just supporting a dream, you’re becoming part of it.

Let’s build something beautiful. Let’s build it together.

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£150 or more

Sleep Under the Stars - FREE STAY

One free night stay when we open You’ll receive a free night in one of our bell tents at the edge of the loch, surrounded by forest, birdsong and calm. Come see what you’ve helped create!

£10 or more

Virtual High Five + Founders Shoutout

Every little helps! You’ll get a personal thank you on our social media and be added to our Founders Wall online. A permanent reminder that you helped bring this dream to life. You’re officially one of the legends who helped plant the first tent peg.

£20 or more

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Your Name Carved Into Our Welcome Board

Be part of something beautiful from the very beginning. For £20, your name will be hand-carved into our welcome board at the entrance of the retreat, a lasting tribute to the people who made this vision possible.

£50 or more

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A Tree Planted In Your Honour + Name On Board

We’ll plant a native tree in your honour and include your name on our welcome board. Your support helps us build a more sustainable and meaningful space. Come visit someday and find your tree!

£100 or more

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10% off a future stay + everything above (ONLY 20)

Enjoy 10% off a future glamping stay once we’re open, plus your name on our welcome board and a tree planted in your honour. You’ll always have a place waiting here under the stars.

£500 or more

Founding Glampioneer - 3-night Retreat

3-night retreat + early access + title Enjoy 3 free nights glamping in our first season, exclusive early access to booking before we open to the public, and be named a “Founding Supporter” on-site and online.

£1,000 or more

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A Week Retreat For Two + Invite To Our Launch

You’ll be our guest for a full week glamping retreat for two once we open, and you’ll receive an invitation to our exclusive soft launch gathering. Your support will help shape our land, literally.

£2,500 or more

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Name a Tent + Week Stay + Wildlife Sponsor

Name a glamping tent + week stay + wildlife sponsorship Name one of our bell tents after yourself or someone you love. You’ll sponsor a local wildlife habitat, receive a week stay for two, plus VIP invites, early access and a digital plaque on our site.

£5,000 or more

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Private retreat + curated experience + legacy pack

ONLY 1 AVAILABLE Private week long retreat + curated experience + legacy package Enjoy a private 7-night stay for you and up to 11 guests with a tailored itinerary (like paddleboarding, forest bathing, stargazing), permanent name placement on our legacy circle, and a thank-you video from the land.

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