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A bonkers idea!

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I think I may be going crazy but I had this brainwave (if you can call it that) to create a treehouse hotel. Yes, I know...crazy idea! But when I researched it, the concept exists. What suprised me was how crap their attempts were and it got me thinkng about creating a high class resort in a UK forrest that was a bit more than a wooden shack. I just wanted to know what you guys think and whether I really have lost the plot. Thanks :)

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  • lincroft1710
    lincroft1710 Posts: 18,890 Forumite
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    If you can find suitable forest or part of a forest,I think your first problem will be getting planning permission.
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
  • theatretony
    theatretony Posts: 386 Forumite
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    What about maybe approaching a company call Go-Ape who done adventure courses in forests, they already own the land and could be a business opportunity for them as well...
    If the world is a stage... I want better lighting!
  • I want to book a room!!!

    But I would want a zip line to get down and a basket/rope to haul myself up!!!

    (ps: I'm not actually joking here!!!)
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  • stebiz
    stebiz Posts: 6,592 Forumite
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    I think I may be going crazy but I had this brainwave (if you can call it that) to create a treehouse hotel. Yes, I know...crazy idea! But when I researched it, the concept exists. What suprised me was how crap their attempts were and it got me thinkng about creating a high class resort in a UK forrest that was a bit more than a wooden shack. I just wanted to know what you guys think and whether I really have lost the plot. Thanks :)

    You've lost the plot ;):rotfl:
    Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies
  • tomewer
    tomewer Posts: 72 Forumite
    There's nothing wrong with thinking big! :-D
    I am developing a community of likeminded people with a common goal - to build sustainable and scalable online incomes.
  • russxiii
    russxiii Posts: 65 Forumite
    this is an amazing idea.....but you will need a bucket load of cash to throw at this project if your actually serious at taking it on.

    Imagine trying to get PLI for that :o ?!

    it would also take you years to find a suitable area surely? the ground would have to assessed daily/weekly. Are there even H&S guidelines for such an imaginative project?!?

    wow my mind is truly wandering now. that would be amazing!
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  • there are some really nice treehouses about i dont think they come cheap to buy! or stay in! if you want high end prices you have to have high end rooms even if there in the trees.
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  • aliasojo
    aliasojo Posts: 23,053 Forumite
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    I think it's a great idea but one fraught with difficulties and hurdles. I hope you have humongously big pockets. :D
    Herman - MP for all! :)
  • libra10
    libra10 Posts: 19,587 Forumite
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    Tarzan and Jane might book in.

    Good luck! :D
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