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Switching your campsite to the Bedful booking system
The process of switching to a new booking system for your campsite may sound daunting — especially if you have never used booking software before — but, in reality, the transition can be straightforward. In addition with Bedful, you have the support of our helpful team so if you get confused along the way, you can always turn to them for help. This step-by-step guide to switching to the Bedful Property Management System will help you understand how the process works and how quickly you can begin taking online bookings.
Why Bedful could be the best booking system or PMS for your campsite
For many camping and glamping site owners, especially those adopting software for the first time, Bedful is a solid choice. Built with camping and glamping sites in mind, it has grown alongside the businesses that use it. Could it be the best choice for your campsite or glamping site too?
5 ways software like Bedful can save you hours on your camping business admin
For many camping and glamping site owners, business admin takes up far more time than you might expect. The good news is that the right software can dramatically reduce this workload. Here are 5 ways you can use Bedful to save time on daily admin, and start doing more important (and enjoyable) things again!
How to choose the best booking software for your campsite or glampsite
Campsite or glamping site hosts need a good booking system in place to be able to lock in customers while they are ready to book - or risk losing those customers to other campsites that do offer instant bookings. Evaluating the best booking software for your glampsite or campsite, however, can be a tricky business. Here we highlight the things to look out for in order to select the best PMS for your needs.
Campsite Property Management and Booking Systems explained
For campsite hosts looking to understand Property Management Systems and booking systems, we break it all down. Do you need a simple booking system or a full PMS for your campsite? What options are there? We'll help you work it out.
Why you need a PMS for your glamping site
How can a fully-featured Property Management System make running your glamping or camping site easier and more profitable
How to get bookings for your campsite
For most new camping and glamping site owners, once the exciting questions of where, when and how you will build your campsite have all been decided, one question remains: how do I get bookings for my campsite? There are two parts to the answer.
Can I run a campsite on my land?
Find out if you need planning permission to operate a campsite on your land, and the differences between campsite planning permission, licensing and exemptions when starting a campsite.
How to start a campsite in the UK
A step-by-step guide to setting up a new campsite in the UK. Starting a campsite can be a rewarding way to use land for a profitable hospitality business that taps into the UK’s growing appetite for outdoor stays. Interest in camping and glamping boomed in the UK during the pandemic and affordable, nature-based escapes continue to be a popular way to holiday.
Top 10 tips for new campsite owners
For new campsite owners the To Do List can seem never-ending and for people thinking about launching a camping or glamping site, it can feel overwhelming. This list of tips for new campsite owners has been put together to help you navigate through the practical, legal and digital foundations to get your camping business off on the right track. Whether you’re researching how to start a campsite, looking for campsite owner tips or simply want practical guidance to support your new venture, these top 10 tips should help you start strong - and grow with confidence.
What is a campsite PMS and why do I need one?
A property management system or PMS is software designed to help accommodation providers manage their day-to-day operations. A campsite property management system or campsite PMS refers to software that has been designed specifically for camping and glamping site owners. The idea is to bring the many administrative and operational tasks behind a campsite together in one place to make life easier.