Farm Diversification

Maximise Your Land with Lodges

Lodges for Staff, Family & Guests

Any of our lodge ranges can be adapted to suit your land and business model. Farm Diversification Schemes provide a practical, cost-effective solution for creating on-site staff accommodation or additional living space without the need for a traditional house build.

Designed to be placed within your existing land holding, these buildings often don’t require full planning permission when used for ancillary purposes. While many farms use them to house seasonal staff, family members, or permanent employees, others have successfully introduced holiday lodges as part of their wider diversification strategy.

Our experienced team can help you select the right design for your setting, guide you through planning considerations, and deliver high-quality, purpose-built lodges that offer comfortable, durable, and flexible accommodation for your farm or estate.

Three small houses on a gravel road with grassy and wheat fields, surrounded by green trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Homes for Family & Staff

We also work with farmers who need extra housing on their land — whether it’s for children returning to the farm, elderly parents, or essential workers.

Unlike traditional house builds, which often face long and uncertain planning applications, our lodges are classed as mobile homes under the Caravan Act. This means they can usually secure planning permission quicker and with fewer hurdles.

Our lodges give you the freedom to:

• Provide comfortable homes for the next generation

• Support elderly relatives with nearby, independent living

• Offer modern accommodation for seasonal or permanent staff

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Avoid the pain of house planning.

Build a lodge instead.

For farmers and rural landowners, one of the biggest frustrations is the difficulty of securing planning permission for new housing. Whether you need a home for family, retiring parents, or essential farm staff, the process of applying for a traditional house build is lengthy, expensive, and uncertain.

Our timber lodges offer a smarter solution.

Because they are classed as mobile homes under the Caravan Act, our lodges are often granted planning permission where bricks-and-mortar houses would be refused. This gives you the flexibility to add accommodation to your land without the stress of battling planning departments for years.

A modern wooden house with large glass doors and windows, a patio with a round table and four chairs, a hot tub on the left, potted plants, and a grassy yard under a partly cloudy sky.

Holiday Lodges

Diversification isn’t just about housing. Holiday lodges can transform your farm into a thriving rural destination.

With staycations booming across the UK, holiday lodges are one of the most reliable ways to create additional income. By adding bespoke timber lodges to your farm or estate, you can:

• Earn year-round income from UK staycation demand

• Maximise the value of underutilised land

• Increase the capital value of your business

• Create a long-term, sustainable revenue stream alongside farming

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  • A row of modern small cabins on a stone platform with wooden railings, set against a grassy area and hillside with dry grass, under a partly cloudy sky.

    Glamping Pods

    Compact, stylish, and efficient, our glamping pods are ideal for sites looking to attract short-stay visitors or diversify into the booming staycation market. Easy to site and simple to maintain, pods provide a cosy, modern alternative to camping while offering all the comfort guests expect. Perfect for couples’ getaways, weekend stays, or eco-conscious retreats.

  • Breakfast tray on a bed with croissants and two glasses of orange juice, in a bedroom with large windows showing a scenic outdoor view.

    Hotel-Style Suites

    For holiday parks and landowners seeking a premium guest experience, our hotel-style suites combine the luxury of boutique accommodation with the flexibility of a timber lodge design. Contemporary interiors, en suite bedrooms, and open-plan living create stylish, comfortable spaces, while fast housekeeping turnarounds make them practical for high-occupancy use. These suites deliver a hotel-quality experience but are quicker and more cost-effective to build.

  • A cozy indoor setting with a small glass-top table, two wicker chairs, and a plate of charcuterie with two glasses of red wine. In the background, wooden walls and a glass door reveal a sauna with white bathrobes hanging on hooks.

    Wellness & Spa Pods

    Our Wellness and Spa Pods are designed to create relaxing, rejuvenating spaces on any site. Perfect for yoga, meditation, outdoor saunas, hot tub cabins, ice bath huts, or other wellness activities, each pod can be bespoke, tailored in size, layout, and finishes to suit your vision. Compact yet thoughtfully designed, they provide a serene retreat that enhances your guests’ experience while complementing your site’s surroundings.

  • Cozy kitchen with white walls, a large window showing a green landscape and blue sky, a small counter with bowls and plates, a stove with a kettle, shelves with kitchenware, and wooden bar stools.

    Little Lodges

    Our Little Lodges are compact, versatile, and perfect for self-catering breaks. Designed to suit couples, small families, or groups, each lodge can be customised with layouts and finishes to match your site and guests’ needs. Comfortable, practical, and stylish, these lodges provide all the essentials for a relaxing stay while making the most of your space.

    They are also ideal for residential use, providing flexible accommodation for seasonal farm staff, visiting workers, or family members, offering a practical and cost-effective solution for on-site living.

  • Bright living room with beige sofas, wooden flooring, large windows, and a dining table with blue flowers, illuminated by hanging pendant lights.

    Family & Group Lodges

    Our full-size timber lodges offer complete flexibility for your site, allowing you to create a bespoke mix of units to suit a range of guests. Each lodge can be fully customised — layouts, interiors, en suites, and accessibility features — to meet your needs.

    Couples & Small Groups: 1 & 2 bedroom lodges

    Families: 3 bedroom lodges

    Large Groups & Premium Stays: 4 bedroom lodges

    These lodges provide practical, comfortable, and stylish spaces, whether used for leisure or as residential accommodation for seasonal or permanent staff. They are also a smart alternative to building a traditional house — many farmers use lodges to provide homes for children or family members, while moving themselves into the main farmhouse, offering a simpler, faster, and more cost-effective solution than a full house build.

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Why Choose Lodges Over Traditional Housing?

✔ Flexible. Lodges can be relocated or adapted.

✔ High quality and energy efficient. Designed to last.

✔ Lower build costs compared to traditional bricks-and-mortar homes.

✔ Faster and more straightforward planning under the Caravan Act.

Your Trusted Diversification Partner

With over 40 years of experience, Island Leisure Lodges is Scotland’s original lodge manufacturer. We work closely with farmers and landowners to deliver bespoke lodge solutions that fit your land, your business, and your family.

From holiday accommodation to staff housing, our lodges provide the versatility and value that rural businesses need.

Get in touch today on 01738 583024 or email enquiries@islandleisure.co.uk to discuss how timber lodges could support your farm’s future.

Are you ready to start a project? We would love to hear from you.