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Tree Tents Launch the Birdhouse Modular
Build-Your-Own Eco Retreat
Tree Tents, creators of innovative outdoor spaces, proudly announce the Birdhouse Modular, a revolutionary eco-lodge that lets hosts build their dream retreat, piece by piece. From cliffside guest houses to garden offices, this modular cabin can be tailored to fit any wild landscape, no concrete foundations required.
The Birdhouse Modular redefines how we can enjoy our wild spaces, offering unparalleled design flexibility and eco-credentials, whilst celebrating rugged, natural terrains. Each creation starts from the host’s needs, and is built by the Tree Tents team in Sussex.
A New Era of Adaptable, Regenerative Outdoor Living
The global eco-tourism market is projected to reach $497.65 billion by 2029, with over 75% of travellers actively seeking more sustainable travel options. For landowners and hosts looking to stay ahead of this shift, the Birdhouse Modular offers a ready-made solution: a high-performance, low-impact structure that turns underused land into an unforgettable, income-generating guest experience.
Designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable stays, the Birdhouse Modular delivers more than just beautiful off-grid accommodation. It supports biodiversity, protects the land it’s built on, and generates long-term value for hosts.
At its core is regenerative design: every Birdhouse Modular is created to give more than it takes. Thanks to innovative modular engineering from Tree Tents founder Jason Thawley, it can be adapted to almost any terrain, from forests and farms to coastlines and gardens.
“The goal is to enable eco-conscious landowners to create spaces as unique as the landscapes they inhabit.”
- Jason Thawley, Founder of Tree Tents
Whether you’re launching a new eco-tourism destination, adding capacity to an existing site, or creating a unique private retreat, the Birdhouse Modular makes it possible; quickly, beautifully, and with minimal impact.
Each structure is made to order using sustainable materials and precision craftsmanship. Rooms can be configured in endless ways: combine bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, lounges, workspaces, saunas and more. Add mezzanines, atriums or covered outdoor decks to match your vision and your land. Or simply choose a single room - the perfect guest bathroom, for instance. It’s modular freedom with a focus on form, flow and functionality.
Where can I find one?
The Birdhouse Modular was born from a campfire-side chat between Tree Tents and eco-tourism pioneers WildComfort, based in Devon, UK. They sought a long-lasting, unique and stylish new offering for their guests, with en-suite. WildComfort are long-time hosts of the original Tree Tents Birdhouse, Outhouse and, more recently, the Airspace. Last summer, they achieved an incredible 98% occupancy rate across all three of their accommodations.
“We looked for a while, and it was Tree Tents who were able to provide the sustainability credentials, quality, design and detailing that we wanted Wildcomfort guests to experience.
We know the experience our guests walk away with because they tell us all the time. They love the huge round window which frames the sweeping sea views and makes them feel a part of nature. They often comment on the high standard and insulation of the build, and they love the detailing. Combined with our location and the details we add to provide a unique stay, the partnership with Tree Tents is a great match.”
- Lou & Tim Gunstone, Owners of WildComfort
Newly installed by the Tree Tents team on their cliffside site on the English South Coast, the first ever Birdhouse Modular is now open to guests.
Customisation Without Limits
The Birdhouse Modular redefines what it means to design an outdoor space. Modules are available in a wide range of sizes, functions and finishes, making it easy to create anything from a compact cabin to a full-scale retreat. Whether it’s a single-bedroom hideaway or a multi-room eco-lodge, users can design a structure that mirrors their vision.
Central atriums can serve as a welcoming hub, an open-plan lounge or even a wood-burning sanctuary. Multiple modules can be joined in L- or T-shaped formations or left as independent structures connected by decks or outdoor pathways. Firepit areas, kitchenettes and sheltered terraces extend the living experience outdoors.
We know today’s landowners are balancing guest expectations, sustainability goals, and long-term investment. The Birdhouse Modular is designed to deliver on all three.
Effortless Installation, Global Reach
Though handcrafted in the UK, each Birdhouse Modular is designed for flat-pack delivery and simple assembly. A small team can install the entire structure in just one day, keeping build times and costs low. The lightweight yet durable frame is suited to flat decking or raised stilted platforms, ensuring minimal ground impact across varied terrain.
Crafted from responsibly sourced cedar, marine-grade plywood, aluminium and glass, the Birdhouse Modular is weather-resistant, low-maintenance and built to last; regenerative design in action. It’s thoughtfully made, easy to relocate, and engineered for a lifetime of sustainable use.
“Tree Tents are always ready to take on a challenge in design and location installation. We always feel confident that they will deliver on superb design and detailing. It makes them stand out from other suppliers and helps WildComfort stand out as well.”
- Lou & Tim Gunstone, WildComfort
Sustainability at the Core
Every Birdhouse Modular reflects Tree Tents’ enduring commitment to regenerative design. More than just reducing impact, each structure is built to actively support healthier ecosystems and more mindful tourism models.
The made-to-order, in-house approach reduces waste and overproduction, ensures the use of responsibly sourced materials and adapts as needs change. A modular plumbing system ensures simple, scalable water and waste management, without requiring disassembly of the structure. High-performance insulation and passive design principles improve energy efficiency across climates.
This sustainable accommodation design can work on-grid, but is built with off-grid solar power solutions in mind; with wildlife-friendly and energy conserving LED lighting, USBs for charging devices, and a range of smart energy solutions to allow for any power needs.
This makes the Birdhouse Modular a perfect fit for those invested in eco-tourism and green tourism. It gives landowners a freedom to protect biodiversity, reduce footprint, and host nature-connected stays that guests remember for life.
A New Standard in Personalised Outdoor Accommodation
With Tree Tents’ expert guidance available, future owners can bring their ideal outdoor space to life with ease. Whether looking for a single escape or building a wider park or destination, the Birdhouse Modular offers a thoughtful, scalable solution to living more closely with nature.
The Birdhouse Modular is thoughtfully made, sustainable and unique, adapting, evolving and delighting guests. It's designed for those who want to shape the future of outdoor living.
Discover more about the Birdhouse Modular
Contact:
Jazz Moodie, Head of Sales: jazz@treetents.co.uk
About Us
Tree Tents International is redefining the outdoor experience, with pioneering innovations that deepen our connection to nature. Each creation, expertly designed and crafted in the UK, harmonises beauty, comfort and sustainability with the spirit of adventure. From the award-winning Tree Tent, artfully suspended in the treetops, to bespoke solutions for relaxing, dining, bathing, cooking and sleeping under the stars, Tree Tents International sets the standard for elevated outdoor experiences.
