Off Grid Travel

What Off Grid Travel does

Off Grid Travel Limited (registered in Scotland, Company No. SC645591) is a private eco-tourism operator founded by Fiona van Aswegen that designs, builds, and rents carbon-negative off-grid cabin accommodation. The company opened to the public in 2022 with a pilot location at Cambo Estate in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland, and currently operates two self-designed cabins: The HideAway (romantic cabin for two) and The Bothy (family/group cabin for four). Its underlying technology is distinctive for a hospitality business: cabins are built on stilts from sustainable Scottish timber with recycled newspaper fibre insulation, are fully solar-powered with limited electrical outlets to encourage digital detox, and operate on a SEPA-certified natural wastewater treatment system using indigenous Scottish worms — the only business in Scotland with such certification. Additional eco-credentials include ocean-bound plastic bedding supplied by Dusal, B Corp certified linen suppliers, and Rainwater Harvesting.

The business model is direct-to-consumer short-term letting with a small marketplace overlay (Booking.com). Bookings are taken via the company's website and email ([email protected]) with a 25% deposit, balance due six weeks before check-in, and a £50 security deposit. Direct bookings receive a 5% discount plus free Cambo Gardens entry and a £15 café voucher. Pricing is non-subscription and pay-per-stay, with seasonal packages (e.g., Autumn 3-for-2) and promotional bundles (National Scotch Day BOGO with Kingsbarns Distillery) used to manage occupancy. Target customer segments are couples, families, groups of friends, wellness seekers, and pet owners — all leisure SMB/consumer end customers, with no enterprise or B2B channel. Distribution is domestic-direct plus limited UK/Scotland geographic scope, supplemented by a curated co-marketing ecosystem on Cambo Estate (Kingsbarns Distillery, Kingsbarns Golf Links, Cambo Heritage Trust, Wild Scottish Sauna, St Andrews Hamper Company).

The team is small (1-10 self-employed consultants distributed across four countries, two continents, and five languages), with no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue. Founder/CEO is Fiona van Aswegen; the company's strategic and brand identity is built around sustainability certifications (Green Tourism, Green Network for Businesses, Travel Proud, SEPA) and a low-impact operational footprint. Off Grid Travel is therefore best understood as a niche, founder-led lifestyle hospitality brand with a defensible but narrow environmental positioning rather than a scalable platform business.

Name

Off Grid Travel

Legal name

Off Grid Travel Limited

Website

https://offgrid-travel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Off Grid Travel operates two self-designed, solar-powered, carbon-negative off-grid eco-cabins (The HideAway and The Bothy) at Cambo Estate in Fife, Scotland, renting them direct-to-consumer to couples, families, groups, and pet owners seeking sustainable, low-impact leisure stays.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eco-Tourism Cabin Rentals

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Eco-Friendly & Off-Grid Homes (THAMAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Off-Grid & Eco-Sustainable Stays (THAMADAI), Rural & Countryside Homes (THAMAAAI)

Keywords

• Eco-tourism accommodation
• Off-grid cabin rentals
• Sustainable holiday cabins
• Carbon-negative retreats
• Glamping scotland

Headquarters

HQ city

Dunfermline

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cabin Accommodations: Short-term rental of two off-grid eco-cabins (The HideAway and The Bothy) at Cambo Estate, Fife, Scotland. Booking requires 25% deposit (full payment if within 8 weeks), balance due 6 weeks before check-in. Security deposit of £50 returned within 7 days post-stay less any damages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Off Grid Travel operates two solar-powered, carbon-negative off-grid eco-cabins (The HideAway for couples and The Bothy for up to four guests) at Cambo Estate in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. The company designs and builds its own accommodation, providing short-term holiday rentals with a focus on sustainable tourism, digital detox, and immersive nature experiences, supplemented by seasonal packages, food hampers, and special occasion arrangements.

Product overview

Off Grid Travel operates two off-grid eco-cabin products at Cambo Estate in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland: The HideAway (designed for two guests, romantic getaways) and The Bothy (designed for up to four guests, family/group stays). Both cabins are solar-powered, carbon-negative, and equipped with wood-burning stoves, outdoor fire pits, and eco-friendly amenities. The company supplements its core cabin offerings with seasonal packages (Autumn 3 for 2), special occasion services (decorations, hampers), and wellness partnerships (Wild Scottish Sauna). All stays include complimentary access to Cambo Gardens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The HideAway An off-grid eco-cabin designed for two guests, located on a hillside with panoramic views of the East Neuk coastline. Features a king-size bedroom, wood-burning stove with top oven, outdoor deck with gas BBQ and fire pit, and full solar power. Targeted at couples seeking romantic getaways or special occasion stays.
• The Bothy An off-grid eco-cabin designed for up to four guests, tucked away in private woodland on Cambo Estate. Features two double bed nooks, a wood-burning stove, outdoor tipi with fire pit, double hammock, and solar power. Targeted at families, couples, or groups of friends seeking outdoor experiences with creature comforts.
• Autumn 3 for 2 Package A seasonal package offering three nights in a chosen cabin with the third night free, including firewood, kindling, firelighters, fairy lights, candles, and a choice of either a Deluxe Chocolate Hamper or Firepit Box.
• National Scotch Day Package A promotional package offering Buy One Night, Get One Night FREE on weeknight stays, combined with a chance to win a complimentary 19th Hole Tour for two at Kingsbarns Distillery (worth £80), promoted jointly with Kingsbarns Distillery for National Scotch Day.
• Special Occasion Decorations Custom celebration arrangements including decorating the cabin and arranging bespoke locally-made cakes for special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. Available as an add-on service for cabin bookings.
• Food Hampers Curated hamper packages from The St Andrews Hamper Company featuring local and organic produce, including breakfast bundles, BBQ packs, grazing plates, and picnics, delivered in plastic-free packaging and available for pre-order.
• Wild Scottish Sauna Experience Wellness add-on provided in partnership with Wild Scottish Sauna at Kingsbarns Beach, offering guests beachside sauna sessions and cold water swimming as an optional experience during their stay.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% renewable/solar powered accommodation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kingsbarns DistillerycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 July 2026Joint promotion for National Scotch Day featuring Buy One Night Get One Night FREE offers on weeknight stays. Partnership includes prize draw for complimentary 19th Hole Tour for two (worth £80). Both businesses are located within walking distance on Cambo Estate.
• Green Network for Businesses / Energy Saving TrustminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2025Membership in Green Network for Businesses, a community of over 300 Scottish enterprises committed to sustainable practices. Facilitated by Energy Saving Trust, supporting Scotland's transition to net-zero society.
• Cambo Heritage TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2025Official charity partnership for 2025. Cambo Heritage Trust manages Cambo Gardens, a historic space dedicated to conservation and sustainability. All guests receive complimentary tickets to Cambo Gardens during their stay. Partnership supports environmental conservation and community connection.
• The St Andrews Hamper CompanyminorOthersFriend Alison provides hamper packages for guests including breakfast bundles, BBQ packs, grazing plates, and picnics. Sourced from local independent butchers, farm shops, and bakers. Delivered free in plastic-free packaging, ready on arrival. Orders must be placed 7 days before arrival.
• Green TourismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified member of Green Tourism, an organization recognizing sustainable tourism operators.
• Wild Scottish SaunaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Wild Scottish Sauna located at Kingsbarns Beach, offering guests additional wellness experience. Located 25 minutes from cabins, provides contrast experiences of cold water swimming followed by sauna sessions.
• DusalminorOthersScotland's only bedding manufacturer based in Fife. Provides pillows, duvets, and cushions made from Aerelle Blue sustainable fibres (ocean-bound plastic). Family-owned business with decades of craft and commitment to responsible production.
• Kingsbarns Golf LinksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocated on same Cambo Estate as cabins, within walking distance. World-class golf course voted in top 15 in UK & Ireland. Hosts Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and Women's British Open.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Wigwam Holidays: Established UK glamping chain operating insulated wooden cabins across Scotland and the wider UK; competes for the same off-grid cabin guest in similar rural settings.
• Canopy & Stars: UK booking platform curating boutique, nature-immersive cabins, treehouses and unique stays; directly comparable as a curated off-grid/eco short-stay proposition in the same UK market.
• The Hideaways Club: Curated collection of unique, high-design UK cabins and rural retreats; comparable positioning at the boutique/luxury end of the off-grid cabin segment.
• Featherdown: UK operator of eco-friendly glamping and cabin-style accommodation on farms and estates; comparable offering and target customer (families, couples seeking nature escapes).
• Eco Retreats: UK-based eco-retreat operator running off-grid cabins and yurts across multiple sites; highly comparable sustainable short-stay model with multi-site scale Off Grid Travel could aspire to.
• Loch Lomond Hideaways: Scottish operator of secluded eco-cabins and hideaways around Loch Lomond; closest geographic and product-line competitor to Off Grid Travel's Cambo Estate cabins.
• The Quiet Site: Award-winning Cumbrian eco holiday park with sustainable timber cabins; comparable eco-accommodation focus and sustainability certifications.

Emerging players

• Glamping Hub: Global online marketplace for unique outdoor stays including eco-cabins; competes for bookings and is a partial distribution channel alongside Off Grid Travel's direct site.

Broad incumbents

• Airbnb: Global short-term rental platform where eco-cabins compete for bookings; Off Grid Travel lists here indirectly via Booking.com and competes for the same UK nature-stay demand.
• Booking.com: Global accommodation marketplace where Off Grid Travel is currently listed; serves as both a distribution partner and a broad competitor for vacation rental discovery.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/offgrid.travel
• Facebookfacebook.com/OffGridTravel

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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