By William Coleman
When it comes to getting a bit creative with holidays nobody does it better than the tourer. We have converted all manor of vehicles into travelling accommodation. Now with glamping sweeping the nation it seems as though no structure is unsuitable for accommodation conversion.
During World War II decoy bunkers were scattered around to UK to draw the attention of bombers away from towns and cities. This particular decoy which is located near Harwich is set to be transformed into a one of a king glamping home.
The bunker is currently a ruin which is in need of some serious care and attention. The structure is a Scheduled Ancient Monument on the side of the B1352 just east of Bradfield and south east of Wrabness.
The building has found itself two new guardians who have come up with a unique plan to transform the bunker from a World War II ruin to a self contained glamping unit. The two in question ae Alan Fairs and his business Partner Robert Blyth. The duo plan to have a double bed, en suite bathroom with a shower, a kitchenette and seating area. On top of that they will be resurfacing the outside to provide a parking area for visitors.
The idea has seen backing from Historic England who feel that the development is a beneficial use of the Scheduled Ancient Monument. They think that his restoration will sustain the building and not cause any material harm.
To make the bunker inhabitable it will undergo a series of improvements including insulation, a waterproof membrane and to secure the structure there will be an earth embankment around the building. Which will also help to make look how it originally did back when it was in operation.
A spokesman added: “It will make the site habitable and secure for holiday lets and will improve the visitor offer in this area.”
The project has been met with thumbs up all round and there has been no objection from the local council or any other governing bodies.
