Luxury glampers attending Glastonbury are facing potential turmoil as a popular yurt company has gone bankrupt shortly before the festival. Yurtel, based in Corsham, Wiltshire, had provided accommodation and event tickets to festival-goers, but abruptly stopped trading on May 8th, leaving many customers in the lurch.
A variety of pricey hospitality packages were offered by Yurtel, ranging from £10,000 up to £16,500. Despite the steep fees, customers were left high and dry when the company announced it was unable to fulfill its bookings. Glastonbury Festival expressed sympathy for those affected by Yurtel’s closure but emphasized that they were not involved in the company’s operations.
Customers like Lydia and Louise, who paid significant sums for tickets and accommodation, were devastated by the news. Lydia, who was unable to secure tickets through the normal Glastonbury channels, felt that Yurtel was her only option. Meanwhile, Louise described the situation as a “sickening” feeling, as they had invested a considerable amount of money for what was meant to be a special treat.
Glastonbury Festival clarified that Yurtel was just one of several local campsites near Worthy Farm that had limited access to hospitality tickets for their guests. They made it clear that they cannot take responsibility for any services or facilities provided by Yurtel. The festival is now advising affected customers to reach out to Yurtel’s liquidators for any potential recourse. As the festival approaches, with headliners like Neil Young, Olivia Rodrigo, and The 1975, customers are urged to secure alternative sources for tickets and accommodations
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