Yurt company goes bust leaving Glastonbury glampers up to £16,500 out of pocket
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What happened to Yurtel, the festival Yurt company that’s gone bust?
- Yurtel, a luxury camping company, has ceased trading and entered liquidation, leaving Glastonbury-goers without tickets and accommodations.
- Customers who booked packages, ranging from £10,000 to £16,500, have been informed that their bookings cannot be refunded and tickets were never purchased.
- Glastonbury Festival has stated that Yurtel had not paid for any 2025 tickets and that the festival is not responsible for Yurtel's services or losses.
- Customers are advised to seek refunds from their credit card issuer or through Yurtel's liquidation process and to find alternative accommodations.
- Yurtel, which began in 2005, previously provided luxury accommodations at festivals like Latitude and Big Feastival, offering amenities such as bars, spas, and hot tubs.