Equata Multifunctional Spaces

equATA is a not-for-profit organisation set in beautiful woodland in Northamptonshire, which uses horses and the natural environment to provide services and support for people with autism and ADHD. The biggest challenge they faced was that they had to close in the winter months because they didn’t have a communal indoor area for the visiting family’s to use in bad weather. Our camping cabins came to the rescue and here's how...

Why Choose Cabin Master Over Other Companies?

 

Ellie first saw a Camping Cabin when she visited the East of England Show in 2012 and immediately fell in love with them!  Due to the nature of Autism and ADHD, Jo and Ellie didn’t want a large open indoor space, i.e. a large cabin, they wanted smaller spaces that could be used for different activities and that visitors could wander freely between in safety. Ellie thought the cabins would be the perfect solution to create the indoor space that equATA so desperately needed - and they would fit in perfectly with the woodland setting! After many discussions with Cabin Master, a bespoke combination of 10m² and 14m² cabins and extensions was put together, now all equATA needed was the funding! In 2013, the funding was secured and their dreams became a reality.

How Do We Help You Decide On The Design?

After many discussions based on Ellie’s requirements and vision, a plan for 4 connected cabins was agreed. Ellie wanted 4 spaces; a sensory room, a pool/games room, a soft play and a barbecue cabin. Cabin Master installed one 10m² barbecue cabin and three 14m² cabins without the barbecue in the centre. Each cabin is connected by a 2 meter extension. The cabins are used every single day and also for special events; they have been used for parties/get-togethers, open days and children’s birthday parties. Jo said, “everyone loves the cabins! The children call them ‘Pixie Houses’. They are so relaxing; the natural materials and the smell of the wood - it’s wonderful. They really add value to what we offer and the families love them. We have helped 950 families in the 6 years we have been open, and in 2014 we helped more families than ever before! We are averaging 20 families per week since the cabins have been installed!”

How Was The Cabin Master Experience?

Getting funding and installing the cabins has meant that equATA can carry on operating and supporting families 12 months of the year. Jo said, “the cabins have transformed equATA without them we wouldn’t have been able to carry on indefinitely. Prior to having the cabins we had to close for 3 months in the winter, which meant we didn’t get any income and we couldn’t support any families who so needed our services”. With equATA being a charity, everything is funding driven, however, there are plans and funding is being sought for a further cabin and toilet/shower block so Jo and Ellie can offer families residential/overnight stays. Jo concluded “Cabin Master has been so supportive we really appreciate all their help and one thing is for certain if and when we do expand we wouldn’t consider going anywhere else!”

 

Why Should I Invest In A Camping Cabin?

As more of us begin to enjoy the great outdoors on home soil, Camping and Glamping in the UK is on the increase. Our Airbnb Camping Cabin-style buildings are all built using our quality timber products and manufactured in our Derbyshire factory. Whether it be sleeping in style in one of our luxury Lodges or embracing all things Scandinavian in a Glamping Cabin, our Cabin Master Camping and Glamping Cabins cater to the perfect staycation!  With the option to install kitchens, bathrooms and stand-alone furniture from your supplier of choice, why not consider this ecological option for your Airbnb?

 

Start the Journey Quote me

Simply click below to get started on your initial budget quote with Cabin Master. Our team are happy to advise and help match the right building to you.

A Garden Room for Every Budget Free Pricing Brochure

Request your free pricing brochure today to find out how much our buildings cost and the factors that may adjust the price. Simply click below to get your copy.

See Our Garden Rooms Visit Our Show Sites

A picture doesn't do our buildings justice! Come down to our show sites in Nottingham or Studley to explore and get a feel for the buildings in person.

Book a FREE Design Meeting

 Cabin Master offers both virtual and in-person design meetings to suit you. Whether online from home or at one of our show sites, our expert designers guide you through layouts, styles, and features to help you create your perfect bespoke garden room. 

News and Events Latest From Our Blog

13th June 2026

Our 7 Top Tips For Your Garden Bar - Our Favourite Garden bar Ideas!

At our Cabin Master villages in the Midlands, show sites populated by the various garden timber buildings available from Cabin Master and BBQ Hut specialists Arctic Cabins, there is one room that attracts the most attention. Spoiler:...
Read Blog
10th June 2026

8 Iconic Ideas for Designing the Ultimate Gaming Room in Your Garden

Wondering how to make a gaming room? Good news! You already have that space in your garden to turn it into anindoor gaming room - there’s no need to buy a new house or even build an extension. At the moment, a lot of families are...
Read Blog
10th June 2026

Host Outdoor Gatherings with Your New Canopy Garden Room

At the first hint of summer we Brits love nothing more than to get outdoors in our back gardens for a touch of al fresco dining - and the more friends and family we have round to celebrate with us, the better.
Read Blog
9th June 2026

Can I Install Solar Panels on My Garden Room?

Are you worried about the rising cost of your energy bills like the rest of the country? To be honest, we can see why… Energy costs have been on the rise for a while now, and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight. In the UK, the...
Read Blog

Feedback