Brilliant Bell Tent Hire

Bell tent hire for weddings and events in the south and west of England

Brilliant Bell Tent Hire is a British company dedicated to bell tent hire for events. Its approach is to create tent villages that allow celebrations to extend beyond an afternoon or evening, with a system that combines individual booking by guests or group payment by the organiser. The company handles setup, styling, guest booking management and pack-down.

The firm was founded by Geoff Vaughan and Rhian Evans, who have been creating glamping experiences since 2017. Its main base is in the Cotswolds, near Stroud, and it has regional hubs and teams in the South West, the Midlands, the southern counties and the counties near London.

Two booking options

The company offers two ways to organise bell tent accommodation:

• Guest booking portal: Brilliant Bell Tent Hire creates a personalised portal so guests can book and pay for their own tents directly. The organiser only has to share the link. It is designed for weddings, parties and events where attendees manage their own accommodation. A minimum of five tents is required to confirm the booking.
• Group booking: the organiser books and pays for all the tents at once. By providing dates, an approximate number of tents and the location, the company sends a quote; once the deposit is paid the booking is confirmed and details are finalised nearer the date, with payment of the remaining balance. It is aimed at children's parties, school sleepovers, corporate events and festivals. It also requires a minimum of five tents.

Furnishing options and prices

Hire is for full weekends, with no extra charge per night. The range includes four tent options, with indicative prices shown on the website:

• Furnished: from £225. Capacity for up to six people. Includes premium airbeds and bedding (including a 13.5 tog duvet), linen, throw, rugs, mats and doormats, pendant lighting, rustic box tables, colourful bunting, a decorative plant and a name chalkboard. Additional single or double bedding packs can be added as needed.
• Naked: from £140. Capacity for up to six people. Delivered pitched and ready for guests, with a zipped-in groundsheet and outdoor mat. The client provides beds and bedding. There is an option to upgrade to a 5m bell tent.
• Honeymoon: from £295. High-quality 5m tent, pitched and ready. Includes a proper bed with memory foam mattress, 13.5 tog duvet and blankets, premium quality linen, throws, fur rugs, mats and doormats, pendant lighting, fairy light jars and fairy lights, several rustic box tables, a table and mirror with seat, decorative plants, colourful bunting outside and a name chalkboard.
• Get Ready: from £280. High-quality 5m tent, pitched and ready. Includes four getting ready stations with tilting mirrors, comfy chairs for friends, matting and rugs, pendant lighting, fairy light jars and fairy lights, several rustic box tables, decorative plants, colourful bunting outside, a chalkboard, a full-length mirror, a hanging rail and an optional ironing board.

Event types and geographic coverage

The company caters for weddings, parties and events, festivals, corporate events, school sleepovers and birthday parties, including 18th and 21st celebrations. Its coverage extends across Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Berkshire and Bristol. The website also lists other counties served: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Northamptonshire, South Wales, Surrey, Sussex and West Midlands. For locations outside these areas, the company invites enquiries.

Full service and how it works

Brilliant Bell Tent Hire handles delivery, setup, styling and full pack-down, so the tent village is ready when guests arrive and is completely removed afterwards. The company recommends booking 6 to 12 months in advance, especially for weddings and large events, as peak-season weekends fill up quickly. The website states that the company is fully insured and has received five-star reviews from couples and hosts.

Location and contact

Phone: 01453 374025 · Email: bells@brilliantbelltenthire.co.uk · Hours: Monday to Sunday 09:00 to 17:00