Quality Unearthed press pack

1. A QUALITY UNEARTHED HOLIDAY MEANS
STEPPING OUT OF THE NORM INTO A BIT OF
ADVENTURE. WE LOVE UNUSUAL PROPERTIES,
ESPECIALLY IN BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS.
THESE HOLIDAYS ARE ALL ABOUT THE
EXPERIENCE: AN OPEN CAMP FIRE, A LOG
BURNER, A LOCAL HAMPER, ENJOYING
FREEDOM OF SPACE AND A PROXIMITY TO
NATURE WITHOUT SACRIFICING TOO MANY
HOME COMFORTS.
QUALITY UNEARTHED
UNIQUE HOLIDAY ABODES

2. WHO ARE WE?
TO KNOW THIS, YOU NEED TO MEET THE FOUNDER:
QU was founded in 2012 by Tim Rees. Having
travelled extensively and witnessed the unique
abodes people live in around the world Tim, with
his background in self-catering holidays (Tim is also
the general manager of his family company, Quality
Cottages) believes that his knowledge of the self-
catering marketing plus his love for unique abodes
creates a perfect fusion for a new company.
Living 4 years in a yurt himself, Tim really does live
the life he promotes for holidays. Quality Unearthed
therefore represents a happy marriage between
genuine personal interest in unique abodes and a
growing need for unusual types of holiday.

3. WHAT ARE OUR
CREDENTIALS?
We are a sister company to two
existing family owned companies,
‘Quality Cottages’ and ‘Quality
Villas’ who have been marketing
& booking self-catering holiday
accommodation for over 50
years, all of which underpins our
understanding of quality holidays.
We personally visit all our
abodes which helps us share our
knowledge with our customers and
tell the true tale of the abode.

4. WHERE DO WE WORK?
Our portfolio aims to be UK wide and overseas in
a few years time. It can call upon the experience of
its sister companies for know-how in both sectors.
We work with owners of current abodes as well
as offering a free consultancy to landowners and
farmers interested in diversification. (Tree house
projects in 2014 stem from such consultancy.)
FREE CONSULTANCY TO LANDOWERS AND
FARMERS INTERESTED IN DIVERSIFICATION.

5. WHAT KIND OF PROPERTIES
DO WE REPRESENT?
The key to Quality Unearthed is that there is not one
type of property. We look for something that is unique
in its type, construction, location or story.
Examples are one of a kind tree-houses rather than
treehouse complexes, a bricks and mortar off-grid home
in the grounds of a castle and a wooden cabin run by a
horse whisperer.

6. WHAT CAN WE OFFER
TO JOURNALISTS?
We have a great understanding of the alternative holiday
scene in the UK and can assist on many related articles.
We have high resolution
images for all our
abodes which we are
happy to share for a
credit where possible.
We can shortlist abodes to suit your
article as well as a selection of images.
Our pinterest boards (http://www.
pinterest.com/qualityunearthd/) shows
alternative categories for our abodes.
KNOWLEDGE:
PHOTOGRAPHY:
STYLES AND SUITABILITY:
THAT
SOMETHING
EXTRA:
WE KNOW THE
STORY OF MANY
OUR HOUSES
WHICH OFTEN
HELPS TO TELL
A GREAT STORY.
WE ALSO OFFER
JOURNALIST TRIPS.

7. THE TEAM
All of the QU team including Kate (property & writing),
Luke (website programming), Hayley (Tim’s sister and
PR ), Lia (online marketing), Linda (Sales co-ordinator)
share his appreciation of authenticity, fondness for the
unusual and interest in sustainability.
We benefit from the support of Quality Cottage’s
and Quality Villas well established and experienced
Holiday Sales Team and dedicated IT department, and
are currently recruiting a growing team of Regional
Representatives throughout the UK.
TIM ISN’T ALONE IN HIS INTERESTS IN UNIQUE HOLIDAYS

8. PRESS COVERAGE
TESTIMONIALS
“QU has provided us (as owners of
holiday accommodation) with such
a comprehensive package of advice,
support and bookings. The staff
are intuitive and helpful to us and
prospective visitors. We have been
given time by Kate and Polly to look at
how best to market and present our
properties which has long term benefits
to the business.:
ZARINE, OWNER OF HALL BARN SITE
ASH, ROWAN AND ALDER BARNS
A wonderful place
to stay! Who
said treehouses
are for kids! Will
definitely be
back...Thanks for
the welcome.
(BENSFIELD TREEHOUSE)

9. PRESS RELEASE
SLEEP IN THE TREES
WITH QUALITY UNEARTHED
A holiday is not just about where we put our
heads at night. Its about the whole experience,
unusual places, things we did, the food we tried
maybe, the memories created - so precious
aren’t they?
We all look forward to time-out with friends
and family, forgetting the day to day world
even if just for a few days and a luxury
treehouse just for 2, a super family holiday in
a yurt or off-grid cottage might be just the
ticket to that experience... Quality Unearthed
certainly believe so!
Having spent a number of years living in
unusual places and working on off-grid homes,
Tim Rees, brainchild of Quality Unearthed
spotted an increasing need to holiday in unique
holiday properties such as eco-builds, tree
houses and glamping abodes.
Quality Unearthed take all the learning on
how to create holidays from its parent family
company, Quality Cottages. They visit all the
unique abodes personally and sometimes stay
over to ensure the beds are comfy and warm...
yes, it’s a tough job!
Tim has a particular liking for tree houses
(and is planning to build his own). He currently
represents two amazing abodes in the trees
with more in the pipeline.

10. STAY WHEN THE TREE IS SPROUTING LEAVES
FOR THAT EXTRA FAIRYTALE FEELING.
THE BENSFIELD TREEHOUSE...
Only 1 hour from London, just outside Tunbridge
Wells fulfills childhood fantasies like no other - a rope
bridge to a haven all to oneself - this is not a treehouse
complex but a world of complete privacy - the icing
on top is a space to stay with a boutique hotel feel. (A
complimentary, organic and locally sourced breakfast is
provided.)
‘I am fascinated by tree houses and their interaction
with their environment’ says Tim Rees, owner of Quality
Unearthed. ‘I sat on the veranda in cosy sofa seats,
listening to the birds tweeting and looking out onto the
fields and forest with a cup of tea - perfect”. A mature
oak tree ploughs right through the treehouse with an
open plan, stylish room designed around it.

11. “WHEN YOU CONSIDER THAT NO VEHICLES OR MACHINERY
CAN GET INTO THE WOODS, YOU REALISE YOU ARE
SLEEPING IN AN ABODE BUILT WITH TRUE CRAFTSMANSHIP”
TIM - QUALITY UNEARTHED
THE ACORN TREEHOUSE...
Devon is like a classic kids treehouse, but for grown
ups. Set on its own in the heart of ancient woodland,
it hovers 9 metres off the ground, offering complete
peace and quiet - a true romantic bolt hole, replete
with fairy lights at night.
No tree house holiday would be complete without a
balcony and this one is rather special - surrounded
by woodland with some evergreens, so no matter
what the season, you will still be ensconced within a
secretive yet light canopy. It’s a great spot for lazy
meals or relaxing with a book - literally amongst the
branches and birds. And as night time falls, look up
to starry skies above and listen out for the owls.

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