Bunk Beds Under £500 for Cabins and Lodges

A good bunk bed for a cabin or lodge does not need to be elaborate. At a sensible budget, the frames that work best are simple, sturdy designs in solid pine or powder coated metal, with a fixed ladder, a full guard rail and slats that let the mattress breathe. What matters more than extra features is how the bed copes with conditions that are different from those in a main home: cooler nights, changes in humidity, compact rooms with sloping ceilings and a steady stream of guests of different ages and sizes. In this guide we look at where to spend and where to save, which materials hold up in timber buildings, how to protect mattresses and bedding between visits, and how to arrange a small lodge bedroom so it sleeps several people comfortably. We also cover safety for holiday lets with visiting children, practical assembly advice and the storage pieces that keep spare linen fresh....