In a holiday let, place bunk beds in a room close to a bathroom and the main bedroom, set against a solid wall away from windows, radiators and smoke alarms, with clear floor space for luggage and a direct path from the door to the ladder. In rooms with sloping ceilings, put the bunk under the highest part of the roof so the top sleeper has comfortable headroom.<\/p>\n
The right placement makes a bunk room safer, quicker to clean between stays and far more appealing in listing photographs. Our range of bunk beds UK<\/a> guest rooms can depend on includes sturdy frames suited to the demands of busy rental properties. Below, we look at where bunks work best in a holiday let and how to make the most of the space around them.<\/p>\n Most holiday lets have one room that naturally suits bunk beds: usually the smallest bedroom, or a second twin room that families will use. Think about who will sleep there. In most cases it will be children or teenagers, so the room should sit close to a bathroom and, ideally, near the main bedroom where parents will sleep.<\/p>\n Avoid putting the bunk room on a separate floor or in an annexe away from the adults unless the property is aimed at groups of older guests. Parents generally prefer to hear their children at night, and booking enquiries often ask about this before anything else.<\/p>\n Consider noise too. A bunk room directly above a kitchen or living room may be disturbed by adults talking late into the evening, while one at the back of the house is usually quieter.<\/p>\n Owners of paid guest accommodation are generally required to carry out a fire risk assessment, and bunk placement should form part of it. Keep the bed, ladder and any luggage storage well clear of the door and the route to it. Never position a bunk where it would block a window that forms part of an escape plan.<\/p>\n Check that smoke and heat alarms are not obstructed by the top bunk, and that guests on the upper level would still hear them clearly. Your fire risk assessment should always take priority over styling decisions.<\/p>\n As in any bedroom, the bunk usually sits best along the longest solid wall, with no door or window. This gathers the bulk of the furniture to one side and leaves a clear strip of floor for guests to move, unpack and get dressed.<\/p>\n Keep the top bunk well away from opening windows, particularly in cottages where sills are low. Fit window restrictors in any room that children might use. Leave a gap between the frame and any radiator so heat can circulate and bedding does not overheat.<\/p>\n A corner position is often the most efficient choice. With two walls supporting the frame, the bunk feels secure, and the opposite corner is free for a chair, a luggage rack or a small chest.<\/p>\n Many holiday cottages, barn conversions and coastal homes have bedrooms tucked into the roof, with sloping ceilings and exposed beams. These rooms have charm, but they require careful planning for bunk beds.<\/p>\n Measure the ceiling height at several points across the room and mark where the slope begins. Place the bunk where the ceiling is highest, usually along the ridge line or the tallest wall. Then subtract the height of the top bunk base and the mattress depth to check the real headroom for the upper sleeper. They should be able to sit up without touching the ceiling or a beam.<\/p>\n Low profile bunks are often the answer in eaves rooms. They sit closer to the floor, keeping the top level clear of the roof while still giving two sleeping spaces. The lower parts of the room, where adults cannot stand comfortably, make good spots for storage baskets or a low bench.<\/p>\n Guests arrive with suitcases, rucksacks and bags of beach kit, so the bunk room needs somewhere to put them. Leave enough floor space beside or opposite the bed for at least two open cases. A luggage rack or a low bench keeps bags off the floor and makes cleaning easier.<\/p>\n Think about your changeover routine as well. Making up a top bunk is one of the more awkward housekeeping tasks. Placing the bed so that there is good access along one long side, and choosing fitted sheets that are easy to tuck, helps cleaners work faster. A bunk set slightly away from the wall on one side can be simpler to make, though it must remain stable.<\/p>\n Guests need somewhere to put a phone, a book and a glass of water. A compact unit from our bedroom furniture UK sale<\/a> range keeps the room practical, and a small piece from our modern bedside cabinets UK<\/a> collection beside the lower bunk gives that sleeper a proper surface. The top sleeper will appreciate a small shelf or a bed caddy hooked over the rail.<\/p>\n Hanging space is often overlooked in bunk rooms. Even for a short stay, guests like to unpack. Hooks, a slim rail or a compact unit from our clothes storage UK<\/a> range give them a place for jackets and outfits without crowding the floor.<\/p>\n Each bunk should have its own light, positioned so the sleeper can switch it on and off without climbing down. Wall lights with integrated switches or clip on reading lights work well. Place them where they cannot be knocked or reached by a child on the lower level reaching up.<\/p>\nChoosing Which Room Becomes the Bunk Room<\/h3>\n
Fire Safety Comes First<\/h3>\n
Picking the Right Wall<\/h3>\n
Sloping Ceilings and Eaves Rooms<\/h3>\n
Thinking About Luggage and Changeovers<\/h3>\n
The Space Around the Bunk<\/h3>\n
Lighting in the Right Places<\/h3>\n