Feather Down Farms, the glamping brand known for its farm-based holidays in the UK and Europe, has entered insolvency following the bankruptcy of several companies associated with its Dutch corporate structure in September 2026.
Public records show that BoerenBed Holding B.V., which traded as Feather Down Farm Days, was declared bankrupt on 15 September 2026.
BoerenBed UK B.V., the company registered under the trading names Feather Down, Feather Down Farms and Feather Down Farm Days, was declared bankrupt on 22 September. The cases were subsequently transferred between Dutch courts, with curator E. van der Kolk appointed to oversee the proceedings.
The developments have prompted concern within the glamping sector, particularly among farm operators who worked with the brand. In a September update published by Boswarthen Farm in Cornwall, owners Maddy and Adrian reflected on their long-standing relationship with Feather Down and the news of its insolvency.
The farm, which began exploring glamping in 2006 before opening to guests in 2007, described the development as a sad end to an important chapter in the sector’s history. Its account highlighted the collaborative role played by the company and participating farmers in developing farm-based glamping as a holiday concept.
What do the public records show?
The insolvency proceedings concern Dutch-registered legal entities, meaning the situation should not be described simply as a UK company bankruptcy. The records identify BoerenBed UK B.V. as a company registered in Baarle-Nassau in the Netherlands, with accommodation rental as its principal activity.
The first public insolvency report for BoerenBed UK B.V. was published on 7 October 2026, covering the period from 15 September to 6 October. The report is listed in the Dutch insolvency record alongside a separate financial report.
BoerenBed Holding B.V. also has a separate insolvency file, with public records identifying related companies including BoerenBed UK B.V., BoerenBed France B.V. and B.V. Het Betere BoerenBed. This indicates that the proceedings affect a wider corporate structure, although each company’s legal position must be considered separately.
At the time of writing, the public information reviewed does not establish a definitive cause of the insolvency.
Implications for farm partners and guests
The situation raises questions for farm businesses that have worked with the brand, as well as guests who may have outstanding bookings or deposits. Boswarthen Farm specifically expressed hope that affected guests would be able to recover their money, but the outcome will depend on the circumstances of individual bookings and the relevant companies involved.
