Glamping Site Owners Sued for £700K After Guest's Horrific Zipline Accident

In October 2025, the aristocrat owners of a glamping site in Hampshire, UK found themselves at the center of a £700,000 lawsuit after a guest suffered a serious injury on their property.

Guy and Alison Lubbock, who run the boutique off-grid glamping operation Adhurst Yurts, are being sued by 36-year-old London recruitment consultant Jonathan Sharpe. Sharpe claims he broke his spine in a fall from the site's zipwire while playing with his two young children.

According to court documents, the incident occurred on October 20, 2022, when Sharpe was using the zipline with his 5-year-old son. As he then went on the zipline with his 2-year-old daughter, the line reportedly broke, causing Sharpe to fall from the platform onto his buttocks.

The fall resulted in a burst fracture to Sharpe's L1 vertebra, one of the most common locations for such an injury. Sharpe is now seeking over £700,000 in compensation, claiming the accident has severely impacted his life and career.

While the Lubbocks have admitted liability for the incident, their lawyers are disputing the extent of damages sought by Sharpe. This includes challenging claims for first-class travel, future care and assistance, and the assertion that Sharpe is unable to return to his previous duties.

The case has not yet been heard by a judge, but the high-profile nature of the glamping site - which has been featured on the TV show "Four in a Bed" - is sure to draw significant attention as the legal battle unfolds.