What happened at the Adhurst Yurts glamping site in October 2022?

A father of two, Jonathan Sharpe, broke his spine while using the zipwire at the glamping site with his children.

How much is the Adhurst Yurts owners being sued for?

The owners, Guy and Alison Lubbock, are being sued for over £700,000 in compensation by Jonathan Sharpe.

Why is the Adhurst Yurts case significant?

The Adhurst Yurts glamping site has been featured on the TV show "Four in a Bed", making this a high-profile legal battle between the aristocrat owners and the injured guest.

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

10 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Aristocrat owners of glamping site sued for £700,000 after guest broke back on zipwire
Incident occurred in October 2022 when zipline broke, causing father to fall
Owners admit fault but dispute extent of damages claimed by injured guest

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.