TLG Ventures

We acquire and transform unique hospitality assets into high-performing destinations, tech-enabled hospitality businesses where design, operations and technology compound long-term value.

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What makes us different

A model built for the new generation of experiential hospitality, vertically integrated, design-led, and technology-native.

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Vertically integrated platform

Investment, development, operations and technology under one roof. Decisions are made faster, alignment is tighter, and returns compound across the stack.

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Design-led repositioning

We transform unique sites into destinations guests seek out. Distinctive design is the moat, replacing dependence on online travel agencies with direct demand.

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Technology-driven operations

Our in-house tech stack, QR, NFC, automation, AI concierge, is tested in our own portfolio first. Operations get sharper; guests get a better stay.

Cedar Hollow Woodland Retreats

Our current sites

Cedar Hollow is the core hospitality brand we operate under Cool Escapes, immersive, nature-led stays. Two locations open today, with more in development.

Cedar Hollow Dorset, Woodman's Treehouse perched in the West Country woodland
Dorset · West Country

Cedar Hollow Dorset

A luxury treehouse retreat where Dorset, Devon and Somerset meet, home of the Woodman's Treehouse, multi-award-winning Dazzle and Pinwheel treehouses, and featured on Grand Designs and The World's Most Secret Hotels.

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Cedar Hollow Oxford, Beaver's Den twig hideaway at The Oaks
Oxfordshire

Cedar Hollow Oxford

An enchanted woodland retreat on a C.S. Lewis-inspired heritage estate, three signature stays (The Treehouse, Faun's Hideaway and Beaver's Den), Beautiful South Silver 2025–26 and Gold Tourism Sustainability certified.

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Awards & Recognition

Recognised across the industry

Our properties have been honoured by the country's leading hospitality, design and tourism awards, and featured by the publications and broadcasters that set the agenda.

RIBA South West Winner · Dazzle Treehouse · 2023
RIBA South West Winner · Pinwheel Treehouse · 2023
Small Project of the Year RIBA · Woodman's Treehouse · 2016
VisitEngland Gold Cedar Hollow Oxford
VisitEngland ROSE Service Excellence · 2023
The Beautiful South Silver · Awards for Excellence · 2025/26
Green Tourism Gold Certification
AIM Member Assoc. of Independent Museums
BBKA Member British Beekeepers Association
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