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HOTEL CONCEPT OF THE MONTH | THE LLAMA’S PYJAMAS Hotel Concept of the Month: The Llama’s Pyjamas Mixing a Peruvian theme with the ability to interact with on-site llamas, THE LLAMA’S PYJAMAS B&B offers guests a uniquely ‘fluffy’ experience T he Llama’s Pyjamas was set up in 2013 to be an addition to the ‘Llama Karma Kafe’, a llama trekking bistro the hotel group developed in 2008. The hotel was then added in 2013 as a result of the demand to stay increasing, with trek clients coming from all over the world. The concept behind the hotel was based on the fact that llamas come from South America and Peru originally, so the group tried to emulate that environment and show people how ‘cool’ llamas can be. Walker designed the whole site and found in native Peru. The ensuite is tiled in a mix of jewelled According to general manager Mary Walker, rooms like the Safari Suite were based on llamas are very calming and relaxing, and the property’s zoo licence as it had lots and mosaic tiles and has a subtle Moroccan are likened to swimming with dolphins in of other animals on site, resulting in the feel to it, transporting guests away to “far terms of stress reduction and therapy. inclusion of animal-based themes in the and romantic place”. Both of these rooms accommodations. are designed to be suitable for use by The llamas are always at the property guests who are less mobile. and there is a large viewing window in the ‘Kafe’ where guests can sit alongside The Inca Room and the Aztec Room animals. The hotel also offers llama treks The Inca room has a bright and jewel like The Safari Suite direct from the ‘Kafe’ and the opportunity for décor reflecting South American Inca gold. This suite features an ‘African style’ and a llama ‘selfie’. All animals are cared for by The Aztec room features a rich mix of has memorabilia adorning the walls. It also the property’s animal keepers and it offers gold and deep red with a bronze curtained features a king size bedroom with views of interactive animal experiences every day bed and a mix of warm wooden furniture, the surrounding grounds, bathrooms with a with prior booking. reflecting the true style of interior homes shower facility, a large lounge area with mini kitchen, double bed settee which is ideal for a family or two couples travelling together. Future plans are to offer more animal and llama based inclusive holidays, with more educational work to support the zoo federation’s aims and objectives in funding breeding and care programs to save species from extinction. 16 www.hotelowner.co.uk March 2018