Papple Steading is a remote resort wanting powerful broadband that complimented their exclusive surroundings. This success story showcases how they established a network using BTnet, that caters for business and holiday guests alike.
Papple Steading is a remote resort wanting powerful broadband that complimented their exclusive surroundings. This success story showcases how they established a network using BTnet, that caters for business and holiday guests alike.
Established by George Mackintosh, Papple Steading has a rich history born from Scotland’s agricultural heritage. Built in 1871, the exclusive resort is a historic steading, a lovingly restored farmhouse with accompanying surrounding buildings that have been converted to house up to 20 guests. Papple Steading’s sizeable plot and remote location in East Lothian, Scotland, has made it the ideal destination as a retreat for corporate hospitality, family holidays and team building.
The dual focus of the resort ‐ to house both businesses and holiday makers alike–meant that Papple Steading had to address a number of challenges to suit both parties.
Digital connectivity is often taken for granted by those based in busy city hubs but is all too often a pain point for businesses and homes across the UK. Based in the hills 45 minutes outside of Edinburgh, Papple Steading was no stranger to the impact of poor signal and connectivity issues on its business.
We knew that our success would be measured by beds and connectivity.
With the ‘beds’ part underway with the venue fitted with luxurious accommodation, Papple Steading had also identified the need to have a high-quality internet connection that could cater to a range of guests. With the resort billed as an exclusive experience, it was of paramount importance that all services delivered as part of
the package would live up to guests’ expectations. A strong and robust connection was particularly important to attract corporate guests, ensuring that business went uninterrupted should guests want to work onsite.
I said that we must get uncompromised, reliable, and outstanding capacity. I said that even before I picked up the phone to BT.
Papple Steading has bold ambitions for the future, not content with being limited to their current boundaries. Extensive plans include a 150-seat auditorium, restaurant and more. Papple Steading recognised the need to future-proof their business and accompanying technology, ensuring that they can grow at a rate that’s comfortable for their business, without technology limitations that might prevent their business from being viewed as a true competitor in the space.
With an expectation to upgrade their connectivity requirements as the business expands, BTnet is the ideal solution to scale up as the site grows. With feedback ranging from business people jumping on a video call without issue and film production crews effortlessly uploading large video files, to families on holiday commenting on their uninterrupted access to social media, BTnet’s Leased Line connection is providing a seamless experience that complements the luxurious surroundings of Papple Steading.
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BTnet is an internet connection dedicated to your business, so you don’t need to fight for bandwidth with anyone else. That means you get fast, reliable speeds. Every single time.
Discover which plan is right for your business today.
BTnet is an internet connection dedicated to your business, so you don’t need to fight for bandwidth with anyone else. That means you get fast, reliable speeds. Every single time.
Discover which plan is right for your business today.
BTnet is an internet connection dedicated to your business, so you don’t need to fight for bandwidth with anyone else. That means you get fast, reliable speeds. Every single time.
Discover which plan is right for your business today.