{"title":"Insect and bee hotels","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"invertebrate-hotel","title":"Invertebrate Hotel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty insect hotel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8-10 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eweeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. We promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Invertebrate Hotel is Niche's commercial-grade alternative to the decorative bug hotel, built for durability and designed to last. Constructed from heavy-duty British-grown Douglas fir and ornamental metalwork, it combines strength, longevity, and visual appeal. The standard finish is green, with other RAL colours available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach structure is filled with precision-drilled logs and cob bee bricks, replicating natural cavities essential for cavity-nesting solitary bees, solitary wasps, and other invertebrates to complete their lifecycles. These substrates provide immediate, functional habitat and are proven to attract pollinators and natural pest regulators. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for public open spaces, parks, streetscapes, and commercial landscapes, the Invertebrate Hotel offers habitat for invertebrates while creating an engaging feature for education and community interaction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made from British-grown Douglas Fir\u003cbr\u003e• Planed and sanded for a fine finish\u003cbr\u003e• Natural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003cbr\u003e• Powder coated mild steel roof with undercoat\u003cbr\u003e• Powder coated mild steel grill\u003cbr\u003e• Range of nesting substrates to attract a variety of different solitary bees, wasps and other invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e• Weight approx. 20kg to 30kg\u003cbr\u003e• Below ground section protected with post-tape creating a bonded seal against wet rot \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 1800mm high x 250mm wide x 150mm deep.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront face must be installed with a southerly aspect free from sunlight obstruction such as buildings and trees  Post are concreted into the ground a minimum of 500mm deep with sloped finish for water runoff away from the post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional sanding and re-application of natural oil after year 2 will prolong the life of the product and renew the appearance of the timber. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60860135539018,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/PXL_20250620_102240814.PORTRAIT.jpg?v=1768412865"},{"product_id":"bee-hotel","title":"Bee Hotel","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBee hotel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e-6 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eWe promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHabitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and solitary wasps. Our bee hotels are designed to provide habitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and the wider ecological community of invertebrates that are associated with these organisms. Cavity nesting solitary bees and wasps usually nest in dried hollow plant stems and old beetle larvae holes created in dead and decaying wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eBy installing a bee hotel in a landscape, garden, or urban space, we can replicate this deadwood habitat in a compact form and provide the necessary conditions for these critically important pollinators to complete their life cycle. In addition, we have recorded a variety of beetles, earwigs, caterpillars and other invertebrates using these structures too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e• Made from British-grown Douglas Fir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e• Planed and sanded for smooth finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e• Natural oil treatment for added UV protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e• Steel roof enables water runoff \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e• Range of hole sizes to attract a variety of different bees and other invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e• Weight approx - \u003ccode data-index-in-node=\"358\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e3kg\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e H 450cm x W 10cm x D 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e Front face must be installed with a southerly aspect free from direct sunlight obstruction such as buildings and trees. The hotel should be securely mounted to a wall, fence, or wooden post, ideally at a height of between 1m and 1.5m from the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/b\u003e Periodic wipe down to remove dirt and detritus including bird faeces. Further application of natural oil after year 3 will prolong the life of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eCopyright Niche 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niche","offers":[{"title":"Green \/ Online","offer_id":61814821454154,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ Flower Show Only","offer_id":61816010473802,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salmon Pink \/ Online","offer_id":61814821486922,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salmon Pink \/ Flower Show Only","offer_id":61816010506570,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow \/ Online","offer_id":61814821519690,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow \/ Flower Show Only","offer_id":61816010539338,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turquoise \/ Online","offer_id":61814821552458,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turquoise \/ Flower Show Only","offer_id":61816010572106,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ Online","offer_id":61814821585226,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ Flower Show Only","offer_id":61816010604874,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9973\/8442\/files\/BEE_HOTEL_2.png?v=1778152093"},{"product_id":"bee-hotel-flower-show","title":"Bee Hotel Flower Show","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBee hotel \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHabitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and solitary wasps. Our bee hotels are designed to provide habitat for cavity nesting solitary bees and the wider ecological community of invertebrates that are associated with these organisms. Cavity nesting solitary bees and wasps usually nest in dried hollow plant stems and old beetle larvae holes created in dead and decaying wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eBy installing a bee hotel in a landscape, garden, or urban space, we can replicate this deadwood habitat in a compact form and provide the necessary conditions for these critically important pollinators to complete their life cycle. 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