FAQ — Hebridean Basecamp Prize Draw

What can I win?

Two Main Winners each get 25 nights every year for 5 years (125 nights total) at our dune-side yurt on the Isle of Lewis (sleeps 4, en-suite, wood stove). A third Bonus Winner is drawn from our separate Referrers’ Bonus Draw (see below) and receives the same 5-year placement. Travel and other costs are not included.

Who can enter?

UK residents aged 18+ only. One natural person per account. We may ask for proof of age/identity/UK address.

How much are tickets and how many can I buy?

Tickets are £20 each. You can buy up to 25 tickets per person in total (including any free postal entries).

When does it run?

Opens 1 October 2025. Closes on or before 31 March 2026. Winners will be drawn by 31 March 2026.

How do I enter online?

Add a ticket to your basket, answer the skill question correctly, and check out. You’ll receive a confirmation and an entry number.

Is there a free entry route?

Yes. Send a hand-written postcard with your full name, UK address, email, phone, the competition name (Hebridean Basecamp Prize Draw), and your answer to the skill question to:
2 Timsgarry, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9JD
One free entry per stamped envelope. Must be received by 25 March 2026. Free entries are logged and treated the same as paid entries.

How does the Referrers’ Bonus Draw work?

Share your personal referral link (shown in the on-site panel). When a friend completes a qualifying Main Draw entry (paid entry not refunded within 14 days, or a validated free postal entry), you earn one Bonus Draw entry. These entries go into a separate bonus draw for an extra 5-year placement and do not affect the odds in the Main Prize Draw.

Can I get a refund?

Yes—within 14 days of purchase (cooling-off period). After 14 days, entries are final. Refunded entries are removed from the draw; linked bonus entries may be voided.

How are winners chosen?

At random from eligible entries using a verifiable computer process. The draw will be filmed or independently witnessed. We’ll contact winners within 7 days of the draw by email/phone.

What if the draw closes early?

We may close the promotion early (e.g. once our operational cap is reached). All valid entries received up to the close are included. Early close does not reduce the number of prizes.

What are the booking rules if I win?

• 25 nights per year for 5 consecutive years (no rollover between years).
• Summer weeks: each January we run a simple allocation draw to set the order in which winners (and any Founders) pick one 7-night summer block.
• Rest of year: flexible booking subject to availability and minimum stays (typically 3 nights off-peak).
• Gifting: you can gift nights within each year (no commercial resales).
• Capacity: up to 4 people (double bed + trundles). Sensible tent pitching may be allowed on request.
• House rules: no parties, no smoking inside, respect the croft, neighbours and wildlife. A refundable security deposit may be requested.

Can I transfer the whole prize to someone else?

No. You can gift individual nights within each prize year by prior notice; the 5-year placement itself is not transferable or for resale.

Where is the yurt?

Ardroil, Uig, Isle of Lewis (Outer Hebrides), near dramatic dunes and beaches. Exact details are provided in your booking confirmation.

What’s included in the stay?

A private, insulated yurt with en-suite shower/compost loo, wood stove, beds and basic furnishings, fire pit/picnic space. Off-grid power/water systems are in place. A wood-fired sauna is planned later, but not guaranteed in Year 1.

Is this gambling?

No. This is a UK skills-based prize promotion with a free entry route and a qualifying question. It is run in line with UK advertising rules for promotions.

What happens if you can’t deliver the prize?

The prize is guaranteed. Only if delivery becomes impossible or unlawful due to events outside our control (e.g., site loss, long-term incapacity, legal prohibition) we will award an Alternative Award of £1,500 per winner and refund that winner’s own ticket spend (up to £500). Commercial reasons or undersubscription are not grounds to substitute.

Will you publish the winners?

We may publish winners’ first name and county and/or share images with consent. You can request winners’ details by emailing us within 30 days of the draw.

How do Founders differ from prize winners?

Founders are a limited number of people who purchase a guaranteed 5-year placement (25 nights/year). They’re outside the promotion and have their own terms. If you’re interested, see Founders in the menu.

How will you use my data?

We use your data to run the promotion and, if you opt in, for our own marketing. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Need help?

Email hello@wildisleyurts.co.uk and we’ll get back to you.