Canopy and Stars team sat around a campfire

Meet Your Team

Owners Team

owners@canopyandstars.co.uk | 0117 204 7857

Get in touch with Charlotte or Izzy if you want to update your contact details, edit your page, change your photos, sync calendars, amend pricing, release dates, add a special offer, discuss tricky guest situations.

Get in touch with your account manager, Jennie, Sarah, Tommy, Deb or Jo to discuss performance and booking levels, developing your existing offering, for pricing advice or if you have feedback around how we could improve what we do.

We’ll be in touch when we have insights, industry expertise and suggestions to share with you, or to get your feedback and ideas around how we could improve what we do. We’ll also make regular contact to check everything’s ticking along smoothly.

Jennie - Senior Account Manager (maternity leave)

I build partnerships with our owners in South-West England (Somerset, Bristol & Bath, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire), and give strategic advice and support, as well as overseeing the Owners team. I love the people I work with (both owners and colleagues!) and that every day is different, with an exciting new adventure or challenge.

Sarah - Senior Account Manager

I guide the team on a day-to-day basis, as well as advising our owners in North of England. I love building and nurturing genuine relationships with our owners, seeing their creations flourish and tackling the challenges along the way. It’s a real joy working alongside people who share my values and who want to make the world a little greener.

Tommy - Account Manager

I help our owners in East & South- East England and the Midlands, create wild and inspiring places. I enjoy offering them the support and advice they need to evolve and be successful. I love being part of our caring, close-knit community of owners and colleagues and thrive off the passion we all share to deliver the meaningful experiences that inspire our guests to live a life more wild.

Deb - Account Manager

I support our owners in Wales, Scotland and Europe (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia & Ireland), providing tailored suggestions for spaces interiors and improvements to guest experiences. I love how close we are as a team, our chosen family. I really enjoy that I get to visit our amazing spaces often!

Jo - Account Manager

I advise our owners in South-West England (Somerset, Dorset, Devon & Cornwall) on how to grow their business and create amazing experiences for guests. It’s brilliant being part of a company with great ethics which is true to its values.

Charlotte - Account Executive and Office Manager

Half of my working week is spent in charge of all things relating to the office and HR, and in the other half I support the Owners Team and our owners with any queries, issues and listing amendments. I love working for a company that feels like one big family, and the constant holiday inspiration is pretty great too.

Izzy - Account Executive and Junior Account Manager

My role is to assist the Owners team and our owners with making changes and updates to their spaces on our website, as well as helping with any general queries they may have. Working at a company where individuality and creativity are championed makes me excited to get out of bed in the morning, and getting to meet interesting and passionate people with amazing spaces is inspirational! I also look after our owners in South-West England (Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire & Wiltshire).

Business Development Team

ideas@canopyandstars.co.uk | 0117 204 7830

Get in touch with us if you want to come join the collection, you’ve got a new project on the horizon or you would like some advice about how to get your dream off the ground.

We’ll be in touch to find out more about what you have created, talk through adding your space to the collection or if we have any questions whilst creating your places page on the website.

Lisa - Senior Business Development Manager

I work with the new places team and run our consultancy service, helping people turn their ideas into reality. I love watching new spaces grow and working with owners to realise their dreams. I feel lucky that get to work with an amazing group of people, both my colleagues and those creating incredible spaces.

Helen - Business Development Manager

I help find new and exciting spaces to add to our collection. I collaborate with owners to help make their unique spaces as appealing as possible to our audience and to find interesting ways to offer an authentic ‘Life More Wild’ experience to guests. I love that my job enables me to meet interesting creative and passionate people, often outside in the great outdoors!

Casie - Senior Business Development Executive

I work with our existing owners who want to add to their site offering them ongoing support and advice. I am also always looking for new spaces to add to our collection that are inspiring and connect guests to a life more wild. My favourite thing about working here is the support, motivation and enthusiasm that surrounds me when I’m in the office.

Christine - Business Development Executive (Maternity Cover)

I help find unique, inspiring spaces to add to our collection and work with existing owners who want to further develop their site. I love hearing about the interesting, creative concepts people come up with and seeing the care and love they put into their spaces. I enjoy working for a company that shares my values and that really is trying to make a positive impact on individuals and the planet as a whole.

Guest Experience Team

bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk | 0117 204 7830

Get in touch with us if you need to discuss a specific guest or booking, a conflict of dates, an enquiry or a guest’s special requirements.

We’ll be in touch when guests have special requests or questions.

Justine - Guest Experience Manager

I strive to create a happy working environment, inspiring my team to balance the needs of both owners and guests in an authentic and human way. I love to nourish and support our adventurous community of likeminded people, and build trusted and loyal relationships through an affable and honest approach. And in between, I'm a wanderlust mother & music lover.

Lianka - Guest Experience Executive

I help guests with their questions about places or trips, as well as speaking to our owners when it concerns bookings. It’s rewarding to help people switch off and reconnect to nature, and I love being a part of a team of people who share an idea very close to my heart – it’s a joy working here.

Chloe - Guest Experience Executive

My role is to support our guests finding their perfect wilding getaway.? As someone who is passionate on exploring the great outdoors and experiencing all the wonderful secrets it has tucked away, it’s amazing to be able to inspire and help our guests experience their own magical adventures.

Scarlett - Guest Experience Executive

It’s magical to be able to help people briefly step out of a world that’s so saturated with technology, competition and appearance. I weave the seasons and the outdoors into every part of my daughter India’s life. Our favourite motto is, “Muddy hands, happy heart!”

Katie - Guest Experience Executive

The fulfilment you get out of finding people their dream getaways in nature is what really makes our jobs worthwhile here on the Guest Experience Team. My role is to help guests find that magical location which will leave memories imprinted for years down the line! To be able to do this all whilst working in such a nature driven and supportive team is what gets me out of bed in the mornings.

Lottie - Guest Experience Executive

I love helping guests find the perfect place to stay by understanding what they want, so they can have a fantastic experience! It's great being part of a team that supports guests from initials ideas to the to when they are living a life more wild on their stay. I enjoy being part of a company that encourages teamwork and creative thinking. It's awesome to be part of such a forward-thinking company!

Shanon - Guest Experience Executive

I help guests find their ideal idyllic escape to rest and recharge from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives! Being a nature lover, it's so great to work for a company which inspires people to get out in nature and that generally cares about people and our planet.

Leadership Team

Mike- Managing Director

I’m responsible for ensuring our well-oiled machine motors and purrs. I love that we make a meaningful difference to people’s time off and being part of an amazing team who go the extra mile for customers always brings a smile to my face.

Tom - Canopy & Stars Co-Founder & Director

I lead new business ideas and shape the future of Canopy & Stars. I love thinking about the impact of our business in terms of sustainability, finding creative ways to get people into nature and being part of something that’s so positive.

Marketing & PR Team

We’ll be in touch if we have an opportunity with a partner or brand that we think would suit you perfectly, but mostly we’ll be behind the scenes, busy making Canopy & Stars the place people come for unique outdoor experiences.

Ruth - Head of Marketing

I drive strategic growth through the creation and implementation of a solid marketing plan. My aim is to engage loyal audiences and excite potential guests about what we do and our brand. I love that we support independent business and that I work with people who are driven by deep-rooted values.

David - Marketing Manager

I’ve spent many years in marketing and social media roles within tourism and I love that we are guided by genuine values and a drive to promote something fresh in the industry. I get through the day on all the great customer stories and a lot of coffee.

Max - Marketing Executive

I work on a wide range of marketing projects, from social media and email campaigns to writing content and updating pages on the website. I enjoy showing off all our amazing spaces and I love working for a company that truly cares about people and the planet.

Helen - Social Media and Content Executive

I create and curate content for the Canopy & Stars social media channels, keep an eye on trends and algorithm changes, and respond to comments and messages from our lovely guests. I’m really passionate about sustainable travel and connecting to nature, and love that they are such integral parts of what we do here.

Hattie - Marketing Executive (Maternity Cover)

My role focuses on the B2B marketing for our owner community, collating our owner newsletter and website content as well as supporting the wider team on a variety of marketing projects and campaigns. I love being part of a company that shares my passion for nature, has strong ethical values, and supports environmental causes.

Emily - Head of PR

I head up the PR team (of two!) at Sawday’s and Canopy & Stars, looking after all media and influencer relations. I really love finding opportunities, knowing what’s going on in the media and keeping on top of trends. I get to do this every day, combined with another of the things I love, travel.

Alice - PR Manager

My days are kept busy looking for opportunities to get our incredible spaces into the best publications, websites, TV shows and inspirational influencer accounts. I’m lucky that I get to spend my time doing what I love - talking to people and cuddling the office dogs.

Leila - SEO Manager

I oversee the organic growth of our website, focusing on SEO and optimisation of content, as well as merchandising of our products. I enjoy understanding how users engage with our site and working to provide the best possible user journey. I love that C&S champions independent providers and has such strong values.

Laura - Digital Marketing Executive

I help Leila with the implementation of our SEO and content strategy, by conducting keyword research and building landing pages and articles. I also merchandise the website and ensure that users get the best possible experience when they land on our homepage.

Isobel - Digital Coordinator

I work behind the scenes on the website and support the marketing team with a range of campaigns. This includes building pages, digital merchandising, and maintaining the collections. I secretly love getting to see all the new places before they officially join the collection!

Chris - Copywriter

I write most of the campaigns, newsletters and place descriptions. I love the challenge of coming up with creative ideas that communicate our values and our brand without losing sight of the simple fact that it’s about people getting outside and having fun.

Jem - Copywriter

I write the place descriptions for Canopy & Stars, as well as articles, listicles, landing pages – whatever needs writing, I’m excited to do it. I love coming into work every day to something new to do, and spending most of my time looking at beautiful places.

Finance Team

accounts@sawdays.co.uk

Get in touch if you need to change your bank details or have queries about a payment. Callum is your point of contact, but he’s supported by a wider team with a wealth of financial expertise.

Jayne - Finance Director

I keep track of all things financial. I enjoy using my geeky love of numbers to support the business in understanding where we’ve been and where we’re heading. People are always excited when I tell them I work at C&S, it’s a company that inspires people to live life a bit better.

Tom - Finance Manager

I’m responsible for keeping our brilliant finance team on track and making sure we’re all pulling in the same direction. I believe that however good we are, we can always be better, and it’s a joy to guide the team ever upwards. I am incredibly proud to be working in a company full of people who genuinely want to do good; for our guests, for our owners, for each other and for the world at large.

Rhiannon - Financial Analyst

I’ve worked at C&S since the early days, but now work part time mainly focusing on financial modelling. I love that although the company has grown over the years, it still feels as though the owners and the team are a big family.

Callum - Management Accountant

I deal with all things finance-related for C&S and am the go-to person for owners who have any financial queries. I love working for C&S and that it’s a company that really encourages you to be yourself and live life that little bit more wild.

Fran - Assistant Accountant

I work with the Finance team, supporting where needed and will be responsible for the Paws and Stay accounts. I enjoy the simplicity of accounting when you can finally get everything to balance and very much enjoy geeking out over spreadsheets. I’m mostly office based so love being surrounded by plants and so many interesting and friendly people – and dogs! It’s nice to work for a company that recognises the importance of mental health – happy people do better work, so it benefits everyone!

Debbie - Accounts Assistant

I am the Accounts Assistant for Sawdays, Canopy & Stars and Paws & Stay, which, in a nutshell, means that I process payments for the business, coming in and going out, and unpick any tangles that occur along the way. I do love a good puzzle and making sure things are sitting in their rightful place. That said, I also love the various fuzzy bringers of chaos that are the office dogs, and my weird and wonderful colleagues! Everything in balance ????

Platform Team

Craig - Head of Platform

I oversee all things tech. I’m a total geek and I love it when we see significant improvements from tiny changes. It’s great to work somewhere where we are really making a difference to people’s wellbeing and health.

Jon - Product Owner

I act as a link between the business stakeholders and the development team to help get the right work done at the right time.

Antonica - Application Support Analyst

My specialities are fixing our systems when things go wrong and testing new features for the site. I love that I get to support our amazing teams and owners, help people find slices of wilderness, and champion environmental – and personal – wellbeing.

Luke - Full Stack Developer

I use my development magic to convert designs and wireframes into useable software components.

Mark - Full Stack Developer

Doing geeky things and fixing bugs. I love creating code, especially when the outcome either provides dazzling results, or even simply makes someone’s day easier. Working here is awesome as everything is truly done as a team, and we all learn something new every day.

Tushar - DevOps Engineer

Take care of infrastructure of Sawday's and C&S. Responsible for automating the process, checking for security threats and vulnerabilities in setup, and deploying applications. I am the owner of my work and that’s what I love the most working with Sawday's. I get the opportunity to learn/upskill myself and deliver it in a production-ready environment.

Beth - Digital Executive

Work on all things data: I report on website performance for the business and also owners. I keep an eye out for any new trends emerging. A lot of my role is focused on optimising the website, to help improve the customer journey. I am also the voice of the user in the business! So I do a lot of user testing.

Dave - UX Designer

My role involves designing website improvements across our 3 brands, focusing on making the user’s journey and experience as enjoyable and pain free as possible. I enjoy understanding the user’s goals and pain points, whether that’s a guest, owner.. or dog! I love the company’s ethos and ethics; they really look out and care for their employee’s well-being.

Sophie - Digital Delivery Manager

I help champion the Platform Team and keep track of our progress across all 3 brands, reporting this back to the wider business. It’s great working with so many likeminded people - and getting to look at all the amazing spaces definitely doesn’t hurt either!

Kelly - Revenue & Performance Manager

I upload pricing and use my love of Excel (!) to make sure all places are selling at the right price at the right time. I find ways we can proactively help our owners to maximise revenue and make strategic decisions. I love our company’s ethos to connect us all with nature, from the beautiful spaces we promote to the plants in the office!

Joe - Front-End Developer

I work on the front-end side of the development process, making sure that everything looks pretty and a user’s interactions with our websites are exactly as they’d expect. I enjoy the challenge of taking designs and making them into a functional reality. I love working at the company because it’s true to its values and it’s full of friendly people.

Emi - Build Coordinator

I work with C&S and Paws to build and improve the listings and collaborate with the teams to make sure we get the best out of our special and unique spaces. I love having the flexibility to work across the brands and be in a role where I can be creative while pursuing my passion for tech which is what I always looked for in my dream job!

Sophie - Pricing & Data Analyst

My role consists of assisting with the pricing upload and pricing updates on a regular basis, whilst also helping the Finance team administratively. Being a part of the company is a dream come true since I can work hard and scratch dogs on the same day!

Sustainability

Tessa - Sustainability & Impact Manager

I’m here to protect and champion the ethics and environmental sustainability of our business. I'm fiercely determined and enjoy inspiring (and ruffling feathers) in our mission to make change in our industry and ensure our business acts with responsibly and with integrity. I’m on hand to help owners reduce their emissions, develop spaces consciously and encourage guests to travel in a better way.

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