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The Colony | Bee Hotel
The Colony | Bee Hotel
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The Colony – modular bug hotel | modular bug house | modular bug box
The Colony offers a versatile home for a variety of garden creatures, designed to cater to your garden’s smallest visitors. A modular structure built with a mix of vibrant colours; it creates an inviting, functional sanctuary for insects that help our gardens flourish. Whether housing solitary bees, ladybirds or other critters, The Colony encourages biodiversity while adding a touch of vibrant architecture to your outdoor space.
Why you’ll love it
- A modular design offering multiple habitats for a variety of beneficial insects
- Hand-painted in a range of vibrant, striking colours with a soft powder-coated finish that resists rain, wind and passing trends
- Designed by RIBA-accredited architects with bug welfare in mind
- Handcrafted in the UK from FSC®-certified plywood that’s both tough and kind to the planet
- Low-maintenance and designed to stand out in your garden year-round
Details and dimensions
Species: Various garden insects, including bees, ladybirds, and other pollinators
Opening: Multiple chambers for different insects, designed to encourage a range of species
Colour: Painted in a variety of RAL colours (matching the BrdBx range)
Materials: FSC®-certified plywood
Size: ?
Where it works
Best placed directly on firm, level ground, e.g., along garden edges, near herbs, wildflowers or soft planting so insects can come and go as they please.
For ground-dwelling species like beetles, woodlice and centipedes, choose a sheltered spot with dappled sun and natural cover.
For flying insects like bees, The Colony can also be mounted on a fence or wall, ideally near pollinator plants and away from strong wind. Think peaceful corners, soft borders and tucked-away spots where nature feels at home.
Why it matters
Insects are essential to the health of our gardens and ecosystems, pollinating plants, enriching soil and keeping pests in check. As natural habitats shrink, bug boxes like The Colony offer vital shelter for species we often overlook but can’t afford to lose.
Each BgBx box is handcrafted by RAW, a social enterprise supporting individuals on the path to rebuilding their lives. By choosing The Colony, you’re creating an ecosystem in your garden that nurtures the planet and its people. It’s a choice that feels good for your garden, your community and the planet.
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