Green light for major holiday resort development

Private equity-backed Lakeshore Leisure Group has secured the green light to develop an 80-acre holiday resort property in Devon. Acquired in 2019 with initial investment from Kings Park Capital, Clawford Lakes in Holsworthy is a holiday resort comprising of 17 man-made fishing and recreation lakes and 24 self-catering units, as well as a large bar and restaurant. The site was purchased by Lakeshore Leisure Group with a view to scale and expand the site.With planning permission now approved, work will commence in the coming weeks on a major redevelopment which will include the build of 144 luxury lodges, 13 bespoke angling pods, seven unique luxury cocoons, nine floating lodges, and a Scandinavian-inspired spa with swimming pool and treatment rooms.Lakeshore Leisure Group has also secured exclusive rights to the luxury cocoon units in the UK. The new luxury holiday lodges will be available for both holiday rentals and for purchase as pre-furnished holiday homes, available to use year-round and with the option of subletting on a managed site.