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The Botswana demonstrates ingenious use of materials - not unusual for Pathfinder Homes, and we love some of the innovative touches, such as the storage/dressing area in the master bedroom. Yes, this is a marmite lodge - you will probably either love it or hate it, but without manufacturers like this pushing on the boundaries of design and innovation our sector would be much worse off. Bravo Pathfinder, we love it!
Pemberton carries out thorough refreshes of many of their models every year, and we have spotted several really eye-catching updates in this year's crop. The soft, soothing tones of the Glendale Lodge make it a real home-from-home option, with plenty of room for all the family. To take a closer look and find out where it's available for sale head here.
The award-winning Omar Heritage has recently been refreshed, and it's just as beautiful as ever. To take a virtual tour of this stunning award-winning model to see what's changed click here - it's a real dream home!
The Modular Bothy is undoubtedly one of the most memorable lodges of 2022 and we love how fresh the layout and design feels. It's been selling well for high end fleet, although it's also available on parks as a holiday home ownership option too. You can take a virtual tour of this superb model here.
Hawthorne Lodges were another manufacturer to debut at the 2022 World of Park & Leisure Homes Show, but already with a great track record of delivery for parks and park groups. Their range of short stay accommodation units is diverse and inspiring, and on the lodge side their bespoke capability will allow the buyer the benefit of input to make their ranges their own. The Blackthorne seen here is a luxury lodge with a few key selling points; The extensive glazing to the front offering virtually panoramic views, the bright, light and well equipped kitchen, a utility room, well sized twin bedded room and master suite with walk-through dressing and storage area and shower room. A solid show debut.
Freshly launched at Stoneleigh's World of Park & Leisure Homes, the Manor Brampton was a sleek model to show, oozing class and sophistication. Manor Park Homes are well-known for their big-hitting models built to a larger footprint, so it was refreshing to see them demonstrate their experience and competency in a size likely to work for many parks. The Brampton epitomises the saying 'Less is more' and shows how that's best done, choosing classic touches and quality over quantity. The result is a mode that feels timeless, classy and good value for money.
Take a tour of the Hazlewood holiday home by Love Holiday Homes
While your insurance cover is there to help you deal with the consequences of theft, making your park home more secure, may help to avoid such a potentially upsetting experience. Prevention is so much better than cure and you can secure your park home with a few simple measures. Take a look at this blog from Park Home Assist which provides some useful tips.
Choosing your park home insurance provider can seem a daunting task with so many companies offering home insurance to choose from. As with any important purchase, start with an understanding of your own circumstances and what you need. As a park home-owner you will have some very specific and different concerns from a bricks-and-mortar home-owner. Park Home Assist have put together a guide designed to help you carefully consider the issues involved and help you to be well informed when choosing your park home insurance provider.
Luxury lodges with a value of more than £2m have been reserved following the launch of an exclusive new staycation development. Keld Spring Lodge Retreat in North Yorkshire will be the epitome of high-end staycation destination experiences, featuring premium lodges in a prime location surrounded by beautiful scenery. Launched by staycation destination developer Actually Group over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, the flagship development will offer 30 luxurious, low-carbon lodges, with the first due to be in place on the nine-acre site by June. Situated near the village of Wombleton in Ryedale, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and the Howardian Hills, Keld Spring is aimed at people aspiring to own a luxury holiday home in a prime location, as well as investors seeking a lucrative investment opportunity. Actually Group’s ambition is to transform the UK staycation holiday market, combining bespoke, architect-led sustainable lodge designs with contemporary interiors and innovative technology. Lodges available at Keld Spring include the two or three bedroom Herriot, named after the late North Yorkshire author and vet James Herriot, and the two or three bedroom Rye, named after the region’s famous River Rye. Each lodge will be custom designed to best suit owners’ lifestyles and tastes, with flexible layouts and stylish interior design options. The secure, gated retreat will feature a lake in the beautifully landscaped setting while owners will be able to enjoy spacious open plan living areas and outdoor terraces, perfect for embracing open-air living and al fresco dining. Andy Sutton, CEO of Actually Group, said: “The launch was a great success and it was a pleasure for our team to talk through ideas with potential buyers, helping them to visualise their dreams and how we can make them a reality. “Keld Spring will offer a different level of luxurious lodge living and bring a whole new dimension to the UK staycation market. “We’re delighted to have secured so many reservations at such an early stage in this exciting project. We’re now looking forward to the first lodges arriving and watching Keld Spring come to life over the coming months.” The area is one of the UK’s most desirable holiday destinations, with panoramic views and an abundance of scenic walks, historic and cultural attractions. Rhodri Andrews, Marketing Director of Actually Group, said: “The location couldn’t be better and provides the perfect backdrop to everything you could wish for in a luxury staycation destination. “The premium lodges at Keld Spring will be of the highest quality, providing owners with a hugely desirable lifestyle in a stunning setting. “We’re delighted the launch weekend was such a success and we’re looking forward to interest in the development and demand for the lodges growing as Keld Spring takes shape.” Actually Group offers a complete end-to-end package, from land acquisition and development, to lodge design and manufacturing, and destination management and marketing. Actually Group has a gowing portfolio of high-end developments in many of the most sought-after UK holiday locations, including North Wales, Cumbria, Cornwall and Devon. The company is aiming to create 15 new destinations, 1,000 lodges and 500 jobs by the end of next year. It recently announced the acquisition of Preseli Lodges and Garden Rooms, based in Pembrokeshire, west Wales. Now rebranded as Actually Lodges, the manufacturer will supply the ultra-low-carbon sustainable luxury lodges for Actually Group’s sites. • For more information about Keld Spring, visit www.keldspring.co.uk , email info@keldspring.co.uk or call 0333 772 1113 . • Follow Keld Spring on Facebook – @KeldSpring, or Instagram – @keldspring.
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