A NEW holiday resort on the banks of the River Clyde, which will offer views of Dumbarton Rock, is scheduled to open this summer.
River View Luxury Lodges is investing £2.5 million in the development of 18 luxury units at West Ferry, Langbank – just 25 minutes from Glasgow city centre and on the Glasgow to Gourock railway line.
The high-end, two and three-bedroom lodges, which will be available to rent all year round, will be located close to a range of local attractions such as Finlaystone Country Estate, Gleddoch Golf and Spa Resort, Coast Bar and Restaurant, and Ingliston Hotel and Country Club.
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The first visitors are expected this summer when the first six tranche of six lodges open.
River View Luxury Lodges is a venture led by Calum Melville, chief executive of Edison Capital, which will construct and install the lodges. Edison’s operations include the Est Kilbride headquartered Principal Building.
Mr Melville said: “It has been a long road getting to this point but now that we have all the planning permissions in place, we are looking forward to seeing our vision made a reality.
“The popularity of luxury self-catering lodges in Scotland over the last ten years is well-documented and West Ferry will offer not only a relaxing stay in an idyllic setting but is also readily accessible to a huge swathe of Scotland’s population, being just 10 minutes from the airport and 25 minutes from Glasgow city centre.
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“Langbank is a lovely, friendly village with a fine golf course and a hospitality venue that attracts wedding guests and others all year round, so we anticipate that the local economy will be given a welcome economic boost by the River View Luxury Lodges and the steady number of visitors we hope to attract.
“In the wider area there’s something for everyone within a 30-minute drive including prestigious golf courses, fine dining, historical landmarks, and fantastic outdoor activities and scenery.”
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