A Yorkshire holiday park has unveiled a £4.1m transformation of its Country Club, following a devastating fire that destroyed its leisure and hospitality facilities.
The new-look Country Club represents the biggest single investment in the 41-year history of Patrington Haven Leisure Park in East Yorkshire.
In April last year fire ripped through the Country Club late at night, destroying the restaurant and bar and leaving much of the rest of the building with extensive smoke and water damage. The pool was also severely damaged, partly because fire crews had to pump water from it to douse the flames.
A full-scale rebuild of the Country Club has now taken place, with the original structure completely stripped back and replaced.
The new interior draws its design inspiration from luxury hospitality brands such as The Ivy and Celebrity Cruises.
Managing director Guy Sparkes said: “This was never just about repairing the damage. We decided to turn it into an opportunity to start afresh and invest in a very big way to create a special place for our holiday home owners and the wider community to use and enjoy.
“We wanted to raise the bar for leisure facilities in a holiday park and I think we’ve done that. We’re incredibly proud of what’s been achieved.
“The Country Club offers a high-quality environment, where people can unwind, recharge and enjoy time together.”
The refurbished venue includes a bar and restaurant, coffee lounge, completely rebuilt pool and health suites, and more. The spa and gym have also been revamped.
Patrington Haven Leisure Park worked with local and regional contractors to deliver the Country Club rebuild, including main contractor Havercroft Construction, based in Brigg, North Lincolnshire; TPM Plumbing & Heating, of Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire; Yorkshire Pools from Driffield, East Yorkshire; and PJD Electrical, located just a few miles away in Burstwick, East Yorkshire.
The project has strengthened the park’s sustainability credentials, with a 20,000 sq ft rooftop solar array generating 285 kWh of clean electricity, and a 32 kW air source heat pump replacing the previous gas supply.
