The type of lodge that could be used at Parc Gwysaney Luxury Lodge Park
A new luxury holiday park has been proposed for farmland next to a North Wales village. The plan has been put forward by the Davies-Cooke family, on land which has been part of the Gwysaney Estate in Flintshire for centuries.
They say that Parc Gwysaney Luxury Lodge Park has the potential to put the region on the map for UK staycations, while driving spending and investment in the local area.
The proposal would include up to 75 high-quality lodges, a visitor centre containing a tearoom, visitor reception and a small shop. The site for the proposed park is Tyddyn Uchaf Farm, on Raikes Lane, Sychdyn, just outside Mold.
They are currently in the process of seeking feedback ahead of planning submission. The public are being given an opportunity to ask questions, give their views, and find out more about the development.
The Gwysaney Estate, which is behind the proposal, has been at the heart of the Flintshire community for hundreds of years, with the planned site’s grazing and woodland being under the ownership of the family since 1550.
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Now, under the stewardship of Richard Davies-Cooke, the estate aims to address the issue of a lack of suitable holiday accommodation in the area and encourage sustainable tourism that maximises the benefits for residents.
Richard, who spoke last year about putting Gwysaney Hall on market, said: “With the Davies-Cooke family being tied to the county of Flintshire for generations, it is vital that we constantly reposition ourselves to help serve the local community.
“Having taken stakeholders’ feedback into account, it is clear that there is a lack of accommodation within the area which is stifling the local economy and inhibiting investment opportunities within the county.
“A new, discretely sited luxury lodge park will provide this by encouraging passing tourists to stay overnight, enabling them to explore and spend their money within this stunning and historic region.”
The Gwysaney Estate has held a significant presence in the local agricultural, residential and commercial sector of Flintshire dating back to the 9th Century.
The Estate, under the current stewardship of Richard Davies-Cooke, is undergoing a process of rationalisation and modernisation to ensure its continued importance as a prominent member of the community.
