Award-winning holiday park next to one of UK’s finest beaches set to triple in size – with 22 new lodges being built
A POPULAR holiday resort located next to one of the UK’s top beaches is set to undergo an ambitious expansion.
The award-winning park, made up of wooden cabins, will triple in size as 22 new lodges are added.
Whitekirk Hill is located in East Lothian, Scotland, just an 11 minute drive from North Berwick.
It first opened in 2019 following a £3 million renovation of the golf club which previously occupied the site.
The location was converted into a modern family-friendly lifestyle hub, which includes a café, restaurant, indoor children’s play area, spa, gym, and event spaces.
In 2021, nine luxury eco-lodges were added to the property for overnight guests.
Now Whitekirk Hill plans to add 22 more lodges, tripling the size of its accommodation.
Plans were approved in April, consisting of 12 three-bedroom lodges and 10 one-bedroom micro lodges.
And the resort reportedly plans to add an additional 10 lodges in the future.
The news comes just weeks after the Wild Cairns Outdoor Activity Centre was opened at the 160-acre resort.
This new addition features an axe-throwing area, an airsoft gun range with zombie targets, and a 1.5-mile obstacle course.
Younger visitors can enjoy an indoor adventure playground with climbing structures and slides, perfect for colder days.
Guests can also enjoy garden games, which are available for hire for weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
The resort boasts views of the nearby Tantallon Castle, the Bass Rock, and the Firth of Forth.
Described as the place “where beauty meets adventure”, Whitekirk Hill has been awarded a five star rating by the Scottish tourism board.
And if that’s not enough reasons to visit this stunning area, one of the UK’s finest beaches is also located nearby.
Tyninghame Links, also known as Ravensheugh Sands, is regarded as “one of the finest beaches in the south of Scotland”, according to Visit East Lothian.
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Paths wind through the adjacent forest, emerging onto the huge sandy bay, with dramatic views of the Bass Rock.
Visitors can park up nearby for just £3 for the entire day.
And if you’re a fan of the show Outlander, this area may look familiar to you.
This stunning beach featured in season five, episode two, in what has been described as “one of the most dramatic scenes” of the series.
Whitekirk Hill is located just 46 minutes from Edinburgh, and is well worth a day trip if you’re in the area.