Five star resort takes major step forward

PROPERTY developer Skelwith Group is set to start work on a five star hotel at its Flaxby Golf & Country Club in Yorkshire after getting the green light for its plans.

Revised plans for the Flaxby Hotel and road improvements connected to the scheme in North Yorkshire were passed by Harrogate Council.

Paul Ellis, Skelwith Group’s managing director, said: “The contractor is signed up, we have a first class hotel operator on board and funding secured.

“This is the last piece in the jigsaw to bring this fantastic development to fruition and to make it a reality.”
 
There are expected to be more than 250 construction workers on site at any one time and up to 400 jobs created when the hotel is operational.

Bars, restaurants, and a luxury spa at the 240,000 sq ft development, set around an existing 27-hole golf course, is set to make the destination a must visit.
 
Steven Worboys, managing director of Experience International which is selling the hotel room investment, said: “The Flaxby Resort has been one of the most sought after investment opportunities over the last 12 months with 90% of units already sold out.

“The quality of the hotel, prime location and superior service will ensure that the Flaxby will become a jewel in Yorkshire’s crown.”
 
Opening of the Flaxby is expected by the end of 2011 and Wates Construction has been signed up as main contractor.