Work starts on Duchy of Lancaster scheme

WORK is underway to deliver a £2.5m holiday cottage development on land owned by the Duchy of Lancaster in Scarborough.

Eleven cottages, a reception building and leisure facility are being built on the Scalby Lodge site.

Nine of the existing farm buildings are being converted and there will be two new builds, offering self-catering accommodation comprising between two and five bedrooms.

Constructed under the Duchy’s own design code, all of the properties will feature traditional and locally-sourced building materials.

The scheme – which will compliment five existing holiday cottages already on the site – will have landscaped gardens and direct access onto the Cleveland way.

Paul Clarke, chief executive of the Duchy of Lancaster, said: “This investment will transform a range of redundant farm buildings into luxury cottages offering the highest standard of accommodation in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

“Our existing holiday cottages at Scalby Lodge Farm have had consistently high occupancy rates proving that there is a strong desire for superior holiday lets in the area. We’re confident that the quality of the new accommodation coupled with the dramatic cliff top setting will ensure that Scalby Lodge continues to be in high demand.”

Construction is expected to finish by the autumn and the properties will be available through English Country Cottages.

Simon Law, vice president of property at English Country Cottages, said: “Scalby Lodge has proved to be a hugely popular destination for holidaymakers looking to enjoy the dramatic beauty of this part of the North Yorkshire coastline.”

Construction is expected to finish by this autumn and the properties will be available through English Country Cottages.

Founded in the 13th century, The Duchy of Lancaster is a private portfolio of land, property and assets held for the Sovereign in right of His or Her Duchy of Lancaster.

Today, The Duchy of Lancaster is custodian of 18,700 hectares across England and Wales, including key urban developments, historic buildings, farm land and areas of natural beauty.

The Queen, as Sovereign, is entitled to the income from the Duchy estate, but not the capital or any capital gains which must be preserved for future Dukes of Lancaster.