Holiday lodges 'unlike anything else in the area' set for 'well hidden' countryside spotThe lodges are called 'not conventional buildings' in the plansView 3 Images Example photographs illustrating typical bespoke holiday lodges provided in planning documents (Image: Lambe Planning & Design Lt)New holiday lodges that promise to be “unlike anything else in the area” are planned for the Welsh countryside. Plans have been filed with Vale of Glamorgan Council to build additional “bespoke 5* luxury holiday lodges” at a popular Welsh equestrian centre. ‌According to applicant, Tim Vaughan Racing Ltd, the current site, Pant Wilkin Stables, is a family-owned and “high quality” tourism and leisure destination with holiday lodges, racing stables and supporting facilities. There are currently six holiday lodges on site, with the application asking for permission for an additional 20 lodges. ‌In 2025, according to the application, the current lodges had an “unprecedented” 81% occupancy rate, which is “well above” the national average.

Source: Daily Mirror February 19, 2026 20:37 UTC