Proposed to be built on a site between Carlops and West Linton, developers Sandy Lane Resort Rutherford say the Rutherford Park holiday development will host 79 "luxury lodges", with 10% adapted for mobility use. An 18-hole golf course will also be built on the 80-hectare site, along with a pitch-and-putt offering, a gym and a small shop. READ MORE: Tory leadership contender says he still does not support gay marriage The developers originally pitched a larger version of the development in 2019, with over 250 lodges and a campsite proposed.
But, after doing further market research and community consultation, they pared down the proposal to the current offering, which has been submitted for planning permission. A frequent minibus service to West Linton will be established for visitors to the holiday park, and the developers are working with Houston's Coaches to enhance bus service near the site. An 18-hole golf course will be included in the development (Image: Sandy Lane Resort Rutherford Ltd) Electric bikes will also be provided for visitors, as well as a drop-off area.
The company behind the development expects that it will create 17 jobs, and that the site will mark an £11.6 million investment into the Borders. READ MORE: UK energy bills to rise by almost £150 this winter as Ofgem lifts price cap Some 80,000 new trees are also expected to be planted in the development, and the company has pledged to buy locally where possible.
A spokesperson for Sandy Lane Resort Ruth.