Member Article

Harry Potter inspires new attraction...

AN AWARD-WINNING holiday site is set to attract visitors from around the globe with its latest addition – a cottage inspired by a favourite character from children’s fiction.

North Shire at Liverton, Saltburn-by-the-Sea offers guests the opportunity to stay in everything from original gypsy bow top caravans to a story book cottage, complete with a walk-through wardrobe into a hidden bedroom.

The site, which also has camping facilities, previously created a Hobbit House which has attracted fans from across the world who wanted to stay in the faithful tribute to the Lord of the Rings novels.

And from this spring guests will have yet another reason to visit North Shire when the groundkeeper’s cottage is unveiled, inspired by Hagrid’s Hut from the Harry Potter books.

Along with the groundkeeper’s cottage, North Shire is also creating an Enchanted Barn, which will be used as a venue for weddings, conferences and special events.

The new development amounts to a £500,000 investment in the Golden Hill Farm attraction, with the groundkeeper’s cottage open in March and the Enchanted Barn the following month.

Funding for the latest additions to the visitor attraction was provided by SME funder, Reward Finance Group, along with support from the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).

Carol Cavendish, who owns North Shire and is the creator of the latest attractions, said there has already been a huge amount of interest.

“We’re known for offering something very different with a real touch of magic and I believe that’s exactly what visitors will see when they visit,” she said.

“It’s just the start of the exciting plans we have for developing North Shire and I think both the groundkeeper’s cottage and the Enchanted Barn will prove really popular.

“Our thanks go to both Reward Finance Group and RDPE for appreciating the concept, recognising its potential and financially supporting the vision.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Sorted PR .