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UK retreat operator, Elysium Retreats, has unveiled plans for a major UK expansion programme, targeting up to 12 new destinations over the next two years as demand for high-quality nature-led escapes continues to grow.

Part of the Sight Acre Group, Elysium Retreats brings together distinctive countryside and waterside stays designed around nature, comfort and memorable time away.

The brand is already established through two UK destinations: Fairwood Lakes in Wiltshire, home to waterside lodges, woodland lodges and a unique floating lodge, and Benview Lodges in Stirlingshire, where guests can enjoy peaceful lodge stays surrounded by rolling Scottish hills, close to Aberfoyle and on the edge of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

With demand for premium UK staycations remaining strong and travellers increasingly seeking nature-focused experiences, Elysium Retreats is accelerating plans to build a nationwide collection of distinctive retreat destinations.

The expansion will be delivered through a combination of acquisitions, the refurbishment of existing holiday and leisure parks, and the development of new retreat destinations in carefully selected locations across the UK.

The growth programme forms part of the brand’s wider ambition to become one of the UK’s leading retreat operators, creating a collection of locations that each have their own character and sense of place, while sharing the same focus on comfort, nature, warm hospitality and meaningful guest experiences.

Matt Pressman, Operations Director at Elysium Retreats, said: “We’re seeing a clear shift in what guests want from their leisure time. People are looking for experiences that combine comfort, nature and genuine opportunities to disconnect from busy everyday lives.

“Our expansion strategy reflects that demand. By investing in existing leisure destinations and creating new retreat experiences, we’re building a collection of locations that offer something more distinctive while remaining true to the Elysium Retreats ethos.”

The expansion represents one of the most significant growth initiatives undertaken by the Sight Acre Group within the UK leisure and hospitality sector.