A Northumberland leisure company has expanded into North Yorkshire after acquiring a high profile holiday park.
Berwick-based Maguires Country Parks, which owns and operates a number of caravan parks in Northumberland and County Durham, has snapped up the country park in Topcliffe, which was previously known as Swaleside Holiday Park.
The family firm said it was “proud and delighted” to have taken ownership of the country park in the Vale of York, on the banks of the River Swale near the picturesque village of Topcliffe.
The park becomes the eighth destination in the Maquire family’s portfolio, joining parks in Bamburgh, Berwick, Longhorsley, Darlington, Neasham, Framwellgate Moor and Swainby.
The Maguire family started out in business 40 years ago, developing parks aimed at the quality holiday market. All their sites have five star ratings from Visit England.
The Topcliffe acquisition will see the firm also offer holiday home ownership opportunities in landscaped grounds which include more than two acres of woodland and one of the best fishing stretches of the Swale.
Billy Maguire Snr, business owner, said that the country park in Topcliffe was a perfect complement to the other members of his group of top-rated holiday parks.
He said: “The park has been carefully and beautifully developed over the years by a family who, like us, are committed to providing the highest possible standards for customers.
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“The location is absolutely stunning, and a perfect retreat for those seeking tranquil surroundings for breaks and longer stays throughout the four seasons. There are gorgeous walks in the nearby Hambleton Hills, and the Yorkshire Dales and James Herriot country are also on the doorstep.”
He added: “Even during the present lockdown we’ve been receiving an escalating number of enquiries from people wanting to book holidays and find out about ownership,” said Billy.
“Now we’re just hoping that parks will soon be given the green light to re-open, and be able to provide just the type of escapes everyone needs and deserves.”
Maguires Country Parks had legal advice provided by Square One Law and tax advice from Clive Owen LLP.
Michael Shuker, property partner at Square One Law’s Teesside office, which provided the legal advice for the acquisition, said: “Maguires Country Parks is known for its award-winning parks in great locations and we were delighted to support Billy and the team on expanding their portfolio even further.”