THIRTY new 'luxury lodges' at a five-star hotel near Inverclyde could be ready for guests by next spring after planning permission was granted for the development.

Mar Hall bosses hope the woodland accommodation will further establish the 240-acre estate as one of Scotland's premier resort destinations.

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Designed to welcome couples, families, and groups, the lodges will feature a spacious outdoor terrace complete with a hot tub and offer panoramic views of the River Clyde and Kilpatrick Hills.

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A further initial 48 bedrooms will be added to the Bishopton venue's current key count of 70 and work is expected to be complete by spring 2025 after Renfrewshire Council approved the application.

Joe Gallacher, Mar Hall general manager, said: “This marks a major milestone as we continue our journey of transformation across the resort, to achieve its full luxury potential.

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“Creating an exceptional experience for our guests that seamlessly blends our stunning surroundings with the highest standards of luxury is at the core of our plans and we’re delighted that we can now get started on development to bring them to life.”

The plans come amidst ongoing multi-million-pound renovation works at the site, with a newly refurbished leisure suite unveiled recently including a state-of-the-art gym, alongside a 20-meter swimming pool with saunas, steam rooms, relaxation space, and an outdoor thermal suite.

Speaking when the plans for the new lodges were unveiled in June, Mr Gallacher said: "We’ve already completed significant improvements which our guests and members have experienced first-hand in recent months, and it’s fantastic to progress the next stage of our redevelopment."