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Golf course put on the market

A family-owned Durham golf course is being placed on the market, offering a new opportunity to the region’s leisure industry investors.

The Holmes Family, which own Cocken Lodge near Leamside, County Durham, has engaged Newcastle-based Samuel Phillips Law Firm to prepare the businesses and property for the sale. Lucy Holmes, owner of Cocken Lodge, said: “We have spent almost 40 years developing Cocken Lodge from a caravan park to the current range of businesses.

“The golf course and driving range have earned an impressive reputation, and built a loyal, local client base. The course has been landscaped beautifully, making it all the more appealing to play.” “In preparation to market Cocken Lodge, we have worked closely with Samuel Phillips Law Firm. We are confident that their thorough preparation will ensure a smooth and successful sale.”

Included in the sale is the 28.5 acres of landscaped golf course, a number of businesses, and a large family home.

As well as the short par three, nine-hole golf course, Cocken Lodge has the only PowerTee driving range in County Durham.

The range consists of 12 indoor and six outdoor bays with automated ball delivery. Players also have access to a recently-constructed Clubhouse. The Holmes family has spent almost 40 years developing Cocken Lodge, growing it from a small caravan park.

There is now a caravan sales and storage business alongside the golf course, and a licence for residential caravan units. There is also planning permission for a further residential house.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .