Killyhevlin Hotel invests £1.6m in new self-catering studios
The Killyhevlin Hotel is to invest £1.6 million in 12 new self-catering studio units, creating 10 jobs in the process.
The Fermanagh resort plan to open the The Lakeview Studios by July, adding to the 71 guestrooms and 20 self-catering lodges currently at the River Erne site.
The modular concrete-built units will include a kitchen, lounge and outdoor patio area.
The hotel’s finance director, Jacqueline Wright, said: “These promise to offer a new luxury self-catering experience at Killyhevlin Hotel exclusive to couples wishing to enjoy a relaxing break and spend quality time together.
“In addition to the £1.6m investment, we are excited to be adding to our award-winning team by creating 10 new roles across our housekeeping, reception and food and beverage departments.”
The companies involved in the project include Elliott York Partnership, Kavanagh, BuildWright Modular Homes and Douglas Wallace.
Leigh Watson, HR director at the Killyhevlin Hotel added: “Couples staying at our new Lakeview Studios will have the best of both worlds, private stylish studios with beautiful views over Lough Erne, and all the hotel facilities on their doorstep.
“Studio guests can enjoy complimentary use of Killyhevlin Health Club, which includes gym, indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, outdoor hot tub overlooking Lough Erne. We are the only hotel in Northern Ireland to have a Padel Court on site.”
Guests can also avail of a range of luxurious Elemis treatments at Kalm Spa and enjoy a ‘taste of Killyhevlin’ with breakfast, light bites, lunch and evening menus, all served with a lakeview.
