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4...... Overview 7...... The Corran Resort & Spa 8...... The Local Area 11...... The Restaurant 12...... The Spa & Pool 15...... The Suites 17...... Furnishing Styles 18...... The Cottage 21...... The Penthouse 23...... The Recording Studio 24...... Activities & Services 27...... Weddings 28...... Viewing Trips 31...... Contact Us

3 OVERVIEW

Embracing the dramatic rolling Built in 1595 and refurbished to hills and sweeping marshlands an exceptionally high standard of the Carmarthenshire in the last decade, The Corran countryside, there is a befitting Resort & Spa rises out of the charm that emanates from The rural marshes near the pretty Corran Resort & Spa. Step town of Laugharne, Carmarthen. inside the 16th Century grounds and enter a veritable bazaar Surrounded by sea, the Towy moulded into a luxurious hotel. Estuary and acres of marshland, this remote hideaway, lovingly A collection of former farm restored, combines charm and buildings now brimming with character with a touch of rich, thick Moroccan influences natural modern glamour. and state-of-the-art technology, all cocooned in an opulent finish.

Just minutes from the coast, it’s the land of Dylan Thomas and the mythological birthplace of Arthur’s Merlin the Magician, both lending themselves well to the ambience.

4 “ARRIVING HERE IS LIKE FALLING OFF THE END OF THE EDGE OF THE WORLD ON TO A PILLOW OF UNADULTERATED STYLE” – OBSERVER

5 6 THE CORRAN

The hotel has evolved over the facilities available within last decade from an acclaimed the micro site. restaurant with 7 luxurious bedrooms to a 21 suite resort The hotel is defined by simple with an extended hotel and bar, principles which have remained pool, gym and spa spread consistent. Visitors and guests throughout the grounds. The can enjoy fine food, wine and resort has been such a draw to hospitality in a luxurious and investors that the developer has relaxing atmosphere with now brought forward plans to inviting personal touches and expand it further, with fantastic fine detailing. rental returns being paid to investors. At the heart of The Corran Resort is the original 16th 56 new suites, each with unique Century house, which started design credentials, are being life as a simple dairy farm. created from a fully renovated Initially a private residence, it set of buildings away from the then underwent expert main house. These will each be restoration and expansion to finished to an exceptional emerge as the magnificent site standard, with their own that is there today. entrance and a selection of

7 THE LOCAL AREA

The Corran resides in Brown’s Hotel. The properties Carmarthenshire, known for dotted around the streets have having one of the most diverse individual personality and many landscapes in Wales. Forests to are built from local stone. beaches, rivers to castles, the region has something The area is most well-known to for everyone. be Dylan Thomas’ stomping ground. Laugharne is the site of The resort’s name acknowledges Dylan Thomas’ boathouse with its Carmarthenshire heritage – enviable views of the Towy ‘The Corran Resort and Spa’. Estuary, where the poet spent a Represented locally by the river lot of time writing. Laugharne is that winds through the town of meant to be the inspiration for Laugharne and the Abercorran ‘Llareggub’ the fictional town in Castle ruins in the centre of the ‘Under Milk Wood’. He called town, even Laugharne itself was Laugharne a ‘timeless, beautiful, originally known as Abercorran. barmy town.’

This small, picturesque town is You can enjoy a fantastic nature as well-known for its famous walk to Laugharne from The local watering holes, including Corran, taking around an hour the New Three Mariners and each way.

8 9 “THE ULTIMATE IN CHIC LUXURY” – GLAMOUR

10 THE RESTAURANT

Open to both guests and restaurant to an informal menu visitors, The Corran Resort & via room service. Spa’s restaurant offers fine dining and dishes made almost The main bar offers an wholly from local produce. extensive wine and cocktail list Specialist British and European and can be used by guests and cuisine is available, everything visitors alike. Open late into the from light lunches to a full à la night, it’s a place to relax in style carte menu. and comfort, close to the roaring fire on cold nights, The restaurant features a lot of while large doors lead to the natural light during the day and terrace giving an airy setting on its walls are often graced by summer evenings. beautiful artwork from local artists. An additional bar and café will be created within the newly During the warmer months, renovated collection of diners can enjoy the view and buildings to serve those staying the warm breeze from the within them. Mediterranean styled terrace. Visitors are offered a flexible dining experience, from romantic dinners in the

11 THE SPA & POOL

The hotel also houses a gym, Every detail has been fine-tuned swimming pool and spa for the to evoke a state of health, vitality exclusive use of guests and and total well-being. members. The spa currently has two treatment rooms and a Handpicked and luxurious, the stone steam sanctuary offering products used in the spa include a variety of massage and beauty an array of tonics, lotions and treatments carried out by potions combining untouched expert therapists. plant, marine and mineral factors with globally inspired These facilities are currently techniques to optimum effect. being expanded to include more treatment rooms and sauna Delivered by the sublime and facilities. Guests can relax with a skilful hands of the outstanding smoothie from the spa’s juice therapists within the rustic bar and can enjoy the pool and charm of a candle-filled haven, jacuzzi or work out in the your spa experience will be truly fitness gym. unique. Relax, unwind and be taken care of.

12 13 “THE SUITES WILL BE INDIVIDUALLY DECORATED WITH A SUMPTUOUS FEEL”

14 THE SUITES

The Corran Resort & Spa will sophisticated DVD and sound have a total of 77 bedrooms system. Guests can relax in deep contained within the Main House, baths while additional features The Byre, The Great Barn, The include powerful walk-in showers Orchard and The Cottage and coast-inspired pebble floors buildings. 21 of these were with under floor heating. completed in phase 1 and sold out rapidly. 2 separate collections of outbuildings are undergoing The new suites that are being extensive renovation to create created now will be set aside the 56 new suites. Most will cover from the main hotel building in a single storey but some will a collection of buildings that come with a mezzanine floor in were historically salt and barley addition. The suites will be farms. These stunning spacious individually decorated with a suites will match the high sumptuous feel but with a few calibre reached in phase 1 of quirky finishing factors, half of development. them located next to the resort’s new recording studio. They will Each uniquely designed suite follow the design style of the houses state of the art existing suites. technology incorporating a wide screen TV, WiFi and a

15 16 THE FURNISHING STYLES These photos and descriptions are examples of the finished suites, reflecting the size and styling, although each suite has individual features. THE SUITES The suites have celebrity designer influences. Laid out over one floor, suites embrace the hotel’s opulent feel with rich colours and heavy fabrics creating a lavish boudoir experience. The bathrooms are large with pebble- flooring and come complete with powerful showers and tubs surrounded by bespoke tiled themed artwork.

17 THE COTTAGE

The Cottage adjoins the original main house and is a natural home away from home. A generous living room accommodates a wood burning stove, perfect for autumnal evenings and winter weekends while a huge receptive bathroom features Welsh slate, a cast iron roll top bath and freestanding shower. Upstairs, an open plan sleeping area contains a king size bed.

18 19 20 THE PENTHOUSE

Accessed via a private staircase, the Penthouse spans the width of the main house. Tucked under the eaves, it offers far-reaching views of the surrounding marshland.

Decorated in luxurious shades of red with opulent chandeliers and a glamorous black bathroom, it’s a perfect romantic retreat, featuring a king size bed, media centre and a sumptuous Andrew Martin leather sofa.

21 “ARTISTS INCLUDING ADELE, ROBBIE WILLIAMS AND STEVIE WONDER HAVE PREVIOUSLY USED WENDYHOUSE PRODUCTIONS’ FACILITIES.”

22 THE RECORDING STUDIO

The final phase of The Corran established recording company Resort & Spa’s development is with studios in London. Artists to create one of the best including Adele, Robbie recording studio facilities in Williams and Stevie Wonder Europe. This will be built in one have previously used their of the resort’s former farms and facilities. Many exclusive music will be accompanied by 28 new events are also planned to take hotel suites. The studio will be place at The Corran over the converted using state-of the-art coming years. technology and equipment.

These works will be carried out in association with Wendyhouse Productions, an already well-

23 LEISURE ACTIVITIES & SERVICES

The Corran Resort & Spa is Just 9 miles from the Resort and surrounded by acres of next door to each other are the marshland, perfect for exploring Glyn Abbey Golf Club and Ffos by bike or on foot and there are a Las Racecourse. A former Welsh number of recommended routes golf club of the year (2009), Glyn to follow. The local beach is a 20 Abbey offers a warm and friendly minute stroll away and for those welcome to non-members. Ffos who enjoy walking, Laugharne Las is the most recent course to can be reached either by a direct open in the UK for over 80 years route or via a woodland path. and 1 of only 3 in the UK.

A variety of activities can be Other local attractions include organised for guests including Oakwood Theme Park, Pembrey horse riding, quad biking and clay motorsport circuit and Caldey pigeon shooting. Picnic hampers Island, just off the beautiful can be ordered in advance via coastal town of Tenby. The reception. Babysitting services setting of The Corran Resort & are also available by prior Spa also provides a unique arrangement, as are travel cots. location for private events, meetings and parties.

24 “THE SURROUNDING ACRES OF MARSHLAND ARE PERFECT FOR EXPLORING ON FOOT OR BY BIKE”

25 “BOOKINGS HAVE BEEN AVERAGING A STUNNING 62% OCCUPANCY”

26 WEDDINGS

The Corran Resort & Spa is not 62% occupancy and last year only a stunning ‘get away from The Corran hosted almost 50 it all’ destination but it is also a wedding parties. highly sought-after, fully licensed wedding venue with The co-ordination team can our dedicated events co- organise specialist services ordination team offering a truly including florists, hairdressers, bespoke service. vintage cars and helicopters and can also help source Unrivalled in terms of charm, musicians from string quartets character and sophistication, to big bands. In the summer interested parties not only have months, the hotel can host to book 12 months in advance receptions for up to 100 guests just to get an available on the terrace and lawn weekend, but they are also overlooking the kitchen gardens obliged by contract to take all and the marsh beyond. Winter of the rooms in the hotel for a weddings are equally enticing, minimum of 2 nights. held in the bar and restaurant amid blazing log fires and With mid-week weddings in twinkling candlelight. addition to weekends, bookings have been averaging a stunning

27 VIEWING TRIPS

The Corran Resort & Spa is truly The Corran Resort & Spa is stunning and the resort needs to situated just outside the small be seen to be believed. With that town of Laugharne in South in mind, we are pleased to offer West Wales. a bespoke viewing trip to Carmarthen, Wales. You will be Fifteen minutes from greeted at the main house and Carmarthen, which houses the taken on a personal tour to soak main railway line from London, a up the ambience and see the half hour drive from the coastal luxurious quality of the resort town of Tenby and a similar first hand. You will also be able distance from the picturesque to see what you have purchased. village of Narberth. It takes approximately 4.5 hours to drive To prove to you just how from London and there is also a confident we are in the luxury, helipad on site. lifestyle and investment opportunity that The Corran Resort & Spa represents, we guarantee to refund your reservation fee in full should your viewing trip not live up to your expectations.

28 GETTING HERE

ADDRESS

THE CORRAN RESORT & SPA East Marsh Laugharne Carmarthenshire South West Wales SA33 4RS

29 UP TO 12% NET ANNUAL RETURNS

“IT’S ALL ABOUT UNOBTRUSIVE, RUSTIC GLAMOUR HERE...” Marie Claire, September 2013

Available to buy from JUST £18,000 Up to 12% fixed NET returns for 15 years* Assured resale option of up to 150% Over £1.25 million in rental returns already paid out

Due to continued success, The Corran Resort & Spa is expanding its luxurious accommodation. This established project has already paid existing purchasers in excess £1.25 million in returns, offering an almost unrivalled, secure opportunity in today’s UK high-end property market. LEADING UK LUXURY H TEL AND EVENTS VENUE

THE OPPORTUNITY

• 125% assured resale after 5 years • 150% assured resale after year 15 • NET rental returns fixed for 15 years* • Buy now from just £18,000

THE RESORT

• Sumptuous new rooms being created • Over 20 luxurious existing rooms • Luxury spa and swimming pool • Incredibly successful hotel and restaurant • Growing as a unique, exclusive music venue

The Corran Resort and Spa combines The hotel’s sophisticated boutique the charm and character of Dylan restaurant offers dishes full of local Thomas’ homeland with an indulgent produce and flavour, including the but relaxing ambience, the perfect indulgent House and Tasting menus. The ‘get away from it all’ destination. hotel also has a separate bar, spa, indoor pool, Mediterranean styled terrace and The new phase of development within helicopter landing facilities. Phase 2 of the resort will see the renovation development will include an additional of a further 28 luxury laden suites bar and café sited with the new suites. next to the main hotel. They will match the high calibre of décor and The resort is growing as a leading music character set by the existing suites, concert venue, offering an intimate with state-of-the-art media systems atmopshere in a trully unique setting. and bathrooms worth dreaming of. “WHOEVER CAME UP WITH THE IDEA OF AN EVENING OF TOP LIVE MUSIC IN THE LOVELY SURROUNDINGS OF THE WALLED GARDEN AT THE CORRAN IN LAUGHARNE DESERVES A MEDAL — IT WORKS BRILLIANTLY.” South Wales Evening Post, June 2014

PRICES AND RETURNS

FIXED NET ASSURED RESALE PRICE RETURN P.A. 125% 150% Year 1 – 10 (10%)* Year 11-15 (12%)* Year 5– 14 Year 15

£455,000 £45,500 £54,600 £568,750 £682,500 (full ownership)

£35,000 £3,500 £4,200 £43,750 £52,500 (13th fraction)

£18,000 £1,800 £2,160 £22,500 £27,000 (26th fraction)

ASSURED EXIT STRATEGY UP TO 12% NET RENTAL RETURNS* We are so confident the new suites will flourish that should you be unable to Existing buyers are already receiving resell for significant profit in the future, outstanding rental returns. New the developer is offering an exit strategy purchasers at The Corran Resort through assured re-sales to all buyers. & Spa can take advantage of this too with the new high NET rental After year 5 and before year 15 this return deal. Fixed rates of return will be at 125% of the original purchase for purchasers are 10% PA from price, increasing to 150% in year 15.* years 1-10 then 12% PA years 11-15.* INCREDIBLE A SIMPLE DECISI N UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

Purchase with just £18,000 and receive up to £2,160 per year. In year 15 we will offer to resell the property for £27,000. “THE ULTIMATE Speak to one of our advisors now to learn more or book a IN CHIC LUXURY” viewing trip to The Corran. Glamour Travel Section

PURCHASE PR CEDURE It’s a simple process to buy full or fractional ownership at The Corran Resort & Spa.

£500 Reservation fee (fractional ownership) or £1,000 Reservation fee (full ownership) 99 Refundable for 14 days, giving you the time to take a viewing trip and review your contracts with your solicitor 99 Make 100% payment when signing contracts

The Corran Resort and Spa is not operated or owned in any way by Barrasford and Details herein are correct at time of going to print and are subject to change. Bird Worldwide. Any rental guarantees or offers are made solely by The Corran Resort *Rental income is paid NET by the developer annually however each fractional suite and Spa. Barrasford and Bird Worldwide recommend that all clients obtain independent pays a nominal admin fee of £100 for 13th fraction (£90 per 26th fraction), which legal and financial advice with regards to any purchase before proceeding. We are not is deducted from the final amount paid to the owner. v.SEP14 © 2014 The Corran responsible for the repayment of any loans or mortgages and your property is at risk if Resort & Spa | Pictures © Alex Jenkins Photography www.alexlloydjenkins.com you do not keep up repayments or loans secured upon it. Terms and conditions apply. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to invest in a thriving luxury hotel.

Contact our team today on: [email protected] 01264 506 506

© The Corra n Resort & Spa 2014 The Corra n pictures by Alex Jenkins Photography www.alexlloydjenkins.com Details enclosed in this brochure are correct at time of going to print and are subject to change. Details herein do not form part of any contract. Images depicting properties, artists impressions or computer generated images are enclosed for reference only and do not form part of any contract. The Corra n Resort and Spa is not operated or owned in any way by Barrasfor d and Bird Worldwide . Any rental guarantees or o ers are made solely by The Corra n Resort and Spa . Barrasford and Bird Worldwide recommend that all clients obtain independent legal and financial advice with regards to any purchase before proceeding. vJULY14.