Wyboston Lakes
New facilities to suit today’s way of working
Wyboston Lakes Resort in Bedfordshire has secured planning permission for an additional 11,000 square feet of modern offi ce facilities to provide businesses with a choice of all-inclusive modern serviced offi ce space. The flexible space will be structured and
designed to be ideal for organisations that are adopting new ways of working post-pandemic, as well as those continuing with more traditional offi ce usage. T e resort team are looking to work with a client who wants to create their own bespoke offi ce design, for use as either a regional hub, to exploit the location in the technology arc that stretches from Cambridge to Milton Keynes, or a medium-sized business that is looking to create its own new head offi ce. T e space, which will be an extension to the
resort’s existing Knowledge Centre, will feature booths, hot desking, break-out areas, quiet spaces, meeting pods and semi-enclosed areas, kitchen and social areas, and meeting rooms. Distributed across two floors, the open-plan
workspace will be designed in a way that facilitates collaboration, relationship building and innovation and enhances the working experience. Richard Smith, Sales Director for Wyboston Lakes Resort, said: “We’ve been heartened to see
Richard Smith Sales Director Wyboston Lakes Resort
both the ongoing commitment of our current serviced offi ce partners, but also the wider demand for fl exible offi ce space from prospective clients. T is underpins our decision to create further bespoke space at Wyboston Lakes through the development of the extension to our Knowledge Centre.” T e space will be ideal for one large client, or two to three mid-sized
clients, with the ability to have separate entrances, staircase and break-out areas. T e space will be available on all-inclusive fi xed monthly fee terms. Richard added: “Occupancy within our serviced offi ces is really positive
at over 90%. With new occupancies due soon, this will increase to circa 93%.”
A lot of enquiries are coming into the resort from businesses that are
looking for the additional benefi ts of free car parking, excellent internet and the advantages of the resort location, especially meeting space, bedrooms and areas for hospitality and entertaining. Companies are placing a lot more emphasis on the outdoor environment for their teams, including the ability to have the outdoor space for relaxation and walking and also off er access to gym membership. T e resort’s extensive leisure and events facilities will be attractive
to these companies and their teams. T e 380-acre site already includes a four-star luxury hotel, restaurant and bar, award-winning spa and health club, 18-hole golf course, water sports lakes, two state-of-the-art residential event and training centres, and a nature reserve. Companies will also benefi t from Wyboston Lakes Resort’s commitment and accreditation in sustainability. Richard Smith added: “Modern and creative customer-centric
design is at the heart of all we do at Wyboston Lakes Resort. Our new offi ce spaces will provide a cost-eff ective option for businesses and an innovative workplace for their teams at a time when many are changing their working practices and use of offi ces post pandemic including relocating. “T is new exciting new development is designed for their needs
today and in future.” For more information, visit
https://www.wybostonlakes.co.uk
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