Long Mountain Centre set for expansion

The Long Mountain Centre in Westbury, Shropshire is set to double in size following a £190,000 finance package from Santander Corporate & Commercial.

Established in 1999, the Long Mountain Centre provides affordable self-catering log cabin holidays in the heart of the Shropshire Hills. The owner, local business man Gavyn Williams, plans to build an additional three log cabins to increase guest accommodation at the site. The log cabins will each feature a double bedroom, three single bedrooms, a well-equipped and spacious kitchen and living area, TV and DVD player, French doors opening onto a decked veranda and full central heating and double glazing.
 
The Long Mountain Centre offers a range of activities including pony trekking, walking, educational visits and equine assisted learning activities. It also provides stabling for guests who wish to bring their own horses and free off road parking.
 
Gavyn Williams, Owner of Long Mountain Centre, said:  "I am delighted to be able to increase the accommodation on site so that more people can visit this area and enjoy its outstanding natural beauty, sites of historical interest and many walking and cycling routes."
 
Matthew Smith, Relationship Director for Santander Corporate & Commercial, said:  "We are really pleased to support Gavyn with his plans to grow his business. He has been involved in this industry for his entire working life and has an excellent track record. The area is a tourist hotspot and I'm confident that this will be a successful venture."
 
The Long Mountain Centre is situated close to the Welsh borders, a short distance away from the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve and the lead mines at Snail Beach. There are also several sites of historical interest in the area including Powys, Shrewsbury and Chirk castles, and other activities available such as golf and quad biking.